prompts for life stories

The key elements to include in a life story are the significant events in your life. This could be things like getting married, having children, or starting a new career. Also, your relationships play a big role. Mention your family, friends, and colleagues. Your dreams and how you pursued them are important too.

To start a life story effectively, think about what makes your story unique. It could be your background, your dreams, or a particular talent you have. Begin by highlighting that special aspect. For example, if you're a great artist, start with how you discovered your love for art. You can also start with a dialogue that was significant in your life, like a conversation with a mentor that changed your perspective.

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.'

One good prompt could be 'A mysterious door appears in the middle of a forest'. This can lead to various stories such as a magical adventure where characters enter the door to find a different world filled with strange creatures. Another prompt might be 'A letter arrives with no return address'. It could be the start of a mystery or a long - lost connection story. Also, 'A person wakes up with a strange power' can create a story about self - discovery and the use or misuse of that power.

Good prompts for short stories include 'A broken - down car in the middle of nowhere'. This might lead to a story of survival, self - discovery, or an encounter with unexpected help. 'A photograph that shows a different time and place' can inspire a story about memories, nostalgia, or time travel. Also, 'A magic potion that has an unforeseen side effect' which can result in all kinds of creative and wild short story ideas.

You could start by thinking about the significant moments in your life, like graduations or travels.

Just pick a prompt like 'A family argument and how it was resolved.' Then start thinking about the real events in your family related to it. Recall the feelings, words, and actions. And start writing or telling the story.

You can start by making a timeline of the major events in your life. For example, your birth, first day of school, big moves, and so on. This gives you a framework to build on.

One good prompt could be 'A mysterious letter arrives in the mail with no return address'. This can lead to a story about mystery, secrecy, and perhaps a journey to uncover the sender's identity. Another prompt is 'You wake up in a world where colors have disappeared'. It allows for a creative exploration of a dull, monochromatic world and the character's attempts to bring back color. And 'A strange noise coming from the attic at midnight' can inspire a spooky short story.

A haunted house is a classic prompt. Imagine an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town, with creaking floors and shadowy figures in the windows. Another could be a cursed object, like a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it. And a dark forest at night, filled with strange noises and unseen threats.