WRITING PROMPTS
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…