Stuck in a writing rut? Writers block got you down?
Never fear - The Speculative Fiction Writer's Toolkit is here to help!
Almost every writer who has ever lived knows how hard it can be to stay creative ALL of the time. Sometimes, we just need a little push to get us back on track. If you are having probelms with your creative writing, our regular writing prompts will give you written and visual aids to help spark your brain into action!
So, grab a pen and prepare to be inspired!
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 11:16AM Panic has a problem. Every time she’s in a public space she feels compelled to touch everyone and everything that comes within her path (i.e. within say a metre or two of her personal space). Describe a 3-minute period during a visit to a train station from Panic’s viewpoint.
Description in Description Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:40AM Imagine you are standing outside of your house, facing the front door. Describe what you see as objectively as possible, in as much detail as you can.
Next imagine that in this house lives a violent serial killer who has taken a loved one hostage (try not to scare yourself though!). Now, describe what you see again, but this time try to convey the sense of dread you would feel if this was actually the case. Don’t describe thoughts, only describe what you can physically see.
Finally, imagine that it is your birthday and all of your friends and family are gathered within your house, waiting for you to arrive to help you celebrate. Describe the scene again. What has changed? How were the descriptions different? Note the words that you used in each section, and how they convey different atmospheres.
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