Microfiction Assignments

Microfiction Assignment 20100909

Given the character of a clown, write a story in the a marketing brochure genre, using the subject a philosophical treatise and the theme a "just so" story. If you feel extra creative, use awkward comparisons and images.

Your word limit is 360 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100908

Given the character of two arguing twins, write a story in the magical reality genre, using the subject a character description and the theme bizarre happenings. If you feel extra creative, use a character from another work you've read.

Your word limit is 130 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100907

Given the character of a mythological figure, write a story in the what radio people say when the microphones are off genre, using the subject a fairy tale and the theme man versus nature. If you feel extra creative, hit the word limit exactly.

Your word limit is 240 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100906

Given the character of an arsonist, write a story in the science fiction genre, using the subject a love story and the theme man versus himself. If you feel extra creative, start every sentence with the same letter.

Your word limit is 125 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100905

Given the character of your grandparents, write a story in the teen-speak genre, using the subject a campfire story and the theme coming of age. If you feel extra creative, use as many puns as possible.

Your word limit is 290 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100904

Given the character of a mysterious stranger, write a story in the chick literature genre, using the subject a satire and the theme man versus the supernatural. If you feel extra creative, write from the ending first.

Your word limit is 55 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100903

Given the character of a wise old owl, write a story in the space opera genre, using the subject a warning to others and the theme a warning. If you feel extra creative, rhyme badly.

Your word limit is 105 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100902

Given the character of a child, write a story in the overheard on public transportation genre, using the subject a biography and the theme a "just so" story. If you feel extra creative, do not use any words longer than four letters.

Your word limit is 350 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100901

Given the character of a lottery winner, write a story in the historical fiction genre, using the subject a funny anecdote and the theme pure amusement. If you feel extra creative, write from the point of view of a newspaper columnist.

Your word limit is 415 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100831

Given the character of an inanimate object, write a story in the technical writing genre, using the subject a one-up contest and the theme a fable with a moral. If you feel extra creative, write only one sentence at a time.

Your word limit is 385 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100830

Given the character of three thieves, write a story in the text message genre, using the subject the storyline for a music video and the theme an exhortation to hope. If you feel extra creative, write in dialect.

Your word limit is 80 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100829

Given the character of a historical figure, write a story in the a Twitter conversation genre, using the subject a television commercial and the theme man versus himself. If you feel extra creative, write in rhyming couplets.

Your word limit is 395 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100828

Given the character of a talking animal, write a story in the superhero story genre, using the subject a confession and the theme bizarre happenings. If you feel extra creative, have the characters take no action besides thinking or speaking.

Your word limit is 190 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100827

Given the character of a kitchen appliance, write a story in the contemporary fiction genre, using the subject a philosophical treatise and the theme man versus nature. If you feel extra creative, use only conversation.

Your word limit is 145 words.

Microfiction Assignment 20100826

Given the character of the wind, write a story in the romance genre, using the subject a short debate and the theme a prophecy. If you feel extra creative, use awkward comparisons and images.

Your word limit is 250 words.