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Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts

Brainstorm stories using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse - a creative writing challenge you"ll never forget! Hosted by award-winning dreampunk & fantasy author Anna Tizard. The game produces strange, often hilarious sentences, but after a bit of head-scratching (and tea drinking!), they inspire weird & unexpected stories. This show has evolved: Shows 37 & later focus more on storytelling, and the story brainstorms are deeper & richer. Shows 28-33 are Alice in Wonderland

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#54. Writing Prompts with Magic, Monsters… and Morose...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2024/05/10

Enjoy more zany, imagination-bending journeys into fantasy fiction using writing prompts generated by the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Get writing! Today’s show features story ideas sent in by listeners based on “the foggy box”, plus new short story ideas, impromptu storytelling and creative writing tips from award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get exclusive material from her series, The Book of

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00:32:12

#53. Short Story Ideas: Weirdness, Wonder & Inventing...

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2024/04/26

More zany, imagination-bending journeys into fantasy fiction using writing prompts generated by the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Get writing! Today’s show features story ideas sent in by listeners based on “the boisterous rocking chair”, plus new short story ideas, impromptu storytelling and creative writing tips from award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get exclusive material from her series, The Book of

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00:39:20

#52. More Story Writing Ideas; Uniqueness &...

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2024/04/12

It’s time once more to be inspired (and amused) by zany, imagination-bending writing prompts using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Today’s show featuresstory ideas sent in by listeners based on “the susurrant plunder”, plus snippets of storytelling exploring a rich array of new short story ideas and writing tips from award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus

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00:36:35

#51. Creative Writing Ideas Galore: Enter the...

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2024/03/30

Time to be inspired by zany, imagination-bending writing prompts using the word game of Exquisite Corpse. Includes story ideas sent in by listeners based on “the transdimensional witch”, plus storytelling with a rich array of new short story ideas and writing tips from award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else! "Hello

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00:33:48

#50. The 2nd Anniversary Special! A Celebration of...

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2024/03/16

In this 50th episode and 2nd anniversary of Brainstoryum, Anna Tizard shares some of the best (and weirdest) Exquisite Corpse writing prompts that have come up in the show; plus, successes from other authors who’ve used inspiration from the show to write and publish stories; listeners’ ideas based on the “pedantic staircase”; and 3 new rounds of the imagination-bending word game. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive

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00:35:18

#49. A Sack-full of Short Story Ideas – Including Yours!

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2024/03/02

Time for some zany, imagination-bending writing prompts using the word game of Exquisite Corpse.Enjoy interactive storytelling and some great ideas for writing short stories, with writing tips from award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard. In today’s show, listeners and readers suggest their own story ideas based on a writing prompt from the last show: “the frozen chaise longue”. Next, Anna mixes listeners’ word suggestions into bizarre sentences and brainstorms new story ideas

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00:31:53

#48. A Creative, Collaborative Wonderland of Story Ideas

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2024/02/17

Time for some zany, imagination-bending writing prompts using the word game of Exquisite Corpse. Award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, mixes listeners’ word suggestions into bizarre sentences and brainstorms story ideas from the results. In today’s show, listeners and readers of Anna’s fictionsuggest their own story ideas based on a weird word combination that cropped up in the last show: “the fastidious spectre”. Enjoy interactive storytelling and some great ideas for writing

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00:35:52

#47. Dreampunk Special

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2024/02/02

Writing prompts have never been so intriguing, challenging and fun. Listen as Anna Tizard brainstorms story ideas from bizarre sentences generated from randomised words sent in by listeners. Today’s show takes on the theme of the dreampunk genre, with an announcement of a new dreampunk anthology release and some dreampunk story ideas. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else!

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00:32:47

#46. Storytelling & Writing Prompt Games: A Ticket to...

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2024/01/20

Another 3 rounds of the magical word game of Exquisite Corpse to bring fantasy story ideas to life! Anna Tizard mixes YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results. Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. A ton of short story ideas and fun for writers and imaginative folk. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else!

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00:30:29

#45. Storytelling Fun and Creative Writing Prompts...

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2024/01/06

Happy New Year! Another 3 rounds of the magical word game of Exquisite Corpse brings fantasy story ideas to life! Anna Tizard mixes YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results. Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. A ton of short story ideas and fun for writers and imaginative folk. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published anywhere else! :

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00:34:57

#44. Merry Christmas! Free Printable Game Sheet to...

