I got the St. Louis Blues. (W.C. Handy fest post)...plus other stuff!

Specific Prompt:

Write about an event in Henry the Navigator's life. The key? Do it from the POV (point of view) from somebody of a lesser rank than his, like a servant or some other subordinate.

Historical works are usually filled with people who were famous. Me, I've always found the "little people" interesting, too. So, sometimes it's fun to mash the two worlds together, because it comes off in a surprisingly realistic way (after all, these people were flanked with lesser knowns). Do your research. Your protagonist could be a real person or someone believable that you make up. Whatever you do, give them their own voice and make them, and their opinions, important.

Fanfiction Prompts:

Caprica: Based on the pilot, what do you think happens next? Whatever you do, make it as nitty/gritty as the pilot was. Somehow, I don't think Caprica fluff would work. (Though, if you can make it, please link me.)

Heroes: Sylaire. Crackfic. Sylar and Claire (don't ask me why/how -- it's a crackfic) get a hold of some spoilers for this coming season. What are their reactions?

Harry Potter: Snape/Narcissa. AU (sadly -- I thought they had chemistry). Set before Snape dies, obviously. In fact, set it between the death of Dumbledore and Deathly Hallows. And go from there.

Write a story including the phrase:

"They killed her. Just like that."

Use this song for inspiration:

"St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy

It's the W.C. Handy festival this week in my hometown. Mr. Handy was born in Florence, AL (right by where I live) on November 16, 1873 and we celebrate his life and accomplishments every year around late July/early August (which happens to be my birthday timeframe, so I usually get to see good music when I go out on my birthday). So, yeah. I had to share his work today.

I love this song, because it's a story in itself set to one of the most iconic musical compositions of all time. "I hate to see that evening sun go down," is such an honest phrase for the way the song's protagonist feels, it's still more than relevant today. As is, "My man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea". It's so poetic, you can just FEEL the pain. They don't make them like that anymore.

One Word Prompts:

Edge
Tender
Voice
Peel
Rage
Sorrow

What else?

Specific Prompt:

The idea for this one was inspired by Andrew's newest post. His vivid descriptions are the perfect example of how descriptions in fiction should be; they show, without telling, and without tiring the reader.

So, my challenge for the Specific Prompt is to write a story set in the 20's. Saturate it with vivid descriptions which SHOW the reader the world. It was a different time then, describe it and breath into it life with your pen (or keyboard).

Fanfic Prompts:

Family Guy: Crackfic. (What else?) Peter invents a new kind of telescope. Use your imagination.

The Mighty Boosh: Crackfic. (What else?) Howard and Vince travel to Naboo's homeworld.The Head Shaman tags along.

Star Wars: Obidala. AU. Padme survives Episode III. What happens afterward?

Write a story including the phrase:

"Well, this was one trippy experience."

Use this song for inspiration:

"Daydream Believer" - The Monkees

One Word Prompts:

Spill
Fever
Chills
Sing
Laughter
Sanguine
Eloquent

Heat (Sylaire+Spock/Uhura)

Specific Prompt:

Write a story about how you would survive being plopped out in the middle of nowhere in the Appalachian mountains with no supplies or anything. How'd you get there? How do you survive? Are you a loser or a winner? Be creative. If you don't know anything about the wilderness (or Appalachia for that matter), stretch your research skills. Every writer needs research skills.


Fan fiction prompts:

Harry Potter Prompt: Write an AU story in which bad things DIDN'T happen in Dumbledore's childhood. What kind of man does he become if his father wasn't imprisoned and his sister and mother were never killed. (Keep in mind that Dumbledore grew up in the 1880's/90's so write accordingly.)

Heroes Prompt: Sylaire. Sylar and Claire decide to "come out" as a couple to the Petrelli-Bennett clan. What kind of chaos ensues. Be creative and be cracky. In fact, I think I might write this one myself (but feel free to do the same -- the more the merrier!).

Star Trek: Spock/Uhura. Crackfic. Uhura might have a talented tongue, but what happens when Spock develops an uncontrollable case of glossolalia? He seems to be trying to say something important.

Write a story including the phrase:

It was the strangest thing I'd ever seen.

Use this song for inspiration:

"Man of Constant Sorrow" -Traditional (or possibly by Richard Burnett)

One Word Prompts:

Cantankerous
Jovial
Prankster
Sickle
Heat
Leaky

Prompt Romp's First Degrassi Prompt!!! *squee*

Specific Prompt:

Write a story involving a trip to the beach. The catch? Make it a genre combo of romance and scifi. And make sure the beach is central to the plot.

