http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/-t1.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:59:42 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/-t1.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-interpretations-t1693.htm davids What is a whiz if ever a whiz there was there was. Interesting statement to be sure. I have often considered the truths of life as I see them of course, so, this statement from Oz intreagues me to no end. I am not sure even if I quoted it correctly, but, I think the idea is there right? What is a whiz? I know they were referring to the wizard, or were they? The use of metaphor is illusive to most it seems. I seem to have a pentiant for the metaphor, which to say the least, is probably ... Beating the Block Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:59:42 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-interpretations-t1693.htm#30340 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-interpretations-t1693.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-new-challenge-flash-fiction-thread-t1679.htm davids so kids as i have often said i am not a writer of flash fiction-this was posted in last paragraph-my brother Jman-softly jigglin me said this could be flash fiction and the funny thing is i was considering just that-i mean starting a thread-i know we have one hidden somewhere but if you friends are up to it apparently this thing has a beginning middle and end and is 269 words exactly-so the challenge is in 275 words or less-beginning middle and conclusion i lay the gauntlet-come on it is good ... Beating the Block Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:33:15 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-new-challenge-flash-fiction-thread-t1679.htm#30112 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-new-challenge-flash-fiction-thread-t1679.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/popsicle-prompts-t1657.htm davids damn how does a popsicle cause havoc and the end----????

2) death in Verona

3) fun on the battlefield

4) how to write a novel in three hours

5 it's alive!!!! (for our horror freaks-think original Frankenstein)]]> Beating the Block Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:20 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/popsicle-prompts-t1657.htm#29674 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/popsicle-prompts-t1657.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-again-t1615.htm davids 1) How to see when blind 2) the truth about truth 3) why is it that vampires have the hots for werewolves 4) dead fields 5) why is the toaster broken and ignored 6) i prompt you to tell me 7) if there is indeed an afterlife and ghosts-why do they choose to live in such rotten dark cold lifeless places- why not the south of france in a nudist colony-you know sunshine and tits or naked manly buttocks Beating the Block Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:13:33 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-again-t1615.htm#28763 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-again-t1615.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/new-prompts-anybody-out-there-t1572.htm davids long or short as you wish lobsterettes and the J man or any man that might not think themselves an ette- 1) Whatever happened to Duddley Do Right? 2) Mars and the relationship it has with its sister planet people who eat pomegranites and garlic and mate with toes while drinking the blood of innocent Mermaids 3) Finding your way to Des Moines 4) Finding your way home after finding your way to Des Moines 5) Pinky and the Body Snatchers 6) The death ... Beating the Block Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:48:07 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/new-prompts-anybody-out-there-t1572.htm#28054 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/new-prompts-anybody-out-there-t1572.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/peompts-t1520.htm davids
2) Horror in the drive in movie

3) Light I see the light-oh where is it-what is it?]]> Beating the Block Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:36:31 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/peompts-t1520.htm#27205 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/peompts-t1520.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-picture-paints-1000-words-t356.htm AmandaLyn I think this might be a new regular thing we try... lemme know if its a thumbs up or not. We'll post a picture as a prompt. Look at it, see what it says to you, the events and people surrounding the picture, the story behind the shot -- sort of photojournalism or movie making in reverse. Write some flash fiction, a poem, a song, a short... use it as a starting point for a novel. You can post what you do with it here, or post a link to where you did ended up putting the piece. Maybe it ... Beating the Block Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:41:12 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-picture-paints-1000-words-t356.htm#3265 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/a-picture-paints-1000-words-t356.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/some-prompts-from-el-lobsterino-t1495.htm davids 1) take four words beginning with F-not simple words such as for or fart-well fart would be fine-let us see-hmm the four f words are: fornicate forthright feeling fortitude not over 250 words-easy-too easy? 2) a trip to the passion fair 3) Lemmings 4) Patriotic Qualms-how does Patriot-Patriotic-Patriotism fit into the lives of two people of far differing spiritual ... Beating the Block Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:53:55 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/some-prompts-from-el-lobsterino-t1495.htm#26697 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/some-prompts-from-el-lobsterino-t1495.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/turdsday-pwompts-t1221.htm davids



