Lighthouse Creative Writing Prompt

Summary

The undefined website presents a creative writing prompt centered around lighthouses, inviting writers to explore the human stories and experiences associated with these structures through various story forms.

Abstract

The undefined website features a creative writing prompt inspired by lighthouses, encouraging both fiction and nonfiction writers to delve into the narratives surrounding these iconic structures. The prompt is influenced by a visit to the Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota, where the author, Ellie Jacobson, found inspiration in the lighthouse keeper's life and the allure of lighthouses. Writers are encouraged to freewrite for 15 minutes, contemplating themes such as the light, isolation, and the role of lighthouses as beacons. Submissions are open-ended with no deadline, and guidelines include a word count range of 100 to 4000 words, the use of appropriate tags, and tagging Ellie Jacobson with a link to the article. The prompt is part of the Fleet & Steel publication, but non-members can request to be added.

Opinions

The author, Ellie Jacobson, believes that lighthouses hold more than just physical significance; they embody human stories that are worth telling.
There is an expressed curiosity about the lived experiences of lighthouse keepers and their families, who often lived in basic isolation.
The author's mother's fascination with lighthouses suggests a personal connection to the subject, indicating that lighthouses can hold a special place in people's hearts and imaginations.
The writing prompt is designed to be open and exploratory, encouraging writers to let their minds wander and to embrace the themes associated with lighthouses without rigid constraints.
The inclusion of submission guidelines and the open invitation to writers, including non-members of Fleet & Steel, reflects an inclusive and supportive approach to creative writing and community engagement.

Inspiration for fiction and nonfiction writers

“Lighthouses are not just stone, brick, metal, and glass. There’s a human story at every lighthouse; that’s the story I want to tell.” — Elinor Dewire

Last month, my family and I visit Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Inspiration struck as I toured the lighthouse, the keeper’s home, and the lighthouse grounds.

What was it like living there in basic isolation? For the lightkeeper? For the family?

I also wondered why people were drawn to lighthouses? My mother was one such person. She collected anything with a lighthouse: puzzles, books, artwork.

Submission Guidelines

Any story form is accepted, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry.

Word count minimum is 100 words with a maximum of 4000 words.

Use tags that are fitting for your story like fiction, poetry, nonfiction.

Tag me Ellie Jacobson and link to this article in your piece.

Feel free to tag other writers to invite them to join.

There is no deadline. All the prompts here at Fleet & Steel are open. Feel free to join in whenever you want. Each month I will write a roundup of all the stories published for each prompt, no matter when they are written.

Not a writer for F & S? Let me know here in the comments you want to be added. Please allow 24 hours to be added.

Lighthouse Creative Writing Prompt

Inspiration for fiction and nonfiction writers

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