Friday 4 January 2019

A Year of Writing Prompts: January 4

How to use these prompts

Skiing in the stars: A reality for a character in a science fiction story, or is it merely a dream?


Prompts
  1. It's the birthday of Louis Braille, so write a story featuring a blind character.
  2. It's also the birthday of Sir Isaac Pitman, so write a story in which someone uses shorthand in an unusual way.
  3. "Every day in every way I am getting better and better." Emil Coue
  4. In 1949 the outer space nation of Celestia was formed. Write a story set there.
  5. In the French Revolutionary calendar, today was the day of the rabbit. Write a story involving a rabbit.

Character Names

Diana, Titus, Leona, Benedikta, Jasmine, Yasmin, Franklin


Character Traits
  • Adapt easily to different environments and enjoy travel.
  • While aware of the need for a positive attitude in dealing with life's problems, they have a tendency to enjoy suffering and sympathy.
  • They are patriotic people, much attached to their country of birth. Hence they may become involved in political upheavals and play a significant role in their country's history.
  • Have friends who have power and influence in the land.
  • May make beneficial discoveries but not get the credit for them.
  • Seekers after truth in science and spirituality, but have a tendency to quibble over trifles.
  • Have a great store of knowledge on many different subjects.
  • Good at maths.
  • Strive for success and financial well-being.
  • Can be quite desperate to please other people.
  • Helpful and charitable.
  • Tendency not to listen to other people.
  • May have a fear of needles.
  • Danger to them from explosions, fire and flaring heat.

Possible Themes

Heroism, courage, defiance.
Faith and humility.
The balance between seriousness and play.
Feminine power.

Objects

Toys; a sheep; a cloud; a necklace of skulls.







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