Write a story about a person who has your dream job. Look around the room. Write down the first three things you notice. Now, write a story based on those three things. Find a photo from a place that you would like to travel to. Make that the setting for your next story. Write a...
This is the fifth in a series of story prompts: not just a couple of sentences but a comprehensive outline you could use for subplots or entire novels. We’ve All Watched the News Broadcasts Police are sure theyseea gun in someone’s hand, and they shoot the person, only to discover ...
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Write about a life or death situation you've experienced. 10. Too Much Good Think of one moment in your life when you had to choose between two very good things, like love or money, fun or responsibility, happiness or duty. Then write about it. Bonus Prompts! Here are a few additional...
Halloween Story Prompts A story writing prompt is a brief passage of text that gives you a starting point for an original story. The first part of the story gives you just enough to picture the setting and characters. From there, you write your original story. The following Halloween story ...
11. In a world plagued by hunger, all animals are supposed to be processed for food. But one young woman finds a cat (or a dog) and decides to keep it. How far will she go to protect it? 12. Write about a world in which people can automatically upload their thoughts to social me...
How tocome up with story ideasin this genre Prompts for realistic fiction stories How to test your idea before you write What is Realistic Fiction? As the name suggests, realistic fiction defines fictional stories that are grounded in reality. There arebelievable characters, the situations are eas...
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by Téa Silvestre Godfrey | Jan 4, 2025 | Storytelling, Writing PromptsWhat do you stand for? Questions to get you started: What’s bugging you about how your competitors operate? What do you see happening that needs to stop? What positive changes need to be made in your industry or line...