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Summer Writing Prompts: 100 Ideas to Write All Summer Long

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Summer is the perfect time and season to practice writing and let it feel more like play than work. Today, I've collected a list of summer writing prompts: enough to write one per day of the season!

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A few summers ago, I led summer writing camps for kids called Write Camp. It was a blast helping kids of all ages get their fantastical ideas down on paper. My sister signed up my nephew, even though he was a reluctant third grade writer at the time. She wasn't sure he'd even participate.

I assured her that the no-pressure, fun environment would help him imagine writing in a new way, and that he would finish the summer with a story or two and a new understanding of writing.

I'm happy to report I was right! He and his fellow write campers all finished stories and left feeling more confident in their writing skills.

Sometimes we spend so much time trying to get students to write correctly that we drain all the fun out of it. We forget that the first step to becoming a strong writer is to actually write. Try these summer writing prompts to help you (or a young writer in your life!) have some writing fun.

Summer journal prompts

If you keep a journal like me, try one of these prompts for some quick summer journaling.

1. Describe the perfect summer day from beginning to end. What activities would you engage in and why?

2. Write about a memorable vacation or summer road trip. What made it special and why do you still remember it?

3. Share your favorite summer recipe. Include the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. How does it remind you of summer?

4. Write about a summer adventure you would like to experience. It could be something daring or out of your comfort zone. Why does it intrigue you?

5. Describe a summer tradition or ritual that you and your family or friends have. What makes it meaningful and how does it enhance your summer experience?

6. Write about a time when you felt completely relaxed during the summer.

7. Share your favorite summer read or book recommendation.

8. Write about a summer hobby or activity that brings you joy. How did you discover this hobby, and how does it make your summer more fulfilling?

9. Describe a summer sunset or sunrise that left a lasting impression on you. What were the colors like, and how did the scene make you feel?

10. Write about a summer project or goal you have set for yourself. How do you plan to accomplish it, and what impact do you hope it will have on your summer?

11. Share a list of your favorite summer songs or a summer playlist. Why do these songs resonate with you, and how do they enhance your summer vibe?

12. Write about a summer friendship that has played a significant role in your life. How did you meet, and what makes this friendship special?

Summer story starters

Use one of these sentence starters to get your own story off and running!

13. The sun-drenched beach was bustling with laughter and the sound of crashing waves until…

14. In the sleepy seaside town,

15. As the ice cream truck jingled its way down the neighborhood streets, a group of friends suddenly noticed…

16. The sweltering heat seemed unbearable until…

17. Deep in the forest, a group of campers stumbled upon a hidden waterfall, sparking…

18. In a small coastal village, a young girl discovered a message in a bottle, and…

19. The couple stood in the field of sunflowers when they noticed…

20. At the annual summer fair, a shy teenager accepts a dare to visit a fortune teller who…

21. The fireflies danced in the warm night air, illuminating the path leading to…

22. On a remote island, a group of siblings stumbled upon an old map that led them to…

23. As the summer storm unleashed its fury, a group of teenagers sought refuge in an abandoned mansion, only to discover…

Summer travel prompts

24. Imagine you're on a tropical island paradise. Describe the crystal-clear waters, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and the sensation of warm sand between your toes.

25. Create a travel itinerary for a road trip along the scenic coastal highway, complete with stops at charming seaside towns and breathtaking viewpoints.

26. You've just arrived in a bustling city known for its vibrant street markets and cultural landmarks. Write about your first impressions and the unique experiences you encounter.

27. Picture yourself hiking through a majestic national park, surrounded by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Describe the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

28. You've decided to embark on a backpacking adventure across Europe. Write about the different cities you visit, the diverse cultures you experience, and the unforgettable people you meet along the way.

29. Imagine exploring a historical city filled with ancient ruins and architectural wonders. Describe the rich history and cultural significance of the landmarks you encounter.

30. You're on a gastronomic journey, discovering the flavors and culinary delights of a foreign country. Write about the mouthwatering dishes, local specialties, and the joy of indulging in new tastes.

31. Picture yourself lounging on a luxurious cruise ship, sailing through turquoise waters and visiting exotic islands. Describe it!

32. You've decided to embark on a backpacking trip through a dense rainforest. Write about the vibrant biodiversity, the sounds of exotic creatures, and the sense of adventure as you navigate through the wilderness.

