Struggling to spark fun and creativity in your fiction writing community? Caption This posts are a playful, low-pressure way to get members laughing and interacting. Use these ready-to-go templates to liven up your group and encourage witty participation.
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Caption This posts work because they invite participation without pressure to be perfect. By presenting an intriguing or funny image, you lower the barrier for engagement and open the door to spontaneous creativity. Members can jump in with a quick line or a clever joke, making it ideal for all personality types.
The format taps into writers' natural love of wordplay and imagination. It encourages both humor and storytelling in small, manageable doses, making even shy members more likely to join in. Plus, the shared laughter and creativity help foster a sense of belonging and community spirit.
Because each image can be interpreted in dozens of ways, Caption This threads are naturally rich with diverse responses. This keeps the conversation fresh and ensures everyone has a chance to shine, whether they are new or seasoned members.
Caption this image of a dragon reading a book in a cozy library.
💡 Example: "Caption this image of a dragon reading a book in a cozy library. What is the dragon thinking?"
What would this wizard say if he spilled his potion on his cat? Add your caption!
💡 Example: "What would this wizard say if he spilled his potion on his cat? Add your caption in the comments!"
A robot and a fairy are having tea. What are they talking about?
💡 Example: "A robot and a fairy are having tea. What are they talking about? Drop your captions below."
Give this pirate cat a caption.
💡 Example: "Give this pirate cat a caption. Funniest wins a shoutout!"
What is this vampire thinking as he stares at his reflection?
💡 Example: "What is this vampire thinking as he stares at his reflection? Caption away!"
This haunted typewriter is typing by itself. Caption what it is writing.
💡 Example: "This haunted typewriter is typing by itself. Caption what it is writing!"
A goblin in a bookstore. What is he saying?
💡 Example: "A goblin in a bookstore. What is he saying?"
Fill in the speech bubble for this talking tree.
💡 Example: "Fill in the speech bubble for this talking tree. What does the tree say?"
This owl is wearing glasses. What is its secret?
💡 Example: "This owl is wearing glasses. What is its secret?"
Imagine this knight walked into your story. Caption his first words.
💡 Example: "Imagine this knight walked into your story. Caption his first words."
What would a mermaid say if she found a lost laptop?
💡 Example: "What would a mermaid say if she found a lost laptop? Comment your caption!"
This alien just landed in a coffee shop. Caption its order.
💡 Example: "This alien just landed in a coffee shop. Caption its order!"
Give this grumpy unicorn a funny thought bubble.
💡 Example: "Give this grumpy unicorn a funny thought bubble."
If this castle could talk, what would it say?
💡 Example: "If this castle could talk, what would it say?"
A detective mouse is on the case. Caption the moment.
💡 Example: "A detective mouse is on the case. Caption the moment!"
What is this young witch texting to her friend?
💡 Example: "What is this young witch texting to her friend? Drop your ideas below."
This ghost is haunting a library. Caption what it says.
💡 Example: "This ghost is haunting a library. Caption what it says!"
Caption this image: a werewolf in pajamas eating cereal.
💡 Example: "Caption this image: a werewolf in pajamas eating cereal. Funniest wins!"
What is this tiny dragon whispering to the princess?
💡 Example: "What is this tiny dragon whispering to the princess? Caption below."
A wizard's hat with legs is running away. Caption the scene.
💡 Example: "A wizard's hat with legs is running away. Caption the scene!"
This steampunk cat looks suspicious. What's it plotting?
💡 Example: "This steampunk cat looks suspicious. What's it plotting?"
Imagine this troll just won the lottery. Caption his reaction.
💡 Example: "Imagine this troll just won the lottery. Caption his reaction!"
What would this enchanted mirror say about your outfit?
💡 Example: "What would this enchanted mirror say about your outfit?"
A penguin in a top hat is giving a speech. Caption it.
💡 Example: "A penguin in a top hat is giving a speech. Caption it!"
This superhero is caught napping. What is the headline?
💡 Example: "This superhero is caught napping. What is the headline?"
Caption this: a fairy queen on a scooter.
💡 Example: "Caption this: a fairy queen on a scooter."
