Following the sun…
I’ve been telling so many stories about the sun these days. I think you know why. As the wildfires have raged across the Pacific Northwest, the sun has been hidden by clouds and smoke, or tinged with an unnatural red or orange. I want to see the light like I used to — bright and clear and warm. The autumnal equinox is tomorrow — when day and night are of equal length. From here on out, the daytime fades. Enjoy this final day of summer with these writing prompts.
Writing Prompts
- The light and the dark
For centuries, humans have seen the sun disappear, and have longed for the light to return. We write so many stories about the light, but the dark can be a time of renewal and rest. Think about your characters. How has a time of darkness changed them? How have the bleak moments of their lives helped the light shine brighter?
… - The Dark Night of the Soul
Right before the climax of many novels and stories, the character must confront their darkest moments, their most painful truth. Why do you think this happens? It is so the climax is even more powerful. When we’ve plumbed the depths, resurrection shines all the brighter. Consider your character, or a character from a movie. What is their deepest fear? How do they confront it? How are they changed after confronting that fear?
… - The Color of Light
The language of light and dark is in our bones. But sometimes, the idea of writing about something so BIG is intimidating. Start with something simple and unexpected, like the way the light lands on a slice of cake, or the way coffee consumes it. Work you way through at least three sentences. Now push yourself to two more lines.
Dig into the light before it disappears!