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Creative Writing Prompts

Finish this Sentence!

“I’d love to _____ but my _____ just _____!” (And then write a story that follows it.)

Brian A. Klems
Brian A. Klems
Published Jan 19, 2016 1:00 PM EST

“I’d love to _____ but my _____ just _____!” (And then write a story that follows it.)

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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Brian A. Klems
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Brian A. Klems is the former Senior Online Editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of Oh Boy, You’re Having a Girl (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Follow him on Twitter @BrianKlems.


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