18+ ‘reader’ Writing Prompts
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Natural Spectacle
Describe, in detail, a dramatic natural event happening in a setting of your choice.
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Out of Character Statement
Start your novel with your protagonist saying or doing something completely out of character.
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The Unthinkable Betrayal
Create a scene in which a trusted ally is revealed to be a traitor just before the climax.
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Dire Revelations
Compose a scene where a tightly held secret is devastatingly revealed just before the climax.
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Innocent Imposter
Write about a protagonist who discovers that someone close to them has been leading a double life.
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Shadowy Secrets
Write about a character who stumbles upon a room full of secret files with names of people he/she knows.
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the other is.
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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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Sky High Stories: Airship Pilot
Bring to life the experience of an airship pilot which includes the thrilling adventures, challenges and more.
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Beyond the Pinstripes
Write a day-in-the-life story about a businessman or woman outside of their corporate environment.
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Delve into your Demographics
Explore who you envisage as your target audience and why you intend to reach them.
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Office Politics
One person’s climb to the top in a corporate setting, focused on the conflicts with co-workers and eventual resolution.
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Deserted City
Describe the feeling of walking through a deserted city, past abandoned skyscrapers and empty parks.
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Reimagined Genres
Choose a classic book and completely reimagine it in another genre. Outline the new plot and character arcs.
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A Dinner Date to Remember
You’re on a dinner date with the last book you read. Write how the conversation would go.
