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

Primary – February 22

“It is better be alone than in bad company.” -George Washington, who was born on this date in 1732. Explain whether you agree or disagree with America’s first president.

Literary – February 21

“Getting rid of the pain without addressing the deeper cause would be like shutting off a fire alarm while the fire’s still going.” -David Foster Wallace, born this date in 1962. Writing...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”Jane Austen Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about you...

Big Questions – February 21

How do you feel about a romantic partner being significantly less intellectually capable than you? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world...

Romance – February 21

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -Anaïs Nin, born this date in 1903. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist sees a young child as no one else...

Mystery – February 21

“He dreams about being wanted and desired. So he changes people into beings who want and desire him.”- William Petersen, performing as Will Graham in Manhunter (Hannibal Lecter’s first...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 21

“We have met the Alien and it is us.” – Judith Merril, in whose 1953 on this date is born a child to Maggie and Hank Marvell. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist meets a...

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