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POEM STARTER

Two strangers caught in the downpour share an umbrella.

Craft a poem or short story around this idea.

POEM STARTER

'The key they'd given me still fit the lock, but the house no longer felt like home'

Write a poem which closes with this line.

POEM STARTER

Submitted by L. R. Haven

The Scars on Our Hearts

Write a poem which could have this as the title.

WRITING OBSTACLE

Inspired by Jewelie Rain

A couple go to their respective best friends for advice on the same thing.

Create a dual-perspective narrative showing their different conversations.

STORY STARTER

'The key they'd given me still fit the lock, but the house no longer felt like home...'

Using this as the first line of your story, continue the narrative.

POEM STARTER

Submitted by Margaret Sok

Write a poem or story around the theme of 'Lonely Together.'

WRITING OBSTACLE

Write a scene where someone is trying to convince their new partner's friends that they are a good match.

What tactics might someone use to convince people they're a good match?

STORY STARTER

'Your words wound me deeply, but your silence hurts even more.'

Write a story or poem opening with, or containing, this line.

STORY STARTER

A woman falls for a charming con artist, and slowly realises she's being dragged into his schemes...

STORY STARTER

Submitted by Maranda Quinn

As I stared into the eyes of the person I once loved, every ounce of my affection slowly melted into suspicion...

POEM STARTER

Write a poem about mixed emotions.

It can focus on any two emotions that may coincide with one another. What poetic forms might suit this theme?

WRITING OBSTACLE

Submitted by j.byrd

Write a scene where the characters say ‘I love you’ without actually saying the words ‘I love you’.

What non-verbal things express love?

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