Write a story, from memory or imagined, exploring a sense of taste or smell.

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

Try this wonderful advice from Chuck Palahniuk in his book on writing Consider This, on building tension in your scenes.

What was the monster that occupied your imagination when you were a child?

A sense of space can mean different things: geographical space, physical space, emotional space, outer space and personal space. What story can you find here?

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