Two Truths and a Lie
Ask a friend to tell you two truths and a lie about themselves. Without asking which one is false, write a short scene about a character for whom all three statements are true.
Writing Prompt: Two Truths and a Lie
Ask your friend* to tell you two truths and a lie about themselves. Without asking which one is false, write a story or scene about a character for whom all three statements are true.
Post your response in the comments below in 500 words or fewer.
*If you don't have anyone who's available to help you with this writing prompt, you can use my two truths and a lie below. And if you'd like, you can post your own two truths and a lie in the comments for other responders to use.
JZ's two truths and a lie (in no particular order):
- I have four pets, and one is a reptile.
- I speak a little bit of Russian.
- I have run five full marathons.
Jess Zafarris is the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications for Gotham Ghostwriters and the former Digital Content Director for Writer’s Digest. Her eight years of experience in digital and print content direction include such roles as editor-in-chief of HOW Design magazine and online content director of HOW and PRINT magazine, as well as writing for the Denver Business Journal, ABC News, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal. She spends much of her spare time researching curious word histories and writing about them at UselessEtymology.com. Follow her at @jesszafarris or @uselessety on Twitter.
