Welcome to Week 20 of Write at the Merge, where you have up to 500 words for your creative writing response to the week’s prompt. A quick reminder that Write at the Merge welcomes fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry responses and that you are free to use either part (or both) of the prompt in…
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Write at the Merge Wrap Up, Week 19
This week, I gave us one of my favorite passages from REM’s The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite: Baby, instant soup doesn’t really grab me today. Today I need something more substantial: a can of beans or black eyed peas, some Nescafe and ice, a candy bar, a falling star, or a reading from Dr. Seuss. And…
Write at the Merge Week 19
Sorry for the technical difficulties, writing friends! This week, Write at the Merge, is offering you our customary 500 words and open linky through Thursday at midnight PACIFIC. Bring your creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry prompted by either or both of the week’s inspirations. But what are they? This week, one of my favorite passages…
Write at the Merge Wrap Up, Week 18
This week’s prompts were a bit of a Saturday Night Live skit and an image of an old-fashioned advertisement for revolving closet racks. There was a really wide variety of responses this week, so definitely check them out! Lyssa from Always Another Chapter gives us a glimpse into how elves and faeries get their hands…
Write at the Merge Week 18
Welcome to week 18 of Write at the Merge, the creative writing prompt that lets you decide the direction your story will take. We provide two pieces of inspiration, and your writing can use either or both things to prompt your fiction or creative non-fiction. Use up to 500 words, and the linky is open…
Write at the Merge Wrap Up, Week 17
Two evocative photos this week for your prompting pleasure. Did you all enjoy writing? I did. Last time, I used random.org to choose two link-ups to highlight, and it was so much fun, I decided to do it again. As of the time I’m scheduling, there are 18 pieces. Here are the results: Jennifer Dillon…
Write at the Merge, Week 17
More photos! I’m on a photo kick! Bear with me! For those who are new here, Write at the Merge is a writing prompt for creative writers. We offer two items for a prompt response. You can use either, or both, to inspire your response. Fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry are welcome, and there’s a 500…
Write at the Merge Wrap Up, Week 16
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s Write at the Merge. This week’s prompt combined a Wuthering Heights quote and Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer,” and there were so many variations in the responses! Thanks for your continuing creativity and excellent work. Rox from Unintentionally Brilliant continues to weave a tale of melancholy beauty…
Write at the Merge, Week 16
I don’t have anything nearly as exciting as Cam’s birthday week, but welcome to week 16 of Write at the Merge. You have 500 words to write about either (or both) of the things offered this week. The linky is open until Thursday, 11:59 p.m. PST. This week I’d like to offer a song and…
Write at the Merge Wrap Up, Week 15
I feel like Sally Field at the oft-misquoted and parodied 1985 Oscars. “You like me right now, you like me!” Happy birthday to me to have such yummy treats to read tomorrow while my little guy is off with his grandparents. Valerie suggested I dole out cake, but as cake can be tricky via wifi,…