New Year’s Eve with Your Characters

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you.

How would the characters in your current work-in-progress celebrate on New Year’s Eve? Would they attend a small, intimate gathering, go to a huge event like that held in Times Square, or opt for a quiet evening at home? Write a scene in which your characters ring in the New Year.

Thanksgiving Dinner with Your Characters

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you.

Write a scene in which the characters in your novel or work-in-progress have Thanksgiving dinner together. Describe the exchanges between the characters, especially those with competing or opposite goals, and how each reacts to the Thanksgiving traditions presented.

Developing a New Character

Today’s writing prompt focuses on creating a new character. Think of a real person you would like to write about. This could be a family member or friend, a historical figure, yourself, or even an animal. How would you describe this character to someone else?