Dear writers and subscribers
What if I told you that arguing for something you don't believe could unlock your most vibrant writing?
This month, I'm challenging you to step outside your comfort zone with our third thematic prompt exercise:
Write a case for why everyone should commit an imprisonable offence sometime in their lives.
Make it an article, a rant, an essay, an advertisement, propaganda — whatever format speaks to you.
The only constraint is that it must be 200 words or less.
Why join us this time?
After our six-word memoirs and 49-word trouble stories, participants keep telling me the same thing: there's something liberating about being told what to do creatively.
As bestselling author Robert Greene discovered in Nietzsche's writing, there's something electric about arguing for ideas you might personally oppose. The writing comes alive. It crackles with energy.
This prompt gives you the permission to play in territory you'd normally avoid — all within a safe, creative container.
What's in it for you?
A few different things!
The paradoxical freedom that comes from specific constraints
All qualifying submissions will appear on my blog (you can remain anonymous if you wish)
Join our group social call where we'll discuss everyone's work and reveal the next prompt
Stretch your writing muscles in unexpected directions
Just 200 words means you can fit this alongside your main projects
Key dates:
Submission deadline: Sunday, May 18th (by midnight)
Publication date: Sunday, May 25th here on Creative Thought Partner
Group social call: Saturday, May 31st on Google Meet
Ready to join us?
If you’ve never written with us before, then this is the perfect time to start. If you’re an experienced writer, then this si your creative playground.
Everyone who participates in this prompt (or either of our previous two) is welcome at the social call.
I’ll be sending a reminder in about a week’s time, but don’t put it off, get started now.
I can’t wait to see what you produce.
Happy writing!
Harrison 👨🎨
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