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What is… smut?

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What is… a missing scene?

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What is… a cliffhanger?

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List of “return to sender: anything but my feelings” prompts

“The only thing I am to you is a shoulder to cry on, aren’t I?”

“You’ll always be out of reach from me, won’t you?” 

“The only thing you’re keeping guarded is your heart, and no matter what I do, I’m not the one who’s going to get access to it.”

“Will it ever be me?”

“I’m not asking for these feelings to be returned. I’m just asking you to understand that I’m in love with you and whatever you do isn’t going to make me stop.”

”I can respect you not liking me back, and I’m not trying to say you have to like me back in any way shape or form, but I’d really appreciate if you can respect my feelings for you.”

“…Do you know what I’d give to stop being in love with you?”

Character B, while looking at Character A, a sad glint in their eyes, says, “The person I like isn’t going to like me back. And frankly, I’m fine with that, because as long as I have them in my life then… That’s all I can really ask for.”

“I hate to be that person, but I really don’t think I can be just friends with you.”

“What did you wish for?” “Nothing but my heart back from someone who’s never going to see me the way I see them.”

Writing Prompt: Dialogue

"What makes you so special?"

"I... What?"

"Why is it that you are the one that makes me feel this way? I could have anyone I wanted, at any time, but you're the only one that's made me actually care... Why you?"

"I... I'm sorry,"

"I'm not. ...You don't feel the same way, and I understand why and it hurts, but it's okay. It's a pain I can endure because I... I love you."

— in denial about having feelings for them ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚ ❀

the denial do be strong tho LOL, feel free to use!

➛ out of the blue, they start to look so attractive to you

➛ unconciously staring at them

➛ using exam season as an excuse to not process your feelings about them

➛ "are you sure they're just a friend?"

➛ jealousy creeping up whenever they smile at someone that's not you

➛ noticing the butterflies in your stomach whenever you're near them

➛ "both of you would look good together" "what-"

➛ suddenly all the love songs you're listening to are about them

➛ having an intimate dream about them that has you all flustered when you wake up

➛ "why does everyone think that i like them?"

➛ drunkenly telling your friends that you like them (this happened to me lol)

➛ "do you want me to remind you what you said about them when you were drunk" "no, absolutely not"

➛ unknowningly giving them the softest gaze when they talk to you

➛ random urge to kiss them

➛ "you know denial is the first step to everything" "what are you implying-"

98 Unique Character Development Questions

If they were an animal, what would they be? What is the first thing they’d do when they learn they’re an animal?

Do they pick wildflowers?

How do they like their eggs? (Fried, poached, soft-boiled, etc.)

How do they see themselves in their head, and how is that image wrong?

If they talked in their sleep, what weird jumble of words would come out?

(For good guys) If they were a villain, what would their evil dark lord name be?

Muffins or cupcakes? Write at least one page of their rant about muffins vs cupcakes.

Do they prefer arm day or leg day?

What is the longest they’ve ever slept in?

They’re on their way to the hospital when they hit a parked car. They can’t stop, and don’t have paper for a note. They drive away without telling anyone what happened. How do they ease their conscience?

Most embarrassing middle school moment?

Favorite pizza toppings? List the top five in order.

What was the last (non-story-related) dream they had while sleeping?

If they suddenly vanished, what would their family assume they were up to? (Shopping, pranking people, overthrowing governments, etc.)

What’s their least favorite possession that they wish they could get rid of, but can’t / shouldn’t?

Write out their last nightmare as a short scene.

If they spray-painted a wall, what would they write / draw?

Pick a fictional character from another book / movie to be their guardian angel. Is it hard to look out for your character? Does the guardian angel interact with them? What’s their first conversation like?

Do they find fart noises funny? (Be honest.)

They wake up invisible. Do they ask for help right away, or do they stay hidden? What do they do while invisible?

What are their final words? Try to make them unexpected!

What one aspect of their physical appearance do they think is hot?

Jeans, skinny jeans, or sweatpants?

How far can they spit a watermelon seed?

Are they more likely to notice the shapes of the clouds or the color of the sky?

What do they joke about and say, “I would die for that!”

On a road trip, are they the driver, the DJ in the passenger seat, or one of the people eating snacks and huddled under the bags in the back?

Do they sleep in normal clothes or pajamas? To what degree are they clothed?

What are their three favorite types of flowers?

If they could travel to the future, but they couldn’t go back, would they do it to escape their problems?

Do they prefer unicorns or pegusi?

When they sneeze: hand, elbow, or nada?

Their crush / another hot character asks them to dance and pulls them to the dance floor. How do they react? Do they try to hide their feelings? And most importantly, do they dance?

What was the last thing they thought about stealing?

Their favorite thing about riding a Ferris wheel?

Are they a cat, dog, or horse person?

What time period do they wish they lived in? Now as the author, write why that would be a disaster.

Do they celebrate Christmas? What’s their favorite Christmas decoration?

Do they prefer the loud fireworks or the smaller, quieter fireworks?

