Newly added college students action writing prompts
WRITING OBSTACLE
Blue and red lights flash in the distance, but it’s not the police.
How can you use the literary technique of subverting expectations to write a compelling story?
STORY STARTER
Inspired by Quinn Miller
“I asked you to protect her, not train her!”
“Her training will protect her.”
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Kelaiah Nordin
"Take my hand!”
"No way!"
"I’m not asking you to marry me, I’m trying to save your life!"
STORY STARTER
In a story of only 300 words, write a scene where your protagonist must confront someone they've been upset with for a while.
How can you maximise the impact of this scene in such a short space?
STORY STARTER
Infiltrate the gala, swap the codes, and avoid the charming spy. You thought your instructions were simple...
STORY STARTER
"If we get caught, we tell them the truth."
""But we agreed to lie!"
Write a scene where this exchange takes place.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Inspired by Amber A
Use the metaphor of a fuse being lit and its impending explosion to represent a mental eruption of a strong emotion.
Consider how you will develop this metaphor with strong visual and emotional representation.
STORY STARTER
You are cycling home when you witness a crime. The perpetrator spots you and the chase begins.
Create a fast-paced scene where your protagonist must escape danger and report the crime.
STORY STARTER
He adjusted the wire to sit comfortably on his chest. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he prepared to infiltrate the gang he'd been following for years.
STORY STARTER
Your phone receives an emergency alert about an incident in your neighbourhood, just as the power goes out...
STORY STARTER
Create an action-packed narrative detailing an epic battle between ancient warriors.
STORY STARTER
"That's my goldfish!"
Write an action or thriller scene that contains this line.
