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If 229 Villa Rita Could Speak

If 229 Villa Rita Could Speak

What if our childhood homes could speak? What are the stories they would tell?

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing Idea, Writing RecipesLorrie TomOctober 18, 2024family of writers, writing promptsComment

There is No Place Like the Grand Canyon

There is No Place Like the Grand Canyon

Do you have a place you love beyond all others? Here's a way to write about it.

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing Idea, Writing RecipesLorrie TomOctober 10, 2024family of writers, writing promptsComment

North Face Extreme

North Face Extreme

A story inspired by a favorite piece of clothing.

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Power Lines, Writing IdeaLorrie TomSeptember 17, 2024writing prompts, family of writersComment

A Poem For My Latest Circle Around the Sun

A Poem For My Latest Circle Around the Sun

This is an easy writing invitation you can return to every birthday!

Lorrie Tom Writes, Reading & Writing Life, Writing Idea, Writing RecipesLorrie TomAugust 30, 2024writing prompts, living the writing lifeComment

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

This is a fun writing idea that injects creative energy into any afternoon!

Family of Writers, Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 24, 2024all things haikuComment

Under the Surface

Under the Surface

If you’ve got memories, you can write this poem. Try it!

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 17, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, writing promptsComment

Power Lines Poetry

Power Lines Poetry

A connected series of haiku inspired by the power lines in my backyard.

Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomApril 18, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, all things haikuComment

Bird + Haiku = Birdku

Bird + Haiku = Birdku

Birds are a constant inspiration for writing poetry. Pairing birdwatching with haiku poetry is so much fun!

Lorrie Tom Writes, Haiku, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMarch 22, 2024all things haiku, writing promptsComment

Good Night and Have a Pleasant Tomorrow

Good Night and Have a Pleasant Tomorrow

Here’s a poem + a writing prompt for happy living during sad times (with a side of snark).

Lorrie Tom Writes, Family of Writers, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMarch 1, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, writing promptsComment