January 14, 2025 • 18 mins
50 Creative Writing Journal Prompts
What if the power of your imagination could reshape the world around you? Join us as we promise to unlock the doors to a treasure trove of imaginative writing prompts that push the boundaries of creativity and self-reflection. Inspired by an engrossing blog post from Listallion.com, we guide you through a myriad of scenarios, from mystical forests where trees whisper secrets of the past to worlds enriched with colors that only your eyes can perceive. We challenge you to ponder the profound implications of emotions and human experiences, like what it means to live without sadness or the thrill of overcoming our deepest fears. Our exploration doesn't stop at philosophical musings; we embark on a journey through worlds where time flows backward, and societies where superpowers are the norm, except for one unique individual.
As we venture further into the realm of storytelling, brace yourself for a whirlwind of unique narrative prompts. Imagine a city alive with aura colors that reveal emotions, or a post-apocalyptic society where music reigns as the universal language. From reliving a cherished past day to glimpsing a day in the future, the possibilities are as boundless as your imagination. We even entertain the notion of plants communicating, animals taking on human roles, and parallel universes turning reality on its head. Our episode culminates in an exploration of the creative writing process itself, encouraging you to let your imagination soar, whether you're crafting the next bestseller or penning a heartfelt journal entry. Grab your pen or keyboard and embark on this illuminating creative adventure with us, and happy writing!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so get this.
Today we're diving deep intosomething pretty cool.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
It's 50 creative writing prompts.
Specifically, we're looking atthis awesome blog post on
listallioncom Cool, and let metell you these prompts are not
your typical, you know.
Like what did I eat forbreakfast?
Kind of journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Yeah, these are way more interesting.
Definitely way more likeimagination sparking, you know I
think anyone could use themreally oh, absolutely not just
people who think of themselvesas writers, right really just
for anyone who wants to likeexplore their creative side yeah
, or do some self-reflectionyeah, exactly, there are a few
here that I'm already like dyingto try out myself oh which ones
(00:43):
.
Well, ones.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Well, I don't want to spoil it all, but there's one
about a mystical forest whereevery tree holds a secret memory
.
I know right.
There's another one about likethe world suddenly getting a new
color.
What yeah, but only you can seeit.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Oh, that's a fun one.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
The blog post breaks them downinto these five categories Spark
your imagination, exploringemotions, building worlds,
characters and connections, andunexpected twists.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Nice, very organized.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Right, so let's start with spark your imagination.
I'm already drawn to this one.
Like I mentioned, write about amystical forest where each tree
holds a secret memory.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
it just screams fantasy novel, you know
definitely, and I think itreally gets at this connection
between nature and memory oh,for sure like trees, they live
for hundreds of years yeahwitnessing everything, imagine
the stories they could tellright, like if only they can
talk exactly what secrets wouldthey whisper?
Speaker 1 (01:43):
oh, I like that.
It's not just about describinga forest, it's like there's more
to it.
Yeah, there's a history thereand mystery even magic maybe.
Oh, yeah, totally and okay.
This next one really makes youthink about how to describe
things.
Speaker 2 (01:56):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Imagine the world has just gained a new color that
only you can see.
How do you even begin todescribe that?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
It's like explaining blue to someone who's been blind
since birth.
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
It's like you have to think of our color completely
differently.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Like, what does it evoke emotionally?
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Yeah, and what does it symbolize?
Speaker 2 (02:14):
And how does it like interact with the other senses?
Speaker 1 (02:18):
This is a great exercise for anyone honestly,
even if you don't consideryourself a writer.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
For real.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
Like it's about evoking a feeling rather than
just saying it's purple orwhatever.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Totally Like.
Think about how those awesomesci-fi authors like Ursula K Le
Guin or China Meville describethose crazy alien worlds.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:38):
This prompt could be like your first step towards
building your own unique world.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I am sold, I am so in .
Ok, let's shift gears a bit.
Okay, let's go to the exploringemotions category.
These get a bit deeper, right?
This one stopped me in mytracks.
Imagine someone who loses theability to feel sadness.
Oh, I know, right, makes youthink about what happiness even
means.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
It does.
It's like would you even wantto live without sadness.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Right, Like would anything even feel meaningful.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
It's a great prompt for like character development.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Absolutely Thinking about the human condition and
stuff, yeah for sure, it's kindof like a thought experiment,
right?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It's philosophical, almost Definitely Like could you
even experience joy if you'dnever felt sorrow.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
Exactly, and then you think about how that person
would connect with others.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Oh yeah, Good point.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Like what happens when someone they care about is
going through something reallyhard.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
That's a great story idea.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Right.
Okay, this next one I think wecan all relate to on some level.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Okay, what is it?
Speaker 1 (03:39):
Right about a time when someone faced their
greatest fear and came outstronger on the other side.
I mean, we've all had to facesomething we were terrified of,
right.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Definitely.
Whether it's public speaking orsome big life change, there's
always something.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Exactly.
It's like that moment when youhave to just go for it, even
though you're scared.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Yeah, and you come out the other side like change.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Totally.
