Newly added college students romance writing prompts
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
Write a poem or story around the theme of 'Lonely Together.'
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
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.
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
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.
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Esperanza
End a poem with the line:
'When does a man become a monster?'
POEM STARTER
Submitted by SJ Randolph
Create a poem comparing feelings of love and hatred, and how they connect and intercross with each other.
POEM STARTER
'Farewell, my almost lover'
End your poem with this line, reflecting on lost love.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
'I will not walk this earth without you…'
Write a poem or story including this line. Consider what or who 'you' might refer to in order to create a unique narrative.