What song is their theme song?

Do they keep a diary? What is the biggest secret in it?

When they’re stressed, do they stress shop, bake, eat, or clean?

Five years ago, who did they look up to? Do they still look up to them now? If not, why?

Do they prefer raw cookie dough or fully baked cookies?

While playing Monopoly, do they buy a bunch of properties right away or save their money as much as possible?

What game are they terrible at playing?

Are they ticklish?

What would they do if they were locked in a room with a rat?

They die and become a ghost, doomed to haunt others but unable to talk or write messages to say who they are. Who / what do they choose to haunt? Do they wish they could speak, or do they prefer to remain anonymous?

What’s inside their glove box?

What’s their birthstone? Do they like how it looks? Why or why not?

If they could snap their fingers and become super famous overnight, would they do it? Have them weigh the pros and cons of fame.

What’s their favorite color of Skittles?

What TV shows do they binge-watch by themselves at 2 AM?

Who is their favorite Avenger? Which Avenger are they the most like personality-wise?

How can the other characters tell when they’re lying? (Looking down, picking at fingernails, not blinking, etc.)

Do they prefer floral / outdoor scented candles, or candles that smell like food?

Would they rather own a sailboat or a jet-ski?

What keychains do / would they have on their backpack?

When was the last time they physically attacked something?

Do they pay attention to the weather forecast?

What book / movie / song do they swear they hate until they’re alone and start reading / watching / singing it on repeat?

Would they rather wear glasses or contacts? (Even if their eyesight is fine.) Why?

Are they more of a slow-and-steady endurance runner or a super-fast sprinter?

Can they do any celebrity impersonations?

When was the last time your character got sick? Who took care of them?

Do they know what memes are? If so, what memes do they quote on a regular basis?

Do they give nicknames to other people? What is the funniest nickname they’ve come up with? Does everyone else know about these nicknames?

What’s a weird / wacky / embarrassing story about them as a young child that everyone else remembers, but they don’t?

When they go to the beach, do they use sunscreen? Lotion or spray-on?

Do they play the arcade game with the claw? What do they try to win?

How do they like their steak?

If they speak more than one language, do they know the swear words in those languages?

Do they prefer to write with a pencil or a pen? If they use pens, what color is the ink?

They’re on the beach, waist deep in the water. A big wave rolls up and towers over their head. Quick— do they dive under the wave, body surf the wave, or freeze and get swept off their feet?

What annoys them about the religious groups in their area?

What is the most popular tweet they’ve ever written?

Before the story starts, what are the last ten items in their Google search history? Did they clear that search history?

Do they sing in the car, in the shower, or both?

Deep down, do they believe a hot dog is a sandwich?

Long sleeves or spaghetti straps?

Do they have a harder time going to sleep at night or getting out of bed in the morning?

What’s the weirdest place they’ve climbed up on?

If they could make any scent into a perfume, what would it be?

Picture this character’s worst enemy. Now write a short scene in an alternate universe where they fall in love with their enemy. What attracts them to each other? Try to find personality traits that the characters fall for (not just physical attraction).

Why don’t they like how their voice sounds in recordings?

Would they rather fly or be immortal?

Do they try to avoid stepping on cracks in the sidewalk? Do they step on every crack? Do they care?

What’s the dumbest way they’ve been injured?

For a million dollars, would they punch their best friend in the nose? Either way, have the character defend their answer.

Are they able to fall asleep in the car? On an airplane? On a boat?

What is something they are fine with that most people would be afraid of?

If they were forced to dye their hair, would they rather dye it purple or neon green?

What do they schedule / plan out in their life? (Even if they wing it most of the time, they probably have at least one thing planned.)

Under what circumstances would they hug a complete stranger?

If they were able to compete in the Winter Olympics, what sport would they compete in?

How do they like their coffee? (Or tea if they don’t drink coffee)

List 10 reasons why you love spending time with this character.

Shipping / Angst Prompt

Promt for sad/angsty fics: Take your favorite couple and write one (or more) one-shot(s) describing “the first time and the last time” they did something together. Might contain:

- the first and the last time they saw each other - the first and the last time they kissed - the first and the last word they said to each other

Summer Prompts

1) Out of School 2) Shopping for bathing suit 3) Day at the beach 4) Sunburn 5) Broken air conditioning 6) Ice Cream 7) Pool Party 8) House Party 9) Fireflies 10) Fourth of July 11) Fireworks 12) Barbecue 13) Planting a Garden 14) At the Park 15) At a playground 16) At a public pool 17) Summer School 18) Vacation/Trip 19) Beach Umbrella 20) Beach Towel

General / Angst Prompt

Somehow, a character or characters glimpse what their life may have been like if one pivotal event had not happened, or had happened differently. (Examples: Harry Potter’s parents didn’t die, Bilbo Baggins never found the Ring, Anakin Skywalker never met Padme Amidala, etc.)

