Here are over 130 ten-minute writing exercises for you to dip into and enjoy. Approach these challenges with the minimal of mental preparation. Don't agonise over writing the "perfect" response; simply put pen to paper and start writing! Try carrying a notebook and paper with you, for the next time you find yourself with 10 minutes to fill waiting for the bus/train/doctor/etc.
Sunday, 14 July 2013
Haiku heaven
Haiku come in many shapes and forms. The one we're going to explore is the 5-7-5 format, where the first line has five syllables, the second seven and the last five. The Japanese tradition is to create a scene, often a scene in nature, with the first two lines, and then add a juxtaposed image or statement at the end. For instance, "The sun crept silent/Trees stretch dark limbs to the sky/My feet grow colder". TASK Spend 10 minutes exploring this format.
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