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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Things On My Desk


A list poem.

"Build a poem from a list of things you notice, remember, or love."

Things on My Desk

A chipped blue mug,
two pens that don’t work,
a window full of rain,
crumbs from yesterday’s toast,
one small green plant
leaning toward the light.

GTP-6 Luna

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

A Short Poem October 8, 2026

 


Can you translate from Ubbi Dubbi? Is the Ubbi Dubbi correct?

Shub-e sub-aid hub-el-lub-o tub-o thub-e bub-oy. Thub-at cub-aught hub-im bub-y sub-ur-prub-ise. Hub-is blub-ush-ub-ing bub-e-trub-ayed hub-is fub-eel-ub-ings hub-e wub-ant-ub-ed tub-o hub-ide.

She said hello to the boy. That caught him by surprise. His blushing betrayed his feelings he wanted to hide.


Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Micro Fiction Story Outline


Micro Fiction Story Outline


Title: Insert Title Here

1. Setting: Briefly describe where and when the story takes place (e.g., a busy city street, a quiet cottage, dawn).

2. Main Character: Introduce one character with a defining trait or dilemma.

3. Inciting Moment: A single, impactful event that sparks the story (e.g., finding a mysterious note, an unexpected encounter).

4. Conflict/Realization: A concise challenge or twist that reveals something important about the character or situation.

5. Climax: The briefest, most intense part of the story—often a decision or revelation.

6. Resolution: A quick conclusion that leaves an impression or thought-provoking ending.

7. Theme or Message: A single idea or emotional takeaway (e.g., hope, regret, discovery).

-Claude chat


Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Micro Fiction Prompt







Micro fiction is a fun and challenging way to tell a complete story in just a few words. Here’s a simple approach to writing it:

1. Start with a Strong Idea

Pick a single moment, emotion, or twist. Micro fiction thrives on brevity, so focus on one key idea.

2. Use the "5 Ws" (But Keep It Tight)Who? (1-2 characters max)

What? (The core event)
Where? (A single, vivid setting)
When? (A specific moment in time)
Why? (The reason behind the action)

3. Cut Unnecessary Words

Every word must earn its place. Remove adjectives, adverbs, and filler phrases.

4. End with a Twist or Emotional Punch

A great micro story often ends with a surprise, irony, or deep insight.

5. Read It Aloud

Does it feel complete? If not, tighten it further.

Example (6-Word Story):

"For sale: baby shoes, never worn."

Try This Exercise:

Write a 100-word story where a character discovers something unexpected in their mailbox.

-Mistral Small 4