Novel Kicks Writing Room: Likes and Dislikes

Published February 19, 2025 | By Laura

Welcome to the Novel Kicks Writing Room.

This is our online writing group. Each Wednesday, there is a new writing task. Anyone is welcome. I’d love to see your work in the comments below but there is absolutely no obligation.

For today’s task, we are going to be thinking about what we like and what we dislike.

First, set a timer for three minutes. In this time, write down all the things you like. Don’t think, just write what comes to mind.

Next, reset the timer for another three minutes. This time, write a list of all the things you don’t like.

No-one else will be seeing this list so don’t be frightened to make a note of everything you like and dislike.

Once you’ve made your lists, circle three likes that are immediately jumping out at you. Do the same for the dislikes.

Then, write a story with a minimum of 500 words or a script (minimum 3 pages), using the six things you’ve circled as inspiration.

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: Likes and Dislikes

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