1) THE CONVIVIAL CANNIBAL WHIT RACONTEUR AND JESTER

2) wHITNEY THRAITHWAITE GIRL ASTRONAUT AND OLYMPIC LACROSSE HUSSY

3) THE CONSIDERATION OF MONSTEROUS CONSIDERATIONS]]> Beating the Block Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:02:01 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/turdsday-pwompts-t1221.htm#20741 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/turdsday-pwompts-t1221.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thought-for-harried-thinkers-the-54th-t1148.htm davids as if things will be as they should be.. of course as with all things.. I will be
reading this again and again...]]> Beating the Block Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:08:04 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thought-for-harried-thinkers-the-54th-t1148.htm#19235 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thought-for-harried-thinkers-the-54th-t1148.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thoughts-for-harried-thinkers-t1138.htm davids
the way you marry words together again amazes me. its like a game of cat and mouse with you... so natural, so basic, in even the slightest of references. this is brilliant.]]> Beating the Block Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:52:45 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thoughts-for-harried-thinkers-t1138.htm#19134 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/random-thoughts-for-harried-thinkers-t1138.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/permigon-turgeaon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1136.htm davids should the child be silenced by the tit or should it understand that the source is not limitless? this statement stood out for me. I waffle between thinking it is the crux of the piece, and then wondering if the point isn't that people are desperate to be lead, no matter where, no matter by who or for what cause, because we let it happen. and then, constantly fickle, we change our minds again and follow the next because that will be better, and we have no regard or respect for the tit along ... Beating the Block Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:59:55 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/permigon-turgeaon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1136.htm#19102 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/permigon-turgeaon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1136.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/alright-one-last-time-permigon-turgeon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1130.htm davids NOT delete this... i need to read it again, so no deleting.]]> Beating the Block Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:05:30 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/alright-one-last-time-permigon-turgeon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1130.htm#18852 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/alright-one-last-time-permigon-turgeon-and-the-hand-of-god-t1130.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-promts-new-ones-to-test-your-creative-juices-t1108.htm davids
2) Love is a question of race

3) God as Astronaut]]> Beating the Block Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:41:07 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-promts-new-ones-to-test-your-creative-juices-t1108.htm#18418 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-promts-new-ones-to-test-your-creative-juices-t1108.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-redux-t1076.htm HeronW
1-You are in Purgatory and a demon or an angel is thinking of hiring you.

2-You've been recruited as a bullsh*t meter: who ranks the highest on your scale and why?

3-You wake up indestructable, can't get colds, flu, rashes, fractures, or are bothered by a metric ton dropping on your head. What do you do next?]]> Beating the Block Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:36:08 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-redux-t1076.htm#17853 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-redux-t1076.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-topics-to-kick-the-writer-s-block-or-instgate-revolt-t1043.htm davids
2) Vampire's retirement fund

3) Skeleton of large elephant found buried in the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter.]]> Beating the Block Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:07:50 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-topics-to-kick-the-writer-s-block-or-instgate-revolt-t1043.htm#16897 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-topics-to-kick-the-writer-s-block-or-instgate-revolt-t1043.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-t781.htm davids here you go kiddos-it has been suggested to me that we might need a few set of prompts for the new year to kinda get the old juices flowing so here they are 1) Uncle Saul converts to Catholicism 2) The monster of Chisholm Hole 3) Love comes in the wrong package Hope these are fun and that you all have a go-El Lobsterino For new friends these can be in the form of a short-a poem-diary-whatever you like-they are just to allow us to practice a bit-maybe ... Beating the Block Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:39:13 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-t781.htm#11052 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompts-t781.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-more-topics-t645.htm davids
2) The souls of dead children

3) The tractor the tractor-It's alive!!!!!!!!]]> Beating the Block Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:52:43 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-more-topics-t645.htm#8398 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-more-topics-t645.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-666-just-in-time-for-halloween-t598.htm HeronW
1--write a horror short from the viewpoint of a pumpkin!

