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

Literary – February 26

“Architecture has recorded the great ideas of the human race.” -Victor Hugo, born this date in 1802. Writing prompt: From your protagonist’s point of view, describe his/her favorite...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Curiosity takes ignorance seriously, and is confident enough to admit when it does not know. It is aware of not knowing, and it sets out to do something about it.”Alain de Botton Journal prompt: Spend at...

Big Questions – February 26

How important is it to invest time and energy to make a favorable impression on other people? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world...

Romance – February 26

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” -Victor Hugo, born this date in 1802. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist first experienced this...

Mystery – February 26

“There are no easy answers, there’s only living through the questions.”- Elizabeth George, born this date in 1949. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must accomplish a...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 26

“I think precision in small things can be important.” – Elaine Metro, who on this date in Isaac Asimov’s 2076 identifies a spy sent from Earth. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Secondary – February 26

Is there a topic you consider too serious to laugh or joke about? Why or why not?

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