The Writing Spark: May

Welcome to The Writing Spark. A monthly prompt designed to welcome and inspire creativity, encourage practice, and connect writers of all experience levels.

Have fun and let the prompt take your mind to where it wants to go.

Date: May 19, 2026

Prompt: 

Describing someone who appears on your doorstep with a story you never expected. 

Within that story include the following five words: Wharf, Tumble, Compass, Corridor, Pasta

Include dialogue between yourself and the visitor.

Go where your thoughts take you. 

Above all else, have fun. 

POV:

Second Person

Genre:

Historical Fiction Prose

Historical Fiction Poetry

Word Count:

Prose – Minimum 300 words

Poetry – Minimum 100 words

You are welcome to share in the comment area for others to read.

May  2026


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2 responses to “The Writing Spark: May”

  1. Some how I accidently unsubscribed… I may not write to every prompt, but I enjoy visiting when I can.

    Be well and have a great summer.

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      Ann Edall-Robson

      Your name is still showing active on our mailing list. We have not removed you. Next mail-out will be on June 4/26. I hope you recieve it in your inbox.

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