Creole Ned
02-19-2009, 07:15 PM
Below are the assorted writing exercises we've done, presented in chronological order. Some of the exercises will have links to their own pages, with more detail or explanation for that exercise.
All written works are copyright the authors.
Exercise 1 - September 5, 2008
Write at least one page of anything before the end of the Sept. 1-5 work week.
The Lunch Gnome (http://creolened.com/?page_id=78) (Creole Ned)
Lou (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/lou.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 2 - September 6, 2008
Write one page based around the words "sewer pipe".
Gameboy (creolened.com/fiction/gameboy.pdf) (Creole Ned)
I Promise (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/i_promise.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 3 - October 2008
Write a parody of a well-known author.
Cervidae (http://creolened.com/fiction/cervidae.pdf) (Creole Ned) This was originally meant to be a parody of H.P. Lovecraft's story Dagon but ended up being more of an homage.
ROTH (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/ROTH_A_Tribute_To_Patterson.pdf) (jackrabbit) A parody of James Patterson, featuring the unforgettable Albert "Dragon" Roth.
Exercise 4 - December 5, 2008
Write a story based on the following photo (click for a larger version):
http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/albums/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy.sized.jpg (http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy)
The Dream of the Buckford County Church (http://creolened.com/fiction/buckford_county_church.pdf) and On writing the story (http://write.jckrbbt.com/?p=91) (Creole Ned)
Liberation of Strasbourg (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/liberation_of_strasbourg.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 5 - December 10, 2008
Write a story in which a character feels justified in taking an action that would be considered immoral or unethical.
The Graffiti Avenger (http://creolened.com/fiction/graffiti_avenger.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Muriel Goes to Dartmouth (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/muriel_goes_to_dartmouth.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Passengers (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/passengers.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 6 - December 30, 2008
Write a story of at least two pages built on dialogue. Due January 5th.
At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door.pdf), At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door_alt.pdf) ("happy" version), At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door_3.pdf) (third version) (Creole Ned)
The Exit Row (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/the_exit_row.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Max & Sophie (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/max_sophie.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 7 - January 19, 2009
Write a story based on the title "The Downside".
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside.pdf) (Creole Ned)
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside-russell.pdf) (russellmz)
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside-arioch.pdf) (Arioch)
Exercise 8 - January 30, 2009
Pick a favorite movie or book and, using original characters, write a story which recognizably occurs in parallel to the events in the film/book.
Mutual (http://creolened.com/fiction/mutual.pdf) (Love Actually (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331), 2003) (Arioch)
Unsinkable (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/unsinkable.pdf) (Titanic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338), 1997) (jackrabbit)
The Blues Brothers (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/The%20Blues%20Brothers.pdf) (The Blues Brothers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080455), 1980) (Paladin)
The Dogfish (http://creolened.com/fiction/dogfish.pdf) (Jaws (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195), 1975) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 9 - February 3, 2009
Based on the idea presented here (http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/writingexercises/qt/invisibility.htm). Short version: a story or scene about being invisible.
On Being Invisible (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/on_being_invisible.pdf) (jackrabbit)
The Invisible Weekend (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible_weekend.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Invisible - A Diary (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible-diary.pdf) (Arioch)
Invisible Stan (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisiblestan.pdf) (russellmz)
Invisible Me (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible_me.pdf) (Charles)
The Last Phase (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/thelastphase.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 10 - February 13, 2009
Keep the Engine Running.
1. Two characters of any age, gender or relation are heading out in a car or truck on a specific task or errand.
2. The driver of the vehicle will never turn the engine off.
OPTIONAL: They must stop a minimum of FIVE times during the journey and each time they stop they must interact with at least one other person. Note that not all five people should or will be given equal space in the story.
3. They will not reach their destination.
4. The entire story will take place in or around the vehicle.
Keep the Engine Running (http://creolened.com/fiction/engine-rimbo.pdf) (Rimbo)
End of the Road (http://creolened.com/fiction/end_of_the_road.pdf) (Lazy Shiftless Bastard)
Hunting (http://creolened.com/fiction/hunting.pdf) (Arioch)
Out of Business (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Out%20Of%20Business.pdf) (Paladin)
Lily Tries to Go Shopping (http://creolened.com/fiction/lily_tries_to_go_shopping.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 11 - February 20, 2009
Write a short story based on one of the following three genres: horror, fantasy or science fiction.
