What a year, folks. I still can’t believe it’s nearly over! I’ve said it about 87 times, but I feel like I was watching this year on 1.5x. For me personally, it’s been full of a lot of ups and a lot of downs. But that’s life, eh? Probably the same for you! I can…
This is How Books Become My Friends
Can books become true friends of ours? One Ravenclaw attempts to defend her BFFs. Several weeks ago, I was engaged in a Wizarding World Book Club discussion on Twitter (@wwbookclub) about the following quote from Hermione, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, about the importance of friendship. (For more on the Wizarding World Book Club…
Writing Wednesday: Harry Potter
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! On the first Wednesday of the month, Cask & Quill and its readers take some time to try out a writing prompt. This is a chance to get some practice, share our experiences and encourage one another to write. All experience levels are welcome! With the arrival of September 1, we’ve…
Writing Wednesday: Your Game of Thrones House
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! On the first Wednesday of the month, Cask & Quill and its readers take some time to try out a writing prompt. This is a chance to get some practice, share our experiences and encourage one another to write. All experience levels are welcome! Today’s Prompt Come up with your own…
Writing Wednesday: A Haiku About Work
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt Write a haiku about work. You can write about your job, working in general,…
Writing Wednesday: Shakespearean Sonnet!
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Write a Shakespearean sonnet on any topic of your choosing! As this is the…
Writing Wednesday: A Story in Six Words About Symbols
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Write a story in only six words about a symbol or symbols. Share!…
Writing Wednesday: Food Haiku
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Write a haiku inspired by the word eat. If you need a refresher on…
Writing Wednesday: Word Association List
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Make a word association list beginning with a random word of your choosing. This one…
Writing Wednesday: Story in Six Words
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Write a story in six words using the word tools as inspiration. Share! Write…
Writing Wednesday: Ten Minute Practice
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Set a timer and take ten minutes to write about your daily commute. None of…