What did you learn aboutyourself?
How are you different now?
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Oh, I love that.
It's like you're not justtelling a story, you're
reflecting on your ownexperiences.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
Totally yeah.
It's almost therapeutic in away.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay, I am ready to build some worlds.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
All right, me too.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Let's go to building worlds.
This is where things get reallyfun.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
Okay, it's so good Describe a world where everyone
has a unique superpower, exceptfor one person.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Ooh, what a twist.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Right, it's like the opposite of a superhero story.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah, suddenly being ordinary is extraordinary.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
Right, how would that person even fit in?
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Would they try to get powers too?
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Or would they embrace being different?
Speaker 2 (04:42):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Okay, get ready for this one.
Or would they embrace beingdifferent?
So many possibilities.
Okay, get ready for this one.
Write about a planet where timemoves backward.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Okay, now my mind is blown.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
I know right, Like you'd experience the
consequences before you evenmade the choices.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Oh, like cause and effect is totally flipped.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
This is some Christopher Nolan level stuff
right here.
Definitely Makes you questionreality itself.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
This is why I love these deep dives.
They make you think realityitself.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
That's why I love these deep dives.
They make you think.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Absolutely.
They push you beyond yourcomfort zone and everything.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
And we're just getting started.
There's so much more to explore.
Can't wait.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Okay, ready to move on.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah, bring it on.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
All right.
So these prompts really takeyou to some interesting places,
right Like from superpowers, tolike backwards time.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Pretty wild For sure.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Okay, what's next?
Speaker 1 (05:27):
All right, let's shift gears a bit and talk about
relationships.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Okay, I like it.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
So the next category is characters and connections.
This is all about, you know,exploring those bonds between
people.
I'm intrigued, and this firstprompt it's a classic for a
reason Describe a friendshipthat blossoms between two
unlikely individuals.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Oh, I love those.
It's like the whole oppositesattract thing.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
Exactly Like the grumpy old detective, partnered
with the like super enthusiasticrookie.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Yeah, yeah, we see it all the time in movies and
books.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
For sure, but it never gets old, does it?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
It really doesn't.
Why do you think that is?
Speaker 1 (06:02):
Hmm, I don't know.
There's just somethingsatisfying about seeing two
characters from completelydifferent worlds, like collide
yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:10):
And then somehow they find common ground.
Totally Think about likeSherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Oh yeah, Classic.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Or for a more modern, take the main characters in the
Good Place.
Oh yeah, it's not just aboutthe humor of like their
personalities, clashing thoughit's about how they like,
challenge each other and growbecause of their connection.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Totally.
They make each other betterpeople in a way.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
This prompt really gets you thinking about, like,
how people interact.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Like how can people from such different backgrounds,
with different values and stuff, learn to understand each other
?
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It's a good reminder that we can all connect, even if
we seem totally different onthe surface.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
OK, this next one is a bit more emotional.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
OK, let's hear it.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Write about a long lost sibling reuniting with
their family after decades.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Whoa, that's heavy.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Right.
Think about all those unspokenwords, all those missed years.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Yeah, and the mix of emotions like joy, but also
apprehension.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
It's like finding a piece of yourself that you
thought was gone forever.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
And then trying to rebuild those relationships
after so much time.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Would they even recognize each other?
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And what about old wounds?
Do they resurface?
Speaker 2 (07:21):
Oh, that's a good question.
Or is there a chance forhealing?
Speaker 1 (07:25):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 2 (07:26):
This prompt really digs into family dynamics and
what it means to belong.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
Yeah, deep stuff.
Okay, I'm ready for a change ofpace, me too.
What's?
Speaker 2 (07:35):
next.
Okay, hold on to your hats,because we're entering the
unexpected twists category.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Oh, I love a good twist.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Me too.
These prompts are all aboutlike taking those familiar story
ideas and flipping them aroundNice.
It's about surprising yourreaders.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
And keeping them guessing.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Exactly Okay.
First up, Imagine a characterwho finds themselves in a
looping day.
We've all seen Groundhog Day,right?
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Of course.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
But what if we take that concept and like really
explore it?
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Oh yeah, there's so much you could do with that.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Not just about the comedy.
Think about likeself-improvement.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
Yeah, like what would it take to break out of the
loop?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Exactly, and what lessons would your character
have to learn?
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Ooh, good one.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
So this concept, the time loop, it's pretty popular.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
It is Like we see it in Edge of Tomorrow and Palm
Springs.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Even some books too.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Yeah, Source code Before I Fall.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
It makes you think about all the choices we make.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
And how like even small decisions can have big
consequences.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
Okay, I am ready for another mind bender.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay, get ready for this Write about a character who
finds a book that writes itselfas they live their life.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Oh, hold on, I know, right, like what does that even
mean?
It's like your life story'salready written out.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
Yeah, but it's being written as you live it so freaky
that makes you think about freewill right totally.
Do you have any control overyour choices?
Speaker 2 (08:58):
or are you just following a script?
