Writing prompt for April 29th

Take the opening line of any novel, and use it to begin a new story.

Writing prompt for April 28th

Imagine you were once President of the United States.

What was your most important accomplishment?

Writing prompt for April 26th

"My favorite toy from childhood was ..."

Writing prompt for April 25th

Find 10 words in a foreign language that are the same or similar to English words.

Use them in a creative writing session.

Writing prompt for April 24th

Today is Arbor Day. This day is a celebration of trees and their importance in our lives.
Write about your favorite childhood memory that involves a tree.

Writing prompt for April 23rd

Imagine your character's boat just capsized.

While swimming, she sees the long snout of an alligator coming her way.

How does she react?

Writing prompt for April 22nd

Today is “Earth Day.”
Write an ode to the Earth.

Writing prompt for April 18th

Imagine you're the most famous author in the world.

Who would be in your Rolodex?

Pick one person on the list and write about how and why you met them.

Writing prompt for April 17th

Update your résumé.

What's not listed that you wish you could include?

Writing prompt for April 15th

Tax Day!

Write a humorous scene that takes place in an accounting firm on tax day.

Writing prompt for April 12th

Happy Easter! And happy mid-Passover!

Write about your first memory of Easter or Passover.

If you do not celebrate either of these holidays, write about your first encounter with them.

Writing prompt for April 11th

Write a song, poem or short story about or to one of your grandmothers.

Writing prompt for April 9th

Re-read your favorite magazine.

Then write an article for it, and submit it.

Writing prompt for April 7th

Imagine your best friend has disappeared.

Write the drama from third-person (he, she, they) point of view.

Writing prompt for April 6th

Write a story in which the main character is a small, common, inanimate object, such as a pencil.

Writing prompt for April 5th

Write a short story, in the style of Dr. Seuss, about the Easter Bunny.

Writing prompt for April 3rd

Fill in the blanks.

If I got a tattoo, it would be a __________ because __________.

Be sure to explain thoroughly

Writing prompt for April 2nd

Pick two of your favorite fairy tales.

Create a play or a new story that combines elements from both stories.