Author Archives: Brian A. Klems

Use the most ridiculous dream you can remember having and write a story that explains everything that happened in the dream. (i.e. I had a banana costume on because I’d been hired … Read more

Write an episode where you and your favorite fictional character meet accidentally. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

One day, at your local public library, you are looking around the very back shelves. There is a particularly boring looking book there, but for some reason it catches your interest and … Read more

When you are eating out at your favorite restaurant, you find something unexpected in your food. The owner comes over, looking frazzled, and begs, “Please, I can explain!” Write a creative/exciting explanation … Read more

You wake up chained to the wall of a medieval torture room. The torture devices are laid out on a table in front of you. Write this scene. Post your response (500 … Read more

You have been captured by cannibals. How do you try to convince them not to eat you? If that fails how do you attempt to get away? Post your response (500 words … Read more

Write a formal complaint letter to your deepest, darkest fear. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

In the middle of the night, you get an urgent call from a friend you haven’t talked to in years. Something terrible has happened. What is it and why is he/she calling … Read more

One day you wake up to find your dog/cat waiting for you at the side of your bed, sitting on your briefcase. Cocking its head, it tells you, in perfect English, that … Read more

Choose your favorite book. Then, write a first-person narrative from the viewpoint of a minor character. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

Write a sappy love poem to a distant personage, then go back and change/add words to make it sarcastic. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

Using as much alliteration as you can (Annie always ate apples) tell a story about your meeting with a group of alien ambassadors. Post your response (500 words or less) in the … Read more

Come up with a new holiday. Explain why and how it should be celebrated. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

You often hear people say, “You’ll never understand another person until you’ve walked a day in his or her shoes.” Choose a fictional character and walk a day in his or her … Read more

Write a letter to yourself that you will open in six months. Include your current accomplishments and concerns, and remind yourself of one thing from today that you want to make sure … Read more

You’ve been given an opportunity to be a contestant on your favorite game show. Write about your experience, your interaction with the host and how you made it to the final round … Read more

Storms have knocked out the power. You find the flashlight and make shadow bunnies on the wall, but you can tell the kids are not amused. So instead you decide to tell … Read more

You’ve left town—ditching your old, miserable life—hoping to start a new life for yourself. You’ve given yourself a new name, fake background and style. Write about your first encounter in your new … Read more

A close friend has a life-altering decision to make and asks you for advice. What advice do you give? Write the conversation between you and your friend. Post your response (500 words … Read more

The love of your life is getting married to someone else. In a last-ditch attempt to win the love of your life back, you bust into the wedding and profess your love … Read more

You’re out to eat a nice birthday dinner with your family when the waiting staff marches out from the back room with a cake. With everyone around singing happy birthday, you decide … Read more

Write a story about two brothers who are competing for the affection of the same woman. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.

Write a haiku (first line 5 syllables, second line 7 syllables, third line 5 syllables) about your first day of high school. Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments … Read more

A knock at the door catches you off-guard. Upon answering it, you’re greeted by a man who says he’s from the future—and he can prove it. More important, he says he has … Read more

You are given the opportunity to talk to one dead person and tell him one thing that you didn’t get to before he passed away. Who would you pick and what would … Read more