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TIL: Writing Prompts

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Untold Love Stories

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/24

Let's explore the realm of psychology and human emotions. Think of the most unusual or unexpected love story you can imagine. Create characters that at first, would seem completely incompatible and unlikeable to each other, but in course of time, slowly, unexpectedly start to fall for each other. Base your story around their individual struggles, their attempts to understand their feelings and the socio-cultural barriers they have to cross. It could be set in any era or location, but should

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The Key of Dreams

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/23

In your mind, imagine a mystical key made of any material you like. Describe the key - its heft, its texture, its shape, its aura. Now, discover a locked door in an unexpected place. This door opens only with your unique key. The door mysteriously appeared and beckons you closely. Write a story of what happens once you unlock this door with your magical key. Where does it lead you? How does your character react? What secrets does the door keep? Don't forget to create a vivid atmosphere and

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Journey to the Heart of a Rainbow

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/22

Write a short story about arriving in a place that lies at the end of a rainbow. What does it look like, feel like, smell like? What kind of characters live there, if any? Remember to use vivid and descriptive language to bring your rainbow utopia to life. How would colour and light affect this world? Explore sensory details to create a unique and colorful setting.

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The Puzzle Box

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2024/02/21

In the attic, an old wooden puzzle box sits undisturbed for decades. As you dust it off, you realize that it contains a mystery waiting to be solved. Write about the intricate process of opening it and what you discover inside. Your characters can include yourself, or you can choose to add a family member or a friend who helps you solve it. Explore the different emotions as you try to unlock the box: excitement, frustration, anticipation. Make the reader feel as if they are solving it along

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Dawn of the Dancing Shadows

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/20

Consider this situation: A mysterious ballet performance takes place in the middle of the night in an unusually deserted city square. None of the residents knew about this impromptu event, but you are awakened by the faint music floating through your window. Imagine that you are the only audience member witnessing this spectacle. Write a short story about your thoughts, emotions, and the story unraveling before your eyes. As you write, try to express the inexplicable connection between the

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The Whistling Willow

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/19

Today's prompt is designed to explore your abilities in world-building and character creation. Imagine this: Nearby your home exists an peculiar willow tree, known by the town as The Whistling Willow. It is said among the community members that when the wind blows gently through its branches, it emits soft enchanting tunes compelling enough to make anyone who hears it stop and listen. In your writing, include detailed descriptions of the tree and the surrounding area. Also introduce a

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The Doorway to Nowhere

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/18

Imagine a doorway that can transport anyone to absolutely nowhere. This is not an emptiness or a vacuum but a dimension where nothing has the ability to exist. One day, your character accidentally stumbles upon this doorway. Write about their experience. Explore how they react, how they feel and what they decide to do with the knowledge of this doorway. Try to focus on their range of emotions and use this exercise to practice your ability to convey complex feelings.

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The Elusive Echo

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/17

Imagine you've just moved into an old, sprawling mansion rumored to be haunted. On your first night, you hear soft, haunting echoes of a lullaby. Who is singing? Why? Where is it coming from? Is it really a ghost or is someone trying to play tricks with you? Write a short story exploring these questions using descriptive language to create an eerie, suspenseful atmosphere. Remember to incorporate all five senses to make your setting and characters come alive.

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The Wandering Windmill

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/16

On a peaceful plot of rural land stands a grand, old windmill that doesn't operate by the direction of the wind, but rather, mysteriously wanders around the property. Varying every day, its position is dictated by an unseen force and believed to be connected to some undisclosed mysteries of the universe. Today it's at the edge of the largest pond. Yesterday it was in the middle of a sunflower field. The day before, it was amidst a willow grove. Write a story centered around this wandering

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The Bewitched Balloon

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/15

Imagine a world where ordinary items carry magical properties. Today, you've found a mysteriously glowing balloon that seems to be filled with a swirling glitter cloud, beckoning you to discover its secrets. Whenever you touch it, it shows you visions of a place you’ve never been. What do you see in these visions and how does it affect your life? Remember to provide vivid imagery and put readers into your shoes.