33. Imagine staying at a cozy mountain lodge, surrounded by mountain peaks and alpine meadows in full summer bloom.

34. You've chosen to visit a remote village tucked away in the countryside. Write about it!

35. Picture yourself on a safari in the African savannah, surrounded by majestic wildlife. Describe all you see.

Summer setting prompts

While some of these overlap with other prompts, use these to practice sensory details and setting.

36. Describe the feeling of sinking your toes into warm, soft sand on a sunny beach during the peak of summer.

37. Paint a vivid picture of a vibrant summer sunset, capturing the hues of orange, pink, and purple that streak across the sky.

38. Describe the refreshing sensation of jumping into a crystal-clear pool or lake on a scorching summer day, highlighting the coolness against your skin.

39. Depict the sights, sounds, and scents of a bustling farmers' market in the summertime, with rows of colorful fruits and vegetables, the chatter of vendors, and the aroma of freshly baked goods.

40. Portray the atmosphere of a lively summer festival, showcasing the lively music, energetic crowds, and a kaleidoscope of vibrant decorations and food stalls.

41. Describe the lush greenery and delicate blossoms of a summer garden, emphasizing the fragrance of blooming flowers and the buzzing of bees among the petals.

42. Paint a picture of a tranquil summer morning in the countryside, capturing the mist rising from the fields, the chirping of birds, and the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze.

43. Depict the scene of a family picnic in a park.

44. Describe the exhilaration of a thrilling roller coaster ride at a busy theme park, conveying the anticipation, adrenaline rush, and exhilarating twists and turns.

45. Portray the charm of a quaint seaside town, highlighting the pastel-colored houses, the aroma of freshly caught seafood, and the sound of seagulls soaring overhead.

Childhood summer prompts

46. Recall a favorite childhood summer memory and describe it in vivid detail, from the sights and sounds to the emotions you felt.

47. Write about your most treasured summer toy or activity from your childhood. What made it special, and why did you enjoy it so much?

48. Describe a fun summer activity you did with your friends (or family) when you were younger. What did you do, and how did it strengthen your bond?

49. Write about the excitement and anticipation you felt as summer vacation approached each year. What were some of the activities you looked forward to the most?

50. Recall a summer camp experience from your childhood. Describe the camp setting, the activities you participated in, and the friendships you formed.

51. Write about a summer tradition that was unique to your family when you were a child. What made it special, and how did it create lasting memories?

52. Describe a magical summer night from your childhood. Were there fireflies lighting up the sky or a mesmerizing display of stars? How did it make you feel?

53. Recall a day of summer when you discovered something new and exciting, whether it was a hidden spot in your neighborhood or a fascinating creature in nature. Describe the moment of discovery.

54. Write about a summer project or hobby you pursued as a child. How did it ignite your creativity?

55. Describe a favorite summer treat from your childhood, whether it was a refreshing ice cream flavor or a homemade dessert.

56. Recall a summer book or story that captivated your imagination as a child. Describe the characters, the setting, and the emotions it evoked.

57. Write about a summer family vacation you took as a child. Describe the experience.

Summer poetry prompts

Maybe you want to try your hand at poetry this summer! Remember that poetry thrives on precise word choices that convey concrete images and emotion. Practice playing with specificity!

58. Write an acrostic poem capturing the essence of summer, one word or phrase per letter S-U-M-M-M-E-R.

59. Craft a poem that explores the energy of a beach on a hot summer day.

60. Write a poem inspired by the scent of freshly cut grass and the feeling of bare feet on the lawn.

61. Reflect on the beauty of a blooming flower in the summer heat.

62. Create a poem that embodies the freedom and exhilaration of riding a bicycle through winding country roads.

63. Write a poem that paints a vivid picture of a summer storm.

64. Craft a poem that explores the enchantment of a starlit sky on a clear summer night, evoking a sense of wonder and awe.

65. Reflect on the simple pleasure of enjoying a juicy slice of watermelon or peach on a hot summer day.

66. Write a poem inspired by the sound of children's laughter echoing through a park.

67. Capture the serenity and tranquility of a lazy afternoon spent swinging in a hammock, embracing the leisurely pace of summer.

68. Create a sonnet about your favorite flavor of ice pop.

69. Reflect on the feel of running through a sprinkler or a summer rain.

70. Write a poem inspired by the rhythm and energy of a summer music festival.

71. Craft a poem that explores the nostalgia of chasing fireflies in the twilight.

72. Reflect on the passage of time and the bittersweet feeling of summer's end.

73. Write a poem inspired by the sand on a beach towel.

74. Build a haiku about something that reminds you of summer in nature. (For haiku help, go here .)

75. Write a poem about missing out on a treasured summer tradition and what you had to do instead.

Summer adventure story ideas

76. Two best friends embark on a sailing adventure, exploring remote islands, encountering marine wildlife, and discovering the true meaning of friendship.