Your choice if:

- Your character could be able to see this alternate universe, but not interact with it

- Your character could be able to “live” in this alternate universe for a while

- Changing this event either improves the current situation or makes it worse

Writing Resources #1

(Note: I’m only including free resources here, mostly because I’m broke and haven’t had a chance to try out any paid apps / programs. These are the resources I use and recommend, and is by no means a comprehensive list of all the writing tools out there. You might find something else that works better for you and isn’t listed here, and I’d love to see some reblogs from people sharing any other resources!)

For when you just need to get words on the page:

Write or Die is easily the most versatile tool for when you need serious motivation to just write. It’s a bit tricky to figure out at a glance, but you can play around with it and find out what works for you. Because of the ability to set time limits and consequences for yourself, Write or Die can help you stay focused and (if you’re like me) stop second guessing every word you write. You can always edit later.

Written? Kitten! is an alternative to Write or Die with only rewards (new picture of an adorable animal of your choice every time you hit a word count) and no consequences. It also has a very minimalist layout without a lot of distractions or customization options, which is helpful if, like me, you’re easily distracted.

For visualizing your word count & progress:

Pacemaker has a free mode and a subscription mode, but the free mode is pretty much everything you need. This is helpful if you’d like a visual representation of your word count. It can make it easier to see your progress on a project.

For editing:

ProWritingAid is… everything. You do need to make an account to use this site, but oh boy oh boy is it ever worth it. (Just make sure to sign up for the free option; it has everything you need.) I use this tool in tandem with my own editing process, and it has an amazing algorithm for catching things that weaken your writing - adverbs, overused words, passive verbs, etc. You don’t need to take all of its advice, but it can help draw your attention to things about your writing that you may have missed. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering trying out a paid program like Grammarly. It’s by far the most useful editing tool I’ve ever come across.

Hemmingway App isn’t for everyone. I feel called out by it, but that’s the point - sometimes we need to hear that our writing is getting a bit verbose and ostentatious, and to consider if toning it down a bit might help our story and meaning shine. Again, you can decide not to take any or all of its advice, but it’s a useful tool. (For example: I put this post into the app and it yelled at me for the word “ostentatious” and suggested I replace it with “showy.” That’s not exactly what I meant, so I kept “ostentatious”, but it was a nice suggestion. Does that count as irony?)

As always, happy writing!

date ideas for your characters

blindfolding your date, leading them to a wonderful surprise

beautiful picnic in the garden

taking photographs of each other

dancing under the stars

sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows and stargaze

visit museums (could be art, archeology, dinosaurs, human evolution, space)

a standard date, dinner and a movie

drive-in movie date, dinner at a fast-food place at one a.m.

playing mini golf or some other type of sport

going to an amusement park, sharing a kiss in the alley

going to a food truck festival

cooking or baking class! alternatively, cooking together at home

asking your “friend” to be your plus-one to another friend’s wedding

visit an antique book story, choose books for each other to read

a date spent cruising around town, visiting small shops, resting your legs at a quiet, cozy little café, holding hands over the table

exploring old castles, monuments, tourist attractions

breakfast dates

watching the sunset or sunrise

going for a midnight drive

doing an activity you’re both terrible at, for a good old laugh 

playing video/board games together

writing each other love letters

recreating your first/favorite date

building a snowman, having a snowball fight

going to a pumpkin patch, choosing the perfect pumpkin, decorating for halloween together. alternatively, decorating for christmas

go to an escape room

make a time capsule

visit a haunted house

meet each other in a bar, assume new identities, and try to pick each other up

Angst/Fluff Prompt List Part 2

The first one was a big hit, so I hope you’re ready for a second one! These can work with ANY fandom! Reblog if you wish! (Please give credit, to where credit is due <3)!

“I need you.”

“You’re family.”

“I care about you.”

“Can I join you.”

“You made your choice.”

“This isn’t fair!”

“How could you do this?”

“Do you hate me?”

“I could never leave you behind.”

“Come with me.”

“That’s sweet.”

“You look great.”

“Where are you going?”

“That’s new.”

“Let me help you.”

“Drop the attitude.”

“Are you okay?”

“I’ve got you.”

“I’m worried about you.”

“You don’t seem like yourself tonight.”

“Do you like it?”

“You smell nice.”

“They didn’t deserve you.”

“I trust you, do you trust me?”

“Karma is a bitch.”

“What the hell?”

“Son of a bitch.”

“I hope your day gets better.”

“I’m here if you need to talk.”

“Are you listening to me?”

“Sorry.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“Why are you acting like this?”

“How do I look?”

“Damned if I do, damned if I don’t.”

“What is this about?”

“You look like hell.”

“I haven’t seen you in a few days.”

“It’s good to see you.”

“You know, you can stay if you want to.”

“I’m not pissed, I’m hurt.”

“Truth hurts, doesn’t it?”

“I almost feel bad for you.”

“What you did was stupid.”

“No.  You listen to me.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“I know you’re scared.”

“You’re a terrible liar.”

“You’re not helping.”

