Writer's Field Journal

I am writing a book of writing prompts. Actually it's a journal. Although it's a book. Hm, let's start again.My second published book, "Writer's Field Journal: Thought-Provoking Exercises and Prompts for Creative Exploration," is coming out with Fox Chapel Publishing this fall. It is a collection of prompts with room to write and gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Cara Connors.I spent my fall reading and sometimes rereading books on creativity and creative writing. I spent this January writing up prompts, choosing quotes, and having way too much fun. At the last minute I realized I had promised to include a bit on procrastination. This post is an act of productive procrastination.The fun, careless first draft is done, and now I have to nail down some details about, among other things, how writers can get into character, how to spell Reginald Shepherd's last name, and whether or not a prompt about aliens is cliche.Are aliens subject cliches for writing prompts?