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A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate Writing Prompt

A Few Dozen Monkeys: The Ultimate Writing Prompt

Written by: Crandall
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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.Crandall Art
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  • 23: Chapter 10 - The Light I Chose – S2E12
    Dec 7 2025

    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/

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    30 mins
  • 22: Chapter 9 – Ash and Starlight – S2E11
    Nov 16 2025

    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/

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    35 mins
  • 21: Chapter 8 – The Corruption Takes Hold – S2E10
    Oct 26 2025

    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/


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    42 mins
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