Category: Writing Prompts

Lists are great devices to trigger subconscious memory and to remove top of the head writing.

Pick two ideas from the list below and write a scene.

On the right are titles of existing books and random phrases. Centering your character in mind, write a blurb for three of these titles as if it’s your book.

For each headline write a list of ideas you can think of (2-3 ideas) – they don’t have to be directly related – just anything that sparks in your mind when you read the headline.

Gather a list of concrete and abstract nouns.

Start listing…

Do a mind-map of objects that best describes your growing up, your family, your culture, your travels.

Here is a collection of picture prompts.Click on the link – find one or find two or three you can combine that inspires an idea in your mind.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/learning/140-picture-prompts-to-inspire-student-writing.htmlThis prompt came… Read more »

Fairy tale characters are recognisable and resonate amongst readers. Fairy tale characters exist in different cultures and have travelled across the world. Keep in mind they are represented differently across… Read more »

For each topic below, write at least 3 items. What scares you? What grosses you out? What worries you and keeps you up at night? Things you would never do…. Read more »