SHARED IN SILENCE
Portray the daily life of an elderly couple who has shared 45 years of marriage. Explore three distinct segments of their day where they find themselves in each other’s company, yet do not communicate verbally.
CLASSIC STORY STRUCTURE
Pick a story or a book that you have read recently or a movie or play that you have seen. Write a synopsis of the story using the classic story structure elements.
BAD STUFF MUST HAPPEN
If nothing bad happens to your main character you don’t have a story. For the empaths among you who have trouble giving their characters a hard time, here is a list of 30 terrible things that could happen to them!
OBJECT OF INTRIGUE
In this exercise we will write about an intriguing object without telling the actual reason that makes it so special. Withholding information and slowly revealing it, is a great technique to keep your readers captivated throughout your story.
WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED?
Focus on the events or decisions that led to the dystopian future. Write a short story or a series of scenes that depict the critical turning point.
DYSTOPIAN DIARY
Choose a character living in a dystopian society and write a diary entry from their perspective. This could be someone who has just discovered a hidden truth about the society or someone who has decided to resist the oppressive regime.
CREATE A DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY
Imagine a society where one aspect of modern life has been taken to an extreme, leading to a dystopian world. It could be surveillance, technology, social media, environmental issues, or anything else.
SNAPSHOT MEMORIES
Think about specific moments in your life that are like snapshots in time – vivid and memorable. These could be moments of joy, sorrow, love, or personal triumph.
A LETTER TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF
Imagine writing a letter to your younger self at a crucial point in your life. It could be during a challenging time, a turning point, or a moment of great joy.