STORY STARTER
Write a Terza Rima describing any natural setting you like.
A Terza Rima is a form of poetry consisting of linked 3-line stanzas, with the rhyme scheme ABA-BCB-CDC.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Describe a sunset without using any colours.
You may use imagery, similes, shade and tone, but do not use the words for any real colours.
POEM STARTER
Write a series of five Haiku set at the same event, exploring the five senses: sight, smell, sound, touch, taste.
A Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of three lines that generally do not rhyme, with a syllabic structure of 5-7-5.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Describe a cozy, small-town café during a rainy afternoon.
Focus on using language and structures that build an atmosphere.
POEM STARTER
Write a poem focusing on the theme of softness.
This could invoke the senses, or perhaps it is metaphorical or emotional softness...
STORY STARTER
Suibmitted by Maranda Quinn
Create a story or a poem centred around the theme of serendipity.
Serendipity is when a series of seemingly unfortunate events ultimately leads to a positive outcome.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Create a scene or story showing the juxtaposition of an urban landscape directly next to a natural setting.
POEM STARTER
Inspired by A. Canvas
Write an Oulipo poem about winter. Oulipo poetry is written by setting strict rules for yourself. These rules are up to you, but the goal is to give yourself a challenge.
Be sure to list the rules you followed to inspire and create new forms!
POEM STARTER
Inspired by The Author
"Do you think the sun gets lonely up there?"
Use this piece of speech in a story or poem.
POEM STARTER
Write a Chueh-chu about sunshine.
A Chueh-chu is a Chinese poetic form based on a shortened sonnet. It has 2 stanzas with 4 lines each, with 10 syllables in each line.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Create a narrative about the scorching desert, from the perspective of a small insect that must inhabit this setting.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Create a scene depicting the approach of a thunderstorm, without mentioning the sky.
What other elements feel different when a storm is approaching?
POEM STARTER
Write a haiku or series of Haikus capturing the essence of a moment in an ancient civilisation.
POEM STARTER
Submitted by 'a.'
It’s been five years since you have seen the moon, five years of never ending sun...