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

Mystery – April 17

“I know that every good and excellent thing in the world stands moment by moment on the razor-edge of danger and must be fought for.”- Thornton Wilder, born this date in 1897. Writing prompt:...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 17

“If I had followed my better judgment always, my life would have been a very dull one.”- Edgar Rice Burroughs, who on this date in 1907 was promoted to manage the Stenographic Department of Sears,...

Secondary – April 17

Describe the last time you did something for the first time.

Primary – April 17

Describe the person who is your favorite caretaker when your dad or mom is away.

Literary – April 16

“He was of the faith chiefly in the sense that the church he currently did not attend was Catholic.” -Kingsley Amis, born this date in 1922. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which the nature of...

Journaling + Fiction – April 1...

“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.”Arthur C. Clarke Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about something you’ve always considered...

Big Questions – April 16

What would prompt you to leave a movie you were attending with a friend? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can...

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