Anna Tizard

Just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone involved with the Spotlight Indie Big Weekend. It was truly epic and was only made possible because every single one of you absolutely rocks! THANK YOU! 💛

Cannot wait!! 🤗

Thanks, Eric!

Things are getting spookier as we creep towards Halloween. Will have some freaky new prompts coming up at the weekend! 👻

I guess it's just one of those days. 🫥

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Had so much FUN at the weekend reading out and recording amazing short stories from the #writingcommunity submitted to my Brainstoryum show.

But now Monday morning is like...

(Anyone else feeling it?)

Gorgeous! 🤗💜

Prompt 127 Autumnal Whispering Marrow Close your eyes, and let the words lead you. What do they make you see...feel... Now, write about it. I want to Challenge you! DO NOT use the words in your piece. Post your original work to #SenseWrds , along with prompt number.

Prompt 127

Autumnal
Whispering
Marrow

Do Not use the prompt words in your piece. Please use #SenseWrds , and include the prompt number. No combo prompts. Message me if you have more questions about the prompt. Happy writing! ~M 🙏🏻

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Fellow fantasy writers, it's #writingprompt time!

Can YOU describe a story idea OR write a scene/ poem based on:

"the murderous blood moon"?🤔

This word combo came up in the latest Brainstoryum show (see profile for 🔗).

Reply by end of Friday for a shout-out in the next show ✍️⬇️ #vss 💜

YouTube video by M.J. Nicholls I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Series 81

Anyone else hear listen to the Beeb's "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue"?

My favourite round is when they sing the lyrics of one song to a tune of another. Prodigy's Fire Starter to Some Enchanted Evening? The Hokey Cokey to the tune of Creep by Radiohead??🤣 #fun #radio

m.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXj...

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Fellow fantasy writers, how about a wacky #writingprompt?

Can YOU describe a story idea OR write a scene/ poem based on:

"the forgetful elevator"?🤔

This word combo came up in the latest Brainstoryum show (see profile for 🔗).

Reply by end of Fri for a shout-out in the next show ✍️ #vss 💜

a red full moon is reflected in a pool of water ALT: a red full moon is reflected in a pool of water

Fellow fantasy writers, it's #writingprompt time!

Can YOU describe a story idea OR write a scene/ poem based on:

"the murderous blood moon"?🤔

This word combo came up in the latest Brainstoryum show (see profile for 🔗).

Reply by end of Friday for a shout-out in the next show ✍️⬇️ #vss 💜

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Brainstoryum Podcast exploring inspiration with a little help from the surrealists. Anna Tizard plays Exquisite Corpse by picking random words from your entries at www.annatizard.com/play, and brainstorming story ...

Thanks, Titania!

A big part of Brainstoryum is connecting authors and sharing ideas and microfiction on the show, so I'd always choose to give a shout-out where I may. ☺️

Yes, there are listening links on my Brainstoryum page at www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum. 💜

Thanks so much for connecting us, Drew. 🥰

Thanks so much! May I quote you as Titania Tempest when I do, or just the #vssmagic?

(I jot the words down, separate them into categories of adjective, noun & action, and pull them out of the Socks of Destiny on my Brainstoryum show to create weird sentences (which become my prompts).)

Ah, I see...

I wonder if I could use:

scrutiny, wasteland, mannequin, blustery, billowing, nightmare and "indelicately invoked" (as a sort of "action" version of the indelicate invocation? My word game works by mixing words into an order like adjective-noun-action-adjective-noun.)

Thanks so much🥰

Ooh - these are some great word prompts!

I wonder, may I use some of them on my Brainstoryum (story brainstorming) podcast, quoting you?

I play a game called Exquisite Corpse which randomises ppl's word suggestions into a whole sentence, and that becomes my writing prompt. ☺️ It's funny & weird!

Saturday, September 27th ~ #WritingPrompts 2/3

#RetroArtPrompt Decision
#TCPrompts Theme = Start your story with a character thinking outside the box.
#UnchainedSymphonies Blustery
#Vss365 Scrutiny
#VssDaily Nightmare

#90. To Handwrite Or Not To Handwrite? Plus a New Dreampunk Short Story Listen to the original show by clicking on any one of the icons in the right hand column --> Transcription follows below.

Your weekend is not creative enough without Brainstoryum!

* Microfiction from @quantumfairy.bsky.social @nickleevee.bsky.social Alessandro Bozzo
& @madp03t.bsky.social

* Zany #writingprompt game

* A new dreampunk tale with a touch of darkness, from me. 😉
⬇️
www.annatizard.com/show/90-to-h...

Just a reminder... ANYONE can take part in the story brainstorming mayhem of Brainstoryum!

This is the most fun I've ever had with creative writing. It's free, collaborative, and will get your imagination going!

See profile for 🔗. *Go forth & be inspired!*

#writingcommunity #writingprompt

#89. Forgotten Ideas, Imagination-Compost, and a New Haunting Short Story Hello imaginative people. I’m Anna Tizard and this is episode 89 of Brainstoryum. ​ There’s a feeling of change in the air. It’s not quite the end of summer, but in old Blighty we’ve had...

The Cheshire Cat said, "Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality."

I say: Follow the white rabbit of your imagination & you'll be surprised what you discover.

Join me on the writing journey to discover laughs, prompts & renewed inspiration. 🤗✍️🫖
www.annatizard.com/show/89-forg...

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I need to hear from #writers who write on paper (if only for first drafts):

Do you have any handy tips on labelling notepads, and managing an ever-growing pile of them?

Are you good at knowing when to chuck them out?

Any tips & ideas welcome! ✍️🥰

#WritingCommunity

Great stuff! Thanks Eric, will quote you on this 🙏

The booths filled with jurors fresh from the courthouse, their voices bouncing off chrome and tile. Plates clattered, spoons chimed, and by the lunch rush the whole diner buzzed as if the walls themselves were in on the gossip.

#writing #writingchallenge #prompt #creativewriting

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Thanks for the repost, @madp03t.bsky.social

😁🥳

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Writers, it's time for a new #writingprompt challenge!

Can YOU write 1 paragraph describing a story idea, scene, or poem based on:

"the buzzing diner"?🤔✍️

(What's making it buzz? Is that literally?)

Best replies get a shout out in the next Brainstoryum podcast. 🥰📢
See profile for link & info #vss

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Writers, your opinions please!

Do you prefer to handwrite your first draft? Or do you go straight onto laptop/ computer?

Why?
#writingcommunity