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

Mystery – January 19

“The justice I have received, I shall give back.”- Patricia Highsmith, born this date in 1921. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gives back.

SciFi/Fantasy – January 19

“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” -Edgar Allan Poe, born this date in 1809. Writing prompt: Describe your protagonist’s recurring dream.

Secondary – January 19

How do you know?

Primary – January 19

Describe someone you think is a great leader.

Literary – January 18

“You will be better advised to watch what we do,” advised Alan Alexander Milne, born this date in 1882, “instead of what we say.” Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – January...

“Everyone has his own day and some days last longer than the others.”Winston Churchill Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about your...

Big Questions – January 18

Who would you rather be? 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,” explain the...

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