VISUAL PROMPT
by Diginout @DeviantArt
Write a fantasy story that begins in this setting.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
STORY STARTER
Write a story that starts with a character realising that something in their life must come to an end.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a dialogue scene that opens with a creative insult.
(Without using foul language!)
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Katelyn Jane
A life force from another planet has just translated the first piece of human writing. Write a story about what they discovered.
POEM STARTER
Write an elegy about the death of something other than a person.
An elegy is a sad poem, traditionally expressing sorrow for someone who has passed away.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by chiyo | チヨ |
The writer stared at the post-it on the wall. She knew it would change her life for the far, far worse…
WRITING OBSTACLE
Tell the reader something important about a character by describing only their hands.
STORY STARTER
Two friends visit the Wishing Tree.
Write a story about their visit.
POEM STARTER
Paper boats, the scent of lemons, and tears.
Use these descriptors as inspiration for a poem.
STORY STARTER
Inspired by Tangerine!
Write a short story where two of your favourite characters from separate books or movies meet each other.
If they are from very different worlds what might they discuss?
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a short story in the 'magical realism' genre.
This genre centres around magical occurrences presented in an otherwise real-world setting.
STORY STARTER
The cookie jar at your grandma’s house has gone missing. No one else in the family is concerned, except for you, because you know the truth about what was inside…
VISUAL PROMPT
Prompt submitted by Tenshi
Write a poem about what streetlights make you think of.
STORY STARTER
Compose a story that starts at some kind of competition.
The plot and characters are up to you.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a fast-paced scene that takes place during a rush hour.
There doesn't need to be a dramatic plot, but think about how you can create and maintain a busy and rushed feeling in a short story.
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