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

Primary – December 14

On this date in 1911,  Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team became the first people to reach the South Pole on Antarctica, which was the last continent explored by humans. Where do you think humans should...

Literary – December 13

Bernadette wrote a letter to Paul on this date. Writing prompt: Write a note from your protagonist to his/her best friend in which your protag disguises the real story with witty banter that reveals the...

Journaling + Fiction – Decembe...

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”Lao Tzu Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about the first step you need to take on your...

Big Questions – December 13

What did you do yesterday to improve your mind? 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 – December 13

“You must be absolutely honest and true in the depicting of a totem for meaning is attached to every line.” -Emily Carr, born this date in 1871. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Mystery – December 13

“Hell lies at the bottom of the human heart.” -Kenneth Millar, better known by his pen name Ross Macdonald, born this date in 1915. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist...

SciFi/Fantasy – December 13

“We cannot resist the lure of that mortal brilliance. It is its own kind of glamour, that dazzles the senses. And once we have found it, we cannot turn away.”- Emma Bull, born this date in 1954. Writing...

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