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WORD CHALLENGE #17

I challenge you to use one, some, or all of these words in your next piece of writing:

chair

yellow

disappear

gamble

dodge

copacetic

mustache

quit

art

photographer

#word challenge #writing prompt #writing prompts #writing #prompt #prompts #creative writing #challenge #words #random words #random #writing challenge #prompt list #prompts list #writing exercise #idea #ideas #writing inspiration #word #random word

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QUESTION IDEAS #15

Some more question-based dialogue to include in your writing. (Be creative and use these in any context you desire)

"Bad day?"

"Are you sure it's okay?"

"What is happening?"

"Do you want to try it?"

"Are you happy now?"

"Why did you do that?"

"What did I miss?"

"Do you know the rules?"

"Can you believe this?"

"Is that a problem?"

"Would this make you feel better?"

"Where do you want to go?"

"Do you want to see it?"

"What do you mean you're not going?"

"Do you really think that will work?"

"What have we got to lose?"

"Do you have a better idea?"

"What can I do for you?"

"Have you ever been in love before?"

"Deal?"

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Does your character have any secrets that they’ve never told anyone?

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WORD CHALLENGE #16

I challenge you to use one, some, or all of these words in your next piece of writing:

papers

king

rich

reporter

strike

world

refuge

bottom

jittery

spinning

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“ARE YOU OKAY?” IDEAS

Need some dialogue to jumpstart the plot of a hurt/comfort story you're writing? Try these:

"Are you okay?"

"What's wrong?"

"You seem off."

"Is everything alright?"

"You good?"

"What happened to you?"

"You're hurt, aren't you?"

"What are you hiding?"

"You haven't been acting like yourself."

"Is something bothering you?"

"You know you can tell me anything, right?"

"I can tell you're hurting."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Stop saying you're fine, something is clearly wrong."

"Please let me take care of you."

"How long have you been feeling like this?"

"You're not going anywhere, go back to bed."

"Why didn't you just ask me for help?"

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"You don't always have to suffer in silence, you know?"

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What does your character smell like?

What scent is their perfume / cologne / deodorant? (if they wear any)

Is there a common object in their life that they tend to smell like? (Ex: coffee, a pet, cigarettes, their favorite old coat, etc.)

Do they come home smelling like their work / hobby?

Does the scent of any products they use linger on them? (Ex: shower soap, shampoo, hairspray, aftershave, makeup, etc.)

Do others think their scent is nice or unpleasant?

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5+1 IDEAS

Here are some ideas for the 5+1 trope! (I've included prompts for 2 characters and prompts for 1 character)

2 characters:

5 times Person A was Person B's hero + 1 time Person A needed saving

5 times Person A pranked Person B + 1 time Person B got revenge

5 times Person A wanted to tell Person B they love them + the 1 time they finally did

5 times Person A cheered Person B up + 1 time they couldn't

5 times Person A embarrassed themselves + 1 time Person B did it for them

5 times Person A thought Person B had a crush on them + 1 time they knew

5 ideas Person A and Person B had for matching tattoos + the 1 they ended up getting

5 times Person A called Person B beautiful + 1 time Person B called Person A beautiful

5 places Person A and Person B have kissed + 1 where they did more than that

5 times Person A saw Person B cry + 1 time they saw Person B laugh

1 character:

5 times Person A thought the world was ending + 1 time it actually was

5 times Person A pretended to be fine + 1 time they didn't

5 times Person A was afraid + 1 time they faced their fear

5 times Person A almost lost their cool + 1 time they did

5 times Person A knew exactly what to say + 1 time they didn't

5 times Person A felt alone + 1 time they knew they weren't

5 decisions Person A regrets making + 1 they don't

5 secrets Person A will never tell + 1 they couldn't keep

5 times Person A almost gave up + 1 time they did

5 people Person A thought they were in love with + 1 person they actually were

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Person A and Person B are actors who have been cast as lovers in a play/film. They get along fine with each other but neither of them is specifically attracted to the other. However, since they are both method actors, they decide to date in real life while the show is in production. Once production ends, they prepare to go their separate ways but they realize that they both have actually fallen in love with each other.

