Aspiring Writers
...jump start your creativity here...
...jump start your creativity here...
...jump start your creativity here...
March 14, 2018
These title prompts are randomly generated — hit the button to get a new prompt. Think of the suggestion as a working title; you can always choose a better one once the story is complete.
March 6, 2018
Plot is the series of events that happen in your story. These plot prompts are the kind of "big ideas" that recur across great stories — your character wants something, and this is how they try to get it.
March 11, 2018
One of the things that can really fuel your story is the relationship between characters — protagonist and antagonist, or between minor characters who orbit the main action.
March 14, 2018
The theme is the deeper meaning of your story — you might think of it as the "big idea" or the moral. Keep in mind that no one likes stories that preach; pick a theme that raises a question, not one that answers it.
March 14, 2018
Setting is the time and place where your story takes place. The setting can create a mood, or add fascinating depth. These prompts give you a place and a moment in history to spark your imagination.
March 15, 2018
Looking for an interesting character? Whether it's a main role or a walk-on part in your story, get a start with these character prompts — then refresh for a whole new cast.
March 6, 2018
One of the best creative exercises is trying to figure out how things work together. Here are several random puzzle pieces: title, plot, theme, setting, and characters. Can you put them all together into an original story?
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June 13, 2020
Tips, exercises, and thoughts on the craft and practice of writing fiction. Because the only way out of writer's block is through it.
The one thing I always wanted to do when I grew up was to become a writer. I think it was because I was in love with the magic of books. I didn't know the first thing about writing — I just knew that I wanted to be able to create that magical place that other writers could take me to.
If you are like me now or then — and want to be able to create that storytelling magic — then this is a website for you.
I have read that there is "no such thing as an aspiring writer" — just like Yoda, they say, "There is no try, do or do not." But I disagree. The best thing about being an aspiring writer is that you are always reaching for something better. Grab a pen, pencil, or keyboard and begin. Write the alphabet, write your name, write a story — just write.