PROMPTS

Monthly Theme For October

Things that go bump in the night

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For the month of October, the theme here at Promptly Written will be

Things that go bump in the night

When I think of October, Halloween comes to mind. However, I do know that not everyone celebrates this holiday. So to keep this user-friendly for all involved, I’ve set the theme to be things that go bump in the night — ghost stories, horror, nightmares, vampires, werewolves, witches, other cryptos, folk tales, etc. You can write poetry, fiction up to 1000 words, a personal essay, creative non-fiction, an article or even an opinion piece (Op-Ed). Let your imagination go wild and explore all the scariness of the night.

How To Use Monthly Themes

1. Write specific poems, fiction, essays or articles related to the theme — try using the Writing Sparks.
2. Choose a Daily or Weekly prompt, or select a Writing Spark, and center your piece around the theme.
3. Remember to tag your work appropriately and if you wish, use #monthlytheme as one of your tags if your work is centered around the theme.

Writing Sparks

1. Write a ghost story where the ghost is the protagonist who haunts a local hangout. Give your ghost a unique quality.
2. Write a poem or story about a nightmare.
3. Give your personal perspective on what the month of October means to you.
4. Write an article about anything related to the theme.

Enjoy!
~Ravyne Hawke~