The Spinner's Tale (http://creolened.com/fiction/spinners_tale.pdf) (Arioch)
Send in the Clones (http://creolened/fiction/clones.pdf) (Russell)
Hello? (http://creolened.com/fiction/hello.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 12 - March 2, 2009
Write a scene from two different points of view. You may want to have two characters engaged in a dispute but it isn't required. Write the scene from the POV of one character, then write the same scene from the POV of another character.
Mall Drama (http://rimbosity.com/img/TwoPerspectives.pdf) (Rimbo)
Bigger than a Corona (http://creolened.com/fiction/malakand.pdf) (El Guapo)
A Walk in the Park (http://creolened.com/fiction/walk_in_the_park.pdf) (Arioch)
Your Fault (http://creolened.com/fiction/your_fault.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 13 - March 13, 2009
Write a story based on the three items generated using the Serendipitous Plot Creator (http://writingfix.com/right_brain/Serendipitous_Plots1.htm). You can keep mixing and matching elements until you get something you like.
The Nurse's Dream (http://creolened.com/fiction/nurses-dream.pdf) (Arioch)
Superhero Go Home (http://creolened.com/fiction/superhero_go_home.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Good Night Charlie (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Good%20Night%20Charlie.pdf) (Paladin)
Exercise 14 - March 20, 2009
This exercise is aimed at being quick and fun. Simply come up with three or four ideas from any genre or style. For each idea, write a page or a few paragraphs as if you'd randomly opened the book to that page. If you've ever pictured a specific scene of a story and didn't want to write the build-up, now is the time.
In the end, you should have three or four pages, each page a snippet of a larger story.
Four Shorts (http://creolened.com/fiction/russell-short14.pdf) (russellmz)
Three Parts (http://creolened.com/fiction/three_parts.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 15 - April 6, 2009
Write a short story about one or more characters following (walking along) railroad tracks.
The Soldier (http://www.bluh.org/thesoldier.pdf) (Charles)
Follow the Tracks (http://creolened.com/fiction/follow_the_tracks.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Stories on rails (http://creolened.com/fiction/stories_on_rails.pdf) (Arioch)
Exercise 16 - April 20, 2009
For this exercise, write a story based on one of the following two images (not both):
http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/albums/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy.sized.jpg (http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy)
Or write a story covering 24 hours to one week before the event depicted in this illustration:
http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/Sciences/asteroid-night-hardy.jpg
Armageddon, Part 2 (http://creolened.com/fiction/armageddon_part2.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 17 - May 4, 2009
This one is simple: Your character faces a fear.
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
Exercise 18 - May 18, 2009
Low-tech version: A person receives a curious or strange letter.
High-tech version: A person receives a curious or strange e-mail.
Junk Mail (http://creolened.com/fiction/short_message.pdf) (Russell)
Exercise 19 - June 1, 2009
An ode to a meal. Write a 20 line poem based on a favorite food or meal.
Entries may be read here (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2792).
Exercise 20 - June 15, 2009
History undone.
Take a famous event (good or bad) and alter history by changing it. This can be done via time travel, presenting it as an alternate history or using whatever approach works best for you.
Alternate exercise: Take an unfinished short story of yours and complete it.
The Sick Ones (http://creolened.com/fiction/the_sick_ones.pdf) (KingLupid)
Exercise 21 - July 13, 2009
Write a story using one of the level names from Doom or Doom II. Note that the story does not have to be related to the Doom games at all, it merely has to use one of the level names as a title. Level names here (http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Doom_levels) and here (http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Doom_II_levels).
Alternate exercise: Complete an original short story of your choosing.
The Slough of Despair (http://rimbosity.com/img/slough.pdf) (Rimbo)
Perfect Hatred (http://creolened.com/fiction/perfect_hatred.pdf) (russellmz)
Halls of the Damned (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45104&postcount=24) (Arioch)
Exercise 22 - August 3, 2009
The Silent Protagonist
Write a story or scene about a silent protagonist. The protagonist must never speak aloud.
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
Exercise 23 - August 10, 2009
Games People Play
Write a scene or story based on a video, board or card game.