77. In a sleepy beach town, a young artist finds inspiration in the local community and stages an unforgettable summer art exhibition.

78. During a summer internship at a renowned museum, a curious teenager stumbles upon a secret society dedicated to preserving the city's forgotten history, and becomes entangled in a dangerous adventure to protect its secrets from falling into the wrong hands.

79. A group of adventurous kids forms a secret club and embarks on a mission to solve a series of mysterious events plaguing their neighborhood during summer break.

80. A teenager moves to a new town at the end of the school year, and gets a summer job, but they had no idea what they were in for.

81. A retired rock-climber and expedition leader ventures into the wilderness on a solo expedition, testing their survival skills, and hoping to prove their fitness.

82. A mischievous pair of siblings embark on a mission to solve a local legend, leading them to uncover a hidden treasure and restore the town's forgotten history.

83. Two best friends stumble upon a time-traveling device during a summer camping trip, taking them on an extraordinary journey through different historical eras.

84. A young street performer with extraordinary talents finds herself caught up in a whirlwind adventure when she catches the attention of a mysterious talent scout, leading her on a journey through the city's vibrant arts scene and unexpected encounters.

85. A group of neighbors form a detective club and set out to solve a series of mysterious disappearances in their city during the sweltering summer days, uncovering a hidden criminal network.

Fun summer lists

For this final set of summer writing prompts, I challenge you to make a quick list on each prompt and see what ideas emerge.

86. Make a list of the top ten best (or worst!) things about visiting a water park.

87. Outline the most essential qualities needed for a summer camp counselor. (Consider how this might be different if kids made the list? HA!)

88. List the ten most fun outdoor games to play during summer.

89. What are the best treats to have during hot summer months? Ice cream? Ice pops? Mojitos? (for those of age, of course!)

90. Essential wardrobe staples for summer. (Again, this would be interesting to compile for different types and ages of people!)

91. Make a list of the top ten best or worst places to visit in the summer.

92. Best movies to watch during the summer.

93. A deserted island packing list.

94. Best or worst things to ride/ eat/ play at an amusement park or state fair.

95. Favorite summer swimming holes.

96. List your top ten songs about summer. (Put on a few for inspiration!)

97. Favorite summer snack foods for road trips.

98. Summer holidays ranked. (Challenge level: look up the summer holidays in a different country!)

99. List the ten essential components of a dream summer break.

100. Ten must-see hikes or waterfalls or parks in your area—perfect for a summer outing!

Summer writing prompts: now you try!

Give these summer-themed writing prompts a try and see if you don't find yourself enjoying these warm summer days even more!

Which prompt above brings back summer memories for you? Share in the comments .

Choose one of the prompts above and set your timer for 15 minutes . Write as quickly as you can, playing with the ideas and language. Don't overthink it.

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50 Summer Writing Prompts!

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These summer writing prompts are appropriate for all ages…

Because I know a lot of teachers are looking forward to the summer…along with a lot of students, and a lot of writers. In my mind, the season inspires a lot of good creative writing topics, and it wasn’t hard to come up with this list!

If you’d like creative writing ideas with more magic and fantasy, you might also want to check out my post on 50 Fantasy Writing Prompts and Fantasy Plot Ideas . And whether you’re looking for June journal prompts or starting a new story, I hope one of these creative writing ideas inspires you. Be sure to pin it on Pinterest for future reference!

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1. Write a scene that includes fireflies.

2. Write a scene that includes mosquitos, hornets, or wasps.

3. Someone is driving with the car windows down, singing at the top of their lungs to their favorite song. Who are they? Where are they going — or what are they getting away from? Why do they like this song so much?

4. Write about someone at a state fair. Why are they there? What are the sights, sounds, and smells?

5. Come up with a conversation that takes place around a campfire.

6. Write about a teenager at their summer job. It could be a normal one, or something unusual.

7. Write a scene that includes a waterfall.

8. Describe lightning striking something — or someone — along with what happens next.

9. Someone is packing their bag for a summer vacation. Where are they going? What are they bringing along?

10. Write about something going very wrong on a vacation.

11. Incorporate the chirping of crickets or the buzz of cicadas into a piece of writing.

12. Set a scene at an ice cream parlor, a frozen custard stand, or near an ice cream truck.

13. Write about an outdoor event getting interrupted by a downpour.

14. Write about a bike ride to an unusual place.

15. Describe a baseball game that takes an unexpected turn.

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16. Write about something you used to do for fun as a kid during the summertime.

