Come for the Mysteries. Stay for the Characters.
What’s the plot for this scifi scene? There’s so much going on. Here’s my inspiration. “No, no, no!” shouted Commander Zaeron. “We’ve entered the atmosphere, Cadet!” He shoved Cadet Plsae out of the pilot’s seat. With the cadet screaming as the land rushed toward them on the main view screen, Commander Zaeron slapped at touch… Continue Reading →
This month’s prompts are all about plot, the story component I have the most trouble with. If you have that problem too, I hope these photo prompts will inspire you. I almost passed by the photo I’m using today because it seemed so ordinary. But that’s what fired my imagination. What’s the plot for this… Continue Reading →
For this week’s prompt, use the above photo as a plot story starter. I always find inspiration for plots from my characters and settings. Using the same technique I suggested for the character story starter and the setting story starter, write down what you observe about this photo without analyzing it too closely. My observations… Continue Reading →
Here is my last opening scene prompt to wrap up January’s theme of beginnings. The instructions for it are the same as last week’s prompt. Write down your first impressions of this photo for characters, setting, and plot. Then use those impressions to write an opening scene for a story. Characters Workers on their way… Continue Reading →
These prompts for NaNoWriMo will spark your inspiration if you are stuck developing plot points. Let the setting suggest plots twists. My stories are set in rural Ohio where cell reception can run from good to nonexistent. That fact can lead to all sorts of trouble for my characters. Let characters’ personalities suggest plot twists…. Continue Reading →
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