One Bullet: A Prototype Short Story (http://www.joeldurhamjr.com/OneBullet.htm) (Acid)
On the Run (http://creolened.com/fiction/on_the_run.pdf) (Ned)
Untitled (http://home.comcast.net/~jgt503/kerzshortstory.doc) (kerzain)
Precautionary Measures (http://www.lamethrower.com/bills-off-topic-off-meds-ramblinations-part-1/) (BillD)
Exercise 24 - August 31, 2009
An unexpected message
A pair of friends have just finished a lovely meal at a favorite restaurant, but things take a turn when one notices that the waiter has scribbled an unexpected—and startling—message on their bill.
Note (http://www.joeldurhamjr.com/Note.htm) (Acid)
Try the Chili (http://home.comcast.net/~jgt503/chili.doc) (kerzain)
Twice a Year (http://creolened.com/fiction/twice_a_year.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Pulling the Bitch (http://www.lamethrower.com/ramblinations-part-2-pulling-the-bitch/) (BillD)
The End of the Meal (http://creolened.com/fiction/end_of_the_meal.pdf) or the "more SF" version A Slice of Life (http://creolened.com/fiction/slice_of_life.pdf) (Ned)
Exercise 25 - September 8, 2009
The opening
Write 10 opening sentences for 10 stories. If you need to, you can bend the rules a bit and have two sentences, but no more!
Entries can be viewed in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2861)
Exercise 26 - September 30, 2009
And the rest
Take one of the 10 sentences you wrote for Exercise 25 and use it as the beginning to a full short story.
Lunch Meeting (http://creolened.com/fiction/lunch_meeting.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Unfallen (http://rimbosity.com/writings/Unfallen.pdf) (Rimbo)
Exercise 27 - October 12, 2009
The song remains the same
Write a story or scene adapted from a song.
I Don't Like Mondays (http://creolened.com/fiction/dont_like_mondays.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels) Based on "Lace and Whiskey" from the Alice Cooper album of the same name.
Laura (http://creolened.com/fiction/laura.pdf) (Ned) Based on "Laura" from Billy Joel's album The Nylon Curtain.
Exercise 28 - October 31, 2009
Zombie
One word: zombies.
Two choices for format: story or poem.
Some poems in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2890).
That'll Help the Ratings (http://creolened.com/fiction/thatll_help_the_ratings.pdf) (UpOnTwoWheels)
weaksauce zombies (http://creolened.com/fiction/weaksauce_zombies.pdf) (russell)
Exercise 29 - November 2009
National Novel Writing Month
Entries handled through the NaNoWriMo website.
Exercise 30 - December 14, 2009
The Unexpected Day
Write a scene or story about a day that does not go as planned.
Short entry in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2916) (Acid)
Exercise 31 - January 25, 2010
The Storm
Write a story about a storm.
March Ascent (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/march_ascent.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Rainy Day (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/rainy_day.pdf) (Ned)
Storm (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/shortstorm3.pdf) (russell)
Untitled intro (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Untitled.pdf) (Paladin)
Exercise 32 - February 15, 2010
The House at Dusk
You have often passed a particular house (or first floor apartment) as you walk to the train or drive home from work. This particular evening it is just past dusk so that there is still a little deep blue color to the sky, but all the lights are on in the house/apartment/place you notice. Something makes you stop and look.
Suddenly, in one of the windows, you see something.
***
From the writing prompts here (http://www.meredithsuewillis.com/writingexercises61-80.html).
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
At this point, the format changed to a more freeform once-a-month approach.
Exercise 33 - March 2010
The Candy Shop (Kael)
Untitled entry (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/chapter_one.pdf) (russell)
Exercise 34 - April 2010
Cave of Ancestors (http://kael.civfanatics.net/files/CaveofAncestors.pdf) (Kael)
Mary (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/mary.pdf) (Jon_Danger)
How to Jump Out of a Moving Car (http://www.ridelust.com/just-in-case-heres-how-to-jump-out-of-a-moving-car/) (UpOnTwoWheels)
Chapter Two (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/chapter_two.pdf) - unfinished (russell)
All written works are copyright the authors.
Exercise 1 - September 5, 2008
Write at least one page of anything before the end of the Sept. 1-5 work week.