17. Write about a parent whose out-of-school kids are driving them bananas.

18. Two characters are picking berries. What’s their relationship to each other? Are they having fun, or no?

19. Write from the point of view of someone who hates summer.

20. Describe one of your favorite summer experiences, such as cooking steaks on a grill or getting a pedicure.

21. Write a scene that takes place at a swimming pool.

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22. Come up with a scene that includes a sand castle.

23. Imagine a kid at summer camp, and describe what they do there.

24. Someone is fishing… and pulls something out of the lake or ocean that is definitely not a fish.

25. Somebody on a beach finds a message in a bottle, washed up on the shore. What does it say?

26. Come up with a scene that features fireworks in some way.

27. Describe a happy scene at a farmer’s market.

28. Describe a fight — silly, or serious — that takes place on a cruise ship.

29. Write from the point of view of someone who is sailing alone.

30. Picture yourself in a rose garden. Who does it belong to? Why are you there, and what happens?

31. Write from the point of view of a character in one of your favorite blockbuster movies.

32. A camper is in their tent — alone, or with someone else. What wakes them up in the middle of the night?

33. Write a scene in which the characters are hot and sweaty.

34. Write about a place that characters go just to cool down.

35. Describe the perfect summer meal, beverage, or dessert.

36. Write from the point of view of a moth telling himself not to go near that flame.

37. Write a scene where somebody runs through the sprinklers — intentionally or not.

38. Imagine being at a big outdoor music festival, and write about what you do and the people you meet.

39. Write about a character who’s wearing sunglasses… and never takes them off.

40. Write about something embarrassing happening to someone who’s wearing a swimsuit.

41. Write about a father and a son meeting for the first time in years on Father’s Day.

42. Write about a character who has strong feelings about Independence Day (the 4th of July.)

43. Write about a road trip you took once.

44. Describe a stay at a funky old motel.

45. Write about characters sleeping out under the stars.

46. Make up an eccentric relative that you might meet at a family reunion.

47. Write from the point of view of a dog at the dog park.

48. Imagine going to a flea market or garage sale, and finding something that thrills you… for cheap!

49. Write about a character making a wish by blowing on a dandelion puff.

50. Somebody is reading on the beach… but it’s not the typical beach read. What’s the book about? Why is this person interested?

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Camp Creativity: 30+ Amazing Summer Writing Prompts for Kids

Welcome back to Kidsplayandcreate’s series of writing prompts for kids. This article will explore fun and creative summer writing prompts for kids. If this is your first time visiting, be sure to check out our other writing prompts articles: Creating Writing Prompts for Kids , Writing Prompts for 1st Grade , and Writing Prompts for Teens.

Summer Writing Prompts for Camp

For many, summer break means summer camp. Summer camp equals summer fun, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be educational. Writing is a great way for counselors and campers to break the ice . Here are some fun and enjoyable summer writing topics for kids attending summer camp.

2. The kids just took over summer camp! Write about what would happen if the kids were in charge of camp. What would you make the adults do? What are some things you would add or change?

5. You are sitting at the campfire making S’Mores, and suddenly, a bear appears; what happens next?

6. Write about your favorite summer camp activity.

8. You get to plan a field day! Write about all the field day activities you have planned.

9. Bugs are part of summer. Write a story about a bug you saw outside. How does the bug spend the day, what does it look like, where is it going?

10. Write a play about summer camp.

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2. You suddenly have the ability to breathe underwater. Write about an underwater adventure.

5. Would you rather spend the day at the pool or the beach? Why?

6. You’ve been given the opportunity to create the most epic water park in the world. Write about your water park. What kind of rides are there, shows, food, maybe animals? After you have written it, create a park map.

7. Write about an adventure sailing around the world during summer.

8. Write a poem about the ocean. You can include some ideas about how it smells, what it looks like, what is living in there, how the waves look, low tide, high tide, etc…

11. You are hosting the most amazing pool party. Write about your pool party! What activities, food, and entertainment will you have?

Summer Break Writing Prompts for Kids

3. Write about your favorite ice cream flavor and how you like it served. Do you love whipped cream and cherries? Do you like sprinkles and fudge? A cone or a cup?