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The Map in the Music

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/14

Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine the sound of your favorite song. How does it make you feel? Think about the journey it takes you on. Does it stir up memories or images in your head? Now, based on that song, write a short story about discovering a hidden map woven within the melody and harmonies of that chosen song, where it leads, what it uncovers, and how that discovery changes the life of your protagonist.

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The Cosmic Caravan

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/13

Imagine the night sky is filled with not just stars, but floating caravans. One of these cosmic caravans decides to visit your home for the night, and an interstellar traveler steps out to greet you. Describe the visitor and the caravan, elaborating on the elements of the cosmos that make up their home. Highlight the heart-warming interaction and exploration of the Cosmic Caravan that you go through.

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The Unseen Visitor

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2024/02/12

Write a narrative about an ordinary day at work or school which takes a turn for the extraordinary when you realize there's an unseen visitor interacting with your environment. The visitor can be friendly, mischievous or even slightly sinister. What signs lead you to their existence? What actions do you take to communicate with them or unveil them? How do your colleagues or friends react to these strange happenings? Flesh out this scenario with an emphasis on vivid descriptions and

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The Lonely Lighthouse

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/11

Tasked with writing a short story set in an isolated lighthouse, develop a tale that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and supernatural. Flesh out your main character, the lighthouse keeper, and aim to make them complex, facing personal struggle and battling internal demons. Additionally, unfold a plot which reveals a hypnotizing enigma linked directly to the lighthouse itself. Enhance your work with vivid descriptions to draw your reader into the chilling and eerie atmosphere of your

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The Whispering Stone

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/10

A small, round, ancient stone with unusual markings is found on a morning walk. Upon further inspection, it begins to whisper tales and secrets of the past to you. Write a short story about the things you learn from the stone and how it affects your life, or the ripples it creates in your neighborhood, town or the world.

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The Origami Oracle

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/09

Delve into the world of magic and lore. Use your imagination to create a story revolving around a magical artifact, an Origami Oracle. This seemingly normal piece of origami has the power to foretell the future. How would the people around it react? Can it always be trusted? Or can it sometimes tell signs of a future that can be changed? Incorporate the main character's feelings and reactions into the story. The goal of this exercise is to improve the writer's ability to build suspense and

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The Clockwork Crow

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/08

Craft a narrative where your main character befriends an unusual crow, which is more than it seems. This bird has an uncanny ability of dropping off strange items which it finds around the city into your character's backyard. One day, the crow acts peculiar and instead of a trinket, it drops off a message written on a worn-out piece of paper. Explore your character's emotions, interactions with the crow and the mystery hidden in the message.

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The Invisible Companion

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/07

Consider this: There's an invisible entity, a creature or a spirit, only your main character can communicate with. It's always been a part of their life. What is the relationship between your character and this invisible companion? Is it their guardian, a neutral entity, or the antagonist stirring trouble in your character's life? Write a short scene showing an ordinary day with them.

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The Peculiar Pendulum

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2024/02/06

Consider a pendulum that doesn't merely swing back and forth but holds the power to sway the flow of time. Start your evening exercise contemplating how this peculiar pendulum came into your character's possession. How does its time altering characteristics manifest? And most importantly, what complications arise as the character attempts to use it to their advantage? This exercise will engage your skill when it comes to crafting enchantment and conflicts within your story.

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The Silver Locket

TIL: Writing Prompts ·

2023/05/15

A young you once received a mysterious silver locket as a gift. You were never able to open it, so after years of trying, you put it away and eventually forgot about it. Today, while going through some old stuff, you find the silver locket but this time, something magical happens when you hold the locket. Write about the wondrous events that unfold from this discovery, and the remarkable journey the locket takes you on. Create unique characters, vivid settings, and intricate plot twists

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