Using writing prompts for inspiration

Bite-sized exercises to start my day, get my brain going for my WIPS

Dear Readers,

It can be hard to get the creative juices flowing at times. Writer’s block happens to even the best authors, and there’s nothing worse than opening up your document and just staring at the screen, unable to get the words out, or typing a few sentences or paragraphs, only to erase it all later because the words just don’t seem to fit with the vibe of the story.

I’ve been suffering from a bout of this lately, and my daily word count has dropped as a result. So I took up a new tactic to try to combat it. I started looking for writing prompts on BlueSky. Many writers will post a daily prompt on their feed to challenge other writers. I just look for one that I like for that day and use it. One author I’ve followed has been using the Seven Deadly Sins lately, which sounded like an interesting concept, so I jumped on board with it. So far, I’ve stuck with writing something Pride and Prejudice related, but I may branch out further if the mood strikes me.

Here are some of my entries.

If you enjoyed these little microfiction stories, you can follow me on my BlueSky feed for more of them in the future.

Have you tried any writing exercises to get inspiration for a bigger project? How did it go for you?

Happy reading,

Amanda Kai

Featured authors

A refreshing take on the Pride and Prejudice story, Caroline’s tale begins with a twist of fate for Elizabeth Bennet when she wins a lottery drawing earning her a house in town and a substantial fortune.

Meanwhile, Mr. Darcy makes a detour to Highbury when Mr. Bingley leases a house near Hartfield. Their fates are drawn together at a place called Ever After End, where Mr. Darcy’s matchmaking godmother hosts annual house parties to help those ill-fated in love to find their happily ever afters.

Amidst a hilarious cast of boisterous gentlemen, scheming ladies, an American with a wide vocabulary of slang, and a chaperone who believes her late husband’s spirit inhabits a swan, three Bennet sisters seek to find love. But misunderstandings and a little bit of pride and prejudice interfere between our strong-willed Elizabeth and her Mr. Darcy.

If you like low-angst variations on Pride and Prejudice that show a long backstory and character development, have a variety of crossover characters from other novels, and plenty of humor, then you’ll enjoy Caroline Cartier’s Ever After End.

Fake-engagement Regency Romance from Melanie Rose Clarke

Happy Book Birthday, A Favorable Impression

Two years ago, A Favorable Impression was released. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like if Elizabeth and Darcy’s first meeting was when Elizabeth toured Pemberley, check it out!

What if Mr. Darcy’s first encounter with Elizabeth Bennet took place at Pemberley?

When unexpected guests invade his home, Darcy finds himself captivated by Elizabeth’s charm, while she is equally drawn to his unexpected kindness. But when the misbehavior of Elizabeth's family threatens his good opinion, Darcy's pride proves to be his downfall.

During the London Season, their worlds collide again. But this time, Darcy must watch in regret as Elizabeth is courted by the delightful Viscount Fitzwilliam. Can Darcy regain Elizabeth’s good opinion after her favorable impression of him has been utterly dashed? Or will his charming cousin steal her heart?

Journey through this delightful retelling of Pride and Prejudice, filled with humor, misunderstandings, and a heartwarming happily ever after.

Part of The Other Paths Series collection of standalone "what-if" Pride and Prejudice stories, each featuring a different path to Happily Ever After for Our Dear Couple.

In this story, you'll find:

💙 Friends to enemies to lovers

💙 Darcy's rival is his cousin, the Viscount (Colonel F’s big bro)

💙 House party @ Pemberley!

💙 Meet the parents (goes really badly!)

💙 A nice Lady Catherine

💙 Georgiana & Kitty find love

💙 A HEA for ODC

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Love at the Library- April 21

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A Little Bit Foolish- April 25

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