A year of writing prompts: 27 April

How to use these prompts

What is happening here?
Who is the man and why does he have such
an affinity for foxes?
How might man and foxes help one another?

Prompts

1. In 2005, the "superjumbo" or Airbus 380 made its first flight. Write a story about a journey on a passenger plane. It can be a disaster where something goes horribly wrong, or simply a study of the relationships between strangers who are forced into each others' company in a metal tube hurtling through the sky for several hours.
2. It's Write an Old Friend Day. Write a letter to a friend you haven't seen in years, or write a letter from your character to an old friend they haven't seen in years.
3. "The Duchess who Wasn't".
4. "From the beginning, think what may be the end." Edward Whymper
5. Today is the birthday of Michael Fish, the weatherman who famously said in 1987 that there was no hurricane on the way the day before the worst storm since 1703 hit England. Write about someone who is taken by surprise by extreme weather.

Character Names

Zita, Clementine, Sharon, Shari, Grant, Enoch

Character Traits

• Physically strong and good looking. They will make the most of their physical attributes and rely on them for their success and happiness. They often don't have to work hard at life.
• Tend to be lazy and superficial.
• Danger of lust for power, Materialism and boastfulness.
• Bluntly honest if asked for their opinion.
• Even though they don't suffer fools gladly, they make good listeners.
• Possible dual personality.
• There is a chance they will be celibate; or they may overindulge in sensual pleasures.
• Sometimes, their luck runs out and they can become hermits or misers in later life.
• Prone to feelings of guilt.
• Strong willed and independent.
• May have a gift for poetry.
• Possible careers include chemistry, writing, social work or psychology; or they could be drawn to occult healing.
• Ruthlessness, torture, cruelty and premeditated crime may play a role in their life.
• Danger of a violent death.
• They may become embroiled in disputes connected with water.

Possible Themes

Diplomacy.

Self-denial.

Moments of truth.

Past lives.

Family history.

Objects

A well; a beautiful cow; a swan; two trees; a large ruby inscribed with a prayer.