Writing Action: A Book of Writing Prompts

Created by the San Francisco Writer's Grotto, Writing Action is a workbook designed to guide you through the process of creating page-turning prose. This workbook consists of prompts and space to write, with opportunities to explore how both high-stakes and low-key moments can be action-packed. Among other ideas, you’ll be asked to write an account of: A highly competitive game of hopscotch  An orange being peeled as if it were the last one on earth A car ride with an overly confident student driver A meal prepared by a cook who is really depressed The step-by-step process of opening a long-awaited piece of mail  Perfectly sized to take to a café, on vacation, or on your morning commute, this book is designed for practicing your creative writing a little bit at a time.  If you're looking to hone your writing skills, look no further than this collection of books: Writing Dialogue, Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Writing Character, Writing Humor, and Writing Memoir.