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

Literary – March 29

“George once said to me, ‘If we’d known we were going to be The Beatles we’d have tried harder.’ ” -Eric Idle, born this date in 1943. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – March 2...

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.”Lucius Annaeus Seneca Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you felt cruelly misjudged and...

Big Questions – March 29

What’s your best method to relieve stress? 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”...

Romance – March 29

“Don’t leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.” -Amy Sedaris, born this date in 1961. Writing prompt: Write a scene in...

Mystery – March 29

“Did you know that darkness has a taste, Grandma?”- Jo Nesbø, born this date in 1960. Writing prompt: Describe the taste of darkness from the point of view of your protagonist.

SciFi/Fantasy – March 29

Remember, when you’re feeling very small and insecureHow amazingly unlikely is your birthAnd pray that there’s intelligent life somewhere up in space’Cause there’s bugger-all down here...

Secondary – March 29

John Tyler, tenth president of the United States, was born on this date in 1790. He rejected the policies of all the different political groups that supported his election. What’s your opinion about the...

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