Scene Revision Exercises
60 Scene Revision Exercises for Writing About Volunteer Projects
Use this collection to develop a revised scene with clearer action, viewpoint and consequences. The theme is volunteer projects: a shared task where clear…
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Flash Fiction Exercises
60 Flash Fiction Exercises About Road Trips
Use this collection to develop a short fictional piece that makes one change feel complete. The theme is road trips: a journey where a…
Romance Writing Prompts
60 Romance Writing Prompts Inspired by Cycling Breaks
Use this collection to develop a romantic scene between fictional adults with specific attraction, agency and choices. The theme is cycling breaks: a short…
Mystery Writing Prompts
60 Mystery Writing Prompts Set Around Picnic Days
Use this collection to develop a solvable fictional question supported by clues, interpretations and consequences. The theme is picnic days: a simple gathering made…
Worldbuilding Exercises
60 Worldbuilding Exercises Based on Stargazing
Use this collection to develop a fictional setting whose rules create believable choices and consequences. The theme is stargazing: a quiet outing where preparation…
Dialogue Writing Prompts
60 Dialogue Writing Prompts for Scenes About Village Celebrations
Use this collection to develop a conversation in which each speaker has an intention and something changes. The theme is village celebrations: a short…
Character Development Exercises
60 Character Development Exercises Inspired by Old Railway Stations
Use this collection to develop a character whose choices reveal specific wants, limits and contradictions. The theme is old railway stations: a place where…
Review Writing Checklists
How to Write Useful Reviews About Lighthouses
Use this collection to develop a first-hand review that gives another reader concrete context for a decision. The theme is lighthouses: a setting whose…
Storytelling Games
60 Group Storytelling Prompts About Handmade Crafts
Use this collection to develop a shared fictional story in which everyone can contribute without needing to perform. The theme is handmade crafts: a…
Scene Revision Exercises
60 Scene Revision Exercises for Writing About Book Club Meetings
Use this collection to develop a revised scene with clearer action, viewpoint and consequences. The theme is book club meetings: a conversation that turns…
Flash Fiction Exercises
60 Flash Fiction Exercises About Board Game Nights
Use this collection to develop a short fictional piece that makes one change feel complete. The theme is board game nights: a social session…
Romance Writing Prompts
60 Romance Writing Prompts Inspired by Gardening Clubs
Use this collection to develop a romantic scene between fictional adults with specific attraction, agency and choices. The theme is gardening clubs: a regular…