The Lunch Gnome (http://creolened.com/?page_id=78) (Creole Ned)
Lou (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/lou.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 2 - September 6, 2008
Write one page based around the words "sewer pipe".
Gameboy (creolened.com/fiction/gameboy.pdf) (Creole Ned)
I Promise (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/i_promise.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 3 - October 2008
Write a parody of a well-known author.
Cervidae (http://creolened.com/fiction/cervidae.pdf) (Creole Ned) This was originally meant to be a parody of H.P. Lovecraft's story Dagon but ended up being more of an homage.
ROTH (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/ROTH_A_Tribute_To_Patterson.pdf) (jackrabbit) A parody of James Patterson, featuring the unforgettable Albert "Dragon" Roth.
Exercise 4 - December 5, 2008
Write a story based on the following photo (click for a larger version):
http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/albums/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy.sized.jpg (http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy)
The Dream of the Buckford County Church (http://creolened.com/fiction/buckford_county_church.pdf) and On writing the story (http://write.jckrbbt.com/?p=91) (Creole Ned)
Liberation of Strasbourg (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/liberation_of_strasbourg.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Exercise 5 - December 10, 2008
Write a story in which a character feels justified in taking an action that would be considered immoral or unethical.
The Graffiti Avenger (http://creolened.com/fiction/graffiti_avenger.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Muriel Goes to Dartmouth (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/muriel_goes_to_dartmouth.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Passengers (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/passengers.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 6 - December 30, 2008
Write a story of at least two pages built on dialogue. Due January 5th.
At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door.pdf), At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door_alt.pdf) ("happy" version), At the Door (http://creolened.com/fiction/at_the_door_3.pdf) (third version) (Creole Ned)
The Exit Row (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/the_exit_row.pdf) (jackrabbit)
Max & Sophie (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/max_sophie.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 7 - January 19, 2009
Write a story based on the title "The Downside".
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside.pdf) (Creole Ned)
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside-russell.pdf) (russellmz)
The Downside (http://creolened.com/fiction/downside-arioch.pdf) (Arioch)
Exercise 8 - January 30, 2009
Pick a favorite movie or book and, using original characters, write a story which recognizably occurs in parallel to the events in the film/book.
Mutual (http://creolened.com/fiction/mutual.pdf) (Love Actually (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331), 2003) (Arioch)
Unsinkable (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/unsinkable.pdf) (Titanic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338), 1997) (jackrabbit)
The Blues Brothers (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/The%20Blues%20Brothers.pdf) (The Blues Brothers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080455), 1980) (Paladin)
The Dogfish (http://creolened.com/fiction/dogfish.pdf) (Jaws (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195), 1975) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 9 - February 3, 2009
Based on the idea presented here (http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/writingexercises/qt/invisibility.htm). Short version: a story or scene about being invisible.
On Being Invisible (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/on_being_invisible.pdf) (jackrabbit)
The Invisible Weekend (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible_weekend.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Invisible - A Diary (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible-diary.pdf) (Arioch)
Invisible Stan (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisiblestan.pdf) (russellmz)
Invisible Me (http://creolened.com/fiction/invisible_me.pdf) (Charles)
The Last Phase (http://write.jckrbbt.com/docs/thelastphase.pdf) (Pete)
Exercise 10 - February 13, 2009
Keep the Engine Running.
1. Two characters of any age, gender or relation are heading out in a car or truck on a specific task or errand.
2. The driver of the vehicle will never turn the engine off.
OPTIONAL: They must stop a minimum of FIVE times during the journey and each time they stop they must interact with at least one other person. Note that not all five people should or will be given equal space in the story.
3. They will not reach their destination.
4. The entire story will take place in or around the vehicle.
Keep the Engine Running (http://creolened.com/fiction/engine-rimbo.pdf) (Rimbo)
End of the Road (http://creolened.com/fiction/end_of_the_road.pdf) (Lazy Shiftless Bastard)
Hunting (http://creolened.com/fiction/hunting.pdf) (Arioch)
Out of Business (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Out%20Of%20Business.pdf) (Paladin)
Lily Tries to Go Shopping (http://creolened.com/fiction/lily_tries_to_go_shopping.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 11 - February 20, 2009
Write a short story based on one of the following three genres: horror, fantasy or science fiction.