Fanfiction Prompts

Daria Fanfiction: Daria is in college. Lawndale people start showing up, desperate for her omnipotent words of wisdom. What ever must she do?

Degrassi Fanfiction: As we all know, Joey and Caitlin are no longer on Degrassi TNG. Write about what's going on in their lives now. Perhaps throw Craig in too. (I miss those characters.)

Stargate Atlantis Fanfiction: Write some Ronin/Teyla PWP. Specifications? They're stranded on the beach of a deserted world.

Write a story including the phrase:

"Keep those muddy, filthy hands off of me, or I swear you'll lose them!"

Use this song for inspiration:

"You're So Vain" by Carly Simon

One Word Prompts:

Sticky
Tickle
Endless
Return
Smoke
Paper

Mod Hat Post 2

I'm going to start giving fanfiction prompts for multiple fandoms in a given post. That way, there's more fan fic goodness all around!

Temptation

Specific Prompt:

Go the way of the werewolf. Make them your protagonist. Make the antagonist someone unexpected (i.e. NOT a vampire or a werewolf hunter). Get into the psychology of what a werewolf must go through in their daily life and don't use Harry Potter as a werewolf resource.

Fanfiction Prompts:

Lexana: Write an alternate viewpoint of season six with a favorable outcome for Lexana. I'm not saying make Lex a good guy (though you may, if you wish -- as long as you keep it IN CHARACTER).

Battlestar Galactica: Write a post-finale fic following Lee Adama's journey on his new home world. What happens to him? How does he deal with losing both his father and Starbuck? Make it a character study.

Star Trek: Spock/Uhura. General fic. Spock has been captured by the Klingons, who use him as bait for the USS Enterprise.

Write a story including the phrase:

"People are like mushrooms."

Use this song for inspiration:

"Sex and Candy" by Marcy Playground

One word prompts:

Lucrative
Forgiving
Faithful
Temptation
Shallow
Inevitable

Shadow and Fang

Shadow and Fang

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Mod Hat Post

Here is where I put on my modding/administrative hat...or whatever.

Anyway. I'm going to start linking pics to selected One Word Prompts. Think of these related pictures as Picture Prompts. Picture prompts are a great way to get the creative juices flowing. So, stay tuned.

Do you feel the way I feel?

Specific Prompt:

Write about the most ancient ancestor of yours you know about. Make them your protagonist. Imagine their daily life and tell their life's story in a dramatic, thought-provoking way.

Fanfiction Prompt:

Sylaire crack!fic. Sylar asks Claire a question. She dislikes questions. But no, this question is important. The catch? He's NOT proposing to her -- even if she thinks he is.

Write a story including the phrase:

"Do you feel the way I feel?"

Use this song for inspiration:

"Pretty Girls Make Graves" by The Smiths

One Word Prompts:

Rough
Solid
Demure
Feature
Womanhood
Denial
Envy

Ice Age

Specific Prompt:

The world plunges into a new ice age. Describe events from the point of view of a teenage protagonist. What happens? Be as detailed as possible, without being cheesy.

Fanfiction Prompt:

Lexana fic. Setting: Season 3. Lana has a surprise for Lex.

Write a story including the phrase:

"Just kidding!"

Use this song for inspiration:

"Gypsy Rose Lee" by The Distillers

One Word Prompts:

Instigate
Chaotic
Ride
Pick
Kiss
Moist
Fun

Starbuck

Specific Prompt:

You never know what the person next to you is thinking. But, for the sake of the prompt, pretend you do. It could be from your point of view as you're out in public, sitting near a stranger. Or it can be from your character's. Interpret it any way you wish.

Fanfic prompt:

Battlestar Galactica. Starbuck/Apollo fic prompt. Starbuck disappeared in the finale. Where did she go? What's your take?

Write a story including the phrase:

"You'll never feel the way I do about this."

Use this song for inspiration:

"Kiss With a Fist" by Florence and the Machine

One Word Prompts:

Smell
Like
Fortitude
Enclosure
Lake
Plume
Flicker

Like a Zombie

Specific Prompt:

Your main character's spouse has been turned into a vampire. Is this a tragedy, a comedy, or both?

Fan fiction Prompt:

Heroes. Pick three characters (none of which you ship) and write an unconventional look at their lives and how they're intertwined from the POV of your story (and not necessarily the canon of the show).

Write a story including the phrase:

"Peas are the devil."

Use this song for inspiration:

"Walk Like a Zombie" by the HorrorPops

One word prompts:

Careless
Whimsical
Evolve
Love
Relent
Hope
Magic