Turn a familiar object into the starting point for short fiction, memoir and descriptive writing. Paired examples show how viewpoint and selected detail change a reader's expectations. Writing prompts can be completed independently or discussed in a small group.
Book ID
book-022
Reading level
Beginner
Currency
GBP
Category
creativity
writingpromptsviewpointworkshops
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Reader reviews
6 fictional reviews · 3.8 / 5
★★★★★5 out of 5
One object produced several stories
The viewpoint comparisons show how much changes without changing the object itself. Our writing group got very different pieces from the same chipped bowl prompt.
★★★★☆4 out of 5
Clear examples before the prompts
Seeing two short passages side by side made the instructions concrete. Some of the later prompts overlap, but they still led to useful practice.
★★☆☆☆2 out of 5
Wanted more help with endings
The book is good at generating an opening image or memory. It gives much less guidance on developing those starts into complete, satisfying stories.
★★★☆☆3 out of 5
Useful in a group setting
The discussion questions worked better for me than the solo prompts. Without feedback, I found it difficult to tell whether my revisions improved the piece.
★★★★★5 out of 5
Made detail feel purposeful
I stopped listing everything about an object and began choosing details for a particular reader response. The paired examples demonstrate that difference very well.
★★★★☆4 out of 5
A friendly starting point
The exercises are approachable and do not assume a writing vocabulary. I would welcome a longer example showing how several of the techniques work together.