As summer fades and the first signs of autumn appear, it’s time to gather inspiration for a new challenge: Harvest of September. Each day this month brings a fresh prompt inspired by fruits, fields, and the season of abundance. Whether you’re drawn to the temptation of an apple, the celebration of grapes, or the mystery of guava, there’s a prompt waiting to be picked. Sharpen your pencils, open your docs, and join us in reaping a month full of creativity!
Writers of all fandoms, ships, and genres are welcome!
Let’s write something brilliant!
Harvest of September prompts!
September 1: Apple – Temptation – They knew they shouldn’t, but reached anyway.
September 2: Pear – Secret affection – Soft sweetness, hidden from the world.
September 3: Grapes – Celebration – The night ends in laughter and clinking glasses.
September 4: Pomegranate – Forbidden love – Seeds of passion, locked away in shadow.
September 5: Peach – Innocence & youth – First blush, first touch, first trust.
September 6: Plum – Hidden depth – Ripe sweetness concealed beneath a dark skin.
September 7: Fig – Knowledge – Truth revealed, and nothing is the same.
September 8: Cherry – Fleeting joy – Their happiness lasted only a moment.
September 9: Strawberry – Tender romance – Small gestures, soft words, lasting warmth.
September 10: Watermelon – Summer freedom – Sticky hands, wide smiles, no worries.
September 11: Pumpkin – Transformation – One night changes everything.
September 12: Corn – Abundance – Plenty shared, but at what cost?
September 13: Olive – Peace offering – An apology that might be accepted.
September 14: Wheat – Harvest of effort – All the work finally pays off.
September 15: Banana – Playfulness – Teasing, laughter, and slipping moments.
September 16: Mango – Passion – Sweet fire, impossible to ignore.
September 17: Blueberry – Comfort – Familiar warmth in the smallest things.
September 18: Blackberry – Danger – Sharp thorns guarding something irresistible.
September 19: Cranberry – Bittersweet memory – They taste the past in every bite.
September 20: Melon – Patience – The sweetest things take time.
September 21: Lemon – Bitterness – Harsh words that leave a sting.
September 22: Orange – Friendship – Bright, lively, impossible not to share.
September 23: Kiwi – Curiosity – Strange, new, and unexpectedly delightful.
September 24: Date – Endurance – Carrying sweetness even through hardship.
September 25: Pineapple – Hospitality – An unexpected welcome in unfamiliar places.
September 26: Coconut – Hidden softness – A hard shell cracked open at last.
September27: Starfruit – Wonder – The night sky mirrored in their eyes.
September 28: Guava – Mystery – Unfamiliar, intriguing, and worth the risk.
September 29: Apricot – Hope – Small, fragile, but carrying promise.
September 30: Chestnut – Protection – They shield what matters most, no matter the cost.
Every month we publish a list of prompts that you can use for inspiration and as a useful writer’s exercise.
At the end of the challenge we will randomly pick 3 lucky authors who will get prizes!
First place: 1 month of Premium Account
Second place: 15 days of Premium Account
Third place: 50 coins
The more works based on the monthly prompts you publish, the more chances you get to win!
Note: one person can get only one prize, so everyone has a chance to win.
The conditions of the challenge are following:
– Each work should contain a minimum of 300 words;
– Each work must be a new one, (i.e., not published on FicFan previously);
– Each work of this challenge must have a tag Monthly prompts;
– Write the prompts you are using in the notes to the work, so we could check it up;
– You may post works based on prompts during the whole month;
– The challenge finishes with the beginning of the next month!
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