Summer Creative Prompt 2021

It's summer!
But if you are in Europe in 2021, summer has been a sort of miss and hit season. We have had rain, lots of it and then some sunny days and then rain again. The rain has caused big floods, flash floods and lots of damage. But after a few super warm days, some rain would be welcomed, right?

So my Summer Prompt for you is also along the same lines. It is, at the same time, inspired by a sport which is new to the Olympics this year; surfing!

WAVES!

I have watched with interest how the surfers try to catch a wave and ride it. It's so cool. But they crash out on those waves too. One surfer's board even broke on the wave.
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Waves can be mesmerising to watch, the sounds of waves can be so soothing. Yet waves are also a force of nature and can be destructive.
Is there a wave in your story? Will this wave bring with it sweet dreams for your main character or nightmares? Do calm waves fill your picture? Or are these waves which signal a storm?

Swim out, go create that illustration or story which is in your head!
Ride your wave of imagination this summer!
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Sandra Yoong-Chia

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