4. Write about how you spent the Fourth of July .

5. How would you feel if summer lasted all year? Write about what it would be like.

6. Write a letter to your teacher telling him/her about a summer adventure.

7. Write about how you feel at summer’s beginning, middle, and end.

8. Write about your favorite way to spend a summer day.

9. If you had to go to school during summer, what would you want to do and learn?

10. You just made a new friend, a mermaid. Write about an adventure the two of you go on.

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100 Summer Writing Prompts

by Holly Riddle

Itching for summer to arrive? Dreaming of warmer days? Or, maybe, you find yourself already in the heat of summer and you’ve got some extra time on your hands. Maybe you’re lounging by the swimming pool or you’re bored at your job. Maybe you’re trying to brush up on your creative writing skills before school starts.

If you’re trying to get some writing done this summer, but you’re not sure what you want to write about, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find a whopping 100 summer writing prompts to kickstart your creativity ranging from journaling prompts to poetry prompts, creative writing prompts to fiction and short story prompts. Whatever your preferred style, you’ll find something to inspire.

Summer journal prompts

Break out that old journal and start using it this summer.

1. What are your goals for this summer? Write them down and, more specifically, write down why those are your goals. What do you hope they give you? What inspired them? See where your words take you.

2. What is your all-time favorite summer memory from summers past? Write it down in as much detail as possible.

3. How do you imagine the beginning of your summer and the end of your summer will differ? Write it down and then look back later to see how right or wrong you were.

4. How does your life change during the summer? Do you live in a new location, change jobs, have more fun with friends, or just get outside more? How do these changes impact you on an emotional or mental level?

5. What is your favorite thing about summer? How could you take that fun thing you love and extend it forward to last the whole year? Brainstorm and write it down.

Summer poetry prompts

6. Explore a new-to-you form of poetry this summer. Find a poem in that style and then try writing your own version on the same topic.

7. Love setting writing goals or writing challenges for yourself? Challenge yourself to write one poem each day or week, with the poem reflecting something that happened that day or week.

8. How can you best bottle the feeling of summer in a poem? See what happens when you limit yourself to fewer words.

9. Personify summer as person in a poem.

10. Grab a piece of summer-related ephemera (think newspaper clippings, event flyers, etcetera) and make erasure poetry, blacking out text on the page to create a whole new work of art.

Summer holiday and event prompts

Summer activities like fairs, festivals, and events can all give you story ideas.

11. Memorial Day kicks off the summer season for many. Think about the meaning of Memorial Day and who you might remember. Write about them in a poem, short story, or essay.

12. Write a story that takes place at a July 4 event. Think a fireworks show, parade, beach festival, or baseball game.

13. Labor Day is the unofficial end of the summer season. What else in your life is ending at this time of year? Write about it.

14. Many families use the summer season to plan family reunions. Write about a family reunion that goes terribly, terribly wrong.

15. Now’s also the time for fairs and festivals. Write a short story that takes place at one of these events and make the setting crucial to the story, so that the plot couldn’t take place anywhere else.

Summer writing prompts about summer jobs

16. Even if you don’t have one right now, you likely had summer jobs at one point. Write a story set at your job, or a creative essay about an experience you had there.

17. One popular seasonal job? Working at a camp. Write a story set at a summer camp, but make it the coolest ever. Think a camp for royalty, for spies in training, or for cryptids.

18. Write a short story about someone who works at an ice cream parlor and why they either love or hate their job.

19. Write a short story about someone who wants a seasonal job, but can’t get one. What dramatic lengths will they go to in order to snag that interview or prove themselves worthy?

20. Write about what happens to summer workers in the winter. Where do the carnival workers go? What about the lifeguards?

Favorite summer memory prompts

21. Take your favorite seasonal memory and turn it into a short story, but make the main character absolutely hate everything you loved about that memory.

22. Remember your favorite place, favorite song, or favorite road trip from summers past? Write about it.

23. Write about your favorite seasonal memory but set it in the distant past. How would that memory have differed/looked if you’d lived in the 1800s or 1700s?

24. Take your memory and flip it on its head. Take the same cast of characters and events and make them the worst you could possibly imagine.

25. Imagine a favorite memory of the future. Pretend you’re writing as a 90-year-old. What might be your favorite memory then?

Summer destination prompts

26. Set a story at the ocean, sea, or a lake. Add in a sea monster if you want to get really creative.

27. Set a story at a campground filled with the most obnoxious tourists you’ve ever seen.

28. Write a story about someone trying desperately to get to a summer destination. Do they really need a vacation or are they fleeing something?

