Firecracker Justification
Take the words firecracker, sad, antacid, 72, and courtroom. Or, pick five random words of your own. Write a scene or story that includes all of the words.
One of my favorite improv comedy exercises is justification, when a performer must attempt to make sense out of whatever nonsense comes out of a scene. Trying to clarify the association between seemingly random choices makes for some good laughs and, often, a unique setup for a story. This week's writing prompt will ask you to justify why five words are grouped together.
Creative Writing Prompt: Firecracker Justification
Use the five words below, or pick five random words of your own. Write a scene or story that includes all of the words.
- Firecracker
- Sad
- Antacid
- 72
- Courtroom
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.
