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Fun for Friday: Writing Prompts on DefCon One’s Instagram

| December 13, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about what happens when you imbibe a potion. Write a piece about how much inspiration a character can afford. Write a piece about the impacts of a cubic zirconia. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or […]

Fun for Friday: DefCon One Instagram Prompts

| October 25, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about unexpected luck on an unlucky day. Write a piece about the music made by dry leaves. Write a piece about what gets caught in a glow-in-the-dark web. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or check […]

Fun for Friday: The Latest DefCon One Instagram Prompts!

| September 20, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about a fabulous catch. Write a piece about what the bloodthirsty chew on. Write a piece about what is slumbering. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or check them out when I post them here!

Fun for Friday: A Handful of DefCon One Instagram Prompts!

| August 2, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about a pet in need of a bath who resists it. Write a piece about an artist who becomes a community leader. Write a piece about someone shopping for a perfect gift. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every […]

Fun for Friday: Instagram Writing Prompts from DefCon One!

| June 21, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about a map that leads to a surprising celestial location. Write a piece about a rumor with surprising implications. Write a piece about a teacher outside of the classroom. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or […]

Fun for Friday: New DefCon One Instagram Prompts

| May 17, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about an unexpected hero. Write about something that can be described with the word “lush”. Write about something or someone thriving. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or check them out when I post them here!

Fun for Friday: My DefCon One Instagram Prompts

| April 5, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about what happens in the shadows. Write a piece about a long distance run. Write a piece about new neighbors who may not be what they seem. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other Friday, or check them […]

Fun for Friday: New Prompts from the DefCon One Instagram

| February 23, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about a new beginning. Write a piece about a scarf that has emotional resonance with its maker. Write a piece involving folklore from a place you or your family has lived. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other […]

Fun for Friday: Fresh Hot DefCon One Instagram Writing Prompts!

| January 12, 2024

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece in which the characters are thankful for something. Write a piece in which unexpected cold weather has forced a change of plans. Write a piece in which someone receives a gift. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for writing prompts every other […]

Fun for Friday: Spooky DefCon One Instagram Writing Prompts!

| November 10, 2023

It’s time for some more prompts from the DefCon One Instagram account! Write a piece about a group of bats preparing for Halloween shenanigans. Write a piece about classic monsters preparing to do something that isn’t traditional for them. Write a piece in which autumn (the season) is a character. Follow the DefCon One Instagram account for […]