2--A Halloween Witch runs out of make up on the BIG NIGHT!

3--A skeleton is missing a few bones and needs them back.

4--You're a monster who's afraid of Halloween.

Go for it!]]> Beating the Block Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:11:11 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-666-just-in-time-for-halloween-t598.htm#7798 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-666-just-in-time-for-halloween-t598.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-6-t506.htm HeronW
A holiday is declared in your honor, why & what kind?

You have an obnoxious genie who grants wishes, sort of...]]> Beating the Block Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:03:19 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-6-t506.htm#6043 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-6-t506.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/another-what-if-t511.htm TurKeyLurKey What if you were born with wings? Beating the Block Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:07:22 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/another-what-if-t511.htm#6218 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/another-what-if-t511.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-65-t508.htm HeronW You're the favorite of a god/dess, not an especially gorgeous, capable, powerful, all-knowing type, and when s/he's pissed off, you get the brunt of his/her self-therapy :} Mine: Puce was not the sort of name for an awe-inspiring goddess. After my first transgression, waking up covered in pigeon poop and dried dog pee I never snickered at Her again, not even when She was gone. I never know when She's listening. Being turned into a stone statue may seem like fun but not in embarassing ... Beating the Block Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:14:52 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-65-t508.htm#6063 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-65-t508.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-5-t482.htm HeronW
2. A live Muse shows up and demands you write something for him/her.

You're suddenly in the body of (pick one) Arthur Conan Doyle, Theodore Giesel aka Dr Seuss, or Agatha Christie.]]> Beating the Block Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:44:46 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-5-t482.htm#5676 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-5-t482.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-3-t432.htm HeronW
2. ...you could only communicate by smell?

3. ...you're tired of the anonimity and want recognition as the world's greatest villain?]]> Beating the Block Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:30:29 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-3-t432.htm#4585 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-3-t432.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/face-prompt-t463.htm Kerr

Tell me about myself.]]> Beating the Block Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:16:59 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/face-prompt-t463.htm#5192 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/face-prompt-t463.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/sense-prompts-t412.htm Kerr
Write about one of the senses:

The smell of Autumn

The sight of Autumn

The sound of Autumn

The tastes of Autumn

The touch of Autumn

Have fun!]]> Beating the Block Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:13:36 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/sense-prompts-t412.htm#4294 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/sense-prompts-t412.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-week-s-topics-4-t431.htm HeronW
1. The lesser of two evils
2. Not what you think it is
3. I've changed places with my MC--HELP!]]> Beating the Block Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:19:09 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-week-s-topics-4-t431.htm#4581 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-week-s-topics-4-t431.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-2-t408.htm HeronW You had to find a replacement for yourself--at home/work/all over?

You had to be voiceless for a year in order to make your deepest wish come true?

You alternated bodies with your cat/dog/hamster/parakeet once a week?]]> Beating the Block Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:42:22 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-2-t408.htm#4251 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-2-t408.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-t405.htm TurKeyLurKey This could also work for the Games section. Basically, every story has a 'what if'. Here is a place to share the "what if" for your current WIP, or to pose a 'what if' idea to inspire others. Here are some examples... What if two people were born under an unbreakable spell and if one were to die, the other would die too? What if a gift bag was alive? What kind of experiences would it have being passed between gift givers? What if a woman was receiving letters from ... Beating the Block Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:52:56 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-t405.htm#4190 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/what-if-t405.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-week-three-t390.htm lobster 2 Well kiddos i am trying-it is great to see that nobody out there needs to unblockicate themselves-at any rate here are three more topics to take a crack at-if you pick one and are having a bit of a blockage-just a reminder-the idea is not to write the greates short or poem on the planet-although you never know-it is to write whatever comes to mind-just let it flow and have fun-on occasion this exercise is a good one to unblock clogged writers artereyes. 1) Cleanliness is next to legal ... Beating the Block Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:56:18 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-week-three-t390.htm#3920 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-week-three-t390.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-t360.htm lobster 2
2) Who is running the world

