Daily, genre-inspired writing prompts for authors, teachers, and journaling

Literary – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Writing prompt: Describe this photo of his from the perspective of your protagonist but in your antagonist’s voice, and then from the perspective of your...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.”Tina Fey Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you’re proud that you did a thing others didn’t like....

Big Questions – February 20

Who would you most regret not telling what if you were to die tomorrow? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can...

Romance – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Writing prompt: Describe his photograph from the perspective of your antagonist, and then from the perspective of your protagonist:

Mystery – February 20

“One is what one has the nerve to pretend to be.”- Alan Furst, born this date in 1941. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s nerve to pretend to be someone else fails half-way...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 20

“Everyone has something to hide. And if they couldn’t hide it the world would be in a lot worse mess than it is.” -Richard Matheson, born this date in 1926. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Secondary – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Explain why you agree or disagree with his statement, “Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs.”

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