Author Archives: Chitra Soundar

Recalling early experiences can be a great way to mine your memories. From the list on the right, choose at least 3 and write a paragraph about it. If it… Read more »

We’re back to writing fun lists this week.Write at least five for each of the list topics below.Write in any order.No item is wrong. You’re just trying to scratch your… Read more »

We are exploring characters.You can use a new character or someone from your current WIP.You can write a scene where something is happening or an exposition with inner monologue.Pick one… Read more »

Pick one from the list on the right and write a flash fiction story not longer 300 words.If it inspires a scene in your WIP go for it.If it inspires… Read more »

Today’s prompt comes from Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. It’s a form of journal entry. But you can write it as you or as your character. You write… Read more »

We’re back to writing lists. Write 5-10 items per list on at least five of the topics “listed” below. Your character can be the protagonist or any other character in… Read more »

It’s the Easter weekend. So our prompts are going to tangentially involve Easter. Write a story or a poem or a scene in your WIP inspired by one of the… Read more »

These are most read news headlines from the UK on the BBC and The Guardian on 8th April 2022 Combine ideas from one or more of these headlines to plan… Read more »

It’s April Fools’ Day. So let’s play with pranks.Pick two numbers between 1 and 8.Pick the relevant prompt to write.You can write a poem, a passage, a story or a… Read more »

Choose 3 numbers each between 1 and 4.Using the first number, identify the first prompt from the location column.Using the second number, identify the second prompt from the object column.Using… Read more »