13+ ‘Behind-the-scenes’ Writing Prompts
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Jingle All The Way Back to Past
You are sent back in time to the filming of a classic Christmas movie. What happens, and how does it change the movie?
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Unseen Christmas Eve Preparations
Write about a memorable behind-the-scenes preparation for Christmas that you were part of.
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The Unseen Betrayal
Write about the circumstances and emotions involved in Lando’s betrayal of Han Solo.
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Eyes of an Editor
Imagine you are an editor at a publishing house and base your story on a submission that absolutely blew you away.
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The Hidden Choreographies
Describe the hours of rehearsal and preparation that go into the dance performances at the Yule Ball.
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Behind-the-Scenes Booing
Write a sitcom script of a ghost and his mishaps with living cast members in a TV studio.
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Behind the Scenes Stories
Imagine you’re a filmmaker who just completed shooting your first major film. Write about a behind-the-scenes incident that happened during the shoot.
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Behind the Scenes of Nonfiction
Write a step-by-step account of your process of writing a piece of nonfiction.
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Unseen Heroes
Interview a worker from an underappreciated or often ignored profession, writing from their point of view.
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Secrets of a Celebrity Bodyguard
Write about a day in the life of a celebrity bodyguard, detailing the unique experiences and challenges they face.
