Kindling Prompts

Writing prompts to start the fire in your writing inspiration.

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World of Warcraft Summer Themed Writing Prompts & Asks

Asks:

💦 - What is their favorite way to cool off in the summer heat?  ☀ - How do they handle heat? Are they not bothered by it or are they intolerant to it? 🍹 - What is your favorite Azerothian summer refreshment? 👙 - What is your go-to summer outfit/transmog? 🌴 - Are you a fan of the beach? Why or why not? 🔥 - Do you partake in the Midsummer Fire Festival celebrations? What are your thoughts on it? 🎆 - Are you a fan of the fireworks show at the end of the Fire Festival or do you prefer to avoid them? 🎪 - Do you enjoy going to the Darkmoon Faire? Do you have a favorite ride or game there? Prompts: 🎪 - Write about your OC having a good or bad time at the Darkmoon Faire! Are they there with someone special? Are they bee-lining to a ride or a stand with some unique faire treats? 🎆 - Write about your OC watching the spectacular firework show that signals the end of Midsummer, what is going through their head? How do they feel? Or, alternatively if they do not enjoy fireworks, write about what they are doing instead to either avoid going to the show or to help drown out the noises of the fireworks. 🔥 - Write about your OC participating in the Midsummer Fire Festival celebrations! Are they dancing around the ribbon pole? Betting with a friend who can toss the most torches? Or visiting each summer flame around the kingdoms to honor it? 🌴 - Write about your OC having a relaxing day at the beach until an unexpected and sudden storm rolls through. Do they stick around through the storm? Gather their things and get out of there? Or maybe find shelter near-by? 💃 - Your OC is going to the auction house to purchase something, but they are met with.. a disco ball and a whole lot of people dancing?! What is their reaction? Do they partake in the fun or avoid it? 🍃 - The end of summer is approaching, the days are getting cooler and fall is fast approaching. How does your OC feel about the transition from Summer to Fall? Are they excited or sad? Already looking forward to next years summer? ⛵ - The Thousand Boat Bash is taking place in Thousand Needles! Is your OC there on their own boat or a friends? Are they sailing around to somewhere specific or just enjoying the festivities while their boat is anchored in Thousand Needles?

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Tiny Tales Tuesday

Short scenes, big emotions. Limit yourself to a few sentences, a short paragraph, or a snippet of dialogue.

1. A moment of silence.

- Describe a wordless exchange your OC will never forget.

2. First and Last.

- Write the first line your OC says in a story and the last.

3. One thing they never say out loud.

- Put it into a single, quiet scene.

4. "Stay."

- Use or respond to this word in five lines of dialogue.

5. Touchstone object.

- Describe a small, seemingly insignificant item that holds deep meaning to your OC.

6. Three seconds of bravery.

- A single act of courage in just a few sentences.

7. A look across the room.

- Capture a silent but loaded glance between your OC and someone else.

8. Rain

- Rainstorm + your OC = a tiny mood piece. Where are they? What are they feeling? What are their thoughts?

9. Write a scene where nothing happens but everything changes.

- A pause, a gesture, a look, something subtle that speaks volumes.

10. Last line standing.

- Write the final line of a story about your OC, even if the rest doesn’t exist.

May these prompts light the flames of inspiration to get the stories roaring again. Happy writing!