Let's talk about prompts we have loved
What makes a writing prompt fertile for you? What are the prompts that have inspired you? All of us are different..and I believe this would be a good time to open up a discussion about what has worked in the past.. My goal is to make Pokrass Prompts as helpful as possible for everyone here. And hey.. I write to these prompts as well! For me, a strange photo and random words seem to be the charm.. But they aren’t for everyone. Would love to get your thoughts in the comment section!
One of the most inspiring prompts I've ever written to came from you, Meg. I incorporate it in my own teaching too (I love it so much). You asked writers to think of an animal or insect they were attracted to or repelled by and then include it in a story in which they do not belong. It remains one of my personal favourite prompts and continues to inspire so much of my current fiction.
Your prompts are fantastic, Meg. Quirky photographs and random words work really well for me. A striking image gives my mind something to 'chew' over, while the suggested words help take the story in unexpected directions. Thank you.