“It’s not safe here.”

“You should leave.”

“Everything is fine.”

“I’ll keep you safe.”

“I hope you know what you’re doing.”

“Just go away.”

“You don’t have to act like you’re okay.”

“I’m only here to help.”

“Don’t mind if I do.”

“Don’t you think you’ve done enough?”

“Thanks for nothing.”

“I’m done.”

“You think that this is easy for me?”

“I hate seeing you like this.”

“You make me so mad.”

“I brought you dinner.”

“Say what?”

“You’ll be fine.”

“You’ve got me on your side.”

“I don’t like you…. I love you.”

“I don’t want you… I need you.”

“What are you doing here?”

“It’s okay to cry.”

“I can tell you’re lying.”

“You’re in danger.”

“You deserve better.”

“You’ve changed.”

“I think I’m in trouble.”

“You always find a way to surprise me.”

“You did what you had to do.”

“You have no idea.”

“Why am I not surprised?”

“This is just great.”

“You’re here late.”

“What’s on your mind?”

“I wanted to apologize.”

“It’s just you and me.”

“I’m just looking out for you.”

“I never meant to fall in love with you, I just did.”

“Calm down.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Oh come on.”

“No one is perfect.”

“You’ve been quiet.”

“What did you just say?”

“I’ll always be there for you.”

“Fair enough.”

“When you fall, I’ll always be right there to catch you.”

“I won’t let anything bad happen to you.”

“You’re not crazy.”

“I’m not leaving.”

“I hope you’re happy.”

“You’re the only person I wanted to be with tonight.”

“Don’t worry about it.”

“I’ll be there in a few minutes.”

“You’re not going anywhere.”

“You believe me, don’t you?”

“Regardless of what they think, I know you’re an amazing person.”

“Shhh…  You need to be quiet.”

“Fuck you!”

“You don’t even know me.”

u know i’ve expressed my love for fake married/fake dating many, many times but like. is anything better. is anything better on this earth. does any trope or genre truly care for us quite like this one. let us reflect on a few of the gifts that fake married/dating consistently gives us:

character a asks “hey, will you pretend to be my date for a week for [convoluted excuse that could easily be solved without a fake relationship]?” character b, fully convinced of the futility of their DEEP AND UNREQUITED LOVE, figures this’ll be a chance to spend time with them and possibly put their feelings to rest. character b is always wrong & it is always amazing.

having to SHARE A LIVING SPACE FOR ARBITRARY FIC REASONS. having to see eachother in their pajamas first thing in the morning, messy haired, drowsy eyed and soft faced. going from “you can have the bathroom first” to brushing their teeth beside eachother and feeling like this closeness has always existed (at the same time, painfully aware that it won’t always). 

related to the last one — “”practicing”” their casual touching so that it’s easier when they’re in public. feeling SWOOPS OF ARDOR AND AGONY when they feel the brush of a hand on their neck, or an arm loop around their waist. don’t you love how fake marrieds/dates are always method actors who must FULLY INHABIT their roles. i love it. i live for it. 

bed sharing. :^) we all pretend we’re bigger than this but we are not. 

“kiss me while everyone’s looking.”

the character who wasn’t aware they were in love (maybe always had been) until the fake relationship is in full swing, realizing they have to sort their feelings out before their time together is up. sometimes they succeed and angst is minimal. most of the time they don’t, really.

telling eachother “i love you” in public and meaning it, heart aching over it, but bELIEVING THE OTHER 2 BE ACTING. my soul is still 15, this garbage still gets me. u don’t get pining better than this.

the days leading up to the end of the arrangement where one of them, still confused and muddy about their Feelings and unsure how to break things off, stiffens to the casual, reflexive touching and puts their walls back up. the other one accepts and respects this as the end of their agreement and squashes back down all the hope they ever had, stuffs it next to the heartbreak they’re ignoring deep in their chest. 

when they realize they’re actually fully and enthusiastically mutual about the way they feel and it’s, like, two parts euphoria and one part agony because they just cannOT BELIEVE, the happiness tears them in two. maybe there are weepy or laughing kisses. i don’t know but i’m usually invested like 2000%. i love fake dating/marrieds. 

I LOVE EM.

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Hello, everyone! Here is your April Journal Challenge. I hope you enjoy the prompts this month.

Rules:

1. Respond to the daily prompts in a journal or notebook.

2. Add hand lettering, drawings, paint, etc…

3. Snap a photo of your journal page for each day and share it with us. 4. Have fun and be creative!

Tag #journaling-junkie, and #2017AprilJournalChallenge so we can all like and reblog your original creations!

Happy writing! :)

cuddly / platonic-ish memes

“your feet are cold.”

“movies are made for watching, not for asking questions.”

“you’re hogging the blankets!”

“we should cuddle… for warmth.”

“is that your hand on my leg?”

“scoot over.”

“can we watch something else? this is scary.” 

“are you shivering?” 

“if you start snoring, i won’t be responsible for what happens to you.”

