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Writing Prompt: Not yourself today

What prompts your character to hide their identity and don a disguise? Write the...

It’s time to dig. Write a scene in which someone digs up something that’s not a plant.

Your character has such a great plan. But oops. Problem. Are they nimble, or annoyed? Challenged...

Someone takes your picture without your permission. Write about how it makes you...

Writing prompt: Write about a time being stubborn paid off.

The light bulb flickers. The power goes out. A noise is heard from behind. What does your...

It’s April Fools’ Day. Write about a practical joke gone wrong.

Uh-oh! Unexpected guests. What does your character do? Run away? Welcome them? Cook? Write a scene...