Writing Prompt: False Identity
Write a story or a portion of a story where your main character is mistaken for somebody else. Decide on a reason for your character to take on the role of this person, and take the story from there.
- Length: 1 scene, or a full-length story.
- Don’t focus too much on setting up the scene.
- Try to extend moments of mistaken identity.
- Explore the ability to control competing emotions.
Remember that guidelines are just that: guidelines. If you find yourself going in a different direction with this story, embrace the moment and go where the story takes you.
Inspired from The 3 A.M. Epiphany, an amazing book with hundreds of writing prompts.