29. Write a story about a destination that no one would want to visit for summer vacation.

30. Imagine what your favorite summer destination might look like after the apocalypse and write about it.

School’s out writing prompts

No matter if you have kids or not, the end of the school year is a topic rife with writing ideas.

31. Write a story from the point of view of a parent whose kids are out for the summer. Do they love it or hate it?

32. Write a story about a teacher who switches jobs during summer vacation—and they can never let any of their kids, parents or coworkers know what their summer job is.

33. Write a story about summer vacation from the point of view of a child’s bedroom. How is that space impacted?

34. Write about how you often felt as a child on the last day of the school year.

35. Write a letter to your children or future children about your favorite days with them over summer break.

Summer five senses writing prompts

36. Write a poem or personal essay about your favorite taste of summer.

37. Write a poem or personal essay about your favorite smell of summer.

38. Write a poem or personal essay about your favorite feeling or texture of summer.

39. Write a poem or personal essay about your favorite sight of summer.

40. Write a poem or personal essay about your favorite sound of summer.

Summer wildlife prompts

41. Write a scene about your least-favorite summer bug and what you might do if it invaded your house.

42. Write a story about what might happen to the summer wildlife and nature if summer never came.

43. Write a short story from the point of view of a bug that knows summer’s almost run its course. How do they spend their time?

44. Write a story about an animal with a summer job (think horses at a summer camp or petting zoo animals at the fair).

45. Write a poem about the sounds of summer wildlife that you might hear (ie, crickets chirping, deer munching grass in the morning, gulls at the ocean, etc.)

Summer plant life prompts

46. Write an ode to your favorite summer flower.

47. Write a story about mowing the grass, but from the point of view of the grass.

48. Write a story about gardening and make the normally low stakes of growing household produce incredibly high for your main character.

49. Write a scene about what the summer plant life would look like if humans weren’t around.

50. Write a personal essay about your own experiences with gardening. Are they good, bad, disastrous?

Summer hobbies writing prompts

Find ways to write about how you have fun during the summer.

51. Write a story about riding your bike and finding something life-changing along the way.

52. Write a story about swimming and finding something unusual in the water.

53. Write a story about a character who goes for a hike and gets lost.

54. Write a story about a parent who wants to get their children involved in their favorite hobbies over summer break. How successful are they?

55. Write a poem that tells your reader how to perform your favorite summer hobby.

Summer sports writing prompts

56. Describe a date that takes place at a baseball game, but neither of the people on the date like baseball.

57. Write a short story from the point of view of a character who’s decided to streak across the field at a baseball game.

58. Write a poem about a summer sport that you know nothing about. Try to describe it using your limited knowledge.

59. Write a story about a sailing team that gets blown off course.

60. Write a story about a fall or winter professional sports team that wants to play in the summer. What challenges do they come up against and are they successful?

Summer weather prompts

61. Write a poem about the summertime heat. How does it make you feel?

62. Write a personal essay about how the summer weather has changed since you were a child.

63. Write a scene or story that takes place in a house where the air conditioning just kicked the bucket on the hottest day of the year.

64. Write a short story that takes place in the middle of a hurricane—but the hurricane isn’t the most dangerous thing that your characters face.

65. Write a story about two tornado chasers that hate each other.

Summer foods writing prompts

66. Write a poem about the best summer meal that you ever ate.

67. Write a personal essay about how you might go about cooking a summer meal for your family and the significance of the foods you choose, the setting, etc.

68. Write a short story about a picnic that goes wrong.

69. Describe the ideal ice cream cone.

70. Write a story set in the future, about post-apocalyptic humans scavenging for food to create the perfect summer feast.

Wedding season writing prompts

71. Write a story from the point of view of a wedding officiant or planner working during the height of wedding season.

72. Compose a poem about the worst wedding you’ve ever been to.

73. Write a story about a wedding where none of the guests show up.

74. Describe a wedding from the point of view of the flower girl or the ring bearer.

75. Write a story about a wedding where the maid of honor loves the groom and the best man loves the bride, and the two team up together to ruin the wedding.

Summer wear writing prompts

76. Compose a poem about your favorite or least favorite summer outfit.

77. Write a short essay about your feelings surrounding summer wear. Do you feel confident in your swimsuit? Why or why not? Do you hate your legs in shorts? Do you love ditching your winter coat for the season?

