Spark words.
The use of "spark words", that is, words that generate little sparks of ideas...ideas which can grow into something much bigger.
Different people will come up with different ideas.
For example, the word, 'family' is a spark word. This is because each and every one of us grew up differently, which shapes our definition of 'family'.
Maybe you could write about the following,
1. The best Christmas present you ever received.
2. What was it like seeing your parents getting ready for work?
3. Describe a day when you were ill. What was that like? How did your parents or family members look after you?
4. Write about a time when a family member subjected you to their fury. What was it like to be shouted at?
5. Did you live a family life where you were over-protected by your mother and father? What was that like? Did you feel suffocated? Did you envy your peers who were allowed to roam the streets at night while you had to go to bed?
Your family may not have consisted of blood relatives. For example, you may have been adopted or grew up in a children's home. How did that shape the way you viewed the world?
More to come over the next few days.
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