Speaker 1 (09:00):
this prompt is deep it really gets into those
philosophical questions big timelike what is destiny?
What is the power of narrative?
Speaker 2 (09:08):
this is some twilight zone level stuff it is it's
blowing the lines betweenreality and fiction exactly this
is why I love creative writing.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
It lets you explore all these impossible things okay
, hit me with another one.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
okay, how, how about this?
Imagine a character who can seeinto other dimensions but can't
control what they see or when.
Whoa Right, it's like.
Imagine a thousand TV channelsplaying in your head all at once
.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
And you can't change the channel.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Exactly, it's sensory overload.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
Would you even be able to function?
Speaker 2 (09:38):
It makes you think about the limits of human
perception.
For sure, and like what'sreally out?
Speaker 1 (09:43):
there it's like what if those other dimensions start
bleeding into our reality?
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Oh, that's a scary thought.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Right, like a horror movie in your own mind.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And you can't escape it.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Okay, let's take it down a notch.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Okay, back to reality .
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Sort of All right.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
How about this Write about a character who gets a
chance to meet their childhoodhero, only to uncover a
surprising truth?
Speaker 1 (10:04):
Ooh, I like this one.
It's like that saying nevermeet your heroes.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Yeah, sometimes they don't live up to the hype.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Exactly, and that can be really disappointing.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
Especially if that hero like really influenced you.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Totally, but it could also be a learning experience,
right.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Oh for sure, Like maybe the character learns that
their hero is just a flawedhuman being.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Right, nobody's perfect.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
And maybe that makes them even more relatable.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Okay, now for a real moral dilemma.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh, lay it on me.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Right about a time when a character has to make a
choice between saving someonethey love and saving the world.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
Whoa Talk about a tough decision.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Right.
Do you put your personalfeelings first?
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Or the greater good.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
There's no easy answer.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
This is such a classic setup for like superhero
stories.
Speaker 1 (10:50):
Oh for sure, Like Superman trying to save Lois
Lane.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, or Spider-Man trying to balance his personal
life and his responsibilities.
It's a good reminder thatsometimes there are no good
choices and that even the bestintentions can have unintended
consequences.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Okay, this next one is really interesting.
Picture a world where memoriescan be traded like currency.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Whoa, I know right.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
Like how do you even put a value on a memory?
Speaker 2 (11:14):
And what would people be willing to trade?
Speaker 1 (11:17):
It makes you think about what memories really mean
to us.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Yeah, are they just like commodities?
Speaker 1 (11:22):
It also makes you think about what memories really
mean to us.
Yeah, are they just likecommodities?
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It also makes you think about the ethics of it all
.
Oh for sure, like imagine ifthe wealthy could just buy the
best memories.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Or what if people start stealing memories?
Speaker 2 (11:31):
This could be a whole dystopian novel right here.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Totally Okay, let's lighten the mood a bit, agreed.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
What do you have in mind?
How about this Agreed?
What do you have in mind?
Speaker 1 (11:41):
How about this?
Write about a bustling citywhere everyone has a unique aura
color that reflects theiremotions.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Oh, I like that, like a city-sized mood ring.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
Exactly Imagine walking down the street and
seeing all those colors swirlingaround.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
What happens when someone's aura suddenly changes?
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Ooh, that's a good question.
Does it cause panic?
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Or maybe it reveals something about them.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Like a hidden truth or something.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
This prompt really plays with nonverbal
communication.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
It would definitely make things more interesting.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
And maybe a lot more awkward.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Especially on a first date.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
Oh my gosh, I can't even imagine.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Okay, let's go somewhere a little more
mysterious.
Okay, I like it Lead the way.
Write about a floating islandthat appears every hundred years
.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Whoa, it's like Brigadoon or something.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
Right, like a hidden paradise.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
What secrets does it hold?
Speaker 1 (12:30):
Is it dangerous or peaceful?
Speaker 2 (12:34):
So many questions.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
This prompt makes me think about all those lost world
stories.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Oh yeah, Like Shangri-La or Atlantis.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Places that exist outside of our normal world.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
And maybe hold the key to something.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Okay, are you ready for something a bit silly?
Speaker 1 (12:47):
Always.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Create a society where people are matched with
their lifelong companion basedon their first words spoken.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
Wait what.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
I know it's ridiculous, but also kind of
amazing.
Can you imagine the pressure onthose babies?
Oh my gosh, their parents wouldbe freaking out totally like
trying to coach them to say theright word this is hilarious.
It's a fun way to think aboutfate and free will, right
totally like.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
What if your whole future hinges on one word?
Speaker 2 (13:14):
it makes you appreciate how random life can
be okay, let's try something alittle more serious okay, hit me
imagine a post-apocalypticworld where music is the only
remaining form of communication.
Whoa, that's intense, I knowright, it's like a silent movie,
but with music instead ofdialogue.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
How would people even talk to each other?
Speaker 2 (13:36):
It makes you think about the power of music.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
For sure.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
Like, can it convey emotions.
Tell stories it would have tobe a very expressive kind of
music totally and maybe evenmore powerful than words I like
that.
