More Stories, Creative Writing Podcast

Why are writing prompts so widely used in writing instruction, and are they really helpful? I say, yes, to both, and here's why...   00:36 Welcome! 01:05 A confession 03:34 Dose my online content (podcast, blog, video) address YOUR needs? 04:35 Your input is valued, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to let me know what you’d like to hear more of. 06:02 Intro to the topic of the day: Using writing prompts and exercises. 07:15 Why are prompts so widely used in writing instruction?  07:21 Prompts are a starting point. 08:24 Prompts provide a point of immediate comparison. 09:26 Prompts can create creative momentum. 10:14 Are prompts actually helpful? 10:38 Writing exercises help us stretch. 11:15 Prompts and exercises help us see our work with new eyes. 12:02 They can help bring a sense of play back into our creative lives. 12:45 Prompts can break free something we didn’t even know existed. 13:57 HERE IS YOUR PROMPT: He saw her, before she saw him. 14:42 Thank you, share, leave feedback, and a brief preview o