What Happened Next? [Creative Writing Exercise]

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It’s time for a creative writing exercise! Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, you need to boost your creativity.

Take a look at the image above.

What happened next?

Can you come up with a mini-drama of not more than 350 words?

Please share your creation in the comments section of this creative exercise.

 Now for the ground rules:

  • Your story must be 350 words or less.
  • WTD provides an encouraging and safe environment for writers to grow and learn from each other. We’d love you to comment on other people’s submissions in a friendly and supportive manner.

Boost your imagination with this creative writing exercise

Can you weave a compelling story around this image in 350 words or less?

I can’t wait to read what you come up with, so please copy your story into the comments section of this post.

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