10+ ‘Plot device’ Writing Prompts
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First-Foot Custom
Write a fictional narrative of someone being the ‘first-footer’ in a Scottish New Year’s celebration.
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Homecoming of the Geese
Write a narrative centered around the annual October return of a flock of geese to a particular lake.
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Festival Foodie Fiction
Write a fictional story revolving around Latkes or Sufganiyot, traditional Hanukkah foods.
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MacGuffin Hunt
Develop a plot where characters are in pursuit of a coveted object, but the true value or purpose of this object is never clearly defined.
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Magical Mystery Tour
Introduce a magical element into an animated series that is otherwise rooted in reality.
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Dramatic Amnesia
Construct a storyline revolving around a pivotal character who wakes up with no memories.
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Friendship of Outcasts
Craft a touching story about two or more outcasts that find friendship in their shared misfortune.
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Time Cocoon
You find a device that can transport you three days into the future. How would you use it?
