Acting Out of Character
Write a scene or story in which someone acts outside of their normal behavior.
What makes a story interesting? The head cheerleader joining the chess club. The star family of the neighborhood association being arrested for an unsolved crime. A normally silent grandfather speaking up about events that became buried in the past...
Creative Writing Prompt: Acting Out of Character
Write a scene or story in which someone acts outside of their normal behavior.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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About Cassandra Lipp
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.