Okay, last one for thiscategory all right, let's hear
it imagine a character whobuilds an invention that allows
them to relive any day in theirlife.
What day do do they choose?
Speaker 1 (14:01):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It's like a time machine foryour own life.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Exactly what day would you choose?
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
So many possibilities.
Speaker 2 (14:10):
Did you go back to a happy memory?
Speaker 1 (14:12):
Or try to change something you regret.
Speaker 2 (14:14):
It makes you wonder, though, if going back would
actually change anything.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
Yeah, what if it makes these worse?
Speaker 2 (14:19):
It's like messing with the space-time continuum.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
And who knows what the consequences would be.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
This is why we can't have nice things Right.
Speaker 1 (14:28):
Okay, I'm ready for more.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
All right, let's keep going.
Okay, ready for more.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
Hit me.
I think my brain's officiallywarmed up now All those prompts.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
Right, it's like a workout for your imagination.
Speaker 1 (14:37):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (14:39):
Okay, what else do we have?
Speaker 1 (14:40):
How about this one Write about a character who
wakes up one morning with theability to see the future, but
only for the next 24 hours?
Speaker 2 (14:50):
Ooh, okay, I like this one.
A glimpse into the future, butjust a glimpse.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Exactly, and it's like is it a gift or a curse?
Speaker 2 (14:57):
Right Knowing what's going to happen, but only for a
day.
Speaker 1 (15:01):
What would you do with that knowledge?
Speaker 2 (15:03):
That's the question, isn't it?
Would you try to change thingsor just accept it?
Speaker 1 (15:08):
And what if the future you see is like really?
Speaker 2 (15:11):
bad.
Oh man, that'd be tough To knowsomething terrible is coming,
but not be able to stop it.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
It would definitely mess with your head.
Speaker 2 (15:19):
Okay, this next one is a bit more I don't know
peaceful.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Speaker 2 (15:23):
Imagine a world where plants can communicate with
humans.
Speaker 1 (15:26):
Whoa, that's a cool concept.
Speaker 2 (15:29):
Right, Like what would they say?
What wisdom would they have toshare?
Speaker 1 (15:32):
Plants have been around for like way longer than
us.
Yeah, I've seen it all Exactly.
They must have some stories totell.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
It makes you think about how we view nature right,
Totally.
What if plants are more thanjust like scenery?
Speaker 1 (15:46):
What if they're actually aware?
Speaker 2 (15:47):
And trying to communicate with us.
Speaker 1 (15:49):
That would change everything.
Okay, this next one is kind offunny.
Speaker 2 (15:52):
Okay, I'm ready for a laugh.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Create a society where animals have human level
intelligence and can hold dogs.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
Okay, that's hilarious.
I'm picturing a dog doctorwearing a little lab coat.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
Or a cat accountant crunching numbers.
Speaker 2 (16:06):
This is great, but it also makes you think, right.
Speaker 1 (16:09):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Like what does it mean to beintelligent?
Speaker 2 (16:11):
And what makes us different from animals.
Speaker 1 (16:13):
Are we really that special?
Speaker 2 (16:15):
Maybe not Maybe.
Intelligence takes many forms.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
I like that.
It's a good reminder to behumble All right, how about this
one?
Speaker 2 (16:22):
Write about a character who discovers a portal
to a parallel universe whereeverything is the opposite of
their own world.
Speaker 1 (16:29):
Oh, that's classic, Like Alice in Wonderland.
Speaker 2 (16:31):
Or the Wizard of Oz.
Speaker 1 (16:33):
Exactly Stepping into a world where everything is
flipped.
Speaker 2 (16:36):
What would your opposite self be like?
Speaker 1 (16:38):
Ooh, that's a good question.
Would they be good or evil?
Speaker 2 (16:43):
Would you even get along?
Speaker 1 (16:45):
It makes you think about all the choices you've
made in your life.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
Yeah, and how those choices shape who you are.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Okay, last one.
Speaker 2 (16:50):
Okay, bring it home.
Speaker 1 (16:51):
Write about two characters who are opposites in
every way but must work togetherto achieve a common goal.
Classic buddy comedy setup.
Speaker 2 (17:02):
Oh yeah, I love those .
Think about like Lethal Weapon.
Or 21 Jump Street.
They start off hating eachother.
Speaker 1 (17:08):
But then they have to team up.
Speaker 2 (17:10):
And along the way, they learn to like, tolerate
each other.
Speaker 1 (17:13):
And maybe even become friends.
Speaker 2 (17:15):
It's a good reminder that we can find common ground
with anyone.
Speaker 1 (17:18):
Even if they seem completely different from us.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
And that working together can achieve amazing
things.
Speaker 1 (17:23):
Well, I think we've reached the end of our deep dive
.
Speaker 2 (17:26):
It's been quite a journey.
Speaker 1 (17:27):
I feel like my brain has been stretched in all the
right ways.
Speaker 2 (17:29):
I know what you mean.
Speaker 1 (17:30):
So many ideas, so many possibilities.
