Flash Fiction Exercises
60 Flash Fiction Exercises About Local Theatres
Use this collection to develop a short fictional piece that makes one change feel complete. The theme is local theatres: a place where preparation,…
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Scene Revision Exercises
60 Scene Revision Exercises for Writing About Music Venues
Use this collection to develop a revised scene with clearer action, viewpoint and consequences. The theme is music venues: a gathering where anticipation and…
Mystery Writing Prompts
60 Mystery Writing Prompts Set Around Food Festivals
Use this collection to develop a solvable fictional question supported by clues, interpretations and consequences. The theme is food festivals: a short event built…
Romance Writing Prompts
60 Romance Writing Prompts Inspired by Art Museums
Use this collection to develop a romantic scene between fictional adults with specific attraction, agency and choices. The theme is art museums: a public…
Dialogue Writing Prompts
60 Dialogue Writing Prompts for Scenes About Small Hotels
Use this collection to develop a conversation in which each speaker has an intention and something changes. The theme is small hotels: a temporary…
Worldbuilding Exercises
60 Worldbuilding Exercises Based on Community Gardens
Use this collection to develop a fictional setting whose rules create believable choices and consequences. The theme is community gardens: a shared project that…
Review Writing Checklists
How to Write Useful Reviews About Public Libraries
Use this collection to develop a first-hand review that gives another reader concrete context for a decision. The theme is public libraries: a shared…
Character Development Exercises
60 Character Development Exercises Inspired by Island Ferries
Use this collection to develop a character whose choices reveal specific wants, limits and contradictions. The theme is island ferries: a crossing that places…
Conversation Questions
60 Conversation Questions About Mountain Cabins
Use this collection to develop a relaxed conversation with specific invitations and room for different answers. The theme is mountain cabins: a temporary home…
Icebreaker Questions
60 Icebreaker Questions Inspired by Night Markets
Use this collection to develop a brief group activity that gives people an easy first contribution. The theme is night markets: a busy setting…
This or That Questions
60 This or That Questions Inspired by Coffee Shops
Use this collection to develop a quick preference round that can grow into an easy conversation. The theme is coffee shops: an ordinary meeting…
Would You Rather Questions
60 Would You Rather Questions About Bookshops
Use this collection to develop a choice game where both options are understandable and answers remain voluntary. The theme is bookshops: a place where…