I thought it might be fun to write a short story based on what’s happening right now…NaNoWriMo. Your character is taking part for the first time and decides to venture into a local coffee shop to write at least 2,000 words in an hour. Do they achieve their goal? Like any great story they should…
Tag: short story prompts
Monday Writing Prompts-Scared
It’s almost Halloween so you’ve probably guessed the focus of this week’s prompt. It’s all about being scared. It doesn’t have to be horror story scary but your character needs to face something that increases their heart rate. It could be a visit to the dentist, taking a driving test, or even asking…
Monday Writing Prompts-Starfish
For this prompt your character is walking on the beach and finds a starfish. Some possibilities for story direction could be- What is your character doing on the beach? Has he or she been to this beach before? Maybe it’s a beach by their childhood home. What emotion does seeing the starfish evoke? Have…
Monday Writing Prompts-Fox
This week’s prompt focuses on a fox. Does your character wake up one morning and see this fox in the backyard? Maybe they’re driving along and see it by the side of the road. Perhaps they stop to take a photo. Does seeing a fox even have some significance for your character? Have fun and…
Monday Writing Prompt-Lost
For this prompt your character takes a car journey but gets lost on the way. Where is their planned destination, but where do they end up? Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-High Water
For this writing prompt here’s a photo Your character has to make an important delivery across town but sees this as he or she heads out. How do they deal with the situation? Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompt-Black Friday
The calendar’s just turned to November, the Halloween decorations are barely down but the buzz word is Black Friday. For this prompt your character decides he or she is going to make this one the best ever. They’re finally going to be first in line at the stores where bargains galore await them. What extremes…
Monday Writing Prompt-Setting Goals
June is almost over and so is half the year. I’ve been reading lots of articles about setting goals and using the mid-year mark as a way to gauge how you’re doing. That’s what your character is doing too. What’s their goal, have they achieved it, and what were the consequences? Maybe they haven’t reached…