Category Archives: Topics for Short Stories

John Marsden Writing Topic #159

On the outside looking in (Bindi Thompson)** Encore–Volume II You are cordially invited to the reunion of GoGirls! at the Worthington Function Centre on Saturday September 13th 2025. Please RSVP to Mrs Valerie Morganside by Friday August 14th and inform her of whether you will be bringing along your spouse and/or family members.   Paris Juanita Heeley–GoGirls! Co-Founder and Guitarist

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John Marsden Writing Topic #178

An entrance, an exit (Tessa Jones)** Encore–Volume I From: Valerie Morganside To: Athena James Subject: GoGirl band reunion invitation   Hi Athena, Please have the invitation below printed:   You are cordially invited to the reunion of GoGirls! at the Worthington Function Centre on Saturday September 13th 2025. Please RSVP to Mrs Valerie Morganside by Friday August 14th and inform

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John Marsden Writing Topic #250

Use this ending: ‘And they all lived unhappily ever after’** Cinderella–After the Wedding Once upon a time a young woman named Cinderella lived with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. One evening they went to a ball held by the King so the Prince could find a bride. Throughout the evening, every maiden in the land tried to charm the Prince

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John Marsden Writing Topic #199

Write a journey through a house of horrors which is personalised for you–all your personal bogeymen are there** Welcome to the Rachel Loveday House of Horrors, which has been specifically designed for her to deal with her deepest and worst fears. On the right you will see the first bedroom, the ‘Honeymoon Suite of Fears’, which revolves around romantic fears.

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