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    Something's Not Quite Right Here: Character Development
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 4 min

    Something's Not Quite Right Here: Character Development

    Old dogs, McDonald's Breakfast Burritos, & nonsensical contradictions make for more intriguing characters in stories & IRL. Writing prompts.
    It's a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood?
    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 4 min

    It's a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood?

    The neighborhood is a great source of info and inspiration for writers and otherwise. That’s the gist of this blog. But...
    Quick Writing Prompt: Walk & Talk
    • Oct 13, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Writing Prompt: Walk & Talk

    Overhearing snips of people's conversations, like this one, can generate many story ideas. Writing prompts.
    Quick Writing Prompt: Learn a Book
    • Sep 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Quick Writing Prompt: Learn a Book

    A person's library reveals a lot about them and what they're interested in, so what's your character reading? Try these quick questions
    30+ Quirky Questions for your Main Character
    • Sep 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    30+ Quirky Questions for your Main Character

    Writers must really know their characters and use intentional details about them in their writing for readers to latch on and relate to.
    7 Story Writing Prompts on Bed-Making
    • Sep 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    7 Story Writing Prompts on Bed-Making

    Does your character make her bed in the morning? Every little thing you know about her contributes to the bigger picture.
    20+ Story Writing Prompts on Being a Control Freak
    • Sep 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    20+ Story Writing Prompts on Being a Control Freak

    What does your main character desperately want to control, but can't? Story Writing Prompts. Character development. Plot development.
    5+ Story Writing Prompts on First Jobs
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    5+ Story Writing Prompts on First Jobs

    First jobs provide glimpses into the way the real world works, so give your main character a first job.
    5 Story Writing Prompts on First Buys
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    5 Story Writing Prompts on First Buys

    I remember the typewriter most of all because: I saved for it; I LOVED IT & took it everywhere; & it made me feel like a real writer.
    20+ Writing Ideas about Hospitals
    • Sep 11, 2020
    • 5 min

    20+ Writing Ideas about Hospitals

    Here are my hospital-inspired ideas composed into a little order so they don't sound too crazy... but they still will. Writing prompts.
    Quick Writing Ideas on Window Views
    • Sep 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Writing Ideas on Window Views

    What if your main character was forced to stare out the window all day? Writing ideas. Story prompts.
    10+ Writing Ideas on the Lunchbox
    • Aug 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    10+ Writing Ideas on the Lunchbox

    What does your MC pack for lunch? Though it may not seem to be a BIG or important question about your character, it could be a revealing one
    Lightning Quick Writing Ideas
    • Aug 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Lightning Quick Writing Ideas

    Everything can change in a moment. If your story is floating along in a predictable way, it's time for some lightning bolts.
    Expand Your Entertainment for Writing Prompts
    • Jul 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Expand Your Entertainment for Writing Prompts

    If you're looking for ideas to start or supercharge your story, then read, watch, or listen to something you wouldn't normally enjoy.
    5+ Plot Ideas for Morning Rush Hour
    • Jul 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    5+ Plot Ideas for Morning Rush Hour

    A big shock in the middle of a mundane activity, like going to work, could lead to thousands of compelling stories. Plot development ideas.
    Quick Writing Ideas in the Shower
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Writing Ideas in the Shower

    What does your main character think about in the shower? Does she run through her to-do list? Imagine murdering her neighbor? Questions ...
    Quick Writing Ideas on Commercials
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Writing Ideas on Commercials

    If your character was in a commercial, what product would she endorse? Detailing characters' likes makes prose more interesting.
    Quick Writing Ideas on Closets
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Writing Ideas on Closets

    You can learn a lot about a character by taking an imaginary look inside her closet. Writing prompts.
    10+ Writing Ideas on Scheduled Events
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    10+ Writing Ideas on Scheduled Events

    Okay, so these ideas might sound a little Hallmark-y, but I've been toying with plots centering around recurring events. Writing ideas.
    Quick Story Idea on Going Obsolete
    • Jun 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    Quick Story Idea on Going Obsolete

    Consider what your character views as essential to his or her life. What if that thing was made obsolete or otherwise altered forever?
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