This is a video of Tom Rush singing a fun song about getting old and forgetting things. He goes through a long list of examples in an amusing way. Watch the video then write a short story about a man who forgets things. This topic can easily go to a dark place but don’t let it. Keep it light and fun. If you want to write non-fiction then write a short piece on the benefits of forgetting or ten things you are scared of forgetting.
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it. butterfly nose image copyright Kim Rose, flickr
I absolutely love this independent short film by Jack Tew titled One Night Stand. It’s less than five minutes but has some great tension moments with no dialogue whatsoever until the very end. WARNING: there is bum nudity as you can see from the screen shot. Watch the video then write a non-fiction review of…
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it. child with gourd image copyright Brad Greenlee, flickr
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it. close up of tattooed face image copyright Damian Gadal, flickr
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it. tunnel image copyright Colin Gregory, flickr
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it. old straw and stone shack image copyright Burt Lum, flickr