The Writing Desk - Week 2
Writing Prompt:
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Your character has no money, but suddenly comes across a fortune. What do they do now?
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You receive an anonymous gift. Who is it from?
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Your character is having the best time of their life. Suddenly… disaster!
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You meet your personal hero. Did they live up to your expectations?
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Your main character finally makes his robot come to life. Do you trust it?
Themes:
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Love
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Courage
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Boredom
How to Plan a Story (12 min.)
My Short Story Writing Process (13 min.)
How to write a story (18 min.)
The Writing Desk - Week 1
Writing Prompt:
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It’s Day 263 into quarantine… or is it Day 63? How does your main character cope with the lockdown?
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You open your fortune cookie and it says “A new friend makes himself known.” Who is it?
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Your characters board a cruise and end up on a mysterious island. Is it the paradise they were hoping for?
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Your character meets their doppleganger. Is this the beginning of a friendship or something more menacing?
- Your character is orphaned. Is this the beginning of a new superhero?
Themes:
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Social Media
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Difficult choices
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Fear
Don’t forget to check out these videos!
Stephen King on the Craft of Short Story Writing (4 min.)
How to Write a Great Short Story - The 8-Point Story Arc (5 min.)
How to Write a Short Story | Writing a Good Story Step-by-Step (9 min.)