Too Hot to Handle (writing prompts!)
And some inspiration from Minnie Driver.
Hello, writers!
Your Daily Creative Inspiration
In case you think I'm high brow or above sharing A TWEET FROM MINNIE DRIVER as my little inspirational quote to start off our Sprint, you are deeply mistaken.
This is Minnie Driver: “Joel Schumacher was the funniest, chicest, most hilarious director I ever worked with. Once, on set, an actress was complaining about me within earshot; how I was dreadfully over the top (I was). Joel barely looked up from his New York Times and said: “Oh Honey, no one ever paid to see under the top.”
I love that.
Okay, let's write.
An Announcement
I wrote a monologue that will be part of this evening of theater with a lot of very cool writers and actors, I’m thrilled to be in their company. I don’t know if there are still tickets available, but if you’re in Los Angeles, come check it out!
Tickets here: https://echotheatercompany.ludus.com/index.php
Your Daily Writing Prompt
Today’s writing prompts were loosely inspired by the latest season of Too Hot To Handle which I watched until way too late in the evening last night.
EXERCISE #1:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about PETTY NONSENSE that shouldn’t bother you as much as it does but it really ANNOYS THE HELL OUT OF YOU.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write a monologue where your protagonist complains about trivial things. Dial them up to 10.
RANDOM BONUS ELEMENT: include a repeated phrase
EXERCISE #2:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Think of a song that reminds you of another time in your life and freewrite all of the memories, connections, images, sensations, ideas, regrets, and hopes that this song brings up. Write a snapshot of who you were when this song was important to you.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, freewrite about your protagonist’s musical tastes.
EXERCISE #3:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about a time you over-stayed your welcome. A party or a relationship that you should have left sooner than you did. What kept you from leaving earlier?
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write a “goodbye” scene that takes place at the end of a very long day. Your protagonist should be actively trying to get someone to go home.
RANDOM BONUS ELEMENT: include a misunderstanding
EXERCISE #4:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write out a vision of yourself five years from now. Write about three ways in which you hope to change. BE RADICAL.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write a monologue where your protagonist discusses their hopes for the future. Include a detailed description of a specific moment they’ve envisioned.
EXERCISE #5:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about how you show affection. Include at least four examples.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write an intimate scene between two of your characters – but don’t let them touch.
RANDOM BONUS ELEMENT: include a handwritten note
EXERCISE #6:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about an object you possess that reminds you of someone you love.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, pick three objects – three tangible things that remind your protagonist of another character. Freewrite about their relationship with this other character in relation to these objects.
RANDOM BONUS ELEMENT: include a description of how one of these objects has changed over time.
EXERCISE #7:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about something that makes you feel vulnerable.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write a scene where your protagonist admits something they’re afraid to say.
EXERCISE #8:
PERSONAL PROMPT: Write about a memorable kiss.
NARRATIVE PROMPT: If you’re writing a narrative, write a scene that begins with a kiss and ends with a kiss.
Your Daily Recommendation
You will never read another book like Pale Fire. The whole story is in the footnotes. It’s brilliant. Read it.
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