Day 148: 5 Minute Freewrite: Friday - Prompt: potatoes
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Prompt: potatoes
- Set your timer for 5 minutes
- Start writing
- Use the hashtag #freewrite
- Publish your piece (include a link to this post if you wish)
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- Or, if you don't want to publish your freewrite, just copy and paste as a comment under the prompt post.
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Two things I do a little differently. I just type "timer" into google and it pops up a 5-minute timer. I also type directly into steemit. I also rarely use a photo, don't I? So that's three things.
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@fireawaymarmot has a very special contest. Listen to his music and then, write your story!! How cool is that!!! Go to his profile for the latest prompt.
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Writing help
A free app: Grammarly. A lot of us are not native English speakers and I am finding it a helpful app. It will underline spelling and grammar mistakes. Just remember that is is not always right -especially if you use complex sentence structures. Here is the link
Remember The Most Dangerous Writing App. You set the time - 5 min - and start typing. Don’t stop!!! It will destroy what you wrote if you stop for more than 3 seconds - and backspace does not count as writing on the app. If you are prone to stop and think - this app forces you to keep going. You can make corrections after the 5 minutes are over.
A timer. Egg timer is a free tool you can use on your desktop to set a time. This is useful for our freewrites or if you want to work in blocks of time and then take a break. Here is the link
Our fellow freewriter @arbitrarykitten has a business here on Steemit. Several editors are offering to edit and format your post for a small fee. Check out their intro post
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@danielsaori - he does a comment contest. A new challenge every week.
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I almost didn't do today's freewrite, but decided to see where it goes for my continuing story.
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@pixiehunter/5-minute-freewrite-friday-potatoes
My first #freewrite:
Potatoes, how I love potatoes. I really miss creamy mashed potatoes with gravy. Thanksgiving is my favorite meal because of the mashed potatoes! I have had to give them up sadly because they are a nightshade. I have started following an Autoimmune Protocol diet which is supposed to reduce inflammation and give me some relief from my autoimmune disorders. I have only just started, but I had given up potatoes at the start of the year doing a paleo whole 30. After 30 days I will reintroduce potatoes and other nightshades slowly to see if I have any reaction. Knowing my luck, I will blow up like a balloon with the potatoes. Oh well, feeling better all the time is worth it.
Good luck with your diet and welcome to the community! 😉
Thanks!
Welcome to freewrite. Hope you will be better with the change of diet.
Thanks!
Feeling better is worth a lot. What diet are you following? Hope it will work for you. We did the Gerson therapy for a long time, but that one has potatoes...
I am following a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol diet (AIP) which cuts out inflammatory promoting foods and common allergens such as grains, sugar, some vegetable oils (canola especially), nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers), nuts, and eggs. Basically what is left is most herbs, vegetables, and meats with some fruit in moderation. I am feeling better already, so I am ever hopeful it isn't the potatoes!
Good to meet you! I sure hope the diet helps!
Thanks, good to meet you too.
Hi everyone! Here is mine: https://steemit.com/freewrite/@whatisnew/day-148-5-minute-freewrite-friday-prompt-potatoes
A little more on-time today. Yaay...( :
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Five Minute Freewrite: Potatoe
XD
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@wonderwop/bill-miller-s-bar-b-que-65th-anniversary-special
https://steemit.com/thealliance/@mcoinz79/freewrite-potatoes
Hi there guys!! :-)
My Potatoes take is different - but was the only thing in my head...
Here you are: https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mysecondself01/freewrite-day-148-small-potatoes
I took this is a veerrrry different direction, lol
https://steemit.com/writing/@mikesthoughts/five-minute-free-write-potatoes
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It's about time we get some action again.
It just so happens that potatoes fit in nicely.
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@svashta/wild-west-chapter-3-part-3-5-minute-freewrite-challenge