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

Mystery – April 21

Anti-death penalty advocate Sister Helen Prejean was born on this date in 1939. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is confronted by an activist who opposes your protag’s position on...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 21

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” -Naturalist, author, and Sierra Club co-founder John Muir, born on this date in 1838. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Secondary – April 21

Explain whether retribution or forgiveness is more important.

Primary – April 21

Describe the temptation your find hardest to resist and what happens when you don’t.

Literary – April 20

Joan Miró was born on this date in 1893. Writing prompt: Describe from your protagonist’s point of view this famous Miro work.

Big Questions – April 20

Who’s your hero? 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” or “no,” explain the...

Journaling + Fiction – April 2...

“Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.”Diogenes Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about what you learned from...

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