Day 17. - A Moment Without Control Your character is placed in a situation that they can't get out of themselves. They need to call on someone. Describe how they feel being out of control and who they would call on to help them get out of ... [More]

Day 16. - Money Write about how your character makes ends meet and how they feel about their work. Questions to Consider: How does your character feel about money? Do they see it as a non-important item or something that gives them a sen... [More]

Day 15. - Threshold The word "threshold" is defined as "the point that must be exceeded to begin producing a given effect or result or to elicit a response". Write about a moment where your character has reached the limit of the... [More]

Day 14. - Divinity How does your character view spirituality? This could possibly be monotheism, polytheism, gnosticism, or atheism. If your plot involves the supernatural, this may be part of your character's everyday life. Write about how ... [More]

Day 13. - Safety Explore what makes your character feel safe. Describe what it is and why it makes them feel the way they do. Questions to Consider: Is there anything that makes your character feel safe? Is what makes your character feel ... [More]

Day 12. - Introspection For today's entry your character will have faced an obstacle that he/she needs some time to examine introspectively. Main focus: no external dialogue. Questions to Consider: What process do he/she go through when... [More]

Here is today's prompt: Day 11. - Antagonist, Thy Name Is... An antagonist, whether it is a person, an intention, or nature itself, fuels a story. It is the obstacle of which the protagonist must overcome. Today, the main focus of your en... [More]

Day 10. - Free Write Day No prompt today. Prop your feet up and take a break. Read through what you've written so far about your character(s). Try to introduce something new about your character in today's writing. Written: 10/1... [More]

Day 09. - Creative Process through Music This prompt is more of an experiment. Many writers use music to inspire themselves or listen to help keep them going. Today find a song that represents your character. Use the song to inspire your entry... [More]

Day 08. - Picture Prompt Use the picture to examine some of your character's key personality traits. The image is sharable. Feel free to use it in your entry. Questions to Consider: Is there anything in the image that makes y... [More]

Here is today's prompt: Day 07. - Heart Finish this sentence: "The heart is a muscle worth..." Questions to Consider: How does your character feel about love? (This can be romantic, familial, friendship, hobby, etc.) Does ... [More]

Day 06. - Weaknesses Everyone has quirks and flaws. Some may be overly analytical of their peers while others can have a soft spot for chocolate. Some have a hard time quitting smoking while others collect bottle caps that overrun their househ... [More]

Day 05. - Smile Write an instance where your character has to smile. The smile does not have to happy or genuine. Questions to Consider: Does your character smile often or is a smile a rarity? Is the smile forced or covering much deeper e... [More]

Day 04. - One Word Focus For today's entry, you're going to write, at least 100 words, for every word printed in bold. The goal is to take that word and apply it to your character. This can be a literal or metaphorical meaning. F... [More]

Day 03. - Family Ties Family ties. They can make us or they can break us. Some families are average while others are highly dysfunctional. And for some, there is no family at all. What kind of family does your character have? If circumstances ar... [More]

Here is today's prompt: Day 02. - Character Jack Miner once said, "A man's reputation is what other people think of him; his character is what he really is." View this as the character's creator and apply it to them. Mak... [More]

CHARACTER SKETCH CONTEST Day 01. - First Meeting Today is the first time your character will be introduced to the group. Your beginning entry should focus on the external aspects of your chosen character - body and facial features as well a... [More]