creative writing prompts
June 7, 2022
One-Word Creative Prompts #2
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How does your mind make creative connections? I find mine often does so in seemingly randomly and unexpected ways. But only when I give it space do so, such as when I’m walking or on long car trips. This is a different aspect of the creative process from the need to stop procrastinating and “just […]
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October 5, 2021
This month’s writing prompts are inspired by the loss of my 16-year-old cat, Fergus, as well as a couple of competitions with an animal theme and the fact that our furry friends often offer comfort during dark times. 1. Warm Up: Five Words Include the following words in a scene: fur, forest, future, freedom, family. […]
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February 2, 2021
After months of relative freedom in Western Australia, we’ve just entered a snap lockdown after a security guard tested positive to COVID-19. I’m staying positive at this stage, as it’s initially only for five day, but I know I’m fortunate enough to be able to continue much of my work and study from home with […]
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January 5, 2021
Stephen King believes that ‘Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us just get up and go to work’. So here are some prompts to help you get to work! 1. Five random words Start writing a story, poem or even a piece of artwork incorporating the following five words/phrases: microwave beeps beginner […]
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June 2, 2020
Here’s a list of seven more prompts to help you get to know your character, while also developing some new scenes for your story. 1. Warm Up: Five Words Include the following words in a scene: phosphorescence, wonder, coral, poppy, inhale. 2. Images Choose an image and use it to inspire a new story, or […]
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May 12, 2020
Have you begun writing a story, but got a little stuck? Or perhaps you have some vague idea of a character you wish to create but not sure where to start? Here’s a list of seven prompts to help you get to know your character, while also developing some new scenes for your story. The […]
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