I am in a quandary. I have three characters with the same letter for their name. I don't like doing that but it just happened that way. I am not wanting to create new characters or change the current character's names. I have Dean Lysander, Danny MacDonald, and Daryl Onoconda. I can create nicknames for two of them I suppose. Dean Lysander has been called "lys" or "lice" but that is a derogatory nickname he has had since grade school and he absolutely hates it, it makes him extremely hot-headed when someone refers to him as "lice". |
Is there a flash fiction prompt around here? I see flash fiction postings, so want to know if there are daily flash fiction prompts posted somewhere. |
Check out The 300 Word Flash-Fiction contest. They post a new prompt every day. I’ve written multiple stories for it and it is a great way to learn the difference between the important words that tell your story and the fluff words we add because we like the sound of them. And there are some very good writers who read them and offer excellent advice. All in all, one of the better contests to enter. |
As others have mentioned, the Daily Flash Fiction contest is your best place for fiction under 300 words. The prompt changes daily. Be sure to read the rules carefully.
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Needing some inspiration on developing my character(s). I am having trouble fully developing my protagonist. Searching the internet hasn't helped much either. |
Are you a part of www.NaNoWriMo.org for National Novel Writing Month (November)? They have Adoption Society threads where people post ideas for all sorts of things, depending on the thread. I go there for inspiration sometimes. Though maybe search How to Create a Character if you aren't sure what's missing. Maybe deep down you recognize a problem you can't put your finger on and a checklist or something might help. But I always recommend the NaNo website Adoption Society area for inspiration. I hope this helps! |
What if...
What if my story has no climax?
What if I just write it anyway?
You're almost done with OctoPrep, so I think you've figured things out!
NJ