Creative Prompts
— Write a modern retelling of a myth or fairytale. Try rewriting Robin Hood or the Three Little Pigs!
— Look around Pinterest for the weirdest piece of art you can find, then write a story about it.
— Write a story from the POV of your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Think Toy Story! Is your favorite toy heroic like Woody and Buzz? What adventures does it go...
— Take a photo where the subject is blurry. It could be a portrait of a flower blowing in the wind or a soccer ball flying through the air.
— Write a story where the main character investigates if self-playing pianos truly are self-playing.
— Draw your pet (or a friend’s pet) as a fantasy creature.
— Write a story based on one of your favorite songs. Include the title of the song at the top of your submission.
— Make a reading list for your favorite character. Do they like fantasy, sci-fi, or cozy mysteries? The books don’t even have to exist. Try making up your own titles!
— Create a soundtrack for a short story, then (working backwards) write the story to fit the soundtrack.
— Invent a sport (it doesn’t have to be realistic). Write a handbook with rules/instructions, and draw an example of a team’s uniform.
— Draw an abstract concept like love, friendship, jealousy, or wisdom.
— Write a poem from the perspective of a shoelace.
— Create a portrait using only blank paper, a hole puncher, and a stapler.
— Write a poem from the point of view of a character. You can choose anyone from Goldilocks to Cruella de Vil!
— Write a one-act play adaptation of your favorite story.
— Write a story that takes place during a sleepover.
— Design the ultimate blanket fort with a friend.
— Take a series of ten photos that encapsulate your life right now.
— Write a story and then add in line breaks to make it a poem. How did it change?
— Stone Soup is excited to announce our new contest series! We are now accepting submissions for our short story, poetry, and artwork prizes. We will select a single winner—one story,...