The Spinner's Tale (http://creolened.com/fiction/spinners_tale.pdf) (Arioch)
Send in the Clones (http://creolened/fiction/clones.pdf) (Russell)
Hello? (http://creolened.com/fiction/hello.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 12 - March 2, 2009
Write a scene from two different points of view. You may want to have two characters engaged in a dispute but it isn't required. Write the scene from the POV of one character, then write the same scene from the POV of another character.
Mall Drama (http://rimbosity.com/img/TwoPerspectives.pdf) (Rimbo)
Bigger than a Corona (http://creolened.com/fiction/malakand.pdf) (El Guapo)
A Walk in the Park (http://creolened.com/fiction/walk_in_the_park.pdf) (Arioch)
Your Fault (http://creolened.com/fiction/your_fault.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 13 - March 13, 2009
Write a story based on the three items generated using the Serendipitous Plot Creator (http://writingfix.com/right_brain/Serendipitous_Plots1.htm). You can keep mixing and matching elements until you get something you like.
The Nurse's Dream (http://creolened.com/fiction/nurses-dream.pdf) (Arioch)
Superhero Go Home (http://creolened.com/fiction/superhero_go_home.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Good Night Charlie (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Good%20Night%20Charlie.pdf) (Paladin)
Exercise 14 - March 20, 2009
This exercise is aimed at being quick and fun. Simply come up with three or four ideas from any genre or style. For each idea, write a page or a few paragraphs as if you'd randomly opened the book to that page. If you've ever pictured a specific scene of a story and didn't want to write the build-up, now is the time.
In the end, you should have three or four pages, each page a snippet of a larger story.
Four Shorts (http://creolened.com/fiction/russell-short14.pdf) (russellmz)
Three Parts (http://creolened.com/fiction/three_parts.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 15 - April 6, 2009
Write a short story about one or more characters following (walking along) railroad tracks.
The Soldier (http://www.bluh.org/thesoldier.pdf) (Charles)
Follow the Tracks (http://creolened.com/fiction/follow_the_tracks.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Stories on rails (http://creolened.com/fiction/stories_on_rails.pdf) (Arioch)
Exercise 16 - April 20, 2009
For this exercise, write a story based on one of the following two images (not both):
http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/albums/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy.sized.jpg (http://www.riverhousestudios.org/photos/gallery/blackandwhite/Foggy_Church_copy)
Or write a story covering 24 hours to one week before the event depicted in this illustration:
http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/Sciences/asteroid-night-hardy.jpg
Armageddon, Part 2 (http://creolened.com/fiction/armageddon_part2.pdf) (Creole Ned)
Exercise 17 - May 4, 2009
This one is simple: Your character faces a fear.
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
Exercise 18 - May 18, 2009
Low-tech version: A person receives a curious or strange letter.
High-tech version: A person receives a curious or strange e-mail.
Junk Mail (http://creolened.com/fiction/short_message.pdf) (Russell)
Exercise 19 - June 1, 2009
An ode to a meal. Write a 20 line poem based on a favorite food or meal.
Entries may be read here (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2792).
Exercise 20 - June 15, 2009
History undone.
Take a famous event (good or bad) and alter history by changing it. This can be done via time travel, presenting it as an alternate history or using whatever approach works best for you.
Alternate exercise: Take an unfinished short story of yours and complete it.
The Sick Ones (http://creolened.com/fiction/the_sick_ones.pdf) (KingLupid)
Exercise 21 - July 13, 2009
Write a story using one of the level names from Doom or Doom II. Note that the story does not have to be related to the Doom games at all, it merely has to use one of the level names as a title. Level names here (http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Doom_levels) and here (http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Doom_II_levels).
Alternate exercise: Complete an original short story of your choosing.
The Slough of Despair (http://rimbosity.com/img/slough.pdf) (Rimbo)
Perfect Hatred (http://creolened.com/fiction/perfect_hatred.pdf) (russellmz)
Halls of the Damned (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45104&postcount=24) (Arioch)
Exercise 22 - August 3, 2009
The Silent Protagonist
Write a story or scene about a silent protagonist. The protagonist must never speak aloud.
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
Exercise 23 - August 10, 2009
Games People Play
Write a scene or story based on a video, board or card game.
