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

Literary – February 7

“People will buy anything that is ‘one to a customer.’ ” -Sinclair Lewis, the first Nobel literature laureate from the USA, born this date in 1885. Writing prompt: Write a scene in...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.”Robert A. Heinlein Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about your feelings following an experience in...

Big Questions – February 7

How will you know? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer with a simple “yes” or “no,” explain the sources...

Romance – February 7

“Once you begin being naughty, it is easier to go and on and on, and sooner or later something dreadful happens.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder, born this date in 1867. Writing prompt: Write a scene in...

Mystery – February 7

“News, if unreported, has no impact. It might as well have not happened at all.”- Gay Talese, born this date in 1932. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist tries to persuade a...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 7

“You wouldn’t abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn’t control the winds.” – Thomas More, born this date in 1478. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gives up...

Secondary – February 7

Charles Dickens was born on this date in 1812. Explain what you think he meant when he said, “Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.”

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