The Beast

Ten Thousand Steps

Through a Glass Door

We’ve Been Here Before

Amidst rusty machinery and a watchful dinosaur, find some more elements for writing an unforgettable story.

What are these things lying beached on the shore after a storm? What is the mystery here?

Explore the symbolism in 'Here Stands the Lone Wolf.' Try to uncover, in this evocative image, a short story or mythical animal tale.

Are you superstitious? Does this impact your life? Can you weave them into a short story?

There’s so much here for a story. An old car, a crow, an Auto Service. Where will it take you?

Love can be complicated. Jealousy and resentment can breed and intrusive thoughts can dominate. What’s your story?

The subject of food encompasses the cultural, nutritional and political. How could food become important in your story writing?

Are there any stories, yours or someone else's around the topic of competitive sport? Here are some ideas for writing a short story about your favourite (or not so favourite) sport.

What story can you find in this week’s picture? Ask yourself: what do I see?

Have you ever found yourself somewhere you did not expect to be? Sometimes you find a story when you least expect it.

Memories of food can be significant. The food you hate. The food you love. Do you cook? Or is the microwave your friend?

Imagine yourself standing with the mannequins. What would the story be?

Write about swimming. Or sea creatures. Or your favourite swimsuit. Or your fear of water. It’s all good.

Write a letter a day over the next week, to your future self. Your future self could be one month from now, one year or thirty. You choose.

Try this notebook exercise by cartoonist Lynda Barry to help you find a way to start writing a scene.