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

Mystery – April 19

“Doubts raced through my mind as I considered the feasibility of enforcing a law which the majority of honest citizens didn’t seem to want.”- Eliot Ness, born this date in 1903. Writing...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 19

“Our will to survive is what sets us apart from the machines.”- Kyle Reese, referring to Skynet, which gained self-awareness on this date in The Terminator’s 2011. Writing prompt: Write a...

Secondary – April 19

On this date in 1989, pro-democracy demonstrations began in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. After seven weeks, the Chinese military ended the protest with violence that killed somewhere between a few...

Primary – April 19

Yesterday was National Pet Owner’s Day. Explain why you think people should or should not own animals as pets.

Literary – April 18

“I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.” -Clarence Darrow, born this date in 1857. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – April 1...

“A sharp sense of empathy can make a huge difference, and with it in an ability to manipulate, to gain cooperation, and to deceive.”Edward O. Wilson Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing...

Big Questions – April 18

What’s the easiest thing you could do to improve your relationships with important people in your life? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and...

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