Brainstoryum: Writing Prompts and Short Stories

Today’s show is all about you! Anna Tizard shares listeners’ comments, feedback and some brand new (and incredibly weird!) interpretations of an Exquisite Corpse plucked from the Socks of Destiny in episode 10. Is there no limit to the interpretations of these writing prompts? It’s all in your imagination – literally! Please send comments and ideas to www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum .

How can you stretch your imagination and boost your creative writing skills with just a 20 minute exercise? Episode 10 includes two exciting announcements - including the first short story written by a Brainstoryum listener! Plus the usual magic and weirdness of Exquisite Corpse.  Inspire your writing and brainstorm a new story today! www.annatizard.com.

The Midnight Ship is complete! Don't forget to download your FREE e-book copy at this link .  The same link is also found at annatizard.com . Spread the word! This short story simply would not exist without the jumbled-up word suggestions of M.L. White, Frasier Armitage, Dušan Farrington and @WeirdMicro. I have never previously come across a perfumed elf, nor have I ever associated a ship wit...

Following episode no. 7 where Anna Tizard read out the first part of The Midnight Ship, today she explores the wonderful ideas for "what happens next" in this new story, with contributions from indie authors Tammy Nieuwoudt, Alessandro Bozzo and Mariah Bell (M. L. White).  Discussion includes: how beginnings and endings are intertwined; why character is so important even in a short story; and...

Be part of a new story that came out of the 6 Story Challenge (1/5/22): The Midnight Ship. Send comments to www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum. Plus a new brainstorm based on the zany word game of Exquisite Corpse. Push your creative writing skills to the limit! Listen, join in and be inspired! 

Okay, this episode is going to be a bit different... A non-stop brainstorming session using 6 Exquisite Corpse results!  If you've sent words to www.annatizard.com/play, perhaps they are about to become part of a new story idea. Why not join in, and pause the show as you try to come up with story ideas of your own? Difficult, challenging, zany and sometimes hilarious... brace yourself for a 6...

Another insightful and unexpected discussion about inspiration, followed by a ZANY round or two of Exquisite Corpse.  This time, part 1 is all about how to vary the tension in your creative writing, drawing on some unusual tips and principles... drawn from the world of acting. Part 2 is as bizarre as ever: Anna Tizard brainstorms story ideas mixing up YOUR words and phrases.  Tune in, be...

Are you interested in the psychology of creative writing and the enigma of inspiration? Would you like to hear some unique writing prompts that can really enrich your storytelling? Try this week’s episode of Brainstoryum: Writing Around the Secret.  Stick around for the game of Exquisite Corpse at the end – this is story brainstorming in its rawest and purest form! As ever, this is profound,...

Last week's show was all about finding your unique creative purpose. But did the original Surrealists have a creative purpose, and what can that tell us about inspiration and creativity? Another deeply weird and philosophical exploration, followed by 3 rounds of Exquisite Corpse. Keep those words coming! - Please submit words at www.annatizard.com/play. You never know when they'll crop up in a Bra...

Have you ever considered why you write or create? Is there a deeper reason? Just thinking about this topic can inspire you and enrich your writer’s journey.  Then, of course, it’s time for another brainstorm using Exquisite Corpse! Seriousness and silliness never held hands quite so tightly as they will today… Don't forget to send me some words and phrases at www.annatizard.com/play - you may...

Introduction to the game of Exquisite Corpse. This first ever episode of Brainstoryum begins with a bit of background about Surrealism and its origins - and what the Surrealists can tell us about inspiration.  Then: time to play Exquisite Corpse! Brainstorming story ideas doesn't get more wacky, or creative, than this. A note for writers: If you'd like to use the game section for your own wri...

Welcome to Anna Tizard’s story brainstorming podcast, Brainstoryum! Be ready for a deep dive into some seriously weird--and enlightening--writing prompts using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Be part of a growing community of writers getting their stories published and heard. Play. Discover. Be discovered. Be part of the Brainstoryum.