Wednesday Writing Prompt: Talk to the Animals

Muffin and Sophie

My children like to verbalize our dogs’ thoughts. As we ride in the car, they each give voice to one of the dogs, carrying on long conversations.

Try it: Imagine what the animals in your novel have to say to each other. If your novel has no animals, imagine what your own animals are saying about you. Or, find a few animals in your imagination—squirrels, turtles, giraffes, whatever pleases you—and let them talk to each other. Set your timer for 15 minutes and write!