One Bullet: A Prototype Short Story (http://www.joeldurhamjr.com/OneBullet.htm) (Acid)
On the Run (http://creolened.com/fiction/on_the_run.pdf) (Ned)
Untitled (http://home.comcast.net/~jgt503/kerzshortstory.doc) (kerzain)
Precautionary Measures (http://www.lamethrower.com/bills-off-topic-off-meds-ramblinations-part-1/) (BillD)
Exercise 24 - August 31, 2009
An unexpected message
A pair of friends have just finished a lovely meal at a favorite restaurant, but things take a turn when one notices that the waiter has scribbled an unexpected—and startling—message on their bill.
Note (http://www.joeldurhamjr.com/Note.htm) (Acid)
Try the Chili (http://home.comcast.net/~jgt503/chili.doc) (kerzain)
Twice a Year (http://creolened.com/fiction/twice_a_year.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Pulling the Bitch (http://www.lamethrower.com/ramblinations-part-2-pulling-the-bitch/) (BillD)
The End of the Meal (http://creolened.com/fiction/end_of_the_meal.pdf) or the "more SF" version A Slice of Life (http://creolened.com/fiction/slice_of_life.pdf) (Ned)
Exercise 25 - September 8, 2009
The opening
Write 10 opening sentences for 10 stories. If you need to, you can bend the rules a bit and have two sentences, but no more!
Entries can be viewed in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2861)
Exercise 26 - September 30, 2009
And the rest
Take one of the 10 sentences you wrote for Exercise 25 and use it as the beginning to a full short story.
Lunch Meeting (http://creolened.com/fiction/lunch_meeting.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Unfallen (http://rimbosity.com/writings/Unfallen.pdf) (Rimbo)
Exercise 27 - October 12, 2009
The song remains the same
Write a story or scene adapted from a song.
I Don't Like Mondays (http://creolened.com/fiction/dont_like_mondays.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels) Based on "Lace and Whiskey" from the Alice Cooper album of the same name.
Laura (http://creolened.com/fiction/laura.pdf) (Ned) Based on "Laura" from Billy Joel's album The Nylon Curtain.
Exercise 28 - October 31, 2009
Zombie
One word: zombies.
Two choices for format: story or poem.
Some poems in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2890).
That'll Help the Ratings (http://creolened.com/fiction/thatll_help_the_ratings.pdf) (UpOnTwoWheels)
weaksauce zombies (http://creolened.com/fiction/weaksauce_zombies.pdf) (russell)
Exercise 29 - November 2009
National Novel Writing Month
Entries handled through the NaNoWriMo website.
Exercise 30 - December 14, 2009
The Unexpected Day
Write a scene or story about a day that does not go as planned.
Short entry in this thread (http://www.martiancartel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2916) (Acid)
Exercise 31 - January 25, 2010
The Storm
Write a story about a storm.
March Ascent (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/march_ascent.pdf) (UpOn2Wheels)
Rainy Day (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/rainy_day.pdf) (Ned)
Storm (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/shortstorm3.pdf) (russell)
Untitled intro (http://www.paladinsplayroom.com/stories/Untitled.pdf) (Paladin)
Exercise 32 - February 15, 2010
The House at Dusk
You have often passed a particular house (or first floor apartment) as you walk to the train or drive home from work. This particular evening it is just past dusk so that there is still a little deep blue color to the sky, but all the lights are on in the house/apartment/place you notice. Something makes you stop and look.
Suddenly, in one of the windows, you see something.
***
From the writing prompts here (http://www.meredithsuewillis.com/writingexercises61-80.html).
NO ENTRIES SUBMITTED
At this point, the format changed to a more freeform once-a-month approach.
Exercise 33 - March 2010
The Candy Shop (Kael)
Untitled entry (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/chapter_one.pdf) (russell)
Exercise 34 - April 2010
Cave of Ancestors (http://kael.civfanatics.net/files/CaveofAncestors.pdf) (Kael)
Mary (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/mary.pdf) (Jon_Danger)
How to Jump Out of a Moving Car (http://www.ridelust.com/just-in-case-heres-how-to-jump-out-of-a-moving-car/) (UpOnTwoWheels)
Chapter Two (http://creolened.com/fiction/exercises/chapter_two.pdf) - unfinished (russell)