I know I said it would be back to basics for August, but the truth is I get bored easily, so I decided to flip things around this week. Rather than finding a way to weave certain words into your writing, you’ll be having to avoid the temptation to use the following five most common words in the English language*:
- the
- of
- and
- a
- to
That’s it. Five little words that you’re not allowed to use. And because that might be considered, well, a little bit mean, I’ll keep the theme broad (and optional) for this week:
Fiction
For those of you who are primarily poets (or normally non-fiction writers), and want to stretch your boundaries a little, consider it an added challenge. For the rest of you, it should be a walk in the park, so no whining!
[* according to this list, also this one (although it ranks them differently); Wiki has a different list altogether, so if you feel like straying from the pack you can use their list instead]
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Janine said,
August 15, 2008 at 11:11 am
Heya. Trying out this new prompt.
Here’s my link, posted it early coz I’m off for the weekend.
http://crapmentality.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-do-i-do.html
Cheers!
ellefire said,
August 15, 2008 at 6:48 pm
http://elle-ze-bob.livejournal.com/4846.html posting this now as out tomorrow with the kids.
noahthegreat said,
August 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I used “into” I think that’s the only close call.
Soaked
Paul Darcy said,
August 16, 2008 at 6:50 am
Well this week’s offering is pretty short. Keeping up a full lenght story without those five words was just too much strain for this twisted mind. Still, had fun though.
http://pauldarcy.blogspot.com/2008/08/messing-time.html
desert rat said,
August 16, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Just for kicks, I also avoided using in, it, too & very.
http://www.celticharper.com/blog/?p=313
Grondzilla said,
August 19, 2008 at 12:10 am
An entry on behalf of ‘Zilla’s Other Half’.
A Russian Fable