Have you ever seen something-an object, an image, a person, or even an ad on the side of a bus-and gotten struck by an idea? You sat back and smiled, mumbling, "Oh, that's good..." and immediately scrambled to write it down? Well, scramble no more. Plucked from the mind of multi-genre short fiction author R.A. Clarke, these 52 original speculative fiction prompts are sure to inspire and spark your creative flame. You're cordially invited to sift through the pages; take your time, pick and choose... or, if you're feeling brave, take the 52-Week Challenge. The prompts herein work for all manner of creative writing-whether short or long fiction, in the home, class, or office. Just spin, switch, expand, elevate, and transform these concepts into your own, then jot down those shiny new plotlines in the handy note sections provided. Oh, and don't forget to have fun while you're at it. Can't get any simpler than that! So, are you ready to dive in and write that next great story? Inspiration awaits at the turn of a page.