Tag Archives: Writing prompts

Jul8

Creative Juice #302

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Five of these articles are about quilts or quilting or photographing quilts. But there are also blogging tips, a summer reading list, and other interesting stuff.

It breaks my heart when beautiful buildings are abandoned. I want to restore them all.
Stuck for something to write about? Try these prompts.
Getting the illustrations just right.
Amazing Double Bear Claw quilt.
A postmaster who loves her job.
Big stitch quilting.
Photographing your quilts outside.
How many good friends do you have?
Some more pretty quilts.
Summer reading list.
I admit it—I’m getting tired of blogging. But this article has some great suggestions.
Beautiful West Virginia quilts.

Mar25

Creative Juice #287

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Good stuff here for artistic people.

Photographs that kind of remind you of Renaissance paintings.
Are you a book rereader?
Yes. I’ll take them. All of them. Jewelry.
Underwater embroidery.
Murals. And a hint about photographing them.
Flowers, quilts, and turkeys. Happy Spring.
For the writers, for the rare occasions when you have no ideas: creative writing prompts.
Another for writers: how to focus.
No, they’re not cherry testicles (do I have your attention yet?), they are extrafloral nectaries.
How to draw butterflies. She makes it look so easy.
Gorgeous watercolors.
Amazing Zentangle designs on Instagram.

Jun24

#ALP: When You Grow Up

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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What’s your job? What did you study to be? If you could do anything you imagine, what would it be? What surprising thing did you learn at a job you once held?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun23

#ALP: Car

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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My dream car used to be a Camaro. When we were raising our kids, I drove a 7-seater Caravan. Now I have my mid-life crisis car: a Mustang.

What was your first car? What do you drive now? Or what would you drive if money were no object? Or maybe you prefer an alternate method of getting around.

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun22

#ALP: Hair

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Your thoughts on the long or short of it. What color do your wish yours was? Is it true blonds have more fun?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun13

#ALP: Flower

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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What’s your favorite–rose? Orchid? Queen Anne’s lace? What attracts you to a flower–fragrance? Color? Nothing?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun12

#ALP: Food

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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What was the most memorable meal you ate or prepared? Do you have any food sensitivities? Any advice for eating healthy?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun11

#ALP: Tree

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Is there a special tree in your life? Have you ever planted trees? Had a tree house?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
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Jun10

#ALP: Pet

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Current pets or past pets. What kind of animal makes the best pet? What’s the funniest or cutest thing your pet ever did? Which is better: cats or dogs?

Use this prompt any way you wish—for a poem, memoir, painting, short story, photograph, no limits. Enjoy!
If you’d like to share a blog post (G-rated, please, and sensitive to the feelings of others—anything slightly objectionable will be deleted), create a pingback or leave a link in the comments below.
Be sure to visit at least two other participants to see how they interpreted the prompt.
Tag your entry #ALP (for ARHtistic License Prompt) to help others find your work on social media.