Hi everyone,

valleyofthemuse was started a year and half ago, with the intention of providing weekly prompts for the community members to practice their writing skills.

Unfortunately, the community never quite took off, and although there have been some fabulous entries, I find that my enthusiasm for providing prompts has waned.

As a result, there will no ( Read more... )

This week's prompt is "Mist"

For this week, your submission has to be told from the point of view of an animal.

Due by Monday, June 25, 2007.

Today's prompt is "old friends" - friends you haven't seen in a long time, friends that have been in your life for years, people who used to be your friends.

Submissions due next Monday, June 18, 2007.

Today's prompt is "hobby"

Submissions are due next Monday, June 11, 2007

This week's prompt is travel ( Read more... )

This week's prompt is farming.

Submissions are due next Monday, May 28, 2007.

This week's prompt is "sticky".

submissions are due next Monday, May 14, 2007.

This week's prompt is "thirst".

Why is your character experiencing thirst? Are they in a hot, dry location? A desert? Enclosed, air-conditioned office building? Or are they thirsting for knowledge? Enlightenment? Creative fulfilment?

Submissions are due next Monday, April 30, 2007.

For this week's prompt, go take a look at this list of stock characters, and incorporate as few or as many in your story.

Some of my favourites are femme fatale, the reluctant hero, the honest thief, and the adventuress.

Submissions are due Monday, April 23, 2007.