This January, we’ll be working on first lines and beginnings in honor of the new year. Happy 2025!

Today’s ten-minute writing exercise is:

In a cold, quiet forest, a girl in a faded red canvas coat looks up at the midnight moon.

I just told you the closing image of a story. Brainstorm opening images for this same story until one sparks your imagination. Then write forward.

Our themes this month are:

• First lines and beginnings
• The 3am Epiphany by Brian Kitely
• Sparks from Japanese literature
• Borrowed forms

We’ll also be writing a complete work of flash fiction together the week of Monday, January 20 – Sunday, January 26. We’ll spend just ten minutes a day writing, and exit the week with a complete work of flash fiction of ~900-1200 words. No pre-work needed, and as always, zero homework.

See you tomorrow for a new day of writing!