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June 2, 2015 | Blog |  7 Comments

Writing Prompt: Pictures Speak

By Katie Chapman

Pictures speak a thousand words. Open a notebook and write for 10 minutes. Don’t worry about grammar or punctuation – just write. 

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Photo by Katie Chapman
Photo by Katie Chapman

In this photo, the little girl is trying to blow up a balloon. As you can see, the job is proving difficult. Why do you think she’s trying to blow the balloon up alone, and what event is she getting ready for? Write about what might happen after this moment and what you might say to her if you were her friend.

 

 

 

 

 

Do YOU have an image that inspires creativity to share with Literary Mama readers? Send your photograph and a 2-3 line writing prompt to lmblogcontact (at) literarymama (dot) com. Please send only your own photographs, for which you hold the rights.  

 

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7 replies on “Writing Prompt: Pictures Speak”

Pattysays:
June 2, 2015 at 9:38 am

This may be the cutest photo I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing it.

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Jennifer Stanicsays:
June 2, 2015 at 9:42 am

Great photo!! Love her expression.

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aprilsays:
June 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm

What an adorable photo!! A fun moment captured.

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Katiesays:
June 2, 2015 at 1:57 pm

Thank you, all!

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Stephanie Garbersays:
June 2, 2015 at 4:33 pm

Love this picture! I feel as if this something I could totally see on a greeting card!

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Wandasays:
June 2, 2015 at 7:11 pm

What a cutie! Putting her all into it!

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Katie Nelsonsays:
June 3, 2015 at 9:17 pm

This picture is perfect! So many possible explanations for this moment. I love it!

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