Saturday Writing Prompt | Writers Foundation of Strathcona County (WFSC)

Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st December - Ornament Story

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 71 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st December - Ornament Story

Tell the story of an ornament.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th November - Winter Village

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 301 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th November - Winter Village

The village is cut off, how the occupants cope?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd November - Distortion

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd November - Distortion

Write about a distortion.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th November - The Flip of a Card

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 161 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th November - The Flip of a Card

Your character's fortune depends on a flip of a card.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 9th November - Memory Stick

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 91 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 9th November - Memory Stick

You find a memory stick and plug it into your laptop. What happens next?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd November - Dragon Boat

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 21 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd November - Dragon Boat

Write a journalistic report on a dragon boat race.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 26th October - Cemetery

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 261 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 26th October - Cemetery

It's that time of year! Write a story about a cemetery.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 19th October - Grandmother's Wallpaper

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 191 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 19th October - Grandmother's Wallpaper

Can you describe your grandmother's wallpaper? Was it floral, stylistic, flock?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 12th October - Discovery

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 121 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 12th October - Discovery

The archeologists discover this wheel and decide to turn it - what happens next?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 5th October - Alien Contact

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 51 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 5th October - Alien Contact

An alien race has invaded and light towers stand like sentries. Describe life under their rule. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 28th September - The Gardener

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 281 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 28th September - The Gardener

Describe a day in the life of a gardener.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st September - The House in the Woods

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st September - The House in the Woods

Who lives in the house in the woods?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 14th September - Façade Slide

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 141 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 14th September - Façade Slide

You arrive home to the front of your house like this!

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 3rd August - Word Challenge

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Aug 31 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 3rd August - Word Challenge

Using these words create a story or poem - pedestal, brooch, cell phone, pine tree.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th July - Tarot Cards

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jul 271 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th July - Tarot Cards

Your character visits a tarot card readers - what was the message they received?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th July - Rarity

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jul 201 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th July - Rarity

Your character has a rare trait - what is it?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th July - Who Sleeps Here?

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jul 131 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th July - Who Sleeps Here?

Pick a bedroom and write about the person who sleeps there.

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th July - Ship Wreck

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jul 61 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th July - Ship Wreck

The ship hits the rocks...Why? Where? What happens to the crew? The cargo?

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 1st June - Picnic

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jun 11 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 1st June - Picnic

Write a story that includes a picnic.. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please log...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 25th May - Write a Poem

Mandy Eve-Barnett

May 251 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 25th May - Write a Poem

Write a poem - any subject you like. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please log in...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 18th May - Write Marriage Vows

Mandy Eve-Barnett

May 181 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 18th May - Write Marriage Vows

Write marriage vows for yourself, a friend or family member. Or an imaginary couple. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 11th May - Write About Your Favorite Thing About Spring

Mandy Eve-Barnett

May 111 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 11th May - Write About Your Favorite Thing About Spring

What's your favorite thing about Spring time? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem....

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 4th May - Describe the Feeling

Mandy Eve-Barnett

May 41 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 4th May - Describe the Feeling

Describe the feeling of this pilot flying through the sky. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th April - Baby Name

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Apr 271 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th April - Baby Name

Write a short story, or poem about how you got your name OR why you chose the name for your child. How to use this prompt: Use this...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th April - A Squirrel's Day

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Apr 201 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th April - A Squirrel's Day

Write a short story or poem about the day in the life of a squirrel. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th April - Hiking Adventure

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Apr 131 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th April - Hiking Adventure

Write a short story or poem about a hiking adventure. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th April - Easter Memories

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Apr 61 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th April - Easter Memories

Write a short story or poem about a childhood Easter memory. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th March - What's Your Decorating Style?

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Mar 301 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th March - What's Your Decorating Style?

Describe your decorating style. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please log in to...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd March - My Pet

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Mar 231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd March - My Pet

Write about your current, or childhood pet. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th March - Growing Seed

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Mar 161 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th March - Growing Seed

Imagine you are a seed growing through the earth. What does it feel like? When you reach air and sunshine what changes? How to use this...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd March - Word Challenge

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Mar 21 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd March - Word Challenge

Using these words create a story or poem - duck, pompadour, shelf, bottle, bag. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 24th February - Movie Critic

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Feb 241 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 24th February - Movie Critic

Create a critical review of your favorite movie. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem....

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 17th February - Cultural Difference

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Feb 171 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 17th February - Cultural Difference

Explore the cultural differences between the boy and the photographer. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 10th February - Conversation

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Feb 101 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 10th February - Conversation

Using these characters, write their conversation. A dialogue exercise. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 3rd February - Brick Wall

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Feb 31 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 3rd February - Brick Wall

What is holding your character back, or burdening them? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th January - A Spy Story

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jan 271 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th January - A Spy Story

Write a spy inspired story or poem. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please log in...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th January - Tool Bench

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jan 201 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th January - Tool Bench

Create a story or poem about the person who uses this tool bench. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th January - What Photo is Taken?

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jan 131 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th January - What Photo is Taken?

What photograph is taken by the diver? Real or mythical? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th January - Dog or Werewolf?

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Jan 61 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th January - Dog or Werewolf?

What kind of dog was that? Write a poem or short story about this beast! How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th December - Tiny Winter House

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 30, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th December - Tiny Winter House

Describe staying in this tiny house in winter. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem....

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd December - Impossible Gift

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 23, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd December - Impossible Gift

Buying for that impossible person - what do you find? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th December - Jumper

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 16, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 16th December - Jumper

Your character's first knitting project does not go well. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 9th December - Furry Invader

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 9, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 9th December - Furry Invader

There's a furry invader in your house. Release or not? Or tell the story from the mouse's viewpoint. How to use this prompt: Use this...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd December - Ski Trip

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Dec 2, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 2nd December - Ski Trip

A ski trip or 'trip'? You decide. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please log in to...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 25th November - Ouija Board

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 25, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 25th November - Ouija Board

A group of friends use a Ouija board - what happens? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 18th November - Travel Story

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 18, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 18th November - Travel Story

Tell this old man's story - why is he on the train? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem....

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 11th November - Best Friends

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 11, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 11th November - Best Friends

Write a story or poem about best friends. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short story or poem. Please...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 4th November - Car Trouble

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 4, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 4th November - Car Trouble

The vehicle breaks down in a remote area - what happens next? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 28th October - Time Machine

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 28, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 28th October - Time Machine

You find a time machine. Where and when would you travel and why? How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your short...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st October - Name the Puppy

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 21, 20231 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 21st October - Name the Puppy

Name the Puppy - and write about why you choose that particular name. How to use this prompt: Use this prompt as inspiration for your...

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