Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #36

Last week's prompt we wrote about the arrogant SOB.  Now, write the same scene from the arrogant SOB's point-of-view (POV).  But here's the kicker.  Write it in such a way that what we know about the SOB is the exact opposite of what we previously knew about him/her.

Do this in no more than 200 words and e-mail it to me at phazerpub@yahoo.com. I'll then take the best one and feature it next week. If you have a website or blog you want to promote, this may be a great way to do so.


Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #35

This will be a prompt on writing point-of-view (POV).  Write a scene from someone who has an interaction with another person who is the most arrogant person they've ever met.  We all have met someone like this at one point or another.  Write the scene from the other person's POV, leaving the reader going, "Wow, that's one arrogant SOB."

Do this in no more than 200 words and e-mail it to me at phazerpub@yahoo.com.  I'll then take the best one and feature it next week.  If you have a website or blog you want to promote, this may be a great way to do so.


Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #34

Imagine a writing competition geared towards the Olympics.

What would it entail?  How would they win?

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #33

You are at a coffee shop or a small cafe.  You pull out your smartphone and go on Facebook.  Then, you notice that your spouse/significant other changed their relationship status to "It's Complicated."  What happens next?  Describe the feelings experienced with this news.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #32

Start a story that opens with the following line: "All my life, I've always wanted to be a ______________________."

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #31

Start out with the line "It was a dark and stormy night" and add to it.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #30

You sit down in a restaurant you've never been to, only to find the waitress/waiter is your high school sweetheart.  She/he doesn't recognize you but you're certain she/he is.  Her/his nametag, however, says they have a different name.  Write the scene - do you dig into who this person is?  Build up the tension instead of blurting out your question.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #29

You attend a writing convention, where the guest speaker is your favorite author--this person can even be deceased, so stretch your imagination a bit here.  This author takes questions from the audience, then points at your and asks, "If you had one question to ask me, what will it be?"

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #28

You're walking out into a near-deserted parking lot when someone suddenly appears beside you. This person says they're from the future--and they bear a strange resemblance to . . . you.   A much older you.  They request that, instead of your usual route home, you take an alternate route. They're unable to tell you why.  There is also something strikingly different about this possible future you.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #27

You're walking out into a near-deserted parking lot when someone suddenly appears beside you.  This person says they're from the future.  They request that, instead of your usual route home, you take an alternate route.  They're unable to tell you why.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #26

Imagine you're given a choice of a superpower for one 24-hour day.  Write a scene in which it backfires on you.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #25

You go into a convenience store to get a newspaper.  You're so engrossed by the front page that when you go back outside, you climb into someone else's vehicle.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #24

Take the dialogue from last week's writing prompt and write descriptive exposition around it.  You can even make it a part of a fantasy or science fiction world too, if you wish.

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #23

Listen to a conversation between two people.  Then, write a short snippet of their conversation word-for-word, using pure dialogue and no tags.

Note what people say and how they say it.  Without knowing them, describe them by using the dialogue as a cipher.

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #22

You're sitting alone in a near-deserted fast food restaurant, when someone enters carrying a duffle bag.  He walks up to you and says, "Everything you'll need is in here."  He then leaves.

Write a continuation of this story in three far-different genres: comedy, thriller, and fantasy.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #21

Take your favorite book and re-write the opening paragraph.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #20

In a continuation of last week's writing prompt, let's take the same scenario except in reverse: you open your e-mail browser, only to find an e-mail directed towards your spouse from an old "friend."

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #19

You open your e-mail browser, only to find an e-mail from someone you haven't heard from in years.

Who is it?

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #18

Write a paragraph using this classic opening line: "It was a dark and stormy night . . ."

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday - Episode #17

Remember the first time you met someone you truly loved.  Write it out, using dialogue, descriptions, and narrative.

Write it three ways: first person with each person, then third person-limited.

Happy writing.