The greatest fear

Writing Prompts
Written By Lisa Manterfield

We always need to know what our characters want in their story. But what do they not want?

What would be the worst-case scenario for your protagonist? What do they fear the most? What is the situation they’d do almost anything to avoid?

Write a scene where the worst thing imaginable happens for your protagonist.

Bonus prompt: How could “the worst of all worlds” become even more desperate?

Lisa Manterfield
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