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

Mystery – April 16

“If you call making people smile with The Pink Panther, then I made a contribution.”- Henry Mancini, born this date in 1924. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is paired with...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 16

“I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years.”- Wilbur Wright, born this date in 1867. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a statement your...

Secondary – April 16

“Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.” -Charlie Chaplin, born this date in 1889. Describe the time you demonstrated the greatest bravery in your...

Primary – April 16

Use each vowel in the alphabet to start a word that makes a list of adjectives that describe your best friend.

Literary – April 15

“She is written in a foreign tongue.” -Henry James, born this date in 1843. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist discovers that s/he and a new acquaintance are from two nations separated by...

Journaling + Fiction – April 1...

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”G.K. Chesterton Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about your life’s most...

Big Questions – April 15

What would you do with an unexpected gift of US$10,000? 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...

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