For day 13 of Writing 101 the idea was to tell a story through a series of vignettes. I’m not sure if I’ve managed this or not (being a little uncertain about what constitutes a vignette), but nonetheless I present the following story:
Month: September 2015
The Letter
Day 12 of Writing 101 was to attempt to write a post of a specific length. One suggestion was a 50-word story and I’ve never done one of those before so I thought I’d give it a go. See below for the astounding results… The Letter The paper glided confidently off her printer juxtaposing her…
I’m sure this post is about something but I couldn’t tell you what….
Alas Writing 101 has not gone particularly well. It’s the final week and we’re now on Day 16, but somehow I find myself still endeavouring to complete Day 11. I’m a full week behind, and unless I start to post twice daily I’m going to struggle to finish on time. Which leaves me with a…
If I were meeting you for coffee
Task 10 on Writing 101 was to write a post as if I was catching up with my reader over a cup of coffee. It’s apparently quite a common thing to do in the blogosphere. It doesn’t really sound like my ‘cup of tea’ but I’ll give it a go…
Dear James
Dear James, You’ve fallen behind with ‘Writing 101’ again, when all you had to do was write a letter. It literally could have been to anyone and about anything. I know you were busy last Thursday , but seriously, couldn’t you have found a bit of time to just write a short satirical letter to…
It’s not all like Hogwarts…
Today’s Writing 101 task was to expand on an insightful comment that I had made on another person’s blog. All well and good, except I haven’t written too many comments on other people’s blogs in the last few weeks. I’ve barely kept up with writing posts for this blog.
Fulfilling my Quota
For today’s Writing 101 task, I need to produce something based on a quote. I do like a good quote, but I resent writing blog posts based on something clever that someone else said. People should be quoting me dammit!
Where does James Proclaim?
Today’s assignment on Writing 101 came in two parts. One part was to create a poll asking my readers for suggestions for me to write about in a future task. I haven’t done a poll but if anyone reading this has a burning desire to read my take on a particular topic then please comment below. The…
I can’t decide if it actually would have been better to procrastinate than to write this post
As I explained yesterday, I’m a little behind on Writing 101. It doesn’t matter. It’s not like they’re going to kick me off the course or that it’ll affect my final grade. I don’t even get a final grade. I should get a final grade. It would clearly be an A. Having said that, if…
Keith’s Attic
I’ve fallen behind on Writing 101, but fortunately they give you the weekend off so I can catch up by posting Thursday’s assignment today and doing Friday’s assignment tomorrow. Thursday’s task was to write a post inspired by a picture. We were given a choice of four and I chose the one below. As I…
TREASURE REGRET HOME LOVE UNCERTAINTY SECRET
It’s day 3 of Writing 101 and day 4 of my new job. Because I’ve got a new job. So I slightly regret signing up for Writing 101 because I’m struggling for time as I adapt to a new role, even though the new role is basically the same as one I did three years ago,…
This post is essentially just a list of stuff that I like
Day 2 of Writing 101 and today’s assignment is to write a list. I was going to come up with a list of my favourite lists, but it turns out there aren’t that many lists in my life of importance. My weekly shopping list helps to keep Mrs Proclaims and I well stocked with household…
Why I Write
Hello readers of ‘James Proclaims’, whoever and wherever you may be. If you’re tuning in on a Monday then you’re probably looking for my ‘hilarious’ regular feature ‘James Complains’. But it’s not here. Instead there’s this. But what is ‘this’? Well I’ve only gone and signed up for another of those blogging courses that WordPress…
The Limerick Code
I feel a mild disclaimer is required for this particular piece of fiction. I hope it’s clear that I’m parodying a particular genre and everything below was written with tongue firmly in cheek. Nonetheless I can’t ignore the fact that this particular genre is quite popular commercially so I reserve the right to adopt ‘Professor…
Opening The Bottle
I wanted one glass But drank five more to avoid Pricey vinegar
James Proclaims! 