Sunday 17 November 2019

A year of writing prompts: 20 November

How to use these prompts

What is this building?
If it's a dwelling, who lives here?
Perhaps your character is approaching it in a boat.
What happens next?



Prompts

  1. "Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness hasn't found out where to go shopping." Bo Derek
  2. Letter From America.
  3. It's Name Your PC Day. Write a story about a computer with a name. It can be anything from a HAL type supercomputer with the power to destroy the world, to a laptop which has been given a cute name by its owner.
  4. The Writing is on the Wall.
  5. It's Absurdity Day. Something totally and utterly absurd happens to your character.

Character Names
Nikola, Jalmari, Jolan, Felix, Felicity, Anatol, Edmund, Pia

Character Traits
  • Aggressive nature, always ready for a fight or brawl. May adopt a threatening attitude.
  • Tend to do things they later regret.
  • Make many enemies during their lifetime.
  • Crave adventure and hate a dull, humdrum life.
  • May stir things up just for the fun of it.
  • Love the wildness of nature.
  • Visionary yet practical.
  • Will strive for perfection in their work, but once they have mastered a skill, tend to lose interest and be looking to move on to the next challenge.
  • Not afraid to say what they think, even if it hurts feelings. They may rather enjoy using word to hurt feelings.
  • May suffer trouble and delay in realising their dreams.
  • Work well at any career requiring energy and stamina. Sport, the military or law are distinct possibilities.
  • Danger of violent death, wounding or being wounded.

Possible Themes
Debates, arguments.
The tip of the iceberg.
Changeability.
Precision.
Mutiny.


Objects

White capped waves in the ocean; a catapult; a waterfall; an angry woman holding a dagger; irises; a surfer; a man in a diving suit.




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