Drama writing prompt
Out of My Sibling’s Shadow
Write from the perspective of a teen who has always been overshadowed by a sibling's achievements. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, the main character is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. How do they cope with the new-found attention and pressure, while dealing with their own grief and stepping out of their sibling’s shadow?
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- 1Raise the stakes until the hero's identity is on the line.
- 2Give your hero a secret they're keeping from their best friend.
- 3Let your hero make a big mistake for a reason the reader understands.
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