You guys wanted some prompts and I thought this might give you some fun ideas. Some of these challenges can apply to every kind of writer, so I suggest skimming them all :)
Songwriters
Produce an album with each song touching on a different social issue
compose a movie score
write 1 song a month about the events in that time and visit those songs in a year
write a song about wherever you are right now
rewrite the lyrics of your favorite song
compose a new melody for your favorite song
write a song where the lyrics contradict the melody
make a mashup of completely different songs
Authors
write a story from the point of view of a character you hate
write a story based off a song
write a story from a deity’s point of view
write a story that takes place somewhere you’ve never been
write a story with no dialogue
write a story from the point of view of a piece of technology
turn a poem into a story
write a story with only 140 characters
Poets
write a positive poem about something you hate
condense your favorite song/movie into a haiku
write a poem about what you wish you knew when you were younger
write a poem completely out of YouTube comments
write a poem with song lyrics only
write a poem about a photo from over 50 years ago
write a poem about your favorite love story
write about an experience you’ve never had
Journalists
write an article from a perspective that is the opposite of yours
write an article based on a picture from the 1900′s
write about an interview with a dead person
report a story based on a poem or song
report the events in your favorite book
report a murder that nobody knows you committed
you’re a travel columnist. Write about where you are now.
Hey guys! As a writer myself, it’s hard to have a lot of resources for writing in one place. That’s why I decided to create this masterpost, and maybe make more if I find future resources. I hope you like it, and expect to see more masterposts like this in the future!
ZenPen: A minimalist writing website to keep you free of distractions and in the flow.
The Most Dangerous Writing App: A website where you have to keep typing or all of your writing will be lost. It helps you keep writing…kind of. You can choose between a time or word count limit!
Evernote: An online website where you can take notes and save the product to your laptop and/or smartphone!
Writer, the Internet Typewriter: It’s just you and your writing, and you can save your product on the website if you create an account.
Wordcounter: A website to help check your word and character count, and shows words you’re using frequently.
Monospace: An Android app for writing on the go when you feel the inspiration, but you don’t have your laptop on you!
For Productivity
Tide: An app that combines a pomodoro-esque timer with nature sounds and other noises! (Google Play / Apple Store)
ClearFocus: An Android app with a pomodoro-type time counter to let you concentrate easier and stay productive.
Forest: An app with a time counter to keep you focused and off your phone, and when you complete the time limit, a tree grows in your garden! (Google Play / Apple Store)
SelfControl: A Mac downloadable app that blocks you from distracting mail servers, websites, and other things!
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