It’s Halloween! Celebrate by writing a scene using this spooky image.
Writing Prompts
The Black Cat
Use the following writing prompt to inspire you.
You and your significant other are taking a walk in the woods. You see a black cat cross your path ahead. Wondering where he’s going, you strike out into the woods to follow him. About 200 feet into the woods, you come to a clearing. The cat is sitting in the middle of the clearing, cleaning his paws. Then, the cat vanishes and is replaced by a magnificent image. What do you see?
The Pumpkin Patch
Use the following writing prompt to practice using imagery, including tactile, thermal, and visual imagery.
You and your family visit a local pumpkin patch to find pumpkins to decorate for fall. As you wander around the pumpkin patch, you see pumpkins in unusual shapes and colors. Describe what you see.
Happy Columbus Day!
Use the following writing prompt to inspire you to write a scene inspired by Columbus Day.
You are an officer on the Nina, sailing with Christopher Columbus. When you land in the New World, you are greeted by a native tribe speaking an unfamiliar language. You realize that you have sailed far from your original course. What do you see and how do you react?
The Maze
Use the following writing prompt to get you in the mood for Halloween and inspire you to write something great!
You and your significant other visit a corn maze to celebrate the arrival of fall. You enter the maze and get separated from your partner. You become hopelessly lost. As you turn another corner to try to find the exit, you see a shadowy figure in a long, white dress turning the next corner ahead of you. You decide to follow her, thinking she might know the way out. Do you catch her? What happens if/when you do?
