Last week’s prompt was part one where your character buys a car. This week it’s all about the things that go wrong. It could be the car’s a lemon, maybe they find something in the trunk, or perhaps they get stopped for speeding. Lots of things you can throw at your character. Have fun…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Vegetables
For this writing prompt it’s all about a sentence that appears in the middle of your story. It is- I don’t want to hear another word so just eat that broccoli. Have fun and happy writing.
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…
Monday Writing Prompts-Five Phrases
This week’s prompt focuses on five phrases that you have to squeeze into your story at least once. They are- Gummy bears. Every day of the week. What’s that noise? Smiling as we walked. Looks like rain. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Snow
Snow and freezing cold temperatures are making the news around the world. For this prompt, your character sets out to clear the driveway and path to their house but they find something buried in the snow. What that is and how the character reacts to it should be the focus of your story. Have…
Monday Writing Prompts-Winter Wonderland
It’s December and each Monday’s prompt will be a photo one. Here’s the first one. Imagine your character taking a walk along this path. Who do they meet or what do they see? Maybe they even make a life changing decision. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Dirty Laundry
This week’s prompt is all about dirty laundry. Whether it’s someone overhearing gossip while they’re waiting for their clothes to wash and dry, or if they meet an interesting character there, it’s up to you. Either way, have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-May Flowers
Last week’s prompt focused on rain and they say April showers bring May flowers, so you’ve probably guessed the topic of this week’s one. Your character opens his or her front door to find this pot of flowers sitting on the doorstep. Are they a gift from a secret admirer? Have they been placed…
Monday Writing Prompts-April Showers
I couldn’t let April slip away without a writing prompt about rain. Does your character have something planned and rain would be an unwelcome guest? Perhaps your character needs it to rain or can even control the weather. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Presentation
For this story your character has been asked to step in at the last minute and give a presentation to other members of his or her team. Is he or she prepared? What goes wrong and how do they get out of their dilemma? Have fun and happy writing.