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Weekly Writing Prompts

Join (probably?) the world's largest writing contest. Flex those creative muscles with weekly writing prompts.

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This week's contest:
Win $250

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45 contest entries /
21 stories

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Write a poem about wanting something that you can't have.

Poetry

Write a poem about your favorite part of nature.

Poetry

Pick an emotion. Write a poem that expresses that emotion.

Poetry

Write an acrostic poem using the word H-O-M-E.

Poetry

Write a poem based on your favorite childhood memory.

Poetry

Write a poem inspired by your favorite color.

Poetry

Listen to your current surroundings. Write a poem based on what you hear.

Poetry

Look around you. Write a poem based on what you see.

Poetry

Write a poem about summer.

Poetry

Write a poem about winter.

Poetry

Write a poem about summer.

Poetry

Write a poem about fall.

Poetry

Write a poem inspired by your favorite saying.

Poetry

Write a poem inspired by your favorite song.

Poetry

About six years ago, he was turned into a vampire by his best friend. This is the story of everything that happened since.

Vampire

Write a short story that ends with the question: "Will you join me?"

Vampire

Write a story from the perspective of a third party who witnesses the moment that someone gets turned into a vampire.

Vampire

Write a story about revenge.

Vampire

Write a short story about a vampire hunter on a mission to kill the last remaining vampire in the world.

Vampire

Write a story that starts with: "That was the last time she saw herself alive."

Vampire

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