Abecedarian
Write a story, scene, or poem that uses the abecedarian format. Start with the letter A, or get creative and start anywhere in the alphabet you wish.
This week's writing prompt takes inspiration from one of my favorite poetic forms: the abecedarian. In this poetic form, a poem begins with the letter A and each line or stanza that follows begins with each successive letter of the alphabet. The Natalie Diaz poem "Abecedarian Requiring Further Examination of Anglikan Searphym Subjugation of a Wild Indian Reservation" is my favorite example of this type of poem.
Creative Writing Prompt: Abecedarian
Write a story, scene, or poem that uses the abecedarian format. Start with the letter A, or get creative and start anywhere in the alphabet you wish.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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About Cassandra Lipp
Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener Pastures, The Belladonna, Little Old Lady, Points in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.