Speaker 2 (17:33):
And that's the beauty of creative writing, right.
Speaker 1 (17:35):
Exactly, it's all about exploring, experimenting,
having fun.
Speaker 2 (17:39):
And who knows, maybe one of these prompts will spark
the next great novel orscreenplay.
Speaker 1 (17:45):
Maybe even just a really awesome journal entry.
Speaker 2 (17:47):
Absolutely the important thing is to just start
writing.
Speaker 1 (17:50):
Couldn't agree more.
So, to all our listeners outthere, grab a pen, grab a
keyboard and let yourimagination run wild.
Speaker 2 (17:58):
Happy writing everyone.
Speaker 1 (17:59):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
See you next time.
All right, so get this.
Today we're diving deep intosomething pretty cool.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
It's 50 creative writing prompts.
Specifically, we're looking atthis awesome blog post on
listallioncom Cool, and let metell you these prompts are not
your typical, you know.
Like what did I eat forbreakfast?
Kind of journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Yeah, these are way more interesting.
Definitely way more likeimagination sparking, you know I
think anyone could use themreally oh, absolutely not just
people who think of themselvesas writers, right really just
for anyone who wants to likeexplore their creative side yeah
, or do some self-reflectionyeah, exactly, there are a few
here that I'm already like dyingto try out myself oh which ones
(00:43):
.
Well, ones.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Well, I don't want to spoil it all, but there's one
about a mystical forest whereevery tree holds a secret memory
.
I know right.
There's another one about likethe world suddenly getting a new
color.
What yeah, but only you can seeit.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Oh, that's a fun one.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
The blog post breaks them downinto these five categories Spark
your imagination, exploringemotions, building worlds,
characters and connections, andunexpected twists.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Nice, very organized.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Right, so let's start with spark your imagination.
I'm already drawn to this one.
Like I mentioned, write about amystical forest where each tree
holds a secret memory.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
it just screams fantasy novel, you know
definitely, and I think itreally gets at this connection
between nature and memory oh,for sure like trees, they live
for hundreds of years yeahwitnessing everything, imagine
the stories they could tellright, like if only they can
talk exactly what secrets wouldthey whisper?
Speaker 1 (01:43):
oh, I like that.
It's not just about describinga forest, it's like there's more
to it.
Yeah, there's a history thereand mystery even magic maybe.
Oh, yeah, totally and okay.
This next one really makes youthink about how to describe
things.
Speaker 2 (01:56):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Imagine the world has just gained a new color that
only you can see.
How do you even begin todescribe that?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
It's like explaining blue to someone who's been blind
since birth.
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
It's like you have to think of our color completely
differently.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Like, what does it evoke emotionally?
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Yeah, and what does it symbolize?
Speaker 2 (02:14):
And how does it like interact with the other senses?
Speaker 1 (02:18):
This is a great exercise for anyone honestly,
even if you don't consideryourself a writer.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
For real.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
Like it's about evoking a feeling rather than
just saying it's purple orwhatever.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Totally Like.
Think about how those awesomesci-fi authors like Ursula K Le
Guin or China Meville describethose crazy alien worlds.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:38):
This prompt could be like your first step towards
building your own unique world.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I am sold, I am so in .
Ok, let's shift gears a bit.
Okay, let's go to the exploringemotions category.
These get a bit deeper, right?
This one stopped me in mytracks.
Imagine someone who loses theability to feel sadness.
Oh, I know, right, makes youthink about what happiness even
means.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
It does.
It's like would you even wantto live without sadness.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Right, Like would anything even feel meaningful.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
It's a great prompt for like character development.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Absolutely Thinking about the human condition and
stuff, yeah for sure, it's kindof like a thought experiment,
right?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It's philosophical, almost Definitely Like could you
even experience joy if you'dnever felt sorrow.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
Exactly, and then you think about how that person
would connect with others.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Oh yeah, Good point.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Like what happens when someone they care about is
going through something reallyhard.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
That's a great story idea.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Right.
Okay, this next one I think wecan all relate to on some level.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Okay, what is it?
Speaker 1 (03:39):
Right about a time when someone faced their
greatest fear and came outstronger on the other side.
I mean, we've all had to facesomething we were terrified of,
right.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Definitely.
Whether it's public speaking orsome big life change, there's
always something.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Exactly.
It's like that moment when youhave to just go for it, even
though you're scared.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Yeah, and you come out the other side like change.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Totally.
What did you learn aboutyourself?
How are you different now?
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Oh, I love that.
It's like you're not justtelling a story, you're
reflecting on your ownexperiences.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
Totally yeah.
It's almost therapeutic in away.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Okay, I am ready to build some worlds.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
All right, me too.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Let's go to building worlds.
This is where things get reallyfun.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
Okay, it's so good Describe a world where everyone
has a unique superpower, exceptfor one person.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Ooh, what a twist.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Right, it's like the opposite of a superhero story.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah, suddenly being ordinary is extraordinary.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
Right, how would that person even fit in?
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Would they try to get powers too?
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Or would they embrace being different?
Speaker 2 (04:42):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Okay, get ready for this one.
