We just had our annual conference, where I had the pleasure of running the debut author panel! It got me thinking about stage fright, and what kind of person has never experienced it.

For today’s prompt, write about someone who thrives on stage.

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For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of an illustrator.

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For today’s prompt, write about someone stumbling across an abandoned truck.

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For today’s prompt, write about a defining moment in a hunter’s life. Is it bagging the biggest or most challenging prey? Is it a spiritual event that causes them to stop hunting? Don’t be afraid to follow the story into unexpected territory!

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For today’s prompt, write a story centered on a bunch of balloons.

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Tomorrow is my birthday (though, hopefully one that’s conflict-free)!

For today’s prompt, write about conflict that happens around a birthday. This could be someone’s birthday being forgotten, an unwanted guest showing up to a party, or the cake being accidentally destroyed. Let your imagination go wild!

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For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of a social media influencer.

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For today’s prompt, write about someone who works remotely. Consider what their routines might be and how those routines can be disrupted—remember, good stories generally have conflict!

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For today’s prompt, write about people who are taking a stand. Try and focus on the sensory details as much as possible—make your reader feel as if they’re the ones in the midst of the setting.

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For today’s prompt, write about someone learning a new craft. Bonus points if it’s not something that they can learn on their own!

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