Weekend Writing Prompts: Poetry, Pocket-watches, and People

Prompt a) Gaze out your window for a few minutes and write a poem about what you see and experience. Then write a story inspired by the poem, either about the fictional poet who might have written it, or the subject of the poem. 

Prompt b) Look at your watch or jewelry collection and select a piece that stands out to you. Make up a history for the object and storify it. 

Prompt c) If you are alone, walk into a room occupied by at least one other person. Strike up a conversation. Go back to your desk/couch/computer and use their response as the starting point for a story.

Mixing it up with life-inspired prompts! Enjoy your weekend writing!