Writing Prompts

Imagine you could spend a single day with your favorite writer or poet, either living or deceased. What would you do? What questions would you … Read More “In the company of greatness”

“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” —Franz Kafka Imagine a character who has never grown old. What has he seen … Read More “Tale as old as time”

Wander through a local museum or art gallery and choose the painting, sculpture or exhibit that most inspires you. Write a description of the art … Read More “The art of writing”

Write the sequel to your favorite fairytale. Are Hansel and Gretel tried for murder? Do Snow White and her prince contemplate divorce? Does money really … Read More “Not so ever after”

Pick a spot, sit down and close your eyes. Notice the scent. Does the air smell like car exhaust or lemon disinfectant? Listen to the … Read More “The other four senses”

Use this line at the beginning, end, or somewhere in the middle of a story. Who needs help? What do they need? Why do they … Read More ““Do you need help?””

What does a sunset taste like? How about a conversation between former lovers? Is longing like dried cherries, desire a slice of chocolate torte? Make … Read More “Tickle the taste buds”

Write the scene of your first heartbreak from a third-person point of view. Pretend you’re a bystander and capture the environment, the dialogue, the facial … Read More “Heartbreak Hotel”

With a decline in postal service, hand-written letters may be a dying form of communication. But imagine a major power outage forces your character to … Read More “Please, Mr. Postman”

A blizzard in July. Thunder in February. A hurricane in Kansas. How would a dramatic change in weather affect your plot or character? Write a … Read More “Blame it on the weatherman”