Weekly Writing Prompt

Thunderstorms. Lightning, thunder and sheets of rain! Oh my! From soft, romantic summer rains to turbulent, windy storms, we’ve seen lots of rain this last month.

Think of the last rainstorm you were really aware of. Were you out in it? Or just watching from the inside of a house or car? How did the rain feel? Or sound? How did the air around you smell? What did you see? Take a few minutes to write about a recent thunderstorm and the circumstances you were in at the time.

Give yourself permission to really enjoy your writing time. You may find a new story taking shape or perhaps a stellar piece of creative nonfiction!

Later this week on the blog: More Books ’n’ Blurbs

Next Monday: July’s Monday Motivation

Weekly Writing Prompt - Sounds!

Sitting here by an open window as spring blossoms into summer, I am enjoying the

symphony of crickets chirping outside. I hear traffic passing on a near by road, too.

It spreads out as the evening goes on. What are the sounds of summer where you are?

Take a few minutes, close your eyes and enjoy the rich mix of sounds of the season.

Can you go for a walk near a pond and listen to the funny noises frogs make? Or do

you hear the pounding of an Amtrak train on a track in Chicago. When I hear the distant

whistle of a train, it takes me back to childhood since there were train tracks only a half

mile away from our home. There's something comforting about the high-pitched noise. 

Describe the sounds you hear. Are they comforting or stressing? Do they make you think

of the past or look to the future? Try to relax and enjoy the cacophony of sounds around

you. Feel free to share some of your favorites in the comment section below. Happy writing!