Writing Prompts #1
Writing prompts! Keep those skills sharp and flesh out those ideas!
Don’t want to work on the manuscript? Don’t have a manuscript? Use these prompts to keep your writing skills sharp. Flesh out ideas and characters, try a new style, and just get that one idea that may never be a full manuscript down on paper.
Theme: Character relationships.
Write a scene where character A reveals an embarrassing secret about themselves to character B, who already knew it.
(A great way to flesh out relationship dynamics.)
Describe the first time character B saw character A.
(A great exercise to write from an alternative character’s perspective if you’re writing in first person or limited third person.)
Write a dialogue-heavy scene where character B is trying to break some bad or sad news to Character A, but character A is in a great mood—something really good just happened to them.
(Another great way to flesh out character dynamics, but also to explore how your characters deal with and express their emotions.)
Write a scene from character C’s perspective as they watch Characters A and B interact, noticing for the first time the chemistry the two have.
(A great way to explore your main romance/relationship from an outside perspective.)
Share your excerpts in the comments, or keep them for yourself!
How to prepare for your sample edit
Just everything really.
In order to choose the right editor for you, it’s a good idea to get a feeling for their style—as well as for them to get an idea of yours! I offer a free 1000 word edit alongside some general feedback notes and a discussion before and after. That way, we can both be comfortable taking the next step and determine the right editing package for you.
Most people provide the first 1000 words of their manuscript, but that’s not mandatory. You can provide any part you like or feel gives the best overview of your work and style.
I ask that you also provide the title (if there is one) as well as a brief description or blurb of the manuscript. I also ask that you let me know if you have any particular areas or edits you want me to focus on. Do you worry one of your characters is a little two-dimentional? Are you having trouble with a possible plot hole? Is dialouge or action a weak spot for you? Or, do you know you have a bad habit of forgetting what colour hair your side characters have from one scene to the next?
Feel free to request a sample edit of your manuscript and ask any questions you may have!