In today’s edition of Theme: A Story’s Soul at DIY MFA, I’m wrapping up our re-examination of the theme of man and the natural world in a fun way: with writing prompts! Like last year’s post on writing about family, this article shares four activities that can help you explore your character’s relationship with nature from different angles. So whether you want to practice connecting the story’s plot to the setting or infusing descriptions of the character’s surroundings with her mood, you’ll find that this post will exercise your creativity and give you a new appreciation for the great outdoors.

Curious? Then click here to read “Writing Exercises for Exploring the Theme of Man and the Natural World.”

How have you explored man and the natural world in your stories? What other writing prompts or exercises would you recommend to nurture this theme? Share your thoughts below or at DIY MFA.