500 Writing Prompts

Writer's block: every author knows the feeling. When inspiration dries up, even the simplest of ideas feels distant, and coming up with anything new seems downright impossible, sometimes your brain just needs a little kick to get going again. That's where 500 Writing Prompts comes in. This expansive list of topics will get your writing juices flowing in a thought-provoking, entertaining, and fun way. When your brain is caught in a jam, these prompts will allow you to finally pick up that pen and write-the first step to overcoming writer's block and finding success! Some prompts included: - Write a story from the perspective of a hamster trying to figure out the world beyond his cage. - Modernize a popular fairy tale. - Which animal would you say is your "spirit animal"? Why? - Write a short story about a time-traveling person who makes a tiny change in their childhood that completely changed their present. - What book best defines your personal struggles? Explain the parallels. - What major childhood event do you think strengthened your character most? Why? - After you meet a goal you have set for yourself, what do you do next? - If you hear your smoke alarm going off and you see smoke and you only have time to grab one thing, what do you grab? Why? - Do you think learning can be a hobby? Why or why not? - Tutorials are popular on YouTube. What is something you could do a tutorial video for? What would you call the video and what makes you an expert? - How might you consider people watching a hobby? How do you think people watching can benefit you? - Write a script for a commercial selling shampoo that erases the last 12 hours of your memory. - Describe what it was like learning how to ride a bike. - Write a story about a comedic magician who discovers real magic. - What would you do with a drone? *Book includes one to two prompts per page.