Prompts for writing a story
Your story can be completely of your own imagination and creation. If you have a great idea
in mind, or if inspiration strikes you while looking at one of the paintings, go for it! But if
you are struggling for ideas, here are some prompts to help get you thinking about writing
a full narrative:
1. Everyone must deal with failure at some point in their lives. Failure, while difficult
and disappointing in the short term, can often lead to later successes. Tell the story
of a character who overcomes failure to find later and greater success.
2. Use one of the character archetypes we have studied as a main character and build a
story around that archetype. For example, you can tell the story of an outcast, a
hero, or a wise old man or woman. Feel free to use more than one character
archetype to tell your story.
3. Tell the story of a transformative experience or event that changes your main
character in a profound and significant way. What was your character like before
this transformation? What caused the transformation? And what were the lasting
consequences of this transformation? In other words, tell a story about how your
character experiences growth and maturity.