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Writing Prompts #3

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* Describe a room where someone has just died without mentioning the death; write a letter to a friend you're furious at without mentioning that you're angry. - Manuel Puig

* Write in response to these quotes: "Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone." - Anthony Burgess

"You're never too old to become younger." - Mae West (1892 - 1980)

"What can you say about a society that says that God is dead and Elvis is alive?" - Irv Kupcinet

* Lisa is searching for a new job in a very small town. She has had three interviews and none of them have produced her a job. Pick one of these places where she was interviewed and describe the place, the interviewer, the interview, and what could have possibly went wrong. Make a story from your results. - service station - bank - secretary at a medical facility - cashier at a cigarette outlet - grocery store

* The Raxlaw's are searching for a new home. They are looking at one with a realtor on a bright Saturday morning. Describe in detail the home they are looking at. Describe the Raxlaw's and why or why they would not want the home.

* Take a moment from your memory when you felt as if your world would soon in. Describe it to the best of your ability. How did you feel? What had taken place? Why did you feel the way you did? Make a piece of fiction with this moment.

* Respond to these visual prompts:

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