“did you eat all the popcorn?”

“your hair keeps getting in my face.”

“are you even wearing pants??”

“stop kicking me!”

“you’re a good pillow.”

“do i look like a foot-rest to you?”

“do i look like a pillow to you?”

“i’m cold.”

“why can’t you ever just lay still?”

Ashley's Alphabetical Prompts

“At least you weren’t stabbed, because hello, I am bleeding.”

“Before you say that, let me pretend to be listening to music.”

“Can I make you stay?”

“Don’t touch that! You never listen!”

“Even I can see that, and I’m blind.”

“For once in your life, can you just not mess this up?”

“Great, fantastic, I’m so amazingly happy.”

“How about we scratch your plan and do this instead?”

“Imagine this, a world where fries fell from the sky. Cool, right?”

“Just kidding, I really don’t care.”

“Kill me, go ahead, don’t be upset if some very bitter people come after you, though.”

“Like, what if I did love you?”

“Man, I’m getting tired of this saving the world bullshit.”

“Nope. That’s a nope from me, goodbye.”

“Oh well, don’t mind me, I’m just enjoying the show.”

“Please, spare me the tears. I know where this is going, I’ll help you.”

“Queens don’t cry, remember?”

“Right then, that’s when I realized I was screwed.”

“So…who’s up for food?”

“Thank you, for you know, stopping him.”

“Ursula! From that Disney movie, The Little Mermaid? That’s who you look like.”

“Very glad you felt the need to share that quite personal information with me.”

“Where in the hell is my sister?”

“Xylophones are my comfort instrument.”

“You are the light of my life.”

“Zebras are such a cool animal, am I right? The stripes are on point.”

Writing Prompts

• I wanted to completely disappear. • You went so far down the rabbit hole. • Well, there are the monsters. • What do we want to focus on? • What happened at the time? • There was no contact between them. • You may recognize the name. • It’s tiny, isn’t it? • What are you working on? • Are you blowing things up? • Are we in trouble? • Can I come in? • Would you lend it to me? • Is it a secret? • What are you testing? • It’s very rare. • Who tracks these things? • What’s making that sound? • It happens every day. • It’s too cold in here. • What do the reports say? • Is it a good theory? • I want to tell you about my life. • Can we get married tonight? • It’s a good enough explanation. • What are we hearing? • That’s a little atypical. • We are very slow. • It was just a bright spot. • What can cause suck explosions? • Stop giggling! • Is it hilarious enough? • I have the best idea. • Look, bubbles! • Where did you hear that? • Can you solve it? • It’s just math. • Where have you been to? • Are you throwing rocks? • He can’t stop talking. • I love your left eye. • I’m hearing what you’re saying. • Maybe I could just change my name. • One day I’ll run out of possibilities. • Does that ever happen? • Where do I place it? • Help me disappear. • We saw none of that. • Did it fall off? • Who was there to light it? • Let’s have fun. • Is it too random? • I want to punch it. • You are very specific. • That’s the answer. • Do you remember the number? • I came for you now. • Just say no. • It’s a good mix. • Cuddles are good. • That’s exactly the problem. • Is it a serious situation? • It can be very loud. • Where are the sources? • Why would they lie about it? • Can someone tell me? • You can email me. • Do you want to watch it? • It’s a storm. • What a waste of my time.

50 Wordless Ways to Say “I Love You”

Holding their hands when they are shaking.

Tucking the sheets around them when they stir during the night.

Traveling long distances just to see them.

Making their favorite meal when they are having a hard day.

Giving them a kiss before going to work and they are still in bed.

Tucking your head into their neck during a hug.

Lightly kissing on top of a freshly formed bruise.

Buying them something unrequested because it made you think of them.

Participating in their hobby even if it doesn’t personally interest you.

Sitting in comfortable silence while eating a meal.

Telling them a dumb joke just to see their smile.

Following their family traditions that they enjoy.

Playing your fingers through their hair while sitting next to them on the couch.

Singing and dancing to their favorite song.

Calming them down when they have a bad dream.

Having a tickle fight until you’re breathless.

Folding their clean laundry and putting it away.

Sharing a soft smile across a crowded room.

Bringing them a plate of their favorite sliced fruit.

Washing their back/hair in the shower.

Sharing your umbrella with them in the rain.

Listening to them while they vent.

Taking a picture together to print and hang later.

Tracing your names together in the sand.

Wearing clothes in their favorite color.

Doing a chore for them that you know they aren’t fond of.

Leaving a plate of food in the microwave for when they have a late shift.

Sharing a drink with them from the same straw.

Tucking their hair behind their ear to help them get it out of their face.

Helping scratch that itch on their back they can’t reach.

Pulling a chair out for them to sit down at the table.

Wrapping a blanket around them when they are sitting on the couch and watching a show.

Throwing away their piles of tissues when they have a cold.

Mending an item of their clothing that was ripped.

Running out in the middle of the night to get a food item they’re craving.

Helping brush their hair after a shower.

