Category Archives: Topics for Short Stories

John Marsden Writing Topic #193

‘When love comes along, there is no right or wrong, your love is your love.’ (West Side Story)** Family of the League (Volume II) Everyone has different definitions of ‘family’–for some people it’s the nuclear definition of a mother, a father, a son and a daughter. For some it may go beyond the nuclear/heterosexual tradition of a mother and father

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John Marsden Writing Topic #242

Describe a meal at your place as though a sporting commentator’s broadcasting it** Dinner with the (soon-to-be) In-Laws COMMENTATOR #1: Hello and welcome to ESPN’s Dinner Events: (Soon-To-Be) In-Laws edition! Tonight we have the Edelson’s and the Markson’s, with Mark and Julie Edelson’s oldest son, Daniel, marrying Michael and Helen Markson’s youngest daughter, Rebecca. This dinner is the first time

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John Marsden Writing Topic #163

‘…And when they came home…’ (Michele Williams)** How We Got Here Epilogue I just finished reading through the kids’ letters. I had no idea that Gwen planned it all and that they all felt the way that they do. We’ve always had an open and honest relationship, especially in regards to Travis’ role in the family, but I was overwhelmed,

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John Marsden Writing Topic #263

The seventh daughter** How We Got Here Chapter 10: Elizabeth (Bethie) Dear Mum, How are you feeling? I hope you’re not nervous, you have no reason to be, Travis is awesome. I wish I had memories of Dad but unfortunately when you’re two, memories aren’t easy to form let alone hold on to. When you first brought Travis home when

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John Marsden Writing Topic #288

‘An innocent abroad’ is the theme of many books and films–Crocodile Dundee for example. Write your own innocent abroad story** How We Got Here Chapter 8: Julie Dear Mum, I’m so happy that this day is finally here! You and Travis deserve all the happiness in the world. I’m not only happy for you, but also happy for Elaine and

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John Marsden Writing Topic #232

Nothing else matters** How We Got Here Chapter 4: Cassandra (Cassie) Dear Mum, Congratulations! Your big day has finally arrived and for the first time in ages, all twelve of us are together under one roof! I wonder when we’ll ever get together again. With Michael’s and Gwen’s babies on the way, especially with the due dates being close together

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