Hello and welcome to the first Novel Kicks Writing Room of 2023.
Today, I thought it would be fun to write a short story.
Before you begin writing, pick one thing from each section. Don’t overthink it, just write down the one you’re immediately drawn to. Once you’ve done this and written your piece, ask what kind of story it is. Is it a rag to riches, a quest? You get the idea.
Let me know how you found this exercise in the comments below or if you’re feeling brave, feel free to post your story.
Section one – pick one of the following occupations.
A joiner, a detective, an oil rig worker, an ice hockey player, a diplomat.
Section Two – pick one of the following places.
The alps, a basement, top of the Shard, a cat sanctuary, a bank vault.
Section Three – now pick an object.
A letter, a weapon, a feather, a magic wand, a rose.
Section Four – now pick a genre.
Historical, Contemporary, Sci-Fi, Romance, Gothic.
Section Five – now pick a word you have to include in your story.
Pink, Limerence, triskaidekaphobia, unicorn, Pareidolia.
Have fun.
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