tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79472886942031066202012-01-31T11:38:35.551-06:00You have 1,440 minutes each day. Use one of them to write.C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.comBlogger1330125TheOne-minuteWriterhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-36427505340370951362012-01-31T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-31T05:00:08.207-06:002012-01-31T05:00:08.207-06:00Is there an online group of friends you'd like to meet in person?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-3642750534037095136?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-6469513687244871162012-01-30T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-30T05:00:13.663-06:002012-01-30T05:00:13.663-06:00Complete this thought:<br /><br />I am a model . . .<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-646951368724487116?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-12229592268921455642012-01-29T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-29T05:00:05.481-06:002012-01-29T05:00:05.481-06:00Write about a time you believe you were owed a refund.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-1222959226892145564?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-20545259205681208622012-01-29T04:59:00.000-06:002012-01-29T04:59:00.249-06:002012-01-29T04:59:00.249-06:00If you respond to a prompt on your own website/blog this week, feel free to link here! And you're also welcome to use this week's Mister Linky if you write a blog post about The One-Minute Writer.<br /><br />How to use Mister Linky:<br /><ol><li>Enter your name, and let us know which day's prompt you're responding to (e.g., "Beth Monday").</li><li>If your prompt contains adult language or content, please put an "M" after your name and the day (e.g., "Beth Monday M").</li><li>Enter the URL of the <span style="font-style: italic;">actual post</span> that you want people to visit--<span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> your blog or website's home page! ("http://cbethblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/one-minute-writer-response.html" would be correct; "http://cbethblog.blogspot.com" would not.)</li><li>You may link multiple times throughout the week if you respond to multiple prompts. </li><li>No need to leave a comment after linking (despite what the widget says!)</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Has your link been deleted? </span>This tool is not for sharing links to your blog unless your blog post is related to today's prompt, or you've blogged about The One-Minute Writer. I want the links to stay on-topic. Thanks for understanding!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=cbethblog&postid=29Jan2012&meme=7780"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-2054525920568120862?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-40280301634421007222012-01-28T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-28T05:00:07.481-06:002012-01-28T05:00:07.481-06:00What does the world revolve around?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-4028030163442100722?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-66003458189358644952012-01-27T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-27T05:00:10.029-06:002012-01-27T05:00:10.029-06:00Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Hook."<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I don't generally take the length of the post into account when I name a Friday winner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Click on the "Friday Fiction" tag beneath the post to see more examples of Friday Fiction writings.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6600345818935864495?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-2785440208024388722012-01-26T05:00:00.001-06:002012-01-26T05:00:15.153-06:002012-01-26T05:00:15.153-06:00What is the most peaceful moment in your daily routine?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-278544020802438872?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-72088129162095467612012-01-24T05:00:00.001-06:002012-01-24T05:00:01.332-06:002012-01-24T05:00:01.332-06:00Write about a responsibility you were given before you were ready for it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-7208812916209546761?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-52058100240826006672012-01-23T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-23T05:00:11.544-06:002012-01-23T05:00:11.544-06:00When is it good to be late?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-5205810024082600667?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-68490457535595088222012-01-22T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-22T05:00:08.524-06:002012-01-22T05:00:08.524-06:00If a "CAUTION" sign was on the front door of your home, what would it say?<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Example: "CAUTION: Mother inside with too much stress and too little chocolate."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6849045753559508822?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-80801690736202212962012-01-22T04:59:00.000-06:002012-01-22T04:59:00.626-06:002012-01-22T04:59:00.626-06:00If you respond to a prompt on your own website/blog this week, feel free to link here! And you're also welcome to use this week's Mister Linky if you write a blog post about The One-Minute Writer.<br /><br />How to use Mister Linky:<br /><ol><li>Enter your name, and let us know which day's prompt you're responding to (e.g., "Beth Monday").</li><li>If your prompt contains adult language or content, please put an "M" after your name and the day (e.g., "Beth Monday M").</li><li>Enter the URL of the <span style="font-style: italic;">actual post</span> that you want people to visit--<span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> your blog or website's home page! ("http://cbethblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/one-minute-writer-response.html" would be correct; "http://cbethblog.blogspot.com" would not.)</li><li>You may link multiple times throughout the week if you respond to multiple prompts. </li><li>No need to leave a comment after linking (despite what the widget says!)</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Has your link been deleted? </span>This tool is not for sharing links to your blog unless your blog post is related to today's prompt, or you've blogged about The One-Minute Writer. I want the links to stay on-topic. Thanks for understanding!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=cbethblog&postid=22Jan2012&meme=7780"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-8080169073620221296?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-37474048773761738802012-01-21T08:33:00.002-06:002012-01-21T08:33:56.415-06:002012-01-21T08:33:56.415-06:00What is the most amazing or stunning animal you've seen in person?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-3747404877376173880?