Writing Tips Blog

My name is Elizabeth Bezant and I have created The Writing Tips Blog to be your own personal Writing Coach, no matter what, how or where you write. Each week you'll find:

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The DAILY WRITING PROMPTS included here are designed to provide you with a starting first line for your story that you can then continue in any way that appeals.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1256

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
George remembered the road being sleek and level, yet now his bike rattled and shuddered its way around the potholes.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1255

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Hearing the rumble of the engines, Jerry rested his head in his hands and took a deep breath.

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short story

Enjoy reading a short story inspired by the Writing to Inspire daily prompts. You can even make comments and offer constructive feedback if you want.

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The Pelican and the Misty Lagoon frogs

Once upon a time, in the west of the Wampydoo swamp. Lived a large group of frogs called the Misty Lagoon Frogs; the frogs were real entertainers and cunning

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Daily Writing Prompts #1254

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
The pram had a rhythmic bounce that echoed down the street. Before she'd had a baby Sarah had cursed the uneven paving slabs ...

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Weekly-Writing-Challenge

Fancy a weekly writing challenge, with the opportunity to share your work with others taking the challenge? Why not come and try ours?

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Out of the darkness it came

A little writing for my book He looked in the mirror and stared aimlessly in to the void between the cracks as it hung on his bathroom wall A voice

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Daily Writing Prompts #1253

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Clarissa didn't know whether to scream, cry or hide, so she tried all three.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1252

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
'So what is it, Tom, left or right?'

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Autobiographical Questions #131

What is your very first memory?

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Daily Writing Prompts #1251

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
There wasn't anything specific that made me think the situation had changed, it just felt different.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1250

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
It was one of those unsettling days when the train was half-filled with people in costume - today it was anime characters.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1249

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Jamie woke with a start. The train was moving, at last.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1248

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
It was the fireworks that finally broke the silence.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1247

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Jen grabbed the poster of snowy alps, touching it only long enough to scrunch it up and chuck it at the bin.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1246

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
With one well-practiced swipe Brad temporarily stopped the stream of sweat rolling down his forehead.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1245

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
'Mum, isn't it gorgeous? Don't you love it?'
Lyn looked at the ball gown and then at the price tag ...

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Autobiographical Questions #130

What did you, or do you, expect from marriage? Is it different from what you expected?

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Daily Writing Prompts #1244

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
'Henry, take that ridiculous thing off.'

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Daily Writing Prompts #1243

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Cyndi watched from her office window, as Clay vented his frustration on his car's tyre.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1242

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
It was the sound of rustling that reminded Kym she wasn't alone.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1241

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
'You can't say that!'
'Why not?'
'You just can't'

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Daily Writing Prompts #1240

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Richard slid on to the leather bench seat. He smiled at Lena as she approached him.
'My usual, thank you Lena.'

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Daily Writing Prompts #1239

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
The lighthouse stood proud, more at risk from spray-can wielding tourist than storms.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1238

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Harold had never been asked to search for hidden rooms before, and he had to admit that he was rather flattered by the invitation.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1237

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Crisp white tables scattered with rose petals and heart sequins, and in the background her mum barking orders ...

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Autobiographical Questions #129

What would you like to be remembered for?Would you pick the memory of you being a nice person over a business, discovery, creation achievement?

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New Imagination

(Taken from my soon to be published book, 'Conversations With Joy') Dear Heart, allow us to assist you, to look at how it is possible to use your imagination

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Daily Writing Prompts #1236

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
Al couldn't see, nor did she want to ...

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Daily Writing Prompts #1235

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
The glass rattled and bowed under the pounding hands.

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Daily Writing Prompts #1234

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
An icicle of fear ran down Quentin's back.

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A Moment In Time - story of a suburban housewife.

Mira stared at the gold and white invitation with Class Reunion-Batch 0f '89 written across it in bold print. She had looked at it each morning for the

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Daily Writing Prompts #1233

YOUR FIRST SENTENCE :
John let the door close behind him. He said nothing. All the words he'd been planning had simply vanished.

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