#27: Agatha Christie
It's no secret why one of the most-repeated writing tips is: to read. You can learn endless craft wisdoms by reading the works of literary greats — and also lesser-known authors, too. Reading, in general, is simply a valuable way to improve your skills as a writer.
This week, we're pulling inspiration from the author behind two of crime fiction's most beloved sleuths: Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Yes, each of the below prompts relate in some way to themes, symbols, or other common elements in the writings of Agatha Christie.
Want to learn more about the Grand Dame of crime fiction? Check out our Agatha Christie reading guide!
This week's prompts
Write a short story that takes place on a train.
High School – 128 stories
Write a short story in which a specialist is called upon to carry out a job.
High School – 36 stories
Write a short story that ends with a twist.
Mystery – 155 stories
Write a short story that takes place in a quaint, idyllic, English village.
Fiction – 31 stories
Stories
“A Faithful Bet” by Iona Cottle
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #27
“Track Therapy” by Christine Johnson
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #27
“The Scepter of the Priest” by Ahmed Wael
Submitted to Contest #27
“A Fowl Liberation” by Brittany Gillen
Submitted to Contest #27
“Upper Morecambe’s Science Fiction Festival All-Ages Costume Contest” by Marte Van Der Linden
Submitted to Contest #27
“Night Train to Pinea” by Joshua G. J. Insole
Submitted to Contest #27
“The Adventures of Malachi Norton: The Mystery of the Missing Memory” by Lee Kull
Submitted to Contest #27
“Evelyn's Gone Mad and I Feel Fine” by Tori Routsong
Submitted to Contest #27
“Unfavorable demons ” by Kari Hyp
Submitted to Contest #27
“A Day in the Life of Pest Control” by Kaysie Davis
Submitted to Contest #27
“It Came Out of the Sky” by Lee Kull
Submitted to Contest #27
“The Nameless Man” by Tanya M
Submitted to Contest #27
“Celie Goose” by Pamela Saunders
Submitted to Contest #27
“The Train to Berlin” by Tim Law
Submitted to Contest #27
“Vampires and Zombies” by Bruno Lowagie
Submitted to Contest #27
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