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November 21, 2009
Writing Prompts
Write a short story based on your favorite song, using the song’s title as your story’s title and the lyrics for your plot. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Write about a millionaire who suddenly loses his fortune and finds himself without any possessions. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Dream House
Describe your dream house. Where is it located? How many bedrooms? Is there a swing set in the backyard or a motorcycle? The more details, the better. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
In 2020, The Associated Press writes another story about the Writer's Digest legacy, and they've dedicated an entire paragraph to your successful career. When flipping through your local paper, you find the story. What does the paragraph say? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Write a 16-line poem (rhyming or non-rhyming) about a moment from your childhood that changed your life for the better. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
You're at home watching "CSI" when you hear a faint scratching at the door. Upon opening it, you see a small dog looking up at you. You examine the dog's collar and see a phone number and the message "If you find this cat, call this number immediately." (Yes, that's right, cat.) Against your better judgment, you call the number. Two hours later you find yourself in a basement with two dead bodies on the floor. What happened? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
You're in an unfamiliar situation. People you know are there, though they are all acting strange. As the scene moves on, it becomes clear that you're about to be executed by friends and you have no idea why. Find out why and attempt to save yourself. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Babies typically talk in babbles that adults can't understand. But one day, while at the park, you're sitting on a bench next to two babies. They start their babbling, when all of a sudden you realize you can understand them. Even more, they are plotting a nefarious plan. Write this scene. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Let's write a story together. Add one sentence to help further the story (you can read the sentences before it to stay on theme). There is one catch: You must start your sentence with the alphabet letter that follows the one that started the prior sentence. For example, if the last sentence is "The sun was shining bright that morning," the first word of your sentence must start with a "U." (When it gets to "Z," start back again with "A."). You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
You're a stand-up comedian having a good night on stage except for one loudmouth in the back of the crowd who keeps heckling you. As your set ends, you storm off stage to confront this person, only to discover it's (fill in the blank). Write this scene. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
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