Novel Kicks Writing Room: Inserting Prompt Sentences

Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room. 

For the last Writing Room of November, I have a fun exercise (at least I hope you find it fun.)

The task is to write a story using the prompt sentences below. There’s a twist though. Starting with the first sentence to begin with, set a timer for two minutes. Once that’s done, use the next prompt sentence in your story and set the alarm for another two minutes and so on, continuing the story as you go until you’ve used all the prompt sentences.

For example, these two sentences-

‘I thought I’d cracked the case’ and ‘whatever happens, I can’t let the ducks in.’

I thought I’d finally cracked the case…… write, taking the story wherever you’re inspired to take it whilst setting the timer, once the timer goes off, use ‘whatever happens, I can’t let the ducks in,’ continuing the story yourself for two minutes and so on. Make sense?

So, your prompts are –

‘Oh for goodness sake, I told you to shut the door.’ 

‘Was it Thursday that you found that wallet?’ 

‘No, Ben didn’t take it, it was the cat.’ 

‘Kiss your job goodbye.’ 

‘Why is it whenever there’s an issue, you’re in the middle of it.’ 

‘Which one should I pick? Blue or pink?’ 

‘Well that’s messed it up. I don’t think I can sing this now.’ 

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.