Monday, April 21, 2014

Writing Prompt of the Week

Pain, fear and secrets give depth to a person. Fear was last week's prompt. Now, what pain does your character have? A regret? A memory? Or is it a physical ailment, one that keeps them from doing things they would like? If your character doesn't have a pain, brainstorm until he or she has one.

~Maria

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Writing Prompt of the Week

Two this time!

What is your character's greatest fear? Write a scene where your main character or a secondary character has to face their greatest fear.

What food does your character hate? Write a situation where he/she is served their least favorite food and feels compelled to eat it.

~Maria

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Writing Prompt of the Week

Well, let's see if I can keep something going on this place...

Think of a compass and a sword. What do they mean? What kind of person do they belong to? Were they found by someone or given as a gift? What story do they have? Who can own them that seems unlikely?