STORY STARTER
"I was just trying to be what you wanted."
Use this piece of dialogue to open a story surrounding a character who is struggling to meet someone's expectations.
STORY STARTER
Write a story that begins at some kind of assembly.
You can take the narrative anywhere from here, but the assembly should be integral to the unfolding plot.
STORY STARTER
Write a story about a character who’s considering quitting, but decides to give it one last go.
STORY STARTER
Create a scene where two characters who dislike each other are forced to cooperate in a critical task.
Build tension and contempt between the characters whilst they work together, but do not resolve the conflict.
POEM STARTER
Write an Epic following the life of any of your favourite characters.
An Epic poem typically tells a long, narrative story and often centers around heroic deeds and legendary adventures. It tends to focus on the actions of the character rather than their traits or emotions.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Alana Topakian
All she ever wanted was that side-splitting, life-changing, end-of-the-world type of love. Yet, as she sat alone on her bathroom floor, she realised her world was ending, just not in the way she’d hoped.
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Jade Stoa
Write a rhyming poem about your favourite animal without ever mentioning what the animal is.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Inspired by a.loki
Write a dialogue between friends occurring far in the future.
As well as vocabulary that might be invented in the future, think also about the communication styles and structures that might arise.
STORY STARTER
Write a short story that begins with a character saying something they should not have.
POEM STARTER
'And so we stepped into the dawn, forever changed...'
Conclude a poem with this line, capturing a transformative moment.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Ams
Create a character that you would undoubtedly hate, and write a story where a tragedy befalls them.
It's often difficult to write characters which we find unpleasant; be considerate with how you will authentically create their personality!
WRITING OBSTACLE
Your character has been struggling to understand an emotion. They finally ask their best friend about it, only to find out that they’ve been feeling it too.
Try to think of interesting ways you can describe the emotion, particularly as your character might not know the right word for it.
STORY STARTER
Submitted by FreeFly
“I didn’t think about that.”
“You don’t think about anything.”
Write a story including this dialogue.
POEM STARTER
Craft an ode to the trials of growing up.
An Ode is a lyrical poem celebrating or glorifying an aspect of life.