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

Mystery – February 22

“If someone really interests you, you’ll learn about them yourself.”- Richard North Patterson, born this date in 1947. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist sets out to learn about...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 22

“As long as you have friends who have your back, you’ll be able to clear a path to the future without giving up.” – Nekomaru Nidai, born this date in 1990. Writing prompt: Write a...

Secondary – February 22

Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, born on this date in 1892, once asked a friend to send good advice in a letter. “I promise not to follow it,” she said. What advice would you give a friend, and do...

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...

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