Welcome to Writer’s Island.
We are pleased to now be in our fourth (4th) year here on the Island, providing writing prompts. New prompt(s) are posted every Saturday at 12:01 AM, U.S. East Coast Time. Consider the prompt in depth, then let inspiration carry you.
When you feel what you’ve written is ready to be read by the other Islanders, just post your link right here in the comments section at the bottom of this post. Please leave whatever expanded comment you wish as a part of your posted link. You can also reply directly to any other comment.
••> The twenty fifth prompt for 2010, “UNLEASH”, inspired by this image.
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You can let yourself be inspired by this week’s word itself. What are the levels of meaning one might attach to the word ‘unleash’? For example, to free, to let loose, to set in motion, to throw forcefully… A few synonyms are: untether, unattach, uncork, disconnect, release, unhook, and unlock.
Or let this wondrous image entitled “Lost Boat”, from Spanish artist Silvia, evoke in you the inspiration to write. Hold it for a while in your mind's eye, then whatever it is that strikes you as you view, express it.
So, the word ‘unleash’ and it’s numerous meanings, or the image itself — whichever sparks your muse… or choose neither for your inspiration, and instead, go in your own direction with your piece. Just let yourself go with whatever it is that moves you to write.
NOTE: if you reference the art piece by Silvia, please credit her by name and link to her site. Thank you.
Relax, respond to the prompt when you’re ready — or just leave a comment to say hi! As always, welcome to the the Island!!!
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…inspired by untether: Emerald Eyes
What a great prompt, and that image is as surreal as it gets, so in that light here is my piece.
http://shanegenziuk.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/one-night-stand-by-shane-genziuk/
appreciate the kind words Shane…
You’ll find mine here:
http://beyondtheblog.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/nationhood
always appreciated Anthony…
Nice to be back on the Island.
What a gorgeous picture and great prompt, one look at the word and picture and inspiration arrived!
Thank you for posting these.
mine is here – http://panopticulated.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleash-inspired-by-writers-island.html
Nice to have you back Susannah…
Oh, I like this. God knows what I’ll be able to do with it though!
Welcome to Writer’s Island David…
Ok, I have put this event on my blog schedule, so I will be trying to honor the prompts every Saturday.
My entry is>> http://wp.me/sJfkl-1240
I hope it follows the prompt how the prompt should be followed.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers!
We will be honored by your visits Emmanuel…
This is my take on the prompt…you might find it a bit unusual though
http://thehope-life.blogspot.com/2010/10/he-too-has-dreams.html
unusual is interesting Tweety…
A great prompt. Warning to would-be readers: extreme length contribution coming up. Click on my name to find out just how long!
feeling productive, eh Dick…
http://systematicweasel.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/just-and-unjust-writers-island/
A little bit of recycling from the archives this weekend, with a few tweaks. Great prompt! =)
-Weasel
thank you Weasel…
No poetry, I’m all poemed out!
http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/unleashed-for-…sland-16-10-10/
we’ve all been there Viv…
Always new!
Here is mine:
http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/10/within-pages.html
always here, thank you Gautami…
Here we go again, that didn’t work, so try this one:
http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/unleashed-for-writers-island-16-10-10/
if at first Viv…
Here’s Mine, Unleash Nature:
http://troublebeingstrong.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleash-nature.html
thank you Diane…
My first Writer’s Island poem! Great prompt word!
Welcome to Writer’s Island SW…
the painting is great and it inspired me to write this entry.
unleash
so glad DS…
An interesting image!
dreaming poems
thank you for sharing Irene…
An interesting prompt indeed:
http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleashed-anger.html
pleased you thought so Mary…
This is not a joke, but it sure feels like one, lol,
http://1sojournal.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/finding-home/
well, perhaps we’ll smile with you ElizaBeth…
…unleash life-giving waters — October
Not sure what came over me when I was writing this!
http://keithsramblings.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_7230.html
must have been your muse Keith…
Forgot to leave my link: here is Unleash
we got it now SW…
What a gorgeous picture. I posted my Haiku but this prompt might inspire a second submission.
http://www.livinginthemiddle.com/2010/10/complimentary-soft-sensual-sea-color.html
Submit as often as you wish Kristen, we are pleased to see you on the beach…
http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-love-my-own-name.html
breath taking,
love this prompt.
thanks for the opportunity.
you’re welcome Jingle, thank you for sharing…
Wonderful prompt and image!
http://theperfectionproject.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/unleash/
pleased you think so Ana…
First time posting, great to be here!
Revisiting an older piece.
http://giovannicucullo.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/they-call-it-falling/
Welcome to Writer’s Island Giovanni…
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleash-book-within.html
My inspiration came from a book cover! Nothing as dramatic as your illustration!
any inspiration is good Brenda…
Nice prompt. This is my link:
http://calistablu.blogspot.com/2010/10/writers-island-25-unleashed.html
thank you BJ…
Enjoy the read!
we will Maureen…
nifty picture. very sorcerer’s apprentice
Killing three birds with one pome, and using a
Flattop Questionaire (which is for sure and certain only a provisional title)
yes, it does have that feel Barbara…
http://vibrantdiary.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/unleash/
this painting is absolutely gorgeous.
glad you liked it Jessica, thank you for sharing…
My entry was inspired by the words not the picture. A cautionary tale of unleashed lust, vainity, anger and revenge
http://northfinchley.blogspot.com/2010/10/writers-island-25-unleashed.html
Thank you sharing Madame — sounds like an intriguing offering…
Hope you all enjoy, this installment of a story I have been working on for a bit… Really seemed to fit into the storyline well.
