Using the horror or thriller genre, depict a family outing.

Nothing horrifying has to happen in the plot, but use the typical tropes of horror or thriller to misleadingly describe the outing.

Write a story about two childhood friends who made a promise, but as young adults, they struggle with whether to keep it.

'A poet is only as good as their definition of poetry.'

Use this quote to inspire a poem in any style.

Write a fantasy story about a character and their animal companion who turns out to be their shapeshifting enemy.

Write a descriptive paragraph about what you think should be considered the 8th wonder of the world.

'He will give you death, and you will love him for it.'

Use this sentence as the main theme for a story, or a line within it.

Ice Skating

Write a poem which could have this as the title. Consider that it might not literally be about ice-skating.

Write about a meet-cute that goes well for your protagonist.

A meet-cute is an amusing or charming first encounter between characters which typically leads to a romantic relationship.

In a dystopian world 3000 years from now, what is the most sought after job?

You could a write a descriptive paragraph about this role, or a story about someone who does it, or any other idea you have answering this question.

Write a story about a kitten that gets lost in a fantasy world.

What features of this world can you highlight through the animal's journey?

Write a villanelle about something that has been abandoned.

The villanelle is a type of poem characterised by its repeating lines and ABA rhyme scheme which create a lyrical effect. There are a number of other rules for a full villanelle if you wish to incorporate them.

A red dot appears on your character’s chest. The Sniper has found them.

Continue the story. Focus on creating a suspenseful and ominous tone.

Write a horror story set in a previous era.

What features of the time period can you use to emphasise the genre and plot?

Crystals floated around her and her skin sparkled in the light. I could see diamond tears covering her cheeks; she knew as well as I did that we wouldn’t survive this. The refractions hadn’t been in our favour this time.

How could something so small take up so much space in my heart?

Compose a poem inspired by this question.

Write a story about a character who gives a pair of hitchhikers a ride. They get in the car and immediately burst into laughter; why?

Describe the colour of a character's soul.

You do not have to tell the reader who the character is; focus on description and metaphor.

Create a story about some strange items found washed up in the tide.

They say forgiveness is a virtue, but I’d rather keep my anger.

Use this line as inspiration for a poem.

Write a story in which the protagonist starts to see cracks in their reality. Force the reader to ask: are they uncovering an illusion, or falling for a delusion?

If our senses can be fooled, then how do we know that our world is real?