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?
POEM STARTER
Write a poem on any topic you like using slant rhyme.
Slant rhyme is where two words sound very similar, but do not exactly rhyme. For example: soon/gloom, cloud/doubt.
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Maranda Quinn
Write a Somonka from the perspectives of two lovers. A Somonka is made of two Tankas, with the second responding to the first.
A tanka consists of five lines with a syllabic structure of 5-7-5-7-7
STORY STARTER
Your protagonist has been dating someone new. They are the happiest they have been in a long time and everything seemed perfect at first… But lately, something has started to seem very strange about their new lover.
POEM STARTER
Explore the theme of 'Love against all odds'.
What forms and structures of poetry might be best suited to this theme?
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a scene that conveys deep emotion without using any dialogue.
You can explore any emotion you’d like, but try to focus on actions and body language of the characters. Remember, no dialogue.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
“You’ve caused me so much pain, yet the love I feel for you blinds me of it!”
Write a story which includes this line.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
A new person in town takes everyone’s interest, but they only have eyes for your protagonist...
STORY STARTER
Infiltrate the gala, swap the codes, and avoid the charming spy. You thought your instructions were simple...
WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Lola
Create a descriptive passage or poem depicting the very first moments of a crush forming.