Create a character who lives an unfulfilled life. They have a dream. What is the dream? How long has it laid dormant? Did they set it aside or was it ripped from them? How do they feel at the start of your story? Do they still dare to dream or is the spirit of hope crushed?
Donna
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Writing prompts to jump start your imagination. Feel free to post your inspired creation or ask a question.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
The Blanket
As the weather gets cooler, thoughts turn to snuggling and keeping warm. Recently we received souvenir blankets at a baseball game. As a child, I remember the quilt my great-grandmother made for my father with his initial at the center in red, his favorite color. I've also known children who can't go anywhere without their blankie. Recently, I learned of electric blankets that have dual controls.
Write a story about a blanket.
Donna
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Write a story about a blanket.
Donna
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Clutter, Clutter Everywhere
Develop a scene full of clutter. Feet shuffling through discarded containers, papers, garbage or clothes. Sinks piled with dirty dishes or laundry heaping on the bedroom floor. Add some smells for fun.
Donna
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Donna
Check out more articles and classes on writing at the Inspired Author
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Hidden
Expose something hidden.
A bird flies into a lush green tree and hides in the branches. A wife pours herself a drink to calm shattered nerves behind the doors of her million dollar home. As you walk or drive down the street consider the possibilities. Write a short story or scene based on something hidden.
Donna
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A bird flies into a lush green tree and hides in the branches. A wife pours herself a drink to calm shattered nerves behind the doors of her million dollar home. As you walk or drive down the street consider the possibilities. Write a short story or scene based on something hidden.
Donna
Check out more articles and classes on writing at the Inspired Author
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Story of Teeth
Our smiles say a lot, but what about our teeth?
Write a short story about teeth. Include one of the following:
Braces
Over whitening
Missing teeth
Rotten teeth
Getting a crown
Tooth fairy
Write a short story about teeth. Include one of the following:
Monday, September 18, 2006
Life On the Run
Take a character that loves routine and thrust them into life on the run. How do they grow? What do they learn? And do they change for the better?
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Sound and Setting
Daylight brushes the horizon and bird calls pierce the silence. Crickets sing a chorus under the shade of the front porch. Sounds add dimension to setting. Write a scene or short story 1,000-1,200 words. Include at least two sounds. If your stumped, stop and listen.
Friday, September 15, 2006
New Shoes
Write a story about new shoes. It can be anything as long as the shoes are new to the character. Remember, shoes can show part of the story.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Blue-Green
What does the color blue green bring to mind? No hints, no other prompts. Just write about something blue-green. Can it be associated with a sound? A taste? A feeling?
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Story Starter - Hummingbird
Start a story with this blurb:
I drifted mindlessly back and forth on the glider. The buzz of hummingbird wings drew my attention to the last yellow flowers on the stunted rose bush.
I drifted mindlessly back and forth on the glider. The buzz of hummingbird wings drew my attention to the last yellow flowers on the stunted rose bush.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Aquarium
Write an underwater or aquarium scene. Present vivid images, but remember to include how it feels and sounds.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Expectations and Reality
Children look forward to reaching a new destination. Their imaginations run with details they've gleaned from adult conversations. They chatter in the car, study brochures and then reality hits. "We're here? This is it?" or "We're here, we're here."
It's no different for adults. Write a short story based on someone's expectation, and bring it to conclusion with the reality.
It's no different for adults. Write a short story based on someone's expectation, and bring it to conclusion with the reality.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Pest
1. an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
2. an insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.
3. a deadly epidemic disease, esp. a plague; pestilence.
Create a scene involving a pest.
2. an insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.
3. a deadly epidemic disease, esp. a plague; pestilence.
Create a scene involving a pest.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Haircut
A good haircut can make a person feel good--a bad haircut can ruin special plans. Children dread sitting in the chair. Women like to go to get pampered. Some hair salons now offer spa services. Men go in and shoot the bull as they get clipped.
Write a scene including a haircut.
Write a scene including a haircut.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Gateways
Gateways, portals, wormholes, star gates, and other such passageways leading to fantasy worlds usher a reader's imagination into realms beyond our imagination.
Create a gateway. What does the person entering glean about the world beyond as they make their approach? How is it activated? How does it feel to step up to the threshold? Does your character enter or does something make them change their mind? If they step through what's the first thing they smell?
Create a gateway. What does the person entering glean about the world beyond as they make their approach? How is it activated? How does it feel to step up to the threshold? Does your character enter or does something make them change their mind? If they step through what's the first thing they smell?
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Trends and Traditions
Describe a family tradition (good or bad) or a new trend you'd like to see in family life.
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