Happy New Year, Everyone

Are you a writer?  Have you always wanted to be a writer?  Maybe you have no ambition to be a writer, but you do like to get creative with words once in a while.

If any of these scenarios suit you, then I think you'll find this blog fun.

I'm offering an exercise this week to enable you to let your mind and pen or keyboard go off on any tangent you desire.  I'll give you a setting, a few words and an opening phrase you can use to turn a paragraph or two into a vignette, mini story or just a scene.

Ready?

Here goes.  Use the words "redhead," "toothpaste," and "puppy" in your writing.  Set your scene by a fireplace.  Here is your opening phrase:  "You've been chosen..."

Now it's your turn.  Put on that mantle of creativity, and see what you can conjure up in 200 words or less.

If you'd like to share your creations, feel free to place short posts in the comment sections of this blog.

Good luck!

Fran
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