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

Literary – February 2

“My mouth is full of decayed teeth and my soul of decayed ambitions.” -James Joyce, born this date in 1882, in correspondence to his brother. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist denies an obvious physical metaphor for a metaphysical challenge.

Journaling + Fiction – February 2

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”Ralph Waldo Emerson Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the trail you most want to blaze for others to follow Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist encounters danger because s/he left the trail.

Big Questions – February 2

How lucky are you? 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 or implications of your response. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene that forces a character in your story to answer the question, or spend 15-20 minutes answering the question in the voice of a character you...

Romance – February 2

Songstress Eva Cassidy was born on this date in 1963. Writing prompt: Listen to her most iconic recording and write a scene in which someone makes your protagonist feel that...

Mystery – February 2

“I’ve done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?”- Stan Getz, born this date in 1927. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist expects, but does not receive, an amendment and apology for a dastardly...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 2

“The king is dead; long live the king!” On this date in Katherine Kurtz’s 917, King Cinhil died and was succeeded by his son. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is forced to participate in a transition of power from an effective leader to an ineffective one.

Secondary – February 2

Describe what you consider to be the current seven wonders of the world and why each is so wondrous.

Primary – February 2

What is the nicest thing you’ve ever done for someone?

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