Publisher's Synopsis
300 CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS: THE COMPLETE FICTION WRITER'S JOURNAL is your artistic muse and creative compass. All 300 prompts are curated to unleash the creative fiction writer's imagination and eliminate the headache that can sometimes occur between brain and pen. Writing just became pain-free. Peruse the prompts until you find the perfect match, or scan the table of contents to see what section you'd like to start with. We guarantee there's something to tickle your fancy, no matter what mood you're in. Access and refine different aspects of your writing skills. Utilize the different prompt categories to start with character, setting, or plot. Every prompt is designed to evoke story ideas unique to each writer. So break the rules, and twist and bend the prompts. Become the architect of your story with 300 CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS: THE COMPLETE FICTION WRITER'S JOURNAL.
Samples:
Story Starters
Grow a story from one of these story-starting first lines:
- It's ironic that he died eating a sandwich, bologna sandwiches were his favorite food.
- As I walked home amongst the autumn leaves, the chilly nip in the wind seemed to be foreshadowing the change that was coming.
Realistic
Write a grounded story:
- Write a story about a dying man who finally gains the courage to do something he's always been afraid to do.
- Write a story about a couple who meet in the most unexpected way.
Fantasy
Craft a story that toys with the rules of nature:
- Everything that Madelyn writes a story about happens in real life.
- Write a story about someone who has supernatural powers-- and gets caught using them.
Setting Starters
Choose a story setting that sparks your imagination:
- Write a story that takes place on a cliff that is overlooking a canyon.
- Write a story that takes place in a vast apple orchard.
How did they get there?
Think backward from these prompts to explain how your characters got into a certain situation:
- A child is riding his bicycle through the pouring rain as fast as he can.
- Someone is stumbling through the pitch black woods at night.
Silly
Enjoy some light-hearted writing:
- Write a story about a mischievous puppy that wreaks havoc on its family.
- Write a story about a pack of gummy bears that come to life.
Adventure
Create an action-packed adventure:
- One day, Maya is home alone when she hears the shower turn on in her bathroom. What happens next?
- Write a story about a man who dies in mysterious circumstances. Most of his friends seem to brush it off as an accident, but his son won't rest until he knows what happened.
From the Perspective Of
Pick a character that interests you and tell their story.
- A transfer student's first day at their new school.
- Someone who wakes up and can't remember who they are or where they are.
*Book includes around five prompts per page.