Making sure to be quiet while they’re taking a nap.

Letting them warm their cold hands under your shirt.

Giving them your dessert when you eat out because it’s their favorite.

Making a goofy face until they notice and laugh.

Giving them space when they express wanting to have some time alone.

Holding their hand while walking, even if there isn’t a crowd.

Holding shopping bags that are too heavy for them.

Standing between them and a busy road.

Rubbing the back of their hand with a thumb.

Giving them a back massage when they flop on the couch or bed.

Staying up half the night to finish a game with them.

Getting them a coffee just the way they like it.

Giving them a tight hug that makes them lose their breath.

Buying them a special treat when you go out shopping.

50 Prompts with Little One

Little one jumping in puddles wearing rain boots.

Shopping for nursery furniture for little one.

Holding the little one for the first time.

Being immensely proud when little one takes their first steps alone.

Little one’s first reaction to seeing/feeling snow.

Singing nursery rhymes to get little one to sleep.

Finger painting with little one.

Little one getting food all over their face.

Going on a walk together with little one.

Little one coming to sleep with you after having a bad dream.

Picking out little one’s first Halloween costume.

Little one’s first birthday.

Keeping little one from trying to eat crayons.

Little one’s first trip to the zoo or aquarium.

Showing little one a lightning bug for the first time.

Little one sticking their toes in their mouth.

Little one pulling on your hair with surprising strength.

Helping little one go down a slide at the park.

Little one needing an emergency bath.

Tickling little one’s chubby thighs until they laugh.

Singing songs and rocking little one to sleep.

Reading a book with little one on your lap.

Having to show little one that the food tastes good by having some too.

Playing airplane/train to get little one to open their mouth and take a bite of food.

Little one chasing after bubbles to pop them.

Playing peek-a-boo with little one.

Little one snuggling with a stuffed animal.

Playing “This Little Piggy” on little one’s toes.

Having little one help mix cookie dough.

Little one eating a slice of fruit and getting juice all down their chin.

Kissing little one where they got hurt to make the pain go away.

Little one stripping their clothes and running around in their diaper.

Waking up to little one crying out in their sleep.

Little one biting everything they can stick in their mouth as they teethe.

Little one sticking pretzel sticks up their nose.

Little one leaving sticky fingerprints on everything they touch.

Having little one help flip pancakes.

Giving little one a raspberry on their tummy after changing their diaper.

Watching little one go in and out of the kiddie pool.

Little one pointing out colors and shapes that they recognize.

Having little one wear their first formal wear.

Little one drifting off to sleep with a smile on their face.

Little one settling down after you finally figure out what they need.

Choosing little one’s name together.

Watching little one attempt to blow the seeds off a dandelion.

Little one getting in a laughing kick where everything is funny.

The first time little one picks their own outfit.

Little one chasing down the pet to rest their head on them and hold them tight.

Being unable to stay mad at little one when they give you puppy dog eyes.

Little one playing dress up with a grown-up set of shoes.

50 Hangout Locations for Character Building

The perfect hill for stargazing.

The bed of their pickup truck.

Hopping from yard sale to yard sale in the summer.

The all-you-can-eat sushi dive.

An all day spa visit.

On a busy strip of beach.

Joining them at a family reunion.

The orchestra pit.

A large field with a fresh foot of snow.

Going to a drive-in movie.

A small nature walk path in the forest.

The weight room at the gym.

The adult ball pit/jump park.

A picnic table outside the local Mexican food truck.

In an after-school club.

A patio table at their favorite café.

Up in a large tree house.

The old-timey soda shop on main street.

In a blanket fort in their bedroom.

A self-serve yogurt shop.

Throwing food for the ducks at the duck pond.

Sitting on the couch that is so soft and you sink into the cushions.

In their parent’s den downstairs.

The furthest lane in the bowling alley.

In a dark alley that smells of mold.

Their favorite fishing hole.

Pilfering through a goodwill store.

Under a large fruit tree in the middle of summer.

A ropes course outside the city.

A small bridge that spans a thin river.

The small arcade in the mall.

A flattened out section in a field of tall reeds.

On the front steps of the building after school.

An abandoned house on the edge of town.

The wall climbing park.

A park bench looking out over a playground.

Chilling out on beds and couches at a furniture store.

A poker table in a casino.

Warming up inside a ski lodge.

Around a pool table at the bar.

Sitting around a wishing fountain.

Under the bleachers after school.

A hidden bank by a lake.

The swings at a small playground.

In an abandoned railroad car.

On the roof outside of their bedroom window.

Walking around the grocery store deciding on making or buying dessert.

The local ice rink.

Swimming in a hot spring pool.

An old junkyard.

50 Types of Kisses - Writing Prompts

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Small kisses littered across the other’s face.

A small, fleeting kiss - which is immediately followed by a passionate, hungry kiss.

A breathy demand: “Kiss me” - and what the other person does to respond.

An accidental brush of lips followed by a pause and going back for another, on purpose.

