Include the following words: silver, relativity, watercolor, Copper Beech, limited, affect, broccoli, politician, arsenal, cufflink The silver light of a full Moon casts an eerie halo upon the mansion. The night is partly cloudy, a hazy blend of blues and blacks like a watercolor mural. A lazy breeze brings the shiver of chills down theContinue reading “Writing Prompt: A Haunted House”
Category Archives: Writing Prompts
Writing Project: Not According to Plan
I’d like to share a writing project I once wrote in 2013. I’m not entirely sure the details of the project anymore, but I like to think it’s a pretty good story! A gun, a shot, a rope, a chaos of confusion, my buddies and I had it all planned out. Buy the masks, stealContinue reading “Writing Project: Not According to Plan”
Writing Prompt: Precious Item
Your character has a special item that they now lost. What does it mean to them and how did they lose it? The world must run. Escape to as far as you can go and pray that you’ve gone far enough. I was born cursed. Armageddon is quite literally my middle name. The day IContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Precious Item”
Writing Exercise: I remember…
A couple days ago, I was reading this webpost about advice from famous authors. I never got to finish it and I can’t find it back–you see, I was trying to read it and work with dogs at the same time and we all know that’s never successful. I ended up losing the article fromContinue reading “Writing Exercise: I remember…”
Writing Prompt: Your Favorite Room
In the place you live, there is one room. One room you like to go. For me, its my own. Where I’m never alone and I know where to find my bow. The walls are all filled and give mystical chills that make my heart thunder. Just take one look. You’ll know it belongs toContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Your Favorite Room”
Writing Prompt: On a Quest
Include the following in your story: medieval, derive, corn, daughter, molten, oar, rhythm, ears, antique, yammer. Light was a hazy breath upon the eastern skyline. Colors of royal orange and lily pink tickled the whisping clouds. I lifted my groggy head from the side of the boat. Back and forth, the waves rocked my shipContinue reading “Writing Prompt: On a Quest”
Writing Prompt: Thief of Slumber
What keeps you from a good night’s sleep? A lingering whisper creeps into your mind. Your worst fears paint it’s breath. A scenario. A situation. A “what if” that could happen. You’re not good enough. Not pretty enough. Not enough to be a precious life. The monster isn’t under your bed or in the closet.Continue reading “Writing Prompt: Thief of Slumber”
D&D Writing Prompt: The Woods
I just got this really cool D&D writing prompt journal for my birthday (came from a good friend of mine). Don’t be surprised if a bunch end up on this site. Prompt: You stand at the edge of a dark wood that is rumored to be haunted with dangers unseen. How do you feel? WhatContinue reading “D&D Writing Prompt: The Woods”
Writing Prompt: A View From Others
Think about a time you were in public. Describe yourself from the point of view of someone else. “Oh, Oscar, don’t look now, but I think someone got stood up,” Viv chuckles as she takes a sip of her cocktail. The bar is pretty active tonight, but it was no surprise for a Saturday. MostContinue reading “Writing Prompt: A View From Others”
Writing Prompt: Ten Years of Advice
If you could go back ten years and give yourself some advice, what would you say? Don’t give up on your dream. Right now, you’re about two years into writing your first novel. You stay up late on weekends just to fill your pages with scenes that won’t make it into the final draft. Well,Continue reading “Writing Prompt: Ten Years of Advice”
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