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One of my favorite songs from a musical is “My Time of Day” from Guys and Dolls. Such an evocative description of a setting in such a few words. Here is another, completely different in tone:
Late afternoon: the entr’acte between dusk and darkness, when the people who conduct their business in the street—numbers runners in gray chesterfields, out-of-work barmaids playing the dozens, adolescents cultivating their cigarette jones and lust, small-time hustlers selling “authentic” gold wristwatches that are platinum bright—look for a place to roost and to drink in the day’s sin. -by Hilton Als, A Pryor Love
Writing Prompt: Describe a time of day in the setting of your story. Appeal to all the senses.
Journaling Prompt: What is your favorite time of day? Why?
Art Prompt: Late Afternoon in the city
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Oooo you can just see it! I must admit, I’m a sucker for using jones as a verb. It just feels so there-on-the-street.
Btw, Guys and Dolls rocks!
zencherry recently posted..The Wedgy Steering Wheel
Peter Gallagher singing that song. Oh my! I’m in love!
I’m loving some of the creative nonfiction I’m reading to find quotes for these prompts. This was a great article all around.
I just did this prompt and posted it on my blog here: http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/writing-prompt-my-time-of-day/
Ann Elise Monte recently posted..Writing Prompt: My Time of Day
Awesome response to the prompt, Ann. I wish I had your power of description!
Thanks. I didn’t think it was as strong as it could have been, but the best part about writing something for fun is you don’t have to bother editing it if you don’t feel like it.
Ann Elise Monte recently posted..Writing Prompt: My Time of Day