78. Write a story about someone who accidentally glues their sunglasses onto their face.

79. Design a character who can’t feel temperature, so they’re not restricted to a normal seasonal wardrobe.

80. Write a story about someone who’s shopping for a swimsuit and falls in love in the process.

Summer nights prompts

81. Think about how your life changes with the lengthening days. Write a short essay about what you do with your extra daylight and how it does (or doesn’t) impact your life.

82. Write about the best summer night you’ve ever had.

83. Compose a poem that captures the feeling of a summer night right after the sun has set.

84. Write a story about a character who works nights during the summer. How do they view summer differently than the average person?

85. Write a story from the point of view of a character trying to sleep on an extremely hot night. Why are they frustrated beyond just being sweaty?

Summer nights in the city are full of inspiration for a new story.

Dog days of summer writing prompts

86. Write a story from the point of view of a dog at a picnic or barbecue.

87. Write a story about a dog walker who loses a prized pooch in the park during their first day on the job.

88. Compose a poem about spending a summer day with your favorite dog.

89. Compose a poem or short story from the point of view of a dog cowering during Independence Day fireworks.

90. Think about how you might spend your summer days differently if you were a dog. Write about it.

Summer reading prompts

91. Did you ever participate in your library’s summer reading program as a kid? Write about the experience.

92. What’s the best beach book you’ve ever read? Journal about what made it stand out.

93. Think about your favorite book or movie. How might the plot be different if it was set in the dead of summer? Write some fan fiction showing how that might play out.

94. Write a story about someone reading a library book on the beach or a cruise ship and finds a secret message inside. What does it say?

95. Your character dropped their spouse’s prized original edition of their favorite book in the pool. What do they do now?

End of summer writing prompts

96. Reflect on how your summer went. Journal about what you wish you would have done differently, as well as your summertime successes.

97. Write a story about a character reflecting back on the best summer ever and their dread at the impending fall months.

98. Write from the point of view of a tree that’s starting to change as summer ends.

99. Compose a poem about the bittersweet end of summer.

100. Look ahead to the fall. What are your writing goals for the fall and winter? How will you use what you learned from the summer to achieve those goals? Journal about it.

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Summer Journal Prompts

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As the summer sun brightens our days, it’s the perfect time to dive into a reflective and creative journey with summer journal prompts. This season, filled with bold colors, unforgettable adventures, and tranquil moments, provides a wealth of inspiration for deepening your personal writing practice.

In this article, we’ll be unleashing a wave of unique summer journal prompts to fuel your creative spirit. Whether you’re seeking to reflect on personal growth, capture the vibrant essence of summer, or unearth new dimensions of your thoughts, our compilation will cultivate your writing garden.

So, grab your journal, find your favorite summertime spot, and let’s embark on an exciting odyssey of self-discovery and creativity under the sunny sky together. 🌞

Summer Memories

Summer memories serve as vivid snapshots of our lives, connecting us with our past experiences and emotions, offering abundant inspiration for our summer journal prompts. Here are 20 prompts that can help you delve into your reservoir of summer memories while penning down your thoughts:

Describe your favorite summer day from your childhood.
What is your most cherished summer memory with your family?
Write about the most exciting adventure you had over a summer vacation.
Detail your favorite summer tradition and why it means so much to you.
Recall a summer when you made a new friend. What was special about that friendship?
Describe the best summer meal you've ever had. Why does it stand out?
Write about a significant event or a grand celebration that happened over the summer.
Share a memory of a summer spent doing something totally spontaneous or out of your ordinary routine.
Describe a summer when you learned something important about yourself.
Recall the most precious moment from a summer romance.
Write about a summer when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.
Describe a road trip or summer travel memory that left a strong impression on you.
Share a memory of summer nights under the stars.
Write about the longest day of summer you remember. What did you do to make the most of it?
Describe a summer when you experienced something for the first time.
What is your favorite summer success story? It could be an achievement or overcoming a fear.
Share the details of a favorite summer read or movie that inspired or changed you.
Detail an unforgettable act of kindness you witnessed or received during a summer.
Recall a memory from a summer festival or event.
Write about how you envision the perfect summer day based on your experiences.

