Cinderella – the automaton who would be a girl
In this reimagining of Cinderella that you are going to write, Cinderella is a clockwork automaton left to her maker’s […]
All of time and space needs you to save it
When an inventor rips a hole in the fabric of time and space, the last surviving member of The Society […]
You were just minding your own business when a steam-powered dirigible lands next to you
You were just minding your own business when a steam-powered dirigible lands next to you. An eccentric gentleman climbs out […]
Cinderella and the Clockwork Owls
In this Cinderella story, you are about to write, her father was an inventor and her only friends are sentient […]
While you waited for your train to work, a steam engine pulled up at the platform.
The driver leaned out of the engine cab and called your name. “Quick, get in,” he said. “I’ll explain when […]
Your characters are kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity
Try this writing dare: Have your characters kidnapped in a shocking case of mistaken identity. Extra conceptual points if these […]
Our NaNoWriMo Writing Dares Collection
For a few years now, The Muse has shared a growing collection of wild writing dares during NaNoWriMo (National Novel […]
Journaling: What am I grateful for?
List five things that you are grateful for. Consider writing a few words about why you are grateful. Also on: […]
10 evergreen journaling prompts
1. What has brought me joy lately? Counting your blessings – aka reflecting on the good things – can help […]
Journaling: What am I looking forward to?
In this first entry for our new journalling prompts section, we suggest you reflect on what you are looking forward […]