plot prompts

If you have a prompt like 'A person finds a time - traveling device', first think about the rules of time travel in your story. Can they change the past? What are the consequences? Then, consider the character's motivation for using it. Maybe they want to fix a past mistake or meet a historical figure. Build the plot around these ideas. For example, if they try to change a major historical event, how does that affect the present and future? This can create a complex and interesting plot.

A good plot should have conflict. It could be a character vs. character conflict, like two rival wizards fighting for a powerful magic item. Or it could be internal conflict, such as a hero struggling with their own dark side. Also, a clear goal for the main character is important. If the character doesn't have a goal, the story can seem directionless.

One dangerous plot prompt could be a love triangle where one of the parties is extremely possessive and jealous. This can lead to dangerous situations like stalking or attempts to harm the rival. Another could be a relationship where one of the characters has a dark secret related to their past, such as a criminal record or a history of mental illness that they hide from their partner, creating a dangerous undercurrent in the relationship. Also, a plot where the lovers are from feuding families or groups, like in Romeo and Juliet, can be a dangerous plot prompt as their love defies powerful and often violent opposition.

Think about real - life emotions and conflicts. Let's say your story is about a group of friends. You can base their conflicts on things like jealousy, betrayal, or misunderstandings. When the characters overcome these issues, it makes for a great story. Also, unexpected twists can keep the readers on their toes. Maybe the friend who was thought to be the traitor was actually trying to protect the others all along.

A sudden change in the setting. If a story is set in a peaceful town and suddenly there's a portal to another dimension that opens up, it's a great plot twist. It challenges the characters and forces them to adapt quickly, which in turn creates new conflicts and opportunities for the story to develop.

Well, dangerous plot prompts make romance novels more appealing because they create a sense of urgency. When one character is being blackmailed into a relationship, the other has to find a way to free their love quickly. This urgency drives the story forward. In a setting like a war - torn area, the danger surrounding the couple makes their love seem like a haven in the chaos. It gives the story a backdrop of high drama. Also, when a controlling family tries to break up the relationship, it creates a battle of wills. The couple's fight against such a powerful force makes their love story more heroic and thus more appealing to readers.

Well, 'prompts fanfic' could be fanfiction that is inspired by certain prompts. For example, a writing community might give out prompts such as 'a character from a popular series wakes up in a different time period' and then fans write fanfics based on this prompt. It's a way to stimulate creativity and get different interpretations of the original source material within the fanfic world.

A sudden change in a character's motivation can be a great plot twist. For example, a character who has been trying to save a town from a flood suddenly realizes they can use the flood to their advantage. Another is when the identity of a mysterious figure is revealed in an unexpected way, like the person who was thought to be a hero is actually the villain all along.

There could be prompts like 'Share with your dad the first memory you have of him.' It's a very personal and touching prompt. 'Tell your dad about a time when he helped you when you were sad.' This focuses on the emotional support dads can give. And 'Describe your dad's favorite thing to do and how you feel when you do it with him.' It makes kids think about their dad's interests and their shared experiences.

One good prompt could be 'The time when a family member surprised us all.' Another could be 'A family vacation that changed everything.' And 'The family heirloom and its story.'