I hope all of my American readers had a happy Fourth of July. Here’s some writing prompts to keep your summer groove rolling.
- A genius villain is about to unleash his death device upon a major metropolis. How do the city’s resident superheroes thwart this plan before their home is wiped from the map? Bonus points if the superheroes aren’t respected by the citizens.
- Our elderly protagonist loves her vintage car. Neighborhood kids damage it with their runaway ball. How does the protagonist get revenge?
- A mother dictates who her daughter is friends with, when they see each other, and what they do together. How does the daughter attempt to break free of her mother’s control? Does the mother take it well?
- A snake oil salesman comes to town to advertise his wares. One virtuous citizen manages to expose the merchant as a fraud. Here’s the twist: the snake oil salesman is the protagonist. For an extra challenge, make him a sympathetic character too.
- The main character is undergoing some kind of test. In this case, failure is the better option. How so?
If you use any of these prompts, please share your story or a link to your story in the comments below.