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RANDOM DIALOGUE IDEAS #16

Feel free to use any of these dialogue ideas in your writing. Be creative with the context!

"I'm a huge fan"

"you knew that"

"don't break it"

"settle down"

"I messed up"

"it's my turn"

"I'm alright"

"I appreciate your concern"

"hand it over"

"the coast is clear"

"let's get you fixed up"

"I'll be there"

"stop laughing at me"

"I'm right here"

"take my hand"

"I can help with that"

"I've been up all night"

"this is for you"

"it's fine"

"welcome home"

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How does your character feel about swearing?

How often do they swear?

Do they only swear around certain people?

What are their most used swear words?

Do they swear casually or only when they're really angry?

Are they bothered by other people swearing, or are they okay with it?

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WORD CHALLENGE #15

I challenge you to use one, some, or all of these words in your next piece of writing:

car

heights

panic

diner

poor

wild

judge

sabotage

bet

story

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Any tips on describing clothes?

Not just the fabric’s texture, but every little detail.

Should I just add a picture and then call it a day?

Should I get a better understanding of what exactly are those neckline, fabric, color, ombré, etc.?

This is a struggle I have on describing hairstyles too. If I say “short brown hair” how the reader envisions it might be completely different from what I imagined. And it doesn’t help that I don’t know anything about art and therefore can’t put my imagination down on paper/screen.

Hi! This is a great question. I don't really have an answer, BUT maybe this post that I found from @all-that-you-can-draw about clothing details will help?

It seems that it was meant as a drawing prompt, but it might help with writing too?

EDIT: They also have this post about hair!

(Also, just so y'all know, I'm much more likely to respond to not-anonymous asks or private messages!)

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50 WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF “SAID”

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “said” in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:

stated

commented

declared

spoke

responded

voiced

noted

uttered

iterated

explained

remarked

acknowledged

mentioned

announced

shouted

expressed

articulated

exclaimed

proclaimed

whispered

babbled

observed

deadpanned

joked

hinted

informed

coaxed

offered

cried

affirmed

vocalized

laughed

ordered

suggested

admitted

verbalized

indicated

confirmed

apologized

muttered

proposed

chatted

lied

rambled

talked

pointed out

blurted out

chimed in

brought up

wondered aloud

(NOTE: Keep in mind that all of these words have slightly different meanings and are associated with different emotions/scenarios.)

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"BUT..." IDEAS

Here are some dialogue prompts that all end with the word “but.” Feel free to use any of them and finish the sentences! You can get creative with the context!

"I'm sorry, but..."

"That's great, but..."

"I know that, but..."

"Excuse me, but..."

"I'll do it, but..."

"I understand, but..."

"Thank you, but..."

"I'll be there, but..."

"I promise, but..."

"You're right, but..."

"I appreciate that, but..."

"I tried to, but..."

"That makes sense, but..."

"I forgive you, but..."

"I'm flattered, but..."

"That's a good idea, but..."

"You can have it, but..."

"I can't remember, but..."

"It's fine, but..."

"I love you, but..."

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Take the soundtrack from a musical and write a new story around it that still includes all of the same songs.

(Bonus points if you can keep the songs in their original order!)

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Does your character have a nickname?

Who gave them their nickname?

How did they get their nickname? (Is it a shortening of their real name? Is it based off of their appearance / personality? Did it stem from an experience or a joke? etc.)

Is the nickname complimentary, derogatory, endearing, or neutral?

Who in their life calls them by their nickname and who uses their real name?

Does your character like their nickname or do they prefer their real name?

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GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER IDEAS

Imagine your characters doing these activities to get to know each other better:

playing their favorite albums / songs for each other

taking each other to their favorite restaurants / bars

introducing each other to their families / friends

giving each other a tour of their home towns

showing each other their childhood home movies.

playing their favorite video games together

showing each other their favorite movies / tv shows

recommending their favorite books to each other

trying out each other's hobbies

reading old posts on each other's social media profiles

talking to each other about their feelings / mental health

telling each other what they dream about at night

answering the 36 questions that lead to love together

taking personality quizzes together

making vision boards together

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