Enjoy. you can find it here http://reflections-dreams.blogspot.com/2010/10/jacks-gremlins-part-5.html
thank you for sharing your story Ref…
Hi,
This is my 1st time here – following your invite, here is my contribution:
http://gabrielaabalo.blogspot.com/2010/10/released.html
Thank you for the inspiring prompt.
Welcome to Writer’s Island Gabriela, and thank you for sharing your words…
http://whitesnake45.blogspot.com/2010/10/whos-dikshit-now.html
http://whitesnake45.blogspot.com/2010/10/western-tolerance-and-dikshits.html
http://whitesnake45.blogspot.com/2010/10/looking-at-my-backyard.html
Nice to see you on the beach Steve…
Super prompt, but proved a bit of a poser. I have done my best and let it rest! Thanks for it.
Our best is all we can do, thank you David…
Wonderful prompt ! Lovely image !
Enjoy my share, for the prompt… excited to read everybody’s creative work..
http://cosmicamity.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/lets-spread-our-wings/
Happy island sharing !!!
thank you for your wonderful attitude Amity…
The latest episode of my wartime childhood: http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/sleeping-under-the-stairs-contd/
thank you for keeping us updated Viv…
http://hummingbunny.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/%E2%80%9Cghost-of-satchel-paige%E2%80%9D/
A short story I wrote recently.
So nice to see you on the Island Brian — thank you for sharing…
Have yet to write mine.. but it’s fun reading other people
Glad you’re enjoying yourself Alakaline…
thanks for the challenge…and it was
Got my brain working in a different way
interesting
http://suz-beginagain.blogspot.com/2010/10/writers-island-25.html
Pleased the prompt engaged you Suz – thank you for sharing…
Lovely take Suz – be free!
thanks again, so much fun.
here’s what i came up with
http://thejoyofbeingamonkeywrench.com/one-day-too-latewriters-island-prompt-25-unleash/
Thank you for sharing E…
I’ve just arrived on the island.
Hope to get around to visit everyone soon.
http://www.goddesswrite.com/2010/10/unleash.html
Welcome to Writer’s Island Elise, thank you for sharing…
Hi Everyone!
Starting to get back into writing a bit — and happy to visit the Island.
Here’s a little poem I wrote:
http://squirrelinpastlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/writers-island-unleash.html
Welcome to the Island today Clare…
Here is mine:
<a href="http://cassiopeiarises.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleash-me.html"/a>
Melanie
Ooops…
Sorry I will try again
my poem
Melanie
Thank you for sharing Melanie…
Squeezing this in between work and school.
http://clemstead.blogspot.com/2010/10/wi-25-unleash.html
Thank you for finding the time to share your work Nakoah…
Dear Islander,
This is my first time here, I think. I couldn’t resist the picture, so here goes:
http://poemsbyninotaziz.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleash.html
Welcome to Writer’s Island Nino, thank you for sharing your work — hope to see you on the beach again in the future…
i wrote this for Three word wednesday but when I saw “unleashed” was the prompt I wanted to post.
here is mine:
http://adayonorbedge.blogspot.com/2010/10/unleashed.html
the picture with the prompt was good for my imagination! thanks for posting!
You’re welcome DP, thank you for sharing…
Interesting picture! I went my own way, though definitely to prompt. Here it is:
http://turtlememoir.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/babel/
Thank you for sharing GW…
This is my contribution, on the picture prompt unleash….
Thank you for sharing Kodjo…
Thanks for the prompt, here’s mine: http://nicolabatty.blogspot.com/2010/10/writers-island-unleashed.html
Always nice to see you ‘on the beach’ Nicola, thank you for sharing…
Great prompt and image, here’s my response to it: http://cianphelan.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/let-it-out/
Welcome to Writer’s Island Chris…
I’m finding this an excellent place for wordplay and interaction; my favorite attractions!
Unleashing the poetic beast within. A little play with a “combination” of forms:
http://wjw2356.blogspot.com/2010/10/approaching-winds-sestinal-cascade.html
Walt, always nice to see you on the beach, and pleased the Island resonates for you…
wow.. i m glad i came across this blog.. will just read the entries this time and take part next time onwards
Glad you found us Varsha, look forward to you contributing…
Thankyou for the challenge! I hope this isn’t too late.
http://acorduroyjacket.blogspot.com/2010/10/prompt-unleash.html
You are never too late GG, welcome to Writer’s Island…
Late for this prompt but it was so good it had me stumped for a while! http://kickoutthejams.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/a-time-to-reflect/
Thank you for being tenacious…