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My writing group gave me two prompts and I had to pick one
They said I could write about a character who finds a key that doesn't fit any lock, or one who hears a song only they remember. I went with the key, and wrote a whole story about a locksmith finding it in her late grandfather's coat. It was tough at first, but I got really into it! Has anyone else gotten stuck choosing between two good prompts?
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mary_ross13d ago
Choosing between two good prompts is the best kind of problem. Getting stuck means both ideas have real juice. I would have gone with the forgotten song, hands down. There's something creepier and more personal about a memory that only exists for you. The key is a solid classic, but the song feels like it has more room for a real emotional gut punch. Your locksmith story sounds cool though.
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wesleyburns13d ago
Hold up, it's just a writing prompt. People get way too deep about this stuff. Both ideas are fine, but it's not some huge life choice. Pick one and start typing, see where it goes. Overthinking it kills the fun. The story will work itself out once you actually write it.
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