Maybe you have absolutely no idea where to start but have always wanted to try being a writer. Maybe you want to write the great American novel or you thought you'd write a poem about hidden life of a grain of sand. Maybe you just need a little inspiration to get you started or you find yourself just a little stuck. Maybe you find yourself trying to break out of your comfort zone or mix things up at work. Whatever your reason for landing here, practicing a little creativity can impact your life in ways you didn't expect.
But let's be honest. Creativity is a muscle and it needs exercise to work properly. That's where this series comes in. With any luck, this series will get your creative juices flowing and get you thinking in ways you hadn't before. A new prompt will appear once or twice a week. It's up to you what you do with it.
Oh, and be sure to check out our Community-Written Stories books and help us add to one of six stories we are writing and circulating this summer.
Writing Prompt for July 30th, 2021:
Let's face it, nearly every romantic plot out there requires two or more individuals with some serious emotional immaturities. If they followed some basic common sense like talking problems out, there probably wouldn't be a story. They don't talk, they become jealous for petty reasons, they listen to others rather than themselves and their partner. The girl/woman needs to be rescued, only is interested in the uniform, or is incompetent without a man. He doesn't understand that "No" means "No" or believes a grand romantic gesture fixes even the worst betrayals. Talking about emotions is taboo, especially for the guy. Even the smallest of disagreements leads to huge fights and the he/she doesn't love me moments. Opposites can only attract. And let's not forget the expiration dates. ... Not always bad things but definitely not the most mature of behaviors. And yes, some of them are bad. But without those foibles acting as writing crutches, romances would be far more challenging to write. So let's challenge ourselves.
So here is your prompt for the week:
Write a romantic comedy. Difficulty: both lovers are emotionally mature and have excellent communication skills.
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