The Relic Beneath the Dungeon
Develop a story around a mythical object that’s been lost for centuries in a vast dungeon. A team of diverse characters, each with unique skills and backgrounds, bands together to retrieve it. Describe their planning, the challenges they face, and the dynamics of their relationships throughout the journey.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
- Use one example from your own life.
- Open with a specific story, then widen out to the big idea.
Writing essays
A mind at work, one subject at a time.
An essay collection gathers short nonfiction pieces: personal, critical, funny or all three. What ties them together is the writer's voice and way of seeing.
What readers expect
- A distinctive voice
- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
A tip before you start
Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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- Life Inside the Role-Playing GameWrite an article that dives into the psychology behind role-playing games: why do people enjoy stepping into a character’s shoes, and what…
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