Creative Writing Plot Ideas Flashcards
Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: beginning
Opens story to a man in hospital, describing the machines beeping and sun rising. Something is on table
Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: plot
Its a pair of glasses, he sees his favourite memories from his childhood, games he played, his parents, his time in military and enjoys watching
Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: ending
Lastly, he watches his late wife and spends his last moments with her through those glasses. Machine flatlines
Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: beginning
Very successful marriage counsellow, several diplomas on the wall. Sun rising through window description. Despite professional success, his own marriage is falling apart.
Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: plot
Feels empty listening to others problems, his frustration reached a breaking point when he had a heated argument with his wife over the amount of time he spends at work and less time with her.
Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: resolution
They both confess each others struggles, fears, vulnerability and rediscover love and realise the importance of seeking help.
The test: beginning
A student has ran out of time with an incomplete 16 marker question at the end of his paper
The test: flashback
He was continuously revising. How could he miss the 16 marker? Would he fail?
The test: resolution
Awoken by an alarm, revealing it was just a dream
The test: ending
Student does real test, ensures to complete the 16 marker at the end of the paper. Achieves 95%. Hard work payed off
Time you broke the rules: beginning
A groupof students hear about an abandoned amsement park in the area. Despite all of the neighbours advice to not go near it as it was blocked off and not to be entered in, they sneak in
Time you broke the rules: plot/action
Come across many rides such as carousel thats colour had faded, arcade games, surprised still standing up. Cobwebs and foliage everywhere. Kids go on a rollercoasrer ride which surprisingly works, but stops right at the top
Time you broke the rules: build up - resolution
They scream for help,just as they lose hope a police officer had seen them go in, even though it was restricted, and operated the ride to get them down.
Time you broke the rules: ending
When you break rules, you face consequences, if the police didnt see them, they would have been stuck and may have never have been able to get out
Competition: beginning
There is an annual race among the town. Winner gets a prize of £250