Hello! Welcome back!

Have these prompts helped spark some imagination in you yet?

I hope so.

Last week I gave you my views on negative reviews and PMs, and how they can cause a bit of writer’s block. I even had a few Twitter and email conversations about it.

One in particular led to a quick brainstorming session over a teeny plot bunny I’ve had for months.

I passed it on, and can wait to see what the author has come with…

This session inadvertently led me to this week’s segment:

Get a writing buddy.

Bounce ideas back and forth between the two of you.

Try collaboration, or join a writing circle.

A second set of eyes can do wonders when trying to get through a block.

Remember, whatever you are stuck on, or for how long, having someone to give insight, with a fresh set of eyes and a different way of looking at things, can make a huge difference!

Without further ado, this week’s prompts are:

Words/Phrases:
Favor, Widow

Quote:
“That’s no excuse!”

Photo:

The Rules:

There will be a new prompt each Friday for the rest of the month.

Take one of the prompts and use it to write a drabble, or, if your creativity has been sparked by all three, you can write a 1000 to 5,000 word O/S. The O/S submissions need to include all three prompts in some form.

Once a month we will be reviewing the best submissions for each week. Submissions sent in from the first week in May will also still be reviewed.

The authors who best capture the spirit of the prompt each week, both for the single prompt drabbles, and the three prompt O/S’s, will be posted on our site and receive an ‘I Beat The Block’ banner.

The author with the best usage of the prompts overall for that month will also get to be a Darlin’ For A Day, where you will get to review one of your favorite authors!

Send submission to Jaspers_darlins@hotmail.com before the next Friday prompt.