3) I just want to be you]]> Beating the Block Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:17:00 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-t360.htm#3349 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/this-weeks-topics-t360.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-new-topics-t271.htm lobster 2




1) Heresy it must be heresy

2) Hermaphrodites and monsters

3) It's a bird it's a plane-no, it's_________!]]> Beating the Block Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:56:23 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-new-topics-t271.htm#2168 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/three-new-topics-t271.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/murder-on-the-18th-hole-language-warning-t203.htm AmandaLyn Okay... stupid preamble thingy... This was given to me as an exercise to help me get back into the groove. I was given the title and the time limit (1 hour) and then I had to post. So, here it is.... there was some crap that came before it but this is the actual story part and not the thought process trainwreck thing. Murder on the 18th hole??? Tiger Woods limped along the course. It was the last hole in the tie-breaking round of the American Open. The pain was palpable on his face, ... Beating the Block Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:58:10 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/murder-on-the-18th-hole-language-warning-t203.htm#1376 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/murder-on-the-18th-hole-language-warning-t203.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/damn-can-you-remember-when-we-t240.htm TrainofThought .... Beating the Block Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:02:08 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/damn-can-you-remember-when-we-t240.htm#1790 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/damn-can-you-remember-when-we-t240.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/more-prompt-ideas-t8.htm HeronW 1--Countdown: The TV show 24 tells exactly what happens to a government agent in 60 minutes in each of the 24 episodes (in 42 min TV time blocks but that's artistic licence for ya). What's YOUR coundown? Days/hours/minutes/seconds: to go to a special event; to meet that certain someone; to do the dirty deed! Tell it from the clock's POV! 2--Hello, it's me: You get a tel call from a past/future/alternate self with news you should use--or else! 3--Pantheons Unlimited: Today ... Beating the Block Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:48:42 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/more-prompt-ideas-t8.htm#26 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/more-prompt-ideas-t8.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/monday-morning-prompt-the-champion-t180.htm AmandaLyn It's time for the Olympics, so lets take a possible look in that direction, although that isn't carved in stone! This week's prompt -- The Champion. It could be an athlete. It could be someone dealing with a personal battle. It could be a great doctor, a loyal animal, a dedicated parent... poetry, prose or whatever. You can post in this thread or anywhere else you want, or you could file it away and turn it into a novel in a week or two. Beating the Block Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:06:35 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/monday-morning-prompt-the-champion-t180.htm#1165 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/monday-morning-prompt-the-champion-t180.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-places-for-ideas-t7.htm HeronW CrimeLibrary.com -- for an alternative to the butler in the library with a candlestick thedevilsdictionary.com -- common words with uncommon definitions pantheon.org -- your one stop god shop iwwg.org -- International Womens' Writing Guild got me off to a wonderful start. Their week-long Skidmore College seminar http://iwwg.org/pdf/skidmoreprog08.pdf 31 years this year, changed my life. The founder Hannelore Hahn is one of the most wonderful down to earth people I've ever met. loc.gov/index.html ... Beating the Block Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:26:12 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-places-for-ideas-t7.htm#25 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/interesting-places-for-ideas-t7.htm http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-ideas-t6.htm HeronW take 'what if' to new lows/highs/bungee jumps :} talking appliances: Myra knew breakfast was going to be late when her toaster oven started complaining. 'Gawd, I've a crummy job! I still smell like that cod you burned four nights ago.' the 'perfect' job meets the 'perfect' applicant: 'So Ms Fly, what makes you think you'd make a good forensic scientist?' 'I can give you rate of decay depending on weather conditions, and on my children's eating habits.' Mother Goosed: The ... Beating the Block Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:26:24 GMT http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-ideas-t6.htm#24 http://thewritersblock.forumotion.net/beating-the-block-f41/prompt-ideas-t6.htm