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-74659465327139441252012-01-20T05:00:00.001-06:002012-01-20T05:00:09.530-06:002012-01-20T05:00:09.530-06:00Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Knot."<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I don't generally take the length of the post into account when I name a Friday winner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Click on the "Friday Fiction" tag beneath the post to see more examples of Friday Fiction writings.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-7465946532713944125?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-62392485658079699062012-01-20T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-20T05:00:13.903-06:002012-01-20T05:00:13.903-06:00Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Knot."<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I don't generally take the length of the post into account when I name a Friday winner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Click on the "Friday Fiction" tag beneath the post to see more examples of Friday Fiction writings.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6239248565807969906?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-67217931125516552662012-01-19T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T05:00:09.518-06:002012-01-19T05:00:09.518-06:00Write about something you'd be willing to do even if it ended up landing you in prison.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6721793112551655266?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-15533550697354591822012-01-18T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-18T05:00:02.800-06:002012-01-18T05:00:02.800-06:00On TV shows such as <span style="font-style: italic;">The Biggest Loser,</span> people work on losing weight, in front of millions of viewers. Is there any personal battle that you would willingly fight publicly?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-1553355069735459182?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-8642186763075766482012-01-17T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-17T05:00:01.227-06:002012-01-17T05:00:01.227-06:00Write about someone who is/was "too nice."<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-864218676307576648?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-86103987706634125312012-01-16T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-16T05:00:08.955-06:002012-01-16T05:00:08.955-06:00Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States.<br /><br />Write about someone you have known personally who helped fight unfair prejudice (in a small way or a big way.)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-8610398770663412531?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-11971867384641034502012-01-15T19:47:00.000-06:002012-01-15T19:48:05.031-06:002012-01-15T19:48:05.031-06:00If you respond to a prompt on your own website/blog this week, feel free to link here! And you're also welcome to use this week's Mister Linky if you write a blog post about The One-Minute Writer.<br /><br />How to use Mister Linky:<br /><ol><li>Enter your name, and let us know which day's prompt you're responding to (e.g., "Beth Monday").</li><li>If your prompt contains adult language or content, please put an "M" after your name and the day (e.g., "Beth Monday M").</li><li>Enter the URL of the <span style="font-style: italic;">actual post</span> that you want people to visit--<span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> your blog or website's home page! ("http://cbethblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/one-minute-writer-response.html" would be correct; "http://cbethblog.blogspot.com" would not.)</li><li>You may link multiple times throughout the week if you respond to multiple prompts. </li><li>No need to leave a comment after linking (despite what the widget says!)</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Has your link been deleted? </span>This tool is not for sharing links to your blog unless your blog post is related to today's prompt, or you've blogged about The One-Minute Writer. I want the links to stay on-topic. Thanks for understanding!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=cbethblog&postid=16Jan2012&meme=7780"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-1197186738464103450?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-61100938775441439232012-01-14T14:52:00.001-06:002012-01-14T14:52:19.394-06:002012-01-14T14:52:19.394-06:00Describe your life in six words.<br /><div><br /></div><i>Six Word Saturdays is a weekly series over at Call Me Cate's funny blog, <a href="http://www.showmyface.com/">Show My Face</a>. We do Six Word Saturdays monthly(ish) at The One-Minute Writer, but feel free to participate on your own every week--click the button below for more info! Have fun!</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.showmyface.com/search/label/6WS"><img src="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp35/showmyface/guts/6wsButton.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6110093877544143923?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-20077760875201526772012-01-12T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-12T05:00:01.886-06:002012-01-12T05:00:01.886-06:00Write about a type of pet you wouldn't want.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-2007776087520152677?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-52999018018954894632012-01-11T05:00:00.001-06:002012-01-11T05:00:12.059-06:002012-01-11T05:00:12.059-06:00Write about a piece of jewelry you gave to someone, or that someone gave to you.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-5299901801895489463?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-66068399491970914772012-01-10T05:00:00.002-06:002012-01-10T05:00:04.367-06:002012-01-10T05:00:04.367-06:00Write about a time you purchased the wrong item.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-6606839949197091477?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-6813444894746663232012-01-09T05:00:00.002-06:002012-01-09T05:00:11.757-06:002012-01-09T05:00:11.757-06:00Write about a piece of art that you feel represents you/your life.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the Weekly Mister Linky so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-681344489474666323?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947288694203106620.post-30853982379025579682012-01-08T05:00:00.000-06:002012-01-08T05:00:08.360-06:002012-01-08T05:00:08.360-06:00Write about a <span style="font-style: italic;">defining moment</span> in your life.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the <a href="http://oneminutewriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Mister%20Linky">Weekly Mister Linky</a> so others can easily click on your link!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7947288694203106620-3085398237902557968?l=oneminutewriter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>C. Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com10