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

Mystery – February 16

“It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s . . . Ralph Hinkley.”- William Katt, born this date in 1951. Writing prompt: Write a scene from your protagonist’s childhood in which s/he...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 16

“I’ve always thought that technology could solve almost any problem.” – Geordi La Forge, portrayed by LeVar Burton, born this date in 1957. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Secondary – February 16

Sonny Bono was born on this date in 1935. Make the case that celebrity is a qualification or disqualification for public office.

Primary – February 16

How would you try to persuade a friend who doesn’t like to read to read your favorite book?

Literary – February 15

“We humans are here because nothing can be perfect. There always have to be some living things that are unsatisfied, itchy, trying too hard.” -Miranda July, born on this date in 1974. Writing...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”Winston Churchill Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you believe you gave...

Big Questions – February 15

What’s the best thing about the place you grew up? 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...

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