To finish out 2017, here’s part one of a two part writing prompt. For this week, your character decides he or she doesn’t want to spend the holidays at home. Maybe it’s because they’re on their own for the first time, or perhaps they want to avoid the fights that always break out between members…
Tag: short stories
Monday Writing Prompt-Christmas Ornament
This week’s prompt is all about a Christmas ornament. It could be a new one the character buys or it might be a vintage one or even one that’s been handed down through many generations. Whatever you pick, your story should center around it and its significance for this person. Have fun and happy writing….
Monday Writing Prompts-Cyber’s the Word
Cyber’s the word for this week’s writing prompt. It has to appear in your story at least five times. It could be part of the narration or even slipped into a line of dialogue. Maybe your character is looking for Cyber Monday deals, committing a cyber crime or even preventing one. Perhaps they’re meeting someone…
Monday Writing Prompts-Zoo
This week’s prompt focuses on a zoo. Maybe your character visits one. Perhaps they get a job there. Maybe they volunteer there. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Grass is Greener
This writing prompt is all about a popular saying The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Perhaps it’s an opening or closing line for your story or maybe the overall theme of your story. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Spring Flowers
It’s the first day of spring and today’s prompt is all about spring flowers. Maybe your character planted these bulbs in fall. Perhaps they wake up to see them in bloom and have no idea where they came from. Lots of things you can focus on so have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Wasted Morning
Welcome to March and 60 degree weather is on the horizon. I’m sure there are some of you who live in warm climates, thinking, geez, that’s cold, but believe me, here in the frozen tundra (as I call it), that’s a heatwave especially for early March. Have you ever had a wasted morning? Not wasted on…
Monday Writing Prompt-Car Buying- Part One
I thought we’d try something new for this writing prompt. In fact, it’s a two part prompt. The first prompt is all about your character buying a car. Is it a new one, an old one, their first car? It’s up to you. Next week’s prompt will be a continuation of this story so stay…
Monday Writing Prompts-Love is in the Air
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day so you’ve probably guessed this week’s prompt is all about romance. Your character is about to propose (and yes, it could be a male or female). In the world of writing nothing can be smooth sailing. Something goes wrong and what that something is, should be your story’s focus. Have fun,…
Monday Writing Prompts-First Day on the Job
For this prompt it’s your character’s first day at a new job. It’s one where he or she has to travel to meet clients. Their first call is at a house and as they exit their car they see the dog in the photo. Whether it’s a friendly or not so friendly dog is up…