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Prompt for June 22, 2014 – Day 173

Happy Sunday!

I’m ridiculously excited because I don’t have to go to the office this week–I get to sit around and write and read and relax with my family all week.

I’ve got simple pleasures, y’know.

Prompt Type: Musical prompt

Prompt:

Music is “Pompeii” by Bastille.  Video courtesy of YouTube.

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Prompt for June 19, 2014 – Day 170

It’s finally Thursday!  I don’t know about you, but I thought this week was never going to quite make it to its end.

Today’s prompt is brought to you by Kim Freimoeller’s Inspiration Dice.

Prompt Type: Genre, setting, character, and plot seed

Prompt: A historical horror story where an unwilling hero seeks to avenge the loss of their first love.

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Prompt for June 17, 2014 – Day 168

Tuesday…one step closer to Friday.

It’ll eventually get here, right?  In the meantime, have an opening line to keep you busy.

Prompt Type: Opening line

Prompt: She didn’t know what she was doing, but she’d be damned if she failed at it with him watching.

 

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Prompt for June 16, 2014 – Day 167

Another Monday–one last one before I get a vacation, which is sounding fantastic to me.

Prompt type:  Character development

Prompt:  Answer the following questions about your main antagonist’s childhood best friend.  Based on your answer to the yes or no question below, you might end up with an interesting plot twist to try on for size!

  • Who was your main antagonist’s childhood best friend?
  • Is your main antagonist still in touch with this friend?
  • If the answer to the question above was yes, what would happen if that best friend was suddenly ripped out of the character’s life?
  • If the answer to the second question was no, what would happen if that best friend suddenly walked back into the character’s life?

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Prompt for June 15, 2014 – Day 166

Aww, it’s Sunday.  The weekend’s almost over.

Enjoy your one last day before the work week begins again!

Prompt Type: Music prompt

Prompt:

Music is “Into the Night” by Santana featuring Chad Kroeger. Video courtesy of YouTube.

Got an idea for a prompt?  Email me at emklitzke (at) gmail (dot) com.