Or would they embrace beingdifferent?
So many possibilities.
Okay, get ready for this one.
Write about a planet where timemoves backward.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Okay, now my mind is blown.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
I know right, Like you'd experience the
consequences before you evenmade the choices.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Oh, like cause and effect is totally flipped.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
This is some Christopher Nolan level stuff
right here.
Definitely Makes you questionreality itself.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
This is why I love these deep dives.
They make you think realityitself.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
That's why I love these deep dives.
They make you think.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Absolutely.
They push you beyond yourcomfort zone and everything.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
And we're just getting started.
There's so much more to explore.
Can't wait.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Okay, ready to move on.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah, bring it on.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
All right.
So these prompts really takeyou to some interesting places,
right Like from superpowers, tolike backwards time.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Pretty wild For sure.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Okay, what's next?
Speaker 1 (05:27):
All right, let's shift gears a bit and talk about
relationships.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Okay, I like it.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
So the next category is characters and connections.
This is all about, you know,exploring those bonds between
people.
I'm intrigued, and this firstprompt it's a classic for a
reason Describe a friendshipthat blossoms between two
unlikely individuals.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Oh, I love those.
It's like the whole oppositesattract thing.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
Exactly Like the grumpy old detective, partnered
with the like super enthusiasticrookie.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Yeah, yeah, we see it all the time in movies and
books.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
For sure, but it never gets old, does it?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
It really doesn't.
Why do you think that is?
Speaker 1 (06:02):
Hmm, I don't know.
There's just somethingsatisfying about seeing two
characters from completelydifferent worlds, like collide
yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:10):
And then somehow they find common ground.
Totally Think about likeSherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Oh yeah, Classic.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Or for a more modern, take the main characters in the
Good Place.
Oh yeah, it's not just aboutthe humor of like their
personalities, clashing thoughit's about how they like,
challenge each other and growbecause of their connection.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Totally.
They make each other betterpeople in a way.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
This prompt really gets you thinking about, like,
how people interact.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Like how can people from such different backgrounds,
with different values and stuff, learn to understand each other
?
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It's a good reminder that we can all connect, even if
we seem totally different onthe surface.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
OK, this next one is a bit more emotional.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
OK, let's hear it.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Write about a long lost sibling reuniting with
their family after decades.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Whoa, that's heavy.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Right.
Think about all those unspokenwords, all those missed years.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Yeah, and the mix of emotions like joy, but also
apprehension.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
It's like finding a piece of yourself that you
thought was gone forever.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
And then trying to rebuild those relationships
after so much time.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Would they even recognize each other?
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And what about old wounds?
Do they resurface?
Speaker 2 (07:21):
Oh, that's a good question.
Or is there a chance forhealing?
Speaker 1 (07:25):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 2 (07:26):
This prompt really digs into family dynamics and
what it means to belong.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
Yeah, deep stuff.
Okay, I'm ready for a change ofpace, me too.
What's?
Speaker 2 (07:35):
next.
Okay, hold on to your hats,because we're entering the
unexpected twists category.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Oh, I love a good twist.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Me too.
These prompts are all aboutlike taking those familiar story
ideas and flipping them aroundNice.
It's about surprising yourreaders.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
And keeping them guessing.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Exactly Okay.
First up, Imagine a characterwho finds themselves in a
looping day.
We've all seen Groundhog Day,right?
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Of course.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
But what if we take that concept and like really
explore it?
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Oh yeah, there's so much you could do with that.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Not just about the comedy.
Think about likeself-improvement.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
Yeah, like what would it take to break out of the
loop?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Exactly, and what lessons would your character
have to learn?
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Ooh, good one.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
So this concept, the time loop, it's pretty popular.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
It is Like we see it in Edge of Tomorrow and Palm
Springs.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Even some books too.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Yeah, Source code Before I Fall.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
It makes you think about all the choices we make.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
And how like even small decisions can have big
consequences.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
Okay, I am ready for another mind bender.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay, get ready for this Write about a character who
finds a book that writes itselfas they live their life.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Oh, hold on, I know, right, like what does that even
mean?
It's like your life story'salready written out.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
Yeah, but it's being written as you live it so freaky
that makes you think about freewill right totally.
Do you have any control overyour choices?
Speaker 2 (08:58):
or are you just following a script?
Speaker 1 (09:00):
this prompt is deep it really gets into those
philosophical questions big timelike what is destiny?
What is the power of narrative?
Speaker 2 (09:08):
this is some twilight zone level stuff it is it's
blowing the lines betweenreality and fiction exactly this
is why I love creative writing.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
It lets you explore all these impossible things okay
, hit me with another one.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
okay, how, how about this?
Imagine a character who can seeinto other dimensions but can't
control what they see or when.
Whoa Right, it's like.
Imagine a thousand TV channelsplaying in your head all at once
.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
And you can't change the channel.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Exactly, it's sensory overload.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
Would you even be able to function?
Speaker 2 (09:38):
It makes you think about the limits of human
perception.
For sure, and like what'sreally out?
