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

Mystery – March 26

“Good work is always done in defiance of management.”- Bob Woodward, born this date in 1943. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a reporter approaches your protagonist for help investigating...

SciFi/Fantasy – March 26

“It is only when a man tames his own demons that he becomes the king of himself if not of the world.” – Joseph Campbell, born this date in 1904. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a hero...

Secondary – March 26

Robert Frost was born on this date in 1874. He said that he wanted these words carved on his tombstone: “I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.” Explain what his sentiment mean to...

Primary – March 26

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” -Robert Frost, born on this date in 1874. What do you think about his opinion of...

Literary – March 25

“Faith is what someone knows to be true, whether they believe it or not.” -Flannery O’Connor, born on this date in 1925. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s faith...

Journaling + Fiction – March 2...

“It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.”G.K. Chesterton Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about an aspect of your faith (or lack of faith) that you find amusing and...

Big Questions – March 25

Is it better to seek financial advice from people your own age than people younger or older than you? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the...

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