We’re starting a weekly writing prompt here at Milk Wood, to help get us over our fear of writing. Writing should be fun. We shouldn’t be worrying about whether we are using perfect grammar, syntax or spelling, at least not initially; we can do that later. First we just need to put our pen to paper and let the words flow. So, get those pens or keyboards ready and let’s see what we can produce. Email me (harriet.gausman@googlemail.com) your finished piece and the best will be published next week.

Writing Prompt for Week Beginning 29th June 2009

Cliffhanger: You’re out hiking in the mountains. Some shale slips under your feet, and suddenly you’re sliding down a steep embankment. Describe how you feel as you slide. It’s a rough landing and you are injured. How do your companions react? Are you calm or upset? Is your speech lucid? You need help right away. How can the nearest Search & Rescue team be notified? When they do arrive, how do you feel about your rescuers? Describe how they bring you to safety. What effect does this mishap have on your life?

Excerpted from Fear of Writing by Milli Thornton Copyright © 1999