Sunday 14 July 2019

A year of writing prompts: 16 July

How to use these prompts

What is this family fishing for?
Is it a fun day out or something they have to do to survive?



Prompts

  1. It's World Snake Day. Write a story featuring a snake.
  2. The day of the rising tide.
  3. A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar.” Anita Brookner
  4. A great leader wrapped in an invisible cloak of power.
  5. It's Get to know your customers Day. Your character is a shopkeeper who decides to be extra friendly to the customers for a day.

Character Names
Jada, Jade, Jaden, Maria, Reinhold, Lubos


Character Traits
  • Athletic and noble.
  • Enjoy art and prefer an easy life.
  • Can be ruthless, scheming or even cruel.
  • Intelligent and subtle; likely to have a gift for satire and critical writing.
  • Ability to get straight to the point in any discussion.
  • Ambitious and want to get to the top no matter what.
  • Tendency to want to master others before they master themselves and tend to be meddlesome, telling other people how to live their lives.
  • Often lack compassion, but nonetheless will use their talents for good causes.
  • May be psychic.
  • May be religious and strict about observing festivals and fasts, but there is a danger they may become narrow-minded, bigoted and hypocritical.
  • They have enemies, often people who are jealous of them. Are not afraid to bargain with their enemies.
  • Self-controlled when it comes to basic instincts.
  • Likely to be fond of horses and good riders.
  • May become fighters and warriors, particularly in the fields of martial arts or boxing.
  • Literature, art, and occupations working with the public may attract them.
  • May suffer from injuries to the eyes and face, or have bad eyesight. Gastric ulcers are also possible health issues.
  • May serve time in prison.
  • May suffer from claustrophobia.

Possible Themes
Important choices.
Relationship triangles; polygamy.
Highlighting things.
Music.
Horsemanship.


Objects

A small island; a castle; a flag; a small but highly ornate church; playful horses.


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