Novel Kicks Writing Room: Conjuring Images

Published March 20, 2024 | By Laura

Hello all. Welcome back to Wednesday’s Writing Room here on Novel Kicks.

For today’s activity, we are going to be using the photo below as a prompt. What does it immediately make you think of?

Set a timer for five minutes and make notes on everything this image conjures.

Once you’re done, have a look through your notes. Is there anything that stands out? The makings of a story? A theme? A strong character?

Set an alarm for another twenty minutes. Start to write this story but when you begin, start right in the middle of the action. You could even try and write purely in dialogue if you like.

Don’t stop. Don’t think too much about the quality of your writing. Just write and see what you come up with.

I’d love to know how you found this writing exercise. Feel free to post your thoughts in the comments below or, if you’re feeling brave, your writing. Have fun!

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.

Novel Kicks Writing Room: Conjuring Images

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