Throwing their arms around the other person’s neck, hugging them close before kissing them passionately on the lips.

Wild, breathless kisses brought on by a heartfelt gift.

French kisses where they trace every tooth with their tongues as though trying to memorize them.

Laying a gentle kiss to the back of the other’s hand.

A kiss that lasts so long, they are sharing each other’s breaths.

A hello/good-bye kiss that is given without thinking - where neither person thinks twice about it.

Morning kisses that are exchanged before either person opens their eyes, kissing blindly until their lips meet in a blissful encounter.

Sneaking away to a hidden corner to share a secretive kiss.

Butterfly kisses against the other’s cheeks.

A kiss so desperate that the two wind around each other, refusing to let go until they are finished.

A fierce kiss that ends with a bite on the lip, soothing it with a lick.

One person pouting, only to have it removed by a kiss from the other person.

Tucking their hands beneath the other person’s shirt, just to watch them break the kiss and gasp in surprise at the sensation of cold/warm hands on their skin.

Teasing kisses where one person blows air into the other’s mouth and runs away.

One person stopping a kiss to ask “Do you want to do this?”, only to have the other person answer with a deeper, more passionate kiss.

Kissing in a stairwell, giving them an artificial height difference.

A chaste kiss given to each other because they are in mixed company.

A kiss that is leading to more, but is interrupted by a third party.

A kiss that tastes of the food/dessert they are eating.

Deep kisses where they have their hands tangled in each other’s hair to pull them closer.

Wet kisses after finding refuge from the rain.

Brushing a kiss along the shell of the other person’s ear.

Kisses exchanged while one person sits on the other’s lap.

One person tracing the other’s lips with a fingertip until they can’t resist any longer, tilting their chin towards them for a kiss.

Staring at each other’s lips for a moment before moving closer, as if drawn together by some unseen force.

Weak, sweaty kisses because it’s unbearably hot.

Pulling away from a kiss, whispering words of love against each other’s lips.

A kiss so passionate, so perfect - that after they part, neither person can open their eyes for a few moments afterwards.

An unexpected kiss that shocks the one receiving it.

Kisses that start on their fingers and run up their arm, eventually ending on their lips.

An awkward kiss given after a first date.

Starting with bunny kisses before moving on to soft kisses.

Cleaning the other person’s lips with a lick and a kiss.

Whispering “I love you” before a chaste, delicate kiss.

Kissing tears from the other’s face.

A gentle kiss that quickly descends into passion, with little regard for what’s going on around them.

Kisses shared under an umbrella.

Distracting kisses from someone that are meant to stop the other person from finishing their work, and give them kisses instead.

A kiss pressed to the top of the head.

Tentative kisses given in the dark.

Kisses exchanged as they move around, hitting the edges of tables or nearly tripping over things on the floor before making it to the sofa, or bed.

A lingering kiss before a long trip apart.

A kiss paired with a tight hug, knocking the breath out of the person being hugged.

One person has to bend down in order to kiss their partner, who is standing on their tip-toes to reach their partner’s.

Short and sweet kiss after meeting up for a date.

A kiss, followed by more that trail down the jaw and neck.

Touches Ask Game

Prompts for writing human connection, intimacy, belonging.

Hand-holding

The purest form of human connection.

tiny hands in big hands

calloused hands in soft hands

cold hands in warm hands

hands with the perfect ratio to each other for hand-holding

platonic hand-holding

running their thumb over the other’s hand

dancing with their hands holding onto each other

squeezing hand for comfort and encouragement

holding hands across the table

happily doing everything with just one hand, if it means they don’t have to let go

not wanting to lose each other in a big crowd

possessive hand-holding

linking hands together during sex

grabbing hand to show them something

loosely holding onto each other’s hands, laying in one’s lap

only linking the pinkies together, not ready to let go completely

holding hands while skating

excitedly grabbing each other’s hands during a concert, jumping up and down together

playing with each other’s fingers

pressing the other’s hand against their cheek

holding hands while one is balancing on a small wall

grabbing the other’s hand to pull them back from something

holding hands under the table

only realizing it when they have to let go

standing in front of each other, holding both their hands

holding their hands above their head, fingers linked together

passionate hand-holding

grabbing the other’s hand so they don’t fall

holding hands while running through the rain

brushing against each other, linking fingers together for a second

grabbing their hand to grab their attention

not really paying attention, both doing something else, but still holding hands

bandaging the other’s hand and not quite letting go

holding hands while driving

grabbing the other’s hand to pull them back to them

unconsciously searching out each other’s hand while sleeping

not realizing they’re holding hands till someone points it out

swinging hands back and forth, skipping like children

holding hands in a museum to pull them to the next exhibition

letting go when there is an obstacle in their way and immediately grabbing each other’s hand again when they pass it

loosely holding onto each other’s hand

dragging the other with them, holding their hand

raising the other’s hand to their lips to kiss it softly

holding hands while jumping down from somewhere together

comparing hand sizes, then linking fingers together

secretly holding hands under the table

holding onto the other’s hand so they can’t run away

making a heart with their hands and then linking them together

taking the other’s hand to look for injuries

holding hands to calm each other down

Hugs

A warm embrace.

