A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate Writing Prompt

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If an infinite number of monkeys will write Shakespeare, what can a few dozen monkeys do? The Ultimate Writing Prompt Podcast! Each episode, we brainstorm to figure out how to complete a story, beat (and a half) by beat. Join in, submit, and have your chapter be forever part of this Frankenstein's Monster of a podcast.

  1. 21h ago

    28: Chapter 4: The Last Horizon - S3E5

    Friend of the pod, P.A., is back and shows us all a thing or two about chaos! How will we handle the new twists introduced to our Revisionist Western Story in the Brainstorm? Submissions are open for Chapter Five; don't be shy. Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html Revisionist Western Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/afdm-revisionist-western-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html

    41 min

  2. Jun 22

    27: Chapter 3: Salt and Pepper - S3E4

    Things start to go sideways with chapter three. Kiona discovers that Blackridge is more than just a rich, industrial town. Jump in and write chapter four of this Revisionist Western story! Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html Revisionist Western Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/afdm-revisionist-western-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html

    41 min

  3. Jun 1

    26: Chapter 2 - S3E3

    Chapter Two! Kiona learns more about the railroadmen, and their plan. Don't forget to write and submit chapter three in our Revisionist Western story. The brainstorm is surprising with a purp attack! Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com Revisionist Western Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com

    35 min

  4. May 11

    25: Chapter 1 - The Daughter's Debt – S3E2

    Chapter One sets the stage, you get to steer the ship from here! Don't forget to write and submit chapter two in our Revisionist Western story. Our brainstorm will get your juices flowing. Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html Revisionist Western Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/afdm-revisionist-western-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html

    29 min

  5. Apr 20

    24: Revisionist Western – S3E1

    We're back! Revisionist Western away! Things getspooky in the Spooky Room Productions Lounge... a Brainstorm with a specialguest.   Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html Revisionist Western Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/afdm-revisionist-western-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html

    23 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    23: Chapter 10 - The Light I Chose – S2E12

    Farewell Romantasy! How will the story end? Happily Ever After? The Moonboat? What genre will we write next season? The die tower returns to give us the answer. Thank you for joining us for this wild ride. We will be back on April 20, 2025 with a brand new season, new genre, new subgenre, new STORY! A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate Writing Prompt.  Romantasy season!   Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html   Romantasy Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-romantasy-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html Guru tip: https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/what-is-romantasy   Author quote:https://portiabridget.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/romance-authors-quotes-discussed-and-commented/https://fosteryourwriting.com/2024/06/03/10-amazing-fantasy-writing-quotes/

    30 min

  7. 11/16/2025

    22: Chapter 9 – Ash and Starlight – S2E11

    BATTLE!!  Who will survive the final battle?  Will Cannon be saved?  Will the Space Cowboy end up as a head in ajar?  The brainstorm for Chapter Ten… what can I say?  Listen, enjoy, and take your last chance to contribute to this romantasy story!   A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate WritingPrompt.  Romantasy season!   Submit/Rules and Regulations/Questions/Comments: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html   Beats to cover in this chapter:   Half Beat (Second Half):   14.I’ll Show You: The protagonist returns home after their adventure, reflecting on their growth and the changes in their world. Explore how the hero has changed, the differences in their old world, how they adjust to being back, and how others respond to their return. One main character takes a risk to prove their love, leading to the lovers’ reunion and a happy ending (SWIND).   Full Beat:   10-15.HEA: MC1 has reached their full potential, overcoming fears and growing in unimaginable ways. They have changed andgained wisdom, skills, and resources to help others in need. They share their knowledge with the world. MC1 now has the freedom to do anything, marking the story's resolution and achieving a “happily ever after.” The maincharacters’ fears no longer control them, and the ending provides closure, giving a glimpse into their future life together (SWIND?).     Romantasy Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-romantasy-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html Guru tip: https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/what-is-romantasy  Author quote:https://portiabridget.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/romance-authors-quotes-discussed-and-commented/https://fosteryourwriting.com/2024/06/03/10-amazing-fantasy-writing-quotes/

    35 min

  8. 10/26/2025

    21: Chapter 8 – The Corruption Takes Hold – S2E10

    The training of Lulia by the Space Cowboy intensifies.  Cannon’s darkness gets deeper.  And the brainstorm for chapter nine amazeswith a very, very special guest.  Come,listen, and CONTRIBUTE to this beautiful Exquisite Corpse!   A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate Writing Prompt.  Romantasy season!   Submit/Rules and Regulations: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-submit.html   Beats to cover in this chapter:   FullBeat: 13. Comfort Seeking: MC1 is saved from danger by an unexpected source, like lightning striking, to help them in a tough situation. The rescue must be believable, as readers often dislike easy solutions. After the rescue, the hero must return home. The main characters begin to understand they have agency, are in control of their own happiness, and must confront their flaws.   HalfBeat (1st half): 14. I’ll Show You: The protagonist returns homeafter their adventure, reflecting on their growth and the changes in their world. Explore how the hero has changed, the differences in their old world, how they adjust to being back,and how others respond to their return. One main character takes a risk to prove their love, leading to the lovers’ reunionand a happy ending (SWIND).   Romantasy Beat Sheet: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-romantasy-story-beats.html S.W.I.N.D.: https://www.spookyroomproductions.com/cran/afdm-swind.html Guru tip: https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/what-is-romantasy   Author quote:https://portiabridget.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/romance-authors-quotes-discussed-and-commented/https://fosteryourwriting.com/2024/06/03/10-amazing-fantasy-writing-quotes/

    42 min
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If an infinite number of monkeys will write Shakespeare, what can a few dozen monkeys do? The Ultimate Writing Prompt Podcast! Each episode, we brainstorm to figure out how to complete a story, beat (and a half) by beat. Join in, submit, and have your chapter be forever part of this Frankenstein's Monster of a podcast.

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