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Over the life of this blog I have written a number of articles called Short Story Starters (or similar titles). These lists are designed to help other writers when they are having trouble coming up with writing ideas. Try them. Feel free to use any of them.

Short Story Starters:

1. The sudden screeching of tyres woke Adam. The crunching thump that followed made him leap from his bed. He…
2. Briony tried to blink back the tears. It was no use. She…
3. “There’s Carl!” yelled Sara. “Help! Come quickly!” She leaned over his body. She knew at once….
4. As she walked away from the building Diana had an overwhelming desire to scream. She knew at that instant that would never again….
5. “Ellen!” It was a cry of instant recognition. “Ellen – it’s been so long. What are you doing here? How did…
6. Frank reached over to the empty seat. He wrapped his fingers around the cold object. He lifted the gun…
7. The moment Gina set eyes on the building she knew she was home at last. She…

Conditions of use:

• Feel free to use any of the story starters listed above. Change anything to suit your needs.
• Give it your best shot.
• Edit your work carefully before sending it off to a publisher or posting it on your blog.
• Let me know in the comments section how it went.
• If you publish your story on your web site or on your blog let me know so I can make a link to it for others to read.

Still more ideas:

The archives of this blog contain many more writing ideas. Click here to access those ideas.

Sometimes writers want to write but they just don’t know what to write about. Sometimes the brain goes into neutral and you just can’t think up a topic. Over the last year or so I’ve written a series of articles listing some short story starters. These are designed to help other writers get going again with their writing. Feel free to use these ideas in your own writing.

Short Story Starters:

1. Mary stopped suddenly. On the path not five metres from he was a curled up snake. She stifled a scream. Her first impulse was to….
2. Neville strode confidently on to the stage. He was ready for anything. Just as he was about to open his mouth, a…..
3. Olivia never like James. His habit of….
4. Peter came unexpectedly around the corner. Both Amy and Bob stared in disbelief. Where….
5. Roberta knew she was going to be late for the meeting. She hurried from the lift, down the corridor and then paused at the door. She took a deep breath, composed her thoughts and opened the door. She…
6. Sam was at it again. Steve never quite knew what to do but it annoyed him intensely. Sam’s habit of…
7. Teresa felt fear creeping through her body. This could not be happening. She took a hesitant step towards…

Conditions of use:

• Feel free to use any of the story starters listed above. Change anything to suit your needs.
• Give it your best shot.
• Edit your work carefully before sending it off to a publisher or posting it on your blog.
• Let me know in the comments section how it went.
• If you publish your story on your web site or on your blog let me know so I can make a link to it for others to read.

More story ideas:

There are many more ideas in my archives similar to these. Click here to read them.