friendly hugs

hug around the waist

hugging while twirling around

comforting hugs

side hugs

hugging and gently holding the other’s head

pulling someone into a hug

hugging while walking

eye-to-eye hugs

hiding their face in the other’s neck

clinging to each other

hugging while lying down together

group hugs

hugging with head on shoulder

tender embrace

‘not wanting to let go’ hugs

hugging from behind

bear hugs

hugging with hands in each other’s pockets

cuddling

hugs and kisses

hugging and jumping up and down together

familiar hugs

hugging with height-difference

gentle hugs

hugging with patting on back

piggy back hugs

quick hugs

hugging while slow dancing

one-sided hugs

hugging while straddling the partner

long-lasting hugs

‘picking them up’ hugs

hugging while grabbing butt

cuddle pile

Kisses

Showing affections.

goodnight kisses

hand kisses

smiling while kissing

lips barely touching

morning kisses

slow kisses

passionate kisses

kisses on the cheek

first kisses

goodbye kisses

welcome home kisses

kisses on the corner of their mouth

frustrated kisses

kissing each other breathless

soothing kisses

nose kisses

kisses as a promise

short pecks

forehead kisses

French kisses

tearful kisses

kisses on head

calming kisses

“we’ll face this together” kisses

kisses in the rain

life-or-death kisses

kisses for a cover

hard kisses

giggling while kissing

desperate kisses

neck kisses

“stay strong” kisses

hushed conversation in-between kisses

eyelid kisses

gentle stroking of cheeks while kissing

small kisses

kissing it better

fake kisses

jaw kisses

wake-up kisses

thigh kisses

kissing away tears

“we’ll get through this” kisses

public kisses

relieved kisses

kisses for comfort

tummy kisses

kisses to shut them up

slowly kissing down the body

“we’ll see each other again” kisses

kissing each finger

quick kisses

reassuring kisses

sleepy kisses

feather-light kisses

angry kisses

kisses with trembling lips

“forever mine” kisses

secret kisses

kisses with their last dying breath

Touching

Feeling another human’s touch.

touching foreheads

running fingers through hair

hiding face in neck

caressing the other’s hand

feeling their pulse

patting the other’s head

holding hands

shielding the other one with their body

listening to the other’s heartbeat

spooning at night

laying their hand on the other’s neck

pushing a strand of hair behind their ear

nudging the other one

putting an arm around the other’s waist

hugging each other

massaging them

holding the other’s chin up

squishing the other’s cheek

high fiving

bandaging/stitching up an injury

kissing the other’s brow

falling asleep on the other’s shoulder

carrying the other one in their arms

whispering in their ear, lips touching the skin

stroking the other’s arm soothingly

kissing the top of their head

pulling the other one towards them

feeling for each other in the dark

tickling the other one

grabbing onto their arm

doing a pinky swear

caressing the other’s back

tasting their smile

washing the other’s body

kissing their bruises and scars

lifting the other one up

putting their head on the other’s chest

stroking their leg

leaning into the other’s side

patting them on the back

sitting close and knees touching

braiding the other’s hair

giving them a piggy-back ride

sitting on the other’s lap

feeling their temperature

linking arms with each other

touching their elbow to get their attention

dancing with each other

holding onto the other’s shoulders for support

putting a hand over the other’s mouth to shut them up

caressing the other’s cheek

gripping thigh

holding the other’s jaw

touching cheek to cheek

tracing the lines on the other’s hand

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30 Days Writing Challenge

Write about a first kiss

Write a scene without any dialogue

Use the words: kitchen, date, music

Write about your MCs personal style

Write 100 words today

Write about a blackout

Use the words: small town, bar, jukebox

Write about finding a new hobby

Write about a heated debate

Use the title: Promises made, promises kept

Write about two characters dancing together

Explain your MCs motivation

Write 10 sentences about the last item you bought

Write about regret

Write about a girl's night

Write about a "thank you"

Write about a car ride

Use the title of the last song you've listened to

Write a summary for a book you would love to read

Write a new piece of lore for your WIP

Write something angsty

Write for 15 minutes without deleting anything

Write about dreaming

Use the words: crown, dance, smile

Write a scene that describes your MC well

Use the title: Like waves in the ocean

Write an ending without a beginning

Write only the dialogue for a scene

Write about your MCs nicknames

Write about a concert

November Prompts 🍂

Word prompts to use for doodling or writing

crisp air

memories

tea time

rainy

carriage ride

star gazing

mysterious

early sunsets

historic

cozy

shooting stars

gloomy

cuddling

scarecrow

gratefulness

stellar constellation

blanket

rainboots

hugs

mist

fireplace

steaming mugs

wind

puddles

moonlight

Thanksgiving

grey sky

smoke

apple cider

lanterns