Writing: What are you most Proud of?

What are you most proud of in your life? Without a shadow of a doubt, I am most proud of my daughter. From the moment I witnessed her arrive into this world, all the way through to now, she has made me proud, every single day. I know this is an unbearably sappy answer, but […]

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Writing Prompts: What am I Working On?

What have you been working on? Welcome to the first Writing Prompt post of 2024! As you have already gathered, the daily series of posts has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean this series is over. What have I been working on? As a lot of you have gathered, I write stories, and […]

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Writing Prompts: First Times

What could you try for the first time? I bet you all had a different idea as to where this post was going. Shame on you! There’s a first time for everything, and given how many different activities and experiences there are in this world, there’s a good chance we all have stuff on our […]

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Writing Prompts: Grown Up

When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? It could be said that men do not grow up, we merely grow old. I am in my forties, and I don’t know if I can truly say I have grown up! That is not to say I haven’t matured (much […]

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Writing Prompts: Guaranteed Success

What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Good question. If you were certain to succeed at something, what would you put your energies into? There’s lots of what might be considered mundane skills that would be great to have. For instance, I do not drive. If I did, might that […]

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Writing Prompts: Favourite Artists

Who are your favorite artists? Have I done this one already? WordPress’s Prompt of the Day can be repetitive, which is why I have by-and-large avoided it, but every now and then, when I am struggling for inspiration, I’ll turn to it. The prompt from all the way back on the 10th of October was […]

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Writing Prompts: Number One Priority

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? Well, tomorrow just so happens to be that most sacred of occasions: a day off work! My primary priority will be therefore be to unwind and relax. Whether or not that happens entirely in the manner I want, won’t be certain until tomorrow. Days off are quite important to me. […]

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Writing Prompts: Cultural Heritage

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? What am I proud of about my cultural heritage? I guess, to answer that, I’d first need a clear understanding of just what my personal cultural heritage is. Fortunately, my digging into my ancestry has helped reveal a deeper picture of […]

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Writing Prompts: Brand Association

What brands do you associate with? Interesting question. I don’t think I ‘associate’ with any given brand, unless you count the company I work for, and outside of work, I don’t tend to actively speak of it, unless asked. Brand loyalty is not a big deal to me. I have been ‘associated’ with the same […]

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Writing Prompts: Energy

What things give you energy? What provides me with power? What fuels this meerkat? Well, I have to give a mention to caffeine. My blood supply is surely part-coffee by now. I suspect this question is more philosophical than literal, but I will also give an honourable mention to food. Food gives me energy. That’s […]

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