The Penasium

The Penasium is prompt challenge rooted in myth that is designed for writers, artists and curious minds of every kind. All mediums, themes, genres and styles welcome - experience entirely unnecessary.

Every month you will find a new challenge posted on our website designed to challenge and encourage your creativity. The prompt could take the form of a picture, the introduction of a story, character questions, or maybe a database entry from our folklore files. 

It doesn't matter how you answer the challenge - you could paint a scene, sketch a character, compose a poem or write your first novel - just use Penasium to spark that brilliant mind of yours...

Penasium Challenges

The Traveller & The Library | January 2026

The Traveller & The Library | January 2026

Caitlin Broad

The Penasium is prompt challenge rooted in myth and suitable for writers, artists and curious minds. All mediums, themes, genres and styles welcome - experience entirely unnecessary. Every month you...

The Traveller & The Library | January 2026

Caitlin Broad

The Penasium is prompt challenge rooted in myth and suitable for writers, artists and curious minds. All mediums, themes, genres and styles welcome - experience entirely unnecessary. Every month you...