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

Primary – February 10

Describe your favorite thing to do when it’s too cold or wet to go outside.

Literary – February 9

“In order to be cruel we have to close our hearts to the suffering of the other.” -JM Coetzee, born this date in 1940. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s compassion...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu.”Ann Richards Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a situation in which you were disadvantaged because you did not...

Big Questions – February 9

Where would you vacation if only you were going? 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”...

Romance – February 9

“Nobody is as powerful as we make them out to be.” -Alice Walker, born this date in 1944. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist challenges the person who most intimidates...

Mystery – February 9

“Maybe if I stick your head through that window over there you’ll get unconfused.”- Joe Pesci, born this date in 1943, as Nicky Santoro in Casino. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 9

“Exploring the unknown requires tolerating uncertainty.” – Brian Greene, born date in 1963. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a crackpot describes to your protagonist the “theory...

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