WRITING PROMPTS

PROMPT #79

Often when we’re writing, we try not to repeat ourselves. We look for new ways to say things, we try not to repeat phrases. But…

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PROMPT #78

Sometimes writers create flash in sets, or even in novels, so that each piece not only stands alone but also builds with other pieces to…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #7

We’re mere hours away from the end of the 2016 NANO Prize submission window! PROMPT: Does the idea of less than a day left to…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #6

We all know the saying, “You are what you eat” but beyond that cheeseburger sittin’ pretty in your colon, what does your food say about…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #5

In June 1178 AD, five Canterbury monks famously observed what they referred to as an explosion on the moon. PROMPT: From Egyptian star maps to the recent…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #4

In June 1762, the world’s first counterfeiting attempt was reported in Boston. PROMPT: For this prompt, consider all the different meanings of “faking it.” Think about…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #3

Recent studies have shown that people snack less when placed in a less cluttered environment; there has not been any conclusive proof as to whether…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #2

Although we’re still far from the dog days of summer and the afternoons feel endless, the Solstice has just passed, meaning that the days are…

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Last-chance Writing Prompt #1

One of the most common themes in fiction is inheritance–sons are destined to become their fathers,  a prophesy is passed down to determine the speaker’s…

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PROMPT #77

Here at NANO we know you’re crushin’. (Especially after reading Trystan Carter’s “#WCW” from NANO Fiction 9.2!) Tell us all about it! PROMPT: Write a…

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