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Playwriting Exercise: Picture Prompts

Location, location, location , a scene can totally be driven by where it’s set. Picture prompts serve as a great starting point.

To that end, write a scene between two characters that use the following pictures as location inspiration.

Write a scene that takes place under this bridge.

Write a scene that takes place in this location

Write a scene that takes place in a room where this is on the walls.

Write a scene that takes place in a room where this is the floor

Write a scene that takes place in a room where this is the ceiling.

Write a scene that takes place behind this door.

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