Welcome to Prompted!
a podcast dedicated to the magic of writing prompts
Writing prompts are an invaluable tool for sparking creativity, improving your craft, and pushing the boundaries of storytelling – whether you’re a novelist, poet, or somewhere in between.
No matter where you are in your writing journey, the unpredictability of prompts can be an invaluable exercise to help tap into your imagination, push you to think in new ways, explore fresh ideas, and refine your craft. They offer a creative spark, a challenge, and sometimes, a completely unexpected story waiting to be told.
What to Expect in Each Episode
The following segments are usually the structure of each episode. However, I may sometimes include some extra content, or completely deviate from the plan—usually to take a deeper dive into a specific topic.
- Deep Dive
An audio presentation of a written article on various creative writing-related topics. - Poetry from Prompts
Original poems written in response to previous week’s writing prompts. - Fiction from Prompts
Original short (or micro) stories written in response to previous week’s writing prompts. - My Writing Prompt response
I present my response to the writing prompt given in the previous episode. - New Writing Prompt
I give you a new prompt and invite you to try your hand at it.
Meet the Creator & Host
Hi, I’m Eric Montgomery—the creator, producer, and host of Prompted! I’m a poet, writer, and creative explorer who believes in the power of storytelling and self-expression. Writing prompts have been a huge part of my creative practice, helping me discover new ideas and refine my voice. That love for prompts led me to create this podcast, where I could share my process and invite others to explore theirs.
Why I Write
Writing has always been my way of making sense of the world—of exploring emotions, perspectives, and the complexities of life. Whether through poetry or fiction, I find joy in the challenge of weaving words into something meaningful.
I love creative fiction for the freedom to explore an idea without worrying about whether it makes sense in a logical world. Sometimes, the best stories come from surrendering to the ridiculous.
One of the best tools I’ve found for keeping my creativity sharp is writing prompts. Every morning, I challenge myself to respond to various writing prompts from the writing communities on Bluesky—my favorite being the #vss365 (Very Short Stories).