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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?

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

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Prompt for June 10, 2014 – Day 161

It’s Tuesday, folks.  Countdown to Friday has already started.

New character development prompt today!

Prompt type:  Character development

Prompt:  Answer the following questions about your main character’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 character’s childhood best friend?
  • Is your main character 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 your main character’s life?
  • If the answer to the second question was no, what would happen if that best friend suddenly walked back into your main character’s life?

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

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Prompt for May 12, 2014 – Day 132

Another Monday.  Sigh.

Prompt Type: Character Development

Prompt:  Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them.  Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.

Now change it up.  How would your antagonist be different if fear motivated them?  Write a character sketch or scene detailing how fear motivates the actions of your antagonist.

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

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Prompt for April 29, 2014 – Day 119

Tuesday, Tuesday, closer to the beginning of the week than the end.  Alas and alack.

Another prompt will hopefully get you through the doldrums and inspire something amazing.

Prompt Type: Character Development

Prompt:  Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them.  Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.

Now change it up.  How would your protagonist be different if loathing motivated them?  Write a character sketch or scene detailing how loathing motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.

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

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Prompt for April 17, 2014 – Day 107

Finally Thursday!

A blessed Passover for those who celebrate.

Prompt Type: Change it up

Prompt: Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them. Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.

Now change it up. How would your protagonist be different if control motivated them? Write a character sketch or scene detailing how control motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.

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

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Prompt for April 1, 2014 – Day 91

Happy April 1, folks!

Prompt Type: Change it up

Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them.  Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.

Now change it up.  How would your protagonist be different if betrayal motivated them?  Write a character sketch or scene detailing how hope motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.

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

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Prompt for March 25, 2014 – Day 84

Remember, guys, each day beyond Monday is one day closer to the weekend.

Prompt Type: Character Development

Prompt:  Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them.  Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.

Now change it up.  How would your protagonist be different if fear motivated them?  Write a character sketch or scene detailing how fear motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.

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