Speaker 1 (09:43):
there it's like what if those other dimensions start
bleeding into our reality?
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Oh, that's a scary thought.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Right, like a horror movie in your own mind.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And you can't escape it.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Okay, let's take it down a notch.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Okay, back to reality .
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Sort of All right.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
How about this Write about a character who gets a
chance to meet their childhoodhero, only to uncover a
surprising truth?
Speaker 1 (10:04):
Ooh, I like this one.
It's like that saying nevermeet your heroes.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Yeah, sometimes they don't live up to the hype.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Exactly, and that can be really disappointing.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
Especially if that hero like really influenced you.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Totally, but it could also be a learning experience,
right.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Oh for sure, Like maybe the character learns that
their hero is just a flawedhuman being.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Right, nobody's perfect.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
And maybe that makes them even more relatable.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Okay, now for a real moral dilemma.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh, lay it on me.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Right about a time when a character has to make a
choice between saving someonethey love and saving the world.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
Whoa Talk about a tough decision.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Right.
Do you put your personalfeelings first?
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Or the greater good.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
There's no easy answer.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
This is such a classic setup for like superhero
stories.
Speaker 1 (10:50):
Oh for sure, Like Superman trying to save Lois
Lane.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, or Spider-Man trying to balance his personal
life and his responsibilities.
It's a good reminder thatsometimes there are no good
choices and that even the bestintentions can have unintended
consequences.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Okay, this next one is really interesting.
Picture a world where memoriescan be traded like currency.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Whoa, I know right.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
Like how do you even put a value on a memory?
Speaker 2 (11:14):
And what would people be willing to trade?
Speaker 1 (11:17):
It makes you think about what memories really mean
to us.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Yeah, are they just like commodities?
Speaker 1 (11:22):
It also makes you think about what memories really
mean to us.
Yeah, are they just likecommodities?
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It also makes you think about the ethics of it all
.
Oh for sure, like imagine ifthe wealthy could just buy the
best memories.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Or what if people start stealing memories?
Speaker 2 (11:31):
This could be a whole dystopian novel right here.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Totally Okay, let's lighten the mood a bit, agreed.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
What do you have in mind?
How about this Agreed?
What do you have in mind?
Speaker 1 (11:41):
How about this?
Write about a bustling citywhere everyone has a unique aura
color that reflects theiremotions.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Oh, I like that, like a city-sized mood ring.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
Exactly Imagine walking down the street and
seeing all those colors swirlingaround.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
What happens when someone's aura suddenly changes?
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Ooh, that's a good question.
Does it cause panic?
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Or maybe it reveals something about them.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Like a hidden truth or something.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
This prompt really plays with nonverbal
communication.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
It would definitely make things more interesting.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
And maybe a lot more awkward.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Especially on a first date.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
Oh my gosh, I can't even imagine.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Okay, let's go somewhere a little more
mysterious.
Okay, I like it Lead the way.
Write about a floating islandthat appears every hundred years
.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Whoa, it's like Brigadoon or something.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
Right, like a hidden paradise.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
What secrets does it hold?
Speaker 1 (12:30):
Is it dangerous or peaceful?
Speaker 2 (12:34):
So many questions.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
This prompt makes me think about all those lost world
stories.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Oh yeah, Like Shangri-La or Atlantis.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Places that exist outside of our normal world.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
And maybe hold the key to something.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Okay, are you ready for something a bit silly?
Speaker 1 (12:47):
Always.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Create a society where people are matched with
their lifelong companion basedon their first words spoken.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
Wait what.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
I know it's ridiculous, but also kind of
amazing.
Can you imagine the pressure onthose babies?
Oh my gosh, their parents wouldbe freaking out totally like
trying to coach them to say theright word this is hilarious.
It's a fun way to think aboutfate and free will, right
totally like.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
What if your whole future hinges on one word?
Speaker 2 (13:14):
it makes you appreciate how random life can
be okay, let's try something alittle more serious okay, hit me
imagine a post-apocalypticworld where music is the only
remaining form of communication.
Whoa, that's intense, I knowright, it's like a silent movie,
but with music instead ofdialogue.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
How would people even talk to each other?
Speaker 2 (13:36):
It makes you think about the power of music.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
For sure.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
Like, can it convey emotions.
Tell stories it would have tobe a very expressive kind of
music totally and maybe evenmore powerful than words I like
that.
Okay, last one for thiscategory all right, let's hear
it imagine a character whobuilds an invention that allows
them to relive any day in theirlife.
What day do do they choose?
Speaker 1 (14:01):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It's like a time machine foryour own life.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Exactly what day would you choose?
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
So many possibilities.
Speaker 2 (14:10):
Did you go back to a happy memory?
Speaker 1 (14:12):
Or try to change something you regret.
Speaker 2 (14:14):
It makes you wonder, though, if going back would
actually change anything.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
Yeah, what if it makes these worse?
Speaker 2 (14:19):
It's like messing with the space-time continuum.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
And who knows what the consequences would be.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
This is why we can't have nice things Right.
