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

Primary – March 30

Black Beauty author Anna Sewell was born on this date in 1820. Write a short story from the point of view of your favorite animal.

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...

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