#85: City Living
There’s something deeply compelling about cities, isn’t there? Whether it’s the influencer-driven styles of LA, the laid-back sophistication of Athens, or the perfectly manicured greenery of Singapore, each one truly has its own unique soul. Those who visit are awed and at times overwhelmed, either falling in love or swearing them off forever — while lifelong residents take up a fierce loyalty that nothing can shake.
When writing, it’s often helpful to think of your setting almost like another character. Cities are an excellent way to explore this line of thinking, so for this week, pick a favorite and invite your readers in. What gives your city (whether real or imagined) its local “flavor”? And what impression do the people there give to the many tourists traipsing down their streets? Tap into your inner tour guide — it's time to travel the world!
This week's prompts
Set your story in a major city that your character has a love-hate relationship with.
Middle School
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Write a story that takes place in the same building but in two very different time periods.
Historical Fiction
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156 stories
Start your story with the line, “That’s the thing about this city…”
Adults
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286 stories
Write about someone fighting to keep their city neighborhood the same.
Teens
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34 stories
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“Hold Me” by Writer Maniac
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“The Windy City ” by Nainika Gupta
“Rose Witch” by Amany Sayed
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“the villain ” by Kelly Dennison
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