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

Literary – November 29

“Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.” -Clive Staples Lewis, born this date in 1898. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a well...

Journaling + Fiction – Novembe...

“Remember that what you have now was once among the things you hoped for.”Epicurus Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about something you’re...

Big Questions – November 29

How unlucky are you? 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 sources...

Romance – November 29

“Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say No when they mean Yes, and drive a man out of his wits for the fun of it.” -Louisa May Alcott, born this date in 1832. Writing prompt:...

Mystery – November 29

“Because you’re not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are.” -Madeleine L’Engle, born this date in 1918. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which someone...

SciFi/Fantasy – November 29

“The real problem is not why some pious, humble, believing people suffer, but why some do not.”- Clive Staples Lewis, born this date in 1898. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a spiritual...

Secondary – November 29

“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” -Madeleine L’Engle, born on this date in 1918. As your 80-year-old self, explain what...

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