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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 30…. The End!

September 2, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

The pressure of teeth on my neck sent tingles rippling through every inch of my flesh, my hand instinctively pushing

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 29

September 1, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

The end is coming. Practice the power of opening lines. Take the 30 Day First Lines Challenge.

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 28

August 31, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

His body felt in slow motion, each step and turn of the head swayed his body uncontrollably until the resounding

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 27

August 30, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

Only six more hours. Practice the power of opening lines. Take the 30 Day First Lines Challenge.

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 26

August 29, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt, prompts for writing

I could feel it creeping through my veins. Practice the power of opening lines. Take the 30 Day First Lines

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 25

August 28, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

The air swirled around, wrapping her in an icy cocoon. Practice the power of opening lines. Take the 30 Day

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 24

August 27, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

When the gas light came on, I knew I was screwed. Practice the power of opening lines. Take the 30

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 23

August 26, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

The drip drop of his sweat beat like a terrifying drum against my heart. Practice the power of opening lines.

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 22

August 25, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

He yanked the hilt up with all his might, slicing vein and muscle. Practice the power of opening lines. Take

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First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge Writing Prompts

First Lines Challenge: Day 21

August 25, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments a writing prompt, about creative writing, about writing, fiction, First Lines Challenge, give me a writing prompt

It slithered toward the couch as I waited in anticipation with my cane. Practice the power of opening lines. Take

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