Tag: Adventure
13 Prompts of Halloween: Not What it Seems
13 Prompts of Halloween: Let’s Put a Smile on that Face
Hello, citizens of Gotham… I mean…writers…
You may recognize this next prompt from our favorite creepy clown, The Joker. (If he’s not a clown, he is definitely clown-adjacent…)
You know the drill, look at the photo and the words.
And, here… we… go.
13 Prompts of Halloween: Killer POV
“Killer fun” awaits all those who attempt this next writing prompt…
Here’s the thing. Many horror movies take a look at things from the killer’s perspective. Now, those aren’t necessarily the norm, but they exist.
And, it’s your turn to step into they’re shoes in order to create the scariest things you can think of.
Unique challenges ahead of you include, but are not limited to: not making it predictable, twisting your mind (for fictitious purposes only, please), and making this villain the hero of his, her, or its (you could write about a dummy…we hear it worked for some brilliant author out there) own story.
We can’t wait to hear about the cool new villains you come up with! Please send us your finished work… We all know it would look and sound great in The Green Light.
13 Prompts of Halloween: Empty Chairs
For our next prompt, we want you to imagine an empty chair. It can be any empty chair. One you read in at the library, one you eat dinner in, or maybe even one you used to play musical chairs with when you were young. #Options
But, now you’re task is simple…make it spooky and tell it’s story.
Why is the chair empty? Who used to sit there? Do they still “sit” there?
It’s all up to you… Good luck! And don’t forget to send your work to us here at the Green Light! Don’t be haunted that you missed this opportunity.
13 Prompts of Halloween: Closet Case
By now, your character has been through quite a bit, but they still managed to survive…much like the heralded scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis.
So, it’s not hard to see where this prompt is coming from… Picture it. John Carpenter’s Halloween. Michael Myers. His sister Laurie. The good doctor. A pile of bodies. The classic closet scene with the hangers.
How many times have we heard “There’s something in the closet.” or watched the closet door creep open when the music gets quiet?
We want you to think about what’s in the closet. Or, perhaps what dances in the corners even when the lights are on…
Throw open the door(s) and let all those skeletons out, because we cannot wait to see the results. Tweet us at #GreenLightLit and let us know how your work turned out! (Or, we’d really love to see your piece in our inbox for our next Halloween issue!
Weekend Writing #18: Kill Your Darlings
Hello Dearies,
For this week’s writing prompt, we want you to grab a box of tissues and prepare your hearts. As the title says, this week, we want you to kill your darlings.
You are not just putting them in danger. This is not a drill. John Tucker must die. Isn’t that a movie title? Oh wait… 🙂
We want to think of your favorite character or narrator—the best you’ve ever written. And now, you will bring about their death.
It doesn’t have to be at this point in the story. It can be at a future time. They can die of old age. They can even be ghosts remembering how they died. It’s completely up to you.
If you’re having trouble, maybe ask yourself these questions:
Was it hysterical?
Was it devastating?
Did your other characters have regrets?
Good luck assassinating your characters! And, don’t forget that we’re open for submissions and we’d love a good tearjerker. #Submit to #GreenLightLit right away!
Weekend Writing #17: Sensations
Welcome back friends!
June is almost over and the days are finally getting shorter. Editor Caitlin is thinking an awful lot about Halloween…despite the fact that it MONTHS away…and wishing that time would move just a little bit faster to bring back the scent of crisp apples, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, the feel of knee-high boots keeping you warm in the chilly breeze, the sweet mingling taste of caramel, and the vibrant hues of pumpkins resting in their patches.
Do you feel autumn washing over you?
We hope you do!!!
Okay, so this week’s writing prompt asks you to focus on your senses. Go back to a scene or poem you’ve written before, and put yourself right in the middle of it. FEEL everything. What is around you? Under your feet? What smells are so strong you can taste them? Get really into it.
And, if you’re having trouble, we think it’s time you go for a field trip. Maybe somewhere that’s old, familiar, and comfortable… Maybe, someplace you’ve never been before…
And, as always, we really hope we see this prompt come to fruition and end up back in our submissions box! Happy writing! (And have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!)
Prompt #12 : Adventure is out there
Hello writers, readers, friends…
We’re back with another writing prompt to help clear the figurative cobwebs from your fingers… Believe us, we’ve been there.
For this prompt, we want you to think of an adventure that you or a character of yours missed out on. Take those could haves an should haves and make them a reality. The point of this exercise is to make sure that you can keep yourself or your characters in character.
Think about that trip you didn’t go on, that chance you didn’t take, that person you didn’t tell about your feelings, that friend you never talked to again…
“Picture it: 2016. I was offered a job as a sports layout editor at a newspaper, but I didn’t take it. I could have lived in the same city as one of my best friends. I could have…”
Okay, okay…I couldn’t resist the Golden Girls moment for style…but there’s an essay, a poem, a story, a scene in that road not taken. We can’t wait to hear about it.
Perhaps you’ll send your finished project for our next reading period?!
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