Write about a common metaphor, and what it would be like if it were both literally and figuratively true. For example, you might use the expression “let the cat out of the bag,” and write about a situation in which someone might let the cat out of the bag (tell a secret) while letting an actual cat out of an actual bag.
Weekly Creativity #139: Write a Story to Evoke an Emotion
Write a story designed to evoke an emotion. Maybe it’s a feel-good story, or a calming one.
Daily Creativity #98: Imagine a Favorite Character in Real Life
Write about what would happen to novel or fairytale characters if they existed in real life. Think about practical conventions that might surprise them. For example, Prince Charming (Sleeping Beauty) might balk at getting a job; Jo March (Little Women) isn’t an obvious candidate for make-up vlogger.