What would this ancient scroll tweet if it could?
💡 Example: "What would this ancient scroll tweet if it could? Post your ideas!"
This goblin is learning to knit. Caption his thoughts.
💡 Example: "This goblin is learning to knit. Caption his thoughts!"
What does this magical book say when it opens?
💡 Example: "What does this magical book say when it opens?"
A time traveler is lost in a medieval marketplace. Caption the confusion.
💡 Example: "A time traveler is lost in a medieval marketplace. Caption the confusion!"
This elf is trying coffee for the first time. Caption the moment.
💡 Example: "This elf is trying coffee for the first time. Caption the moment!"
If your villain had to babysit, what would their first words be?
💡 Example: "If your villain had to babysit, what would their first words be? Comment below!"
Caption this image: a wizard and a knight arguing over pizza.
💡 Example: "Caption this image: a wizard and a knight arguing over pizza."
A mermaid is on a video call. What is she saying?
💡 Example: "A mermaid is on a video call. What is she saying?"
What would this enchanted pumpkin say if it could talk?
💡 Example: "What would this enchanted pumpkin say if it could talk?"
A detective dragon is following footprints. Caption the case.
💡 Example: "A detective dragon is following footprints. Caption the case!"
This fairy is late for a meeting. Caption her excuse.
💡 Example: "This fairy is late for a meeting. Caption her excuse!"
Imagine this robot is writing poetry. Caption its latest verse.
💡 Example: "Imagine this robot is writing poetry. Caption its latest verse."
A unicorn is ordering coffee. Caption the barista's reaction.
💡 Example: "A unicorn is ordering coffee. Caption the barista's reaction!"
What would this pirate parrot say if it became captain?
💡 Example: "What would this pirate parrot say if it became captain?"
Caption this: a giant writing with a tiny quill.
💡 Example: "Caption this: a giant writing with a tiny quill."
A talking sword is tired of fighting. Caption its complaint.
💡 Example: "A talking sword is tired of fighting. Caption its complaint."
Choose an image that is open to interpretation and will resonate with fiction fans. Post the image along with one of the template prompts below. Encourage members to add their caption in the comments. Highlight especially witty or creative captions to keep momentum going. Rotate images and themes to keep things novel and fun.
Caption This posts work across all platforms. For forums and Facebook, pin posts to keep them visible. On Instagram, use Stories or main feed for images and ask members to comment captions. On Discord or Slack, use threads or dedicated channels for easy participation. Always use accessible image descriptions for inclusivity.
Pose images or scenarios that could be interpreted differently depending on the narrator’s perspective (e.g., first person vs. omniscient). Ask members to caption the post as if they were writing from a specific point of view—this encourages them to think critically about voice and fosters deeper discussion about narrative techniques unique to fiction writing.
Choose visually rich or emotionally charged images and instruct members to create captions that reveal character emotions, setting, or conflict without stating them explicitly. Follow up by highlighting particularly evocative captions and discussing how they successfully convey subtext, a core skill in fiction writing.
When selecting images or scenarios, avoid those that immediately suggest common tropes (like the mysterious cloaked stranger or the haunted house). Instead, use ambiguous or unusual visuals and encourage members to subvert expectations with their captions. Occasionally, host a 'twist the trope' Caption This where the goal is to take a cliché setup and innovate beyond it.
Absolutely! You can prompt members to caption the same image from the perspective of different genres—writing a fantasy opening line for one member, a noir detective’s observation for another, etc. This helps writers practice adapting tone, voice, and conventions for multiple genres, and sparks useful genre-focused discussions.
Select images featuring ambiguous or expressive characters and ask members to caption the post as dialogue or inner monologue. Provide optional character archetypes or personalities (e.g., 'caption this as a grumpy detective,' 'caption this as a naive apprentice'), challenging writers to convey distinct voices in just a few lines.
Encourage members to focus feedback on writing elements such as imagery, tone, and character development rather than subjective preferences. Offer guidelines for giving specific, actionable feedback (e.g., 'This caption uses strong sensory details,' or 'The voice here matches the mood of the image'). This keeps discussion centered on craft and helps writers grow rather than just collecting likes or votes.
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