Picture prompts are a fun creative writing exercise. You find a picture and challenge yourself to write a short story or poem inspired by the image.
Author David Rae is sharing a picture he drew every week on his blog, and encouraging readers to participate by posting a short story inspired by his drawing in the comments.
It’s a lot of fun, and you should check out the pictures and stories even if you don’t want to take part.
He’s shared two images and a photograph so far. Click on the names below to visit the posts.
I look forward to seeing the image he posts next week.
Iseult Murphy 
Yes, they have been fun.:-)
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I change the photo on my computer screen daily and it often inspires a daily story when I am stuck!
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That’s a great idea, Bruce! Your stories are always so good.
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Oddly, all but the nodding doll gives me ideas for horror stories.
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Interesting. I’d love to read your stories inspired by the dolphin and the weeping statue!
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Okay, but the latter is a Doctor Who story. Hope that’s cool with you, and don’t blink!
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I thought of Don’t Blink and the weeping angels too! Love Doctor Who. 😁
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Did you catch the special on Sunday. I thought it was solid. Lots of fun.
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That’s good to hear. Haven’t seen it yet.
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Have fun when you do.
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This is very cool. In the downtime between writing projects I find myself sketching more and more. I’m no very good but I find it really therapeutic and it stimulates the narrative imagination. I think Herrerias said that sketching was one of the purest forms of tapping into the imagination because it’s quick and immediate so the creative spark does not have to be sustained. Great post as always Iseult!
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Thank you, Joe. I’d love to see your sketches. I love sketching but I don’t do as much as I used to. I’m thinking of starting a daily sketching habit.
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