I’m re-posting this prompt from 175 Tuesdays ago because it’s a favorite.
Here we go: Tell me a secret. Of course, I’d prefer it be a true secret. And about you. But I know where that can lead, and perhaps you’re not prepared for it. So let me addendum this: If you’d rather, write about someone who has a secret. Maybe a character you’ve concocted. Or someone in your family or a friend has a secret that you tell us all about fiction-style (or not, even better!).
As for me, I’ve got to think about the secret I will share. I’ve already told you how I practiced french kissing on my dog, so that’s out. But I’m sure I’ll come up with something equally as skeevy.
Meanwhile, here’re the rules:
- Try to write your entry in 10 minutes. This encourages top-of-mind, primal thinking before the ego and judgmental brain kick in. Just set a timer, make your kid count to 600 slowly, whatever. It’s an honor system. And I trust you.
- Aim for 250 words or less.
- Please have fun. Don’t put pressure on yourself. Together, let’s rediscover the simple joy in the writing process.
- Post your submission in the comments OR post in your blog and leave a link to your blog in the comments.
If you’re new, read a bit about this weekly writing exercise here.
Or, catch up on the PROMPTuesdays archive here.
Now go out there and have fun writing about your deepest darkest!
Oh I love this prompt.
A secret: I’m terribly jealous/competitive with a “friend” of mine. To the point where honestly I’m only friends with her to know what’s going on in her life. Kind of keep your enemies closer thing. And I feel TERRIBLE about it because I pride myself on what a good friend I am. And I am, except to her.