What story do you see in this photo? — Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below.

What story do you see in this photo? — Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below. For more, see my library of photo prompts. Grant Faulkner is the executive director of National Novel Writing Month and the co-founder of 100 Word Story. He’s the author of Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo and the co-host of the podcast Write-minded. His essays on creative writing have appeared in The New York Times, Poets & Writers, Lit Hub, Writer’s Digest, and The Writer.

What story do you see in this photo? — Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below.

What story do you see in this photo? — Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below.

What story do you see in this photo? — “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.” ~ Diane Arbus What secret exists within this photo? Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below.

What story do you see in this photo? — A pay telephone always holds drama. A secret phone call. An emergency. A change of plans. There’s always the question: do you have enough change for the call? Use this photo as a prompt, as a random catalyst, as an igniter for any writing project you’re working on. Or … simply write a story about this photo in less than 300 words and share it in the comments below.