Welcome to Cutting Chai Stories with Jayati Vora, a podcast about the craft of writing in the format of short stories, like the half-servings of milky tea we call cutting chai back home in India. This week I was struggling with the subject of my podcast. What should I talk about? What do you want to know?

So I asked you, and the answer that resonated with me was this: I struggle with inspiration, with getting started on my writing. 

Thank you universe! Here you go -- 25 whole writing prompts to get you thinking, to get you moving, to get you feeling, and hopefully, to get you WRITING. 

Also, two announcements:

On Friday, June 19th, at 4 p.m. EST, I'm teaching a creative writing class for 7- to 8-year-olds about how to use your senses in your writing. It's for new students only. Register here: https://gumroad.com/cuttingchaistories?sort=page_layout#kJXHY 

On Saturday, June 20th, starting at 8 p.m. EST, I am hosting a short workshop on writing short stories, as part of the virtual event Art House, along with five other artists. It's pay what you wish, and all proceeds will be donated to Black Art Futures Fund and to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-house-a-virtual-and-interactive-open-studios-tickets-108845758594