Category: Writing Sparks
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Writing Prompts Inspired by Urban Legends
Unleash Your Inner Storyteller Urban legends are the whispers in the dark, the stories we tell around campfires, the chills that run down our spines when we’re home alone. They’re a blend of mystery, fear, and the irresistible possibility that they might be true. As writers, we can tap into this primal power to craft…
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Pioneers…Upward, Ho!
You have been selected to lead up the foundation of a colony on the moon. You get to pick a team of ten people to begin work on the colony, who do you choose to go with you and why? These can be anyone from your friends to someone you admire. Scientist, engineer, what have…
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Get it out of my head…
If you have been around children under the age of five when they are watching television, no doubt you have experienced a show that annoys the heck out of you. From Barney to Yo Gabba Gabba, something has to get to you. Even if it is the Mickey Mouse Club House “Hot Dog Dance”. What…
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Post-Human Evolution
In a future where humans have merged with technology and evolved beyond recognition, a “pure” human is born. Explore the tensions and conflicts that arise between the post-humans and this new, seemingly inferior human. If you use this prompt, feel free to link back to this post.
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Exploring the Potential of Science Fiction Gadgets in Our World
What if your favorite science fiction gadget became real? Explore the transformative power, potential challenges, and profound impact on our everyday lives in this thought-provoking prompt.
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Iron Fist of the Monkey
A genre of films that I have this overwhelming fascination with is the Kung Fu movie. Over the years there have tons of terrible movies made that feature martial arts as the focal point and a rare few that actually have some value beyond watching the actors beat the crap out of each other. Here…
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If your computer could talk, what would it say to you?
We use our computers every day for everything from reading e-mails to playing games and keeping up with our friends on Facebook. What if your computer could talk? What would it say to you? Write a journal entry or a blog post on this topic. Have fun with it.
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Idyllic, Brume, Ruffian
Three Word Wednesday Writing Prompt: Idyllic, Brume, and Ruffian.