Please Be Prompt
A Simpatico Production about the small inspirations needed to initiate the writing process. Co-hosts Joshua Witsaman & Ryan Rimmele present new pieces based on prompts they discover & discuss their writing processes & how each piece came to be.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
S2E8 - Not A Joke
It might be April Fool's Day, but this is no joke - Please Be Prompt is back!
Co…
S2E7 - The Basement I Grew Up In
The Prompt:
Write a story about a liar and include a time machine. Also use the sentence - "This means war"
On this episode of the the show co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman welcome guest Dan…
S2E6 - Make the Bad Stuff Good
The Prompt:
The more dangerous a job is, the more it pays. You just took a job offer to stand in an empty room and do nothing for $100k an hour.
Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two…
S2E5 - The Open Ended Question
The Prompt:
Write a story about an archaeologist and include a musical instrument. Use the line: "I can fix this."
Bonus: There seems to be no one left on the planet.
Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshu…
S2E4 - Appreciate Your Video Game Writers
The Prompt:
Write a 1000 word story in the crime genre. This is about a video game character and should include a single earring. Also use the sentence "Leave me alone!"
Bonus: the story involves a…
S2E3 - Pros and Cons
The Prompt:
You own the best saloon for a hundred miles. You're no nonsense and good at your job: the saloon is clean, the barmaids are treated well, and the patrons are happy. But when an outlaw …
S2E2 - Default to Albert
The Prompt:
Write a 900 word story in the children's genre. It's about a demon and should include weights. Also use the phrase 'Whoopsidaisies!' Bonus: Your character is hated by everyone.
Well h…
S2E1: Imprompuruptions
Welcome back to Please Be Prompt! The podcast about writing, inspiration, and the journey through the process!
It's season TWO! Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman return ready to write! On this prem…
Bonus Episode: Book Club
The Prompt:
Have a guest on the show and host a discussion about reading and what you're reading currently.
On this BONUS episode of Please Be Prompt co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman welcome…
Bonus Episode: Children's Programing
The Prompt:
Pitch an idea for a children's television program - to actual children.
On this BONUS episode of Please Be Prompt co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman create and present ideas for ch…
S1E12: Finale
The Prompt:
A story that involves both murder and time travel. What alternative time lines were created and what changes from time line A and what stays the same?
It is the first season finale of Pl…
S1E11: Magical Rich Assholes
The Prompt:
Wanting a fresh look you're lucky enough to get a makeover from a famous style guru. But after a few days you realize their magic goes beyond fantastic hair, clothes, and makeup.
Co-host…
S1E10: Authenticity
The Prompt:
You live in a world where you can buy and sell bottled emotions. It is a government regulated industry, but illegal dealers and black markets run rampant. Some emotions are worth more t…
S1E9: What the Actual Prompt Was
The Prompt:
"Ladies and gentlemen, werewolves, vampires, and mermen - this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard. Our flight to New Transylvania will take 18 years, 1 month, and 22 days."
After …
S1E8: Bad Notes
The Prompt:
You are the greatest villain to have ever faced against the heroes. Your power is to heal others.
On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two stories of villain…
S1E7: An At-Home Service
The Prompt:
For humans, heaven is a paradise. For angels it's just a customer service job that never, ever ends. Today is your first day on the job and you're already considering switching sides.
O…
S1E6: A Little Smirk in a Death
The Prompt:
There are only two things I can't explain with science. Magic and what happens after death. Which makes dating a necromancer really trying at times.
On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmel…
S1E5: I Know How Crayons Are Made
The Prompt:
A person hears voices. The voices don't negatively affect their life, in fact often times they actually help.
Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman call upon the voices in their head…
S1E4: Another Hellish Week
The prompt:
Your character is driving a rental car when they hear the thump of a flat tire. After pulling over they realize the thump wasn't from a flat, it's coming from the trunk.
On this episode …
S1E3: Death and Destruction
The Prompt:
Write an 850 word story in the epic genre, it's about a mountaineer, and should include a pen. Also use the sentence - "This is delicious!" Bonus: Civilization has come to an end.
Co-ho…