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Jul 7, 2025

STORY STARTER

You can’t tell if your upstairs neighbour is genuinely a nice person or if they're really the devil incarnate...

Jul 6, 2025

POEM STARTER

Submitted by HardCoreWriter

Write a poem comparing a house and a home.

Jul 5, 2025

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Tangerine!

'...and that was the moment that I realized it wasn’t ever the plan for me to make it out alive.'

Write a story which opens or finishes with this line.

Jul 4, 2025

WRITING OBSTACLE

Create a fantasy character who in some way embodies these words:

fleeting, performer, understanding.

Jul 3, 2025

STORY STARTER

Write a story from the perspective of someone living in a van.

What does their life look like?

Jul 2, 2025

POEM STARTER

Write a poem that is grotesquely romantic.

This could mean a poem that’s overly lovey-dovey, one that has a romantic theme but grotesque imagery, or something else altogether.

Jul 1, 2025

STORY STARTER

In this dystopian world, everyone is so obsessed with anti-aging that they…

Complete the sentence and use it to inspire your short story.

Jun 30, 2025

WRITING OBSTACLE

If there was an 8th deadly sin, what would it be?

Write a descriptive paragraph about this sin.

Jun 29, 2025

STORY STARTER

A group of spies venture off into unknown territory. Only some come back.

Tell the story of those who were left behind.

Jun 28, 2025

STORY STARTER

Write a poem that includes this line:

'The mask is slipping'.

Jun 27, 2025

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Eliana

Write a story about an evil witch who has a strangely adorable pet.

Jun 26, 2025

WRITING OBSTACLE

Submitted by Title nightmare

Write diary entries detailing your character progressively losing one of their senses.

Jun 25, 2025

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Quill To Page

'Words are wasted on those who do not listen.'

Write a story based on or including this phrase.

Jun 24, 2025

VISUAL PROMPT

by Diginout @DeviantArt

Write a fantasy story that begins in this setting.

Write a fantasy story that begins in this setting.

Jun 23, 2025

POEM STARTER

Submitted by 🌖🧚🏽🪻Oddity ✨🐜🥀

Too Much Peace

Write a poem inspired by or containing these words. Is there such a thing as too much peace?

Jun 22, 2025

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Maranda Quinn

"Let’s skip the pleasantries, shall we? You and I both know we’re not here for small talk.”

Write a story that includes this line of speech.

Jun 21, 2025

WRITING OBSTACLE

Submitted by Frankie Famighetti

Create an origin story for a common saying, such as 'break the ice' or 'once in a blue moon'.

Your story should explain how this expression came to be, and why it means what it does.

Jun 20, 2025

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Ed Rowe

Write from the perspective of a family puppy adapting to a newborn baby coming home for the first time.

Jun 19, 2025

POEM STARTER

Submitted by XOXO, Z A I N 🩵

“Clouds cover the skies, rain pulls at your eyes,

but nothing hurts as much as little words turned lies'

Use this stanza as either part of, or inspiration for a poem.

Jun 18, 2025

STORY STARTER

Write a story that starts with a character realising that something in their life must come to an end.

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Delphine P Snow
I’ve always loved words and all art forms that involve the beauty of words. I dabble in storytelling, poetry, and songwriting. I’m here to enjoy other people’s writing and to share my work. I’m always open to feedback on anything I post.
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I’m a children’s book author, poet and aspiring screenwriter in love with sci-fi/fantasy, absurdist comedy and adventure. Sharing my dreams and visions of the future guides my creative journey. I’m excited to read your stories and hear your feedback!