Story Ideas: A Great Piece of Writing to Inspire You

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Story Ideas: A Great Piece of Writing to Inspire You

By Deb Gallardo

This article may provide the inspiration for any number of stories. See the end of this excerpt from http://boomers.msn.com for my suggestions.

Confessions of a Nasty Sports Mom

I nagged. I yelled. I even heckled the kids on the other team. And then I realized I had to shut up — and get out there myself.

By Sandy Hingston, Prevention

My opponent was talented, a star. I knew that as she ran toward me. She’d scored three times already; she had to be stopped. So: “You’re not as good as you think you are!” I bellowed.

Startled, she froze, her concentration broken. Mission accomplished! Then the referee blasted her whistle and strode over to the bleachers. “I’m going to ask all of you to refrain from making personal comments,” she said curtly. I knew she meant me. And I didn’t care, even though my “opponent” was only 13 years old and playing field hockey against my daughter’s team.

That’s right. I was an Ugly Sports Mom. Read entire article »

When you’re done reading the whole article, come back here for my story idea suggestions:
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Okay, here goes:

Write from her kids’ point of view for a “My Mom, the Sports Mom From Hell” story. Write from the other players’ and coaches’ viewpoint. Write about a group of boomer-aged amateur athletes similar to this interesting group of volleyball players she mentions, with their passion for competition that hasn’t diminished with age. I’d brainstorm about it myself, but I was the kid on the sidelines no one wanted on their team. I do not identify with this in any way, shape or form.

BUT, perhaps you do. If so, you’ve the germ of a story or two or more right here!