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2023/12/23

Today’s show includes a Christmas gift: details of how you can download a free printable game sheet to play the hilarious and intriguing game of Exquisite Corpse at home with friends and family. Plus: news of a very special offer on Kindle that is happening on 1st January, if you want to gorge yourself on fantasy books! Enjoy another 3 rounds of the magical word game to bring fantasy story ideas to life! Anna Tizard mixes YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results

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00:30:21

#43. Short Story Ideas – Keeping it Creepy! (Creative...

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2023/12/09

Another 3 rounds of the magical word game of Exquisite Corpse to bring fantasy story ideas to life! Anna Tizard mixes YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results. Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. A ton of short story ideas and fun for writers and imaginative folk. Today’s story ideas take some unexpected and creepy turns! Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material

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00:33:12

#42. More Story Ideas Than You Can Shake a Stick At!...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/11/25

Another 3 rounds of the magical word game of Exquisite Corpse to bring fantasy story ideas to life! Anna Tizard mixes YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results. Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. Full of short story ideas and tips for developing them into something longer. A ton of fun for writers, and imaginative people everywhere. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus

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00:32:36

#41. One Exquisite Corpse (Okay, Maybe Two!) For One...

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2023/11/11

Another round (or two) of weird, magical fantasy storytelling with a touch of the monstrous! Anna Tizard uses the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to mix YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results! Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. Great for short story ideas and a ton of fun for writers and imaginative people everywhere. Today’s show test-drives a new experiment in storytelling: using just one Exquisite Corpse to generate a story idea,

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00:34:51

#40. Halloween Special – Weird and Monstrous Story...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/10/27

Enjoy weird, magical, fantasy story ideas with a touch of the monstrous! Anna Tizard uses the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to mix YOUR words into writing prompts, brainstorming stories from the results! Listen and be inspired as ideas, plots and scenes unfold. Short story ideas galore. A ton of fun for writers, and imaginative people everywhere. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material not published

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00:31:44

#39. TRIGGER WARNING – Storytelling with Weird, Wild...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/10/13

**WARNING: CONTAINS SOME GHOULISH & GORY IMAGERY. Although treated in a light-hearted storytelling style, the 3rd story brainstorm may be a trigger for some. ** Anna Tizard delves deep into writing prompts produced by mixing YOUR words into Exquisite Corpses and brainstorming stories from the results! Listen and be inspired as ideas and scenes unfold. Also – find out how to get your limited edition copy of The Cat and the Shadows! (But be quick, because it really is limited!) Subscribe for

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00:34:17

#38. More Wild Creative Writing & Short Story Ideas!...

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2023/09/29

Once again, Anna Tizard takes the writing prompt game of Exquisite Corpse to extremes! Listen and wonder as she delves deep into short story ideas (and novel ideas) prompted by the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse – using writing prompts made up of words YOU have sent through www.annatizard.com/play. Listen and be inspired as ideas and glimpses of scenes unfold before you! And it’s all getting a bit gothic today. Also – special announcements today about upcoming releases! Have your pen

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00:31:58

#37. Creative Writing Mayhem! Wild New Writing...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/09/15

Today’s show is a bit different: Anna Tizard plays the writing prompt game of Exquisite Corpse, taking the “pause” button to extremes! Listen and wonder as she delves deep into her imagination, sharing snatches of scenes as potential new short stories (or future novels) emerge. The story brainstorms are packed with wild new story writing ideas today, so have your pen ready! Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and get vol 1 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse plus exclusive material

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00:40:05

#36. Story Writing Secrets & Universal Tropes:...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/09/01

Enjoy a new discussion on creative writing techniques with insightful ideas to inspire your writing – whether you're writing short stories or novels. Today’s show explores story tropes drawn from superhero tales, which we can twist and use for our own stories even if they have nothing to do with superheroes! Then it’s time for some new writing prompts using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Listen, join in and be inspired. Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and

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00:42:49

#35: Creative Writing Techniques - First Person Point...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2023/08/18

Dreampunk and literary fantasy author, Anna Tizard, explores creative writing techniques and profound, psychology-based ideas to inspire your writing! There are also lots of ideas for short stories in particular, as the quickest and easiest way to get your writing published. Today’s show explores the use of first person narrative, with examples from Anna Tizard’s upcoming collection of short stories. After some technical insights, have fun with some fresh rounds of Exquisite Corpse word play for

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