The world, but not as we know it. — Hello there! Time for another list of writing prompts. My last sets have mixed things up a bit, such as this recent selection: 22 Very Random Writing Prompts! Time to throw the dice in your fiction…?medium.com Now, I am getting back to doing shorter lists of prompts based around a theme. The theme this time — disrupting things. This is all about situations…

World-building writing prompts for NaNoWriMo and beyond. — Hello there! My regular lists of writing prompts have mixed things up a bit lately, such as last week’s choice of alternate world prompts: My Most Curious Alternate World Writing Prompts And an update on my October Challenge!medium.com I also recently wrote a very long list of writing prompts — 100 in 20 minutes — many of which had a world-building element. …

And an update on my October Challenge! — I like to share writing prompts every Monday, usually as themed lists. Last week, I shared the following ‘random’ collection of 22 sparks: 22 Very Random Writing Prompts! Time to throw the dice in your fiction…?medium.com Now, here are ten new writing prompts for your enjoyment, in three themed sets. They are all about alternative worlds/realities, and I think that each set suggests…

Time to throw the dice in your fiction…? — Time for another weekly list of writing prompts. As I said last time, I had a couple of goes at writing 100 prompts in 20 minutes, and the list below includes some of the more interesting ones (I think) from my abortive first attempt. Enjoy — and happy writing! If…

Time for some seasonal writing — I like to share writing prompts every Monday, usually as themed lists. This set are more of a mixture — but sometimes a bit of chaos can spark creativity, so let’s roll with it! What’s more, I’d like to set a challenge. I don’t want to make this a weekly…

A new source of sparks for your imagination… — Time for a list of writing prompts — I share one every Monday, and you can find previous lists here. I’ve mentioned before how Unsplash images are quite limited for authors. For fantasy fiction, AI-generated pieces from sites like Midjourney can really help! Are Unsplash Images Too Limited? JF Danskin’s weekly update, #12jfdanskin.medium.com But I’ve also noticed how surprising some…

Earning, double-dealing, and cashing in. — Time for another weekly list of writing prompts. As I said recently, I am re-thinking some of my regular publishing on Medium, but the prompts are here to stay! The focus this time is on something that is much-discussed on Medium: money. …

The future is digital — Hello there! Time for another list of writing prompts, to challenge, to constrain, and to inspire your creative thinking. My last couple of lists were based on images; this time I present a set that are more similar to the ones that I typically share — ideas, situations and characters…

From furry friends to fearsome fiends — Here comes another list of writing prompts. I like to share these weekly, usually with a theme. Last week I shared a list of photo-based prompts from Scotland — check it out below. 5 Photo Writing Prompts: Scotland Putting words to the imagemedium.com This week I’m going to go for another visual list, this time with an animal theme. If…

Putting words to the image — Hi there, writers! Time for another list of writing prompts. I like to share these weekly. And last week I summarized the story so far — all of my Medium writing prompts to date in a single article. Prompts can provide both a challenge and a useful constraint, and they…

The long list — 111 prompts in all! — Hi there, writers! I share a list of writing prompts every Monday, hoping to help a few sparks of inspiration come your way. If you are doing the 💯 Story Challenge, are getting stuck on a story or chapter, or just want to increase your output of short stories or…

9 ways that they can help you as a writer — Over recent weeks, I have been sharing a list of writing prompts every Monday. Most of the prompts are in themed lists, and you can find them all in the following list: JF's writing prompts jfdanskin.medium.com In fact, I have shared over 100 prompts so far! While I will publish more in the coming…

From good nights to food fights. — Hi there, writers! Time for another list of writing prompts. I share one every Monday, hoping to help a few sparks of inspiration come your way. If you are doing the 💯 Story Challenge, or just want to increase your output of short stories or flash fiction, check out a…

Break into the vaults of your creative mind! — I have been sharing a list of writing prompts every week, each with its own theme. And it has been amazing to see people use them, and share their stories on Medium! If you are doing the 💯 Story Challenge, or just want to increase your output of short stories…

Let some rage hit the page! — Hi there, writers! Time for another list of writing prompts. These can provide both a challenge and a useful constraint, helping you to lose the fear of the blank page, and get your creative thinking underway. If you are doing the 💯 Story Challenge, or just want to increase your…

Inspiration by the water cooler. — Hi there, writers! Time for another list of writing prompts. Prompts can provide both a challenge and a useful constraint, helping you to lose the fear of the blank page, and to get your creative thinking underway. If you are doing the 💯 Story Challenge, or just want to increase…

Spark new ideas! —

A storm of creativity! — Writing prompts can provide both a challenge and a useful constraint, helping you to lose the fear of the blank page, and get your creative thinking underway. I have been sharing a list every week, each with its own theme. …

Let other people be your inspiration! — Hello, and welcome to another of my weekly lists of writing prompts. You can see some of the previous ones here. I’m a fiction author, and I find that writing prompts can really help spark new ideas. They can be good for blog posts and narrative stories, too! As it’s…

Enter the zone of creativity! — I write a lot of fiction, and writing prompts are great ways of kickstarting creativity. As I’ve said elsewhere, the creative process can really benefit from some random, chaotic ideas! Each week will I share a list of prompts for you to try, and here are nine new ones to…