First prompt of the month and I thought we’d try something new. Each week in June the prompt will feature a line and photo that will be part of a continuing story. At the end of June, you’ll have a complete story. This first week it’s this photo. Your character is about…
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Most of us are stuck at home these days. Many of you might be working from home and needing to take a break now and then. With that in mind, I thought we’d try something new. And even if you haven’t written anything before and one of many who’ve decided to write a…
Many, many years ago, I ordered a book from Writer’s Digest Book Club which was a book of just photos. What would a writer want with that sort of book? Good question. It was a writing prompt collection. Not words, not story starters, but photos on which to base your story. This month, I thought…
Another video as a writing prompt. This time it’s the snowy road to somewhere. Is your character the driver, the passenger? Maybe the person who lives at the end of this road and someone’s about to stop by? Is it an innocent visit or maybe something sinister is about to take place? Remember to press…
For this week, I thought we’d merge the short story and journaling prompt together. Think about a story you read and enjoyed so much that it’s been a keeper in your story collection. For the short story writer, this will get you thinking about what makes a good story and what made you enjoy…
It’s a title prompt this week. For those of you writing a short story, the title is… The Road Less Traveled What does that mean to your character? Are they about to embark on a journey? Is it somewhere new or some place they return to often? For those wanting to journal, what does…
This week’s prompt is all about a window. For a short story, what does your character see when he or she looks out of the window? Something they shouldn’t? Something beautiful? Someone they like or have a crush on? Do they go outside or stay indoors and spy from afar? For journaling…look out the window…
Time for another Hi Susan and this one was asked by Kimberley… I have a ton of ideas rattling around in my head. First of all, how do I make sure I don’t forget any gems? Second question, how do I determine if one’s good enough to become a story? I loved these questions…
Memories sometimes make the perfect stories or at least an idea for a story. They also make the best journaling prompts. For this week’s prompt either journal about one of your summer memories or base a story upon it. Maybe it’s going to the beach, trying to get out of a sudden downpour or thunderstorm…the sights…
We’re in the third week of the month long character focused prompts. This week, this character joins the story. Who is she and what’s her connection to your two previous characters? Have fun and happy writing.
