Interior / Exterior Flat: Writing Prompt

So, I've been shopping for paint recently. I am painting over someone's vision of "neutral". Looking at the walls of the room, I was actually depressed by how little character they had. What I got to replace it was also a neutral color, but it's a gray that leans ever-so-slightly blue. It's modern, a little edgy, and works with most color schemes. After we painted over it, I stood in the same room in disbelief at how much more personality and charm the room had. (Not to compliment my paint-choosing abilities, but it did look nice, If I Do Say So Myself.)

Today's writing prompt is about change. Especially if you're finding your character too boilerplate or stereotypical, change an exterior thing that will reflect something deeper in their personality. Change their clothes. Give them an earring in a non-ear location. Maybe a tattoo. A crew cut. A scar.

If you're developing a character, write a back story of how or why they acquired this new physical attribute.

Box Not Box: Writing Prompt

This box was a box. Until it was a portal into a civilization 300 miles underground, which it was until it was a secret bed. And then it became a wheel-free race car.

Things are better when they turn into other things. 

Today, your character has to use a common, everyday thing and make it extraordinary. That mug? Now it's a pool for a new race of very, very small creatures, just discovered on his keyboard. That pillow? She's pulled out the stuffing so she can re-create a snowy day in her living room.

Have fun!

Writing Prompt: Doors

Doors, or more accurately, thresholds, signify moving between two worlds. Sure, it's not as dramatic when you're moving from the hallway to the bedroom - but it can be, depending on the context.

For today's writing prompt, write about someone who is literally opening a door for the first time, whether it be to a new office, a hospital room, or an army recruiter's. Spend some time on how the character is feeling while turning the doorknob. What do they see? What do they hear?

Have fun!

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FYI, for anyone who's interested, I have "The Obeservation Deck", and it's helpful when you're trying to shake things up or come up with new ideas. Especially good when you're completely stuck.