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

Mystery – February 26

“There are no easy answers, there’s only living through the questions.”- Elizabeth George, born this date in 1949. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must accomplish a...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 26

“I think precision in small things can be important.” – Elaine Metro, who on this date in Isaac Asimov’s 2076 identifies a spy sent from Earth. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Secondary – February 26

Is there a topic you consider too serious to laugh or joke about? Why or why not?

Primary – February 26

What was your favorite toy when you were younger, and why don’t you play with it any longer?

Tick Tock

Author Jody Hedlund – a mom of five who home-schools them – offers solid advice on making time for writing. If she’s doing any, you know her advice must be spot-on: 1. Schedule writing time. 2. Prioritize our...

Literary – February 25

“I hope that after I die, people will say of me: ‘That guy sure owed me a lot of money.’ ” -Jack Handey, born this date in 1949. No, really. Writing prompt: Write ten statements your...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Nothing in man is more serious than his sense of humor; it is the sign that he wants all the truth.”Mark Van Doren Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a subject that makes you...

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