STORY STARTER
Submitted by Erin
The old gods (from any mythology of your choosing) come down to the world, bringing with them ancient monsters..
Create a story about a protagonist who lives in this world. What do they do to survive?
STORY STARTER
Infiltrate the gala, swap the codes, and avoid the charming spy. You thought your instructions were simple...
WRITING OBSTACLE
Create a scene depicting the approach of a thunderstorm, without mentioning the sky.
What other elements feel different when a storm is approaching?
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Margarita Blimm
"So, who’s going to die today?"
Write a story that begins with this question.
STORY STARTER
Write a story that begins at some kind of assembly.
You can take the narrative anywhere from here, but the assembly should be integral to the unfolding plot.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Create a narrative from the perspective of a character who has found out something they would rather not know.
You do not have to reveal what they know, but you should focus on showing how it makes them uncomfortable.
STORY STARTER
On your 30th birthday, a mysterious figure reveals that you're the heir to an ancient throne in a realm you've never heard of...
POEM STARTER
Create a poem surrounding the theme 'Fact or Fancy?'
What meanings does this phrase bring to mind?
STORY STARTER
Your main character has woken up in hospital after an exciting night out, but no one will tell them why...
WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Lola
Create a descriptive passage or poem depicting the very first moments of a crush forming.
STORY STARTER
Write a story about a character who’s considering quitting, but decides to give it one last go.
POEM STARTER
Write a haiku or series of Haikus capturing the essence of a moment in an ancient civilisation.
STORY STARTER
"We're in this together, but I'm not sure I can trust you," he confessed under his breath.
Continue the story from this line.