Creative Nonfiction Prompts Novels & Stories

Jane Ann showed Grace how questions could be far worse than letting it go. “Good grief, are you one of my professors from university? That sounds like one of their writing practice prompts.” Now she was getting angrier still from the lack of information. “Well, maybe it’s a good writing prompt. Think about it. You don’t have to say werewolves or where. But write about a what if. What if the public discovered a creature from mythology? But they weren’t ravening monsters, and they’ve existed peacefully with us the entire time? Fighting for our rights and defending the land and people. Would they have earned the right to human rights even though they aren’t human? Think about it. People talking

“Today’s going to be slower. Softer. We’ve cleared the afternoon of all group sessions—it’s yours, except for the couples, who have to be at the couple track program. But before that, we invite you to begin this last day in quiet reflection. Head over to the pavilion when you’re ready—we’ve set up cushions and journals in a shaded space for our Personal Journaling Ceremony. It’s mandatory, as it’s a sacred part of closing this journey.” She reached into her satchel and placed four small, pieces of paper on each table, one for each of them. “These are yours to keep. The prompts are written on it, things to guide you if you’re not sure where to begin.” She tapped the paper gently. “Prompts lik

"Excuse me? Are you saying that I don't date? Because I do. I date." "I stand corrected," he said, pulling out his chair to sit back down. "I mean, I know I haven't had one in a little while, but..." "Woah Kyla, it's none of my business what you do with your personal life," he cut me off. "But, it's your job to come up with something unique and interesting to write about, and a lot of the best stories come from people willing to put themselves out there." "I..." "Shhh..." he said, cutting me off again. "Take the weekend, really think about it, and bring me a pitch on Monday of something fun and personal."