Speaker 1 (14:28):
Okay, I'm ready for more.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
All right, let's keep going.
Okay, ready for more.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
Hit me.
I think my brain's officiallywarmed up now All those prompts.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
Right, it's like a workout for your imagination.
Speaker 1 (14:37):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (14:39):
Okay, what else do we have?
Speaker 1 (14:40):
How about this one Write about a character who
wakes up one morning with theability to see the future, but
only for the next 24 hours?
Speaker 2 (14:50):
Ooh, okay, I like this one.
A glimpse into the future, butjust a glimpse.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Exactly, and it's like is it a gift or a curse?
Speaker 2 (14:57):
Right Knowing what's going to happen, but only for a
day.
Speaker 1 (15:01):
What would you do with that knowledge?
Speaker 2 (15:03):
That's the question, isn't it?
Would you try to change thingsor just accept it?
Speaker 1 (15:08):
And what if the future you see is like really?
Speaker 2 (15:11):
bad.
Oh man, that'd be tough To knowsomething terrible is coming,
but not be able to stop it.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
It would definitely mess with your head.
Speaker 2 (15:19):
Okay, this next one is a bit more I don't know
peaceful.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Speaker 2 (15:23):
Imagine a world where plants can communicate with
humans.
Speaker 1 (15:26):
Whoa, that's a cool concept.
Speaker 2 (15:29):
Right, Like what would they say?
What wisdom would they have toshare?
Speaker 1 (15:32):
Plants have been around for like way longer than
us.
Yeah, I've seen it all Exactly.
They must have some stories totell.
Speaker 2 (15:42):
It makes you think about how we view nature right,
Totally.
What if plants are more thanjust like scenery?
Speaker 1 (15:46):
What if they're actually aware?
Speaker 2 (15:47):
And trying to communicate with us.
Speaker 1 (15:49):
That would change everything.
Okay, this next one is kind offunny.
Speaker 2 (15:52):
Okay, I'm ready for a laugh.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Create a society where animals have human level
intelligence and can hold dogs.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
Okay, that's hilarious.
I'm picturing a dog doctorwearing a little lab coat.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
Or a cat accountant crunching numbers.
Speaker 2 (16:06):
This is great, but it also makes you think, right.
Speaker 1 (16:09):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Like what does it mean to beintelligent?
Speaker 2 (16:11):
And what makes us different from animals.
Speaker 1 (16:13):
Are we really that special?
Speaker 2 (16:15):
Maybe not Maybe.
Intelligence takes many forms.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
I like that.
It's a good reminder to behumble All right, how about this
one?
Speaker 2 (16:22):
Write about a character who discovers a portal
to a parallel universe whereeverything is the opposite of
their own world.
Speaker 1 (16:29):
Oh, that's classic, Like Alice in Wonderland.
Speaker 2 (16:31):
Or the Wizard of Oz.
Speaker 1 (16:33):
Exactly Stepping into a world where everything is
flipped.
Speaker 2 (16:36):
What would your opposite self be like?
Speaker 1 (16:38):
Ooh, that's a good question.
Would they be good or evil?
Speaker 2 (16:43):
Would you even get along?
Speaker 1 (16:45):
It makes you think about all the choices you've
made in your life.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
Yeah, and how those choices shape who you are.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Okay, last one.
Speaker 2 (16:50):
Okay, bring it home.
Speaker 1 (16:51):
Write about two characters who are opposites in
every way but must work togetherto achieve a common goal.
Classic buddy comedy setup.
Speaker 2 (17:02):
Oh yeah, I love those .
Think about like Lethal Weapon.
Or 21 Jump Street.
They start off hating eachother.
Speaker 1 (17:08):
But then they have to team up.
Speaker 2 (17:10):
And along the way, they learn to like, tolerate
each other.
Speaker 1 (17:13):
And maybe even become friends.
Speaker 2 (17:15):
It's a good reminder that we can find common ground
with anyone.
Speaker 1 (17:18):
Even if they seem completely different from us.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
And that working together can achieve amazing
things.
Speaker 1 (17:23):
Well, I think we've reached the end of our deep dive
.
Speaker 2 (17:26):
It's been quite a journey.
Speaker 1 (17:27):
I feel like my brain has been stretched in all the
right ways.
Speaker 2 (17:29):
I know what you mean.
Speaker 1 (17:30):
So many ideas, so many possibilities.
Speaker 2 (17:33):
And that's the beauty of creative writing, right.
Speaker 1 (17:35):
Exactly, it's all about exploring, experimenting,
having fun.
Speaker 2 (17:39):
And who knows, maybe one of these prompts will spark
the next great novel orscreenplay.
Speaker 1 (17:45):
Maybe even just a really awesome journal entry.
Speaker 2 (17:47):
Absolutely the important thing is to just start
writing.
Speaker 1 (17:50):
Couldn't agree more.
So, to all our listeners outthere, grab a pen, grab a
keyboard and let yourimagination run wild.
Speaker 2 (17:58):
Happy writing everyone.
Speaker 1 (17:59):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
See you next time.
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