← All contests

#318 From the Sidelines

Every great story has a star… but what about the characters waiting in the wings? They rarely get the chance to shine for too long, yet without them, the stage would feel empty. And in fact, if we look a little closer, we’ll often find that their stories can be just as compelling as the protagonist's — maybe even more so.

This week, let’s give the “minor” characters their moment. Shift away from center stage, hand them the mic, and see what unfolds!

This week's prompts

Stories

️✉️ Stories will be visible once this contest has ended!

How to Write a Novel

Join Tom Bromley for a writing master class and finish your first draft in 3 months. Learn more →

How to Write a Novel
Prompts | Big Blue Hand | 2024-11

Join our weekly contest

Get 5 new writing prompts every Friday. Write and submit a story for a chance to win $250.