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

Mystery – February 10

“I am a Widow’s Son, outlawed and my orders must be obeyed.”- Ned Kelly in the Jerilderie Letter, deposited this date in 1879. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist publicly...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 10

“All the best of the monsters played for sympathy.” – Lon Chaney, Jr., born this date in 1906. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist first encountered the monster that...

Secondary – February 10

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think he would answer?

Primary – February 10

Describe your favorite thing to do when it’s too cold or wet to go outside.

Literary – February 9

“In order to be cruel we have to close our hearts to the suffering of the other.” -JM Coetzee, born this date in 1940. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s compassion...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu.”Ann Richards Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a situation in which you were disadvantaged because you did not...

Big Questions – February 9

Where would you vacation if only you were going? 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 “yes”...

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