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

Secondary – March 28

On this date in 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to create what they called “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Explain why you support, oppose, or don’t care about the...

Primary – March 28

Think of a sport you’ve never tried and explain why you think you’d be good at playing it.

Literary – March 27

Quentin Tarantino, who was so bored by school that he dropped out in 9th grade and got a job as an usher at a pornographic movie theater, was born on this date in 1963. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Journaling + Fiction – March 2...

“Neoteny is the retention of all those wonderful qualities that we associate with youth: curiosity, playfulness, eagerness, fearlessness, warmth, energy.”Warren G. Bennis Journal prompt: Spend at least...

Big Questions – March 27

What was the first thing you stole? 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,”...

Romance – March 27

“Men often say that women change their minds too much. I say they sometimes don’t change them enough. I mean changing their state of mind, their attitudes, their outlook, their expectations, their...

Mystery – March 27

“If I killed my wife, I’m dangerous. If I didn’t I’m tired of running. Either way you’ll be a smart boy if you just sit there and behave yourself and don’t try...

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