Writing Prompts: Point of View
Here are some prompt ideas for your work-in-progress to help you strengthen your story AND help you expand your own point of view writing techniques at the same time.
Writing Prompts
Looking for creative writing prompts to get your next book, short story, screenplay, or school essay going? Or maybe you need inspiration to get your muse back on board in general.
The How to Write Shop has a number of articles in its Writing Prompts section. These free and informative articles provide tips on finding inspiration from the world around you and your everyday life. You will also find ready-made creative prompts and some mix and match lists for you to play with.
Whether an author, student, teacher, or just a creative person looking for a creative outlet, The How to Write Shop has creative writing prompts to inspire you.
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13 Scary Writing Prompts to Get You Writing
This month, in honor of Halloween, let’s push fear into to sheer terror. What could be more fun? You don’t necessarily have to write horror to use these prompts, but on the other hand, ’tis the season.
Use Fear as a Writing Prompt
Gandhi was right…fear has its use, so use it as a creative writing prompt. Look through the following fears, choose one for your character, then begin answering the questions following the fear list and let your story flow.
Topics to Write About: Get Inspired by Your Family History
Turning points in real life and fiction are similar—they change the character’s (person’s) life and viewpoint and take them in an entirely different direction. Whether you begin with real events from your family or jump into pure fiction, here are some creative writing prompts to help you get started.
Creative Writing Prompts Character
Here are some prompts for you to use to discover some new characters through people you may know. Begin with reality then keep asking questions and answering them with whatever comes to mind, until you build a character. Follow them. Explore their lives. Let them tell you their story.