Mindful Sparks for Creative Writing

Week 26

The Quiet After Laughter

There’s a moment after laughter fades when the air feels different. Softer. Warmer.

Joy leaves an imprint, a feeling that you only truly notice when you pause.

If you stay with that stillness, you’ll find something special there.

This week’s exercise:

Recall a recent moment of laughter. Don’t write about the joke. Write about the silence after.

Story Prompt:

“When the laughter faded, they realised…”