In the Sky

Write a scene or story in which a character sees a city in the sky.

Published Mar 23, 2021 4:00 PM PDT

Photo by Billy Huynh on Unsplash

Creative writing prompt: Write a scene or story in which a character sees a city in the sky.

(The movie Castle in the Sky might serve as inspiration if you're feeling stuck.)

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener Pastures, The Belladonna, Little Old Lady, Points in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.