Sunshine And Joyful Moments

Channeling the essence of sunshine and joyful moments in our summer journaling can lead to capturing the vibrancy and happiness associated with the season. Here are 20 prompts that can guide you in capturing these elements through writing:

Write about a memory that makes you feel as warm as a summer sun.
Describe an event this summer that sparked joy in your heart.
How does sunshine make you feel and why?
Jot down a moment of spontaneous joy you experienced recently.
Share an unforgettable sunrise or sunset moment from this summer.
How do you embody the concept of 'sunshine' in your everyday life?
Recall a moment when you brought 'sunshine', or happiness, to someone else.
Describe the sound of summer joy.
What joyous traditions do you associate with summer and why do they make you happy?
Write about a fun outdoor activity you participated in this summer.
If the 'joy of summer' was a person, how would you describe them?
How can you bring 'summer sunshine' into your life during other seasons?
Share the most joyous day of this summer so far.
Describe the taste of summer joy.
Write a letter to your future self about how you experienced joy in small things this summer.
Map out your ideal joy-filled summer day.
Reflect on the happiest moments of this summer and why they stood out for you.
Write about a summer when you felt the most 'sunshine' in your life.
What summer activities bring you the most joy and why?
Craft a short story starting with: "It was a sunshine-filled summer day when…"

Family Vacation Inspiration

Using Family Vacation Inspiration for your summer journaling prompts can spark creative storytelling and visual memories from past family trips or dreams of future journeys. Below are 20 prompts to help you explore this theme thoroughly:

Jot down your favourite childhood vacation memory with your family. What made it memorable?
Write a postcard to your future self from your dream family vacation destination.
Document a funny or unexpected event that occurred during a family trip.
Envision your ideal family resort or vacation home, describe its features and ambiance.
Discuss your most cherished tradition or routine during family vacations.
Draw out a map of a road trip you've taken or would like to take with your family.
Write a poem about one of your family vacations.
Recall a new food or dish you tried for the first time on a family holiday. How did it taste?
Imagine a fictional family vacation. Where is the destination? Who are the characters and what happens?
Catalogue the most breathtaking sights or views your family has enjoyed together while vacationing.
Chronicle a time when things didn't go as planned on a family vacation. How did you handle it?
Compose a gratitude letter to your family for a wonderful vacation you've experienced.
Reflect upon how family vacations have changed for you over the years.
Remember an insightful or impactful conversation you had with a family member during a trip.
Write about learning a new skill or hobby while on a family vacation
Recreate a moment from a family trip purely through describing the scents and sounds.
Formulate the itinerary for the ultimate family trip. Where do you go and what do you do?
Write a travel guide for families visiting a destination you've been to.
Describe a moment when you felt a deep connection to your family while on a vacation.
Illustrate a typical day on a family vacation. What activities did you engage in? Who did you interact with?

Beach Day Reflections

Exploring Beach Day Reflections through journaling can provide a rich sensory experience, deepening your emotional connection to sun, sand, and sea. Here are 20 journal prompts to delve into your personal reflections on a day at the beach:

List three emotions you experience when you visit the beach.
Describe your favorite beach memory from your past.
Write about the most calming sound at a beach. Why does it soothe you?
Recall a day at the beach with a loved one. Describe the emotions that memory evokes.
If you could create a perfect day at the beach, what would it involve?
Write a letter to the sea – what would you tell it about your life?
Imagine the beach at sunrise – how does it make you feel?
Reflect on a moment at the beach that took your breath away.
Narrate a funny or unexpected event that happened on a beach day.
What does the sensation of sand beneath your feet make you think of?
Capture the feeling of the salty sea air on your skin in words.
Describe how the rhythm of the waves impacts your mood.
Write about a beach sunset you witnessed. How was it unique?
Re-live a beach picnic. Describe the tastes and smells involved.
What life lessons could you draw from the ocean's ebb and flow?
Narrate an encounter with a sea creature during a beach visit.
Write about your favorite beach activity. Why do you love it?
Capture the feeling of sunbathing or reading on the beach.
Describe a time when you felt completely at peace at the beach.
Imagine the beach at night – what do you see, hear, smell?

Nature Observations

Exploring nature through journaling prompts allows us to appreciate summer's beauty and become more mindful of the world around us. For a more immersive journaling experience, consider the following 20 nature observations prompts:

Record the different types of birds you observe during a morning walk.
Describe an interaction you witnessed between two animals.
Observe a tree throughout the day and document how it looks during different times.
Recount an experience of stepping barefoot onto the grass.
Write a poem inspired by the sunset you witness today.
Sketch and describe a flower that caught your attention on your walk.
Document the weather and how it changes throughout the week.
Write about the various sounds of nature you hear during a quiet moment outside.
Do a cloud observation and document the shapes or patterns you see.
Describe the most intriguing insect you saw today.
Contemplate and write about the role of water in nature the next time it rains.
Describe the feeling of the sunlight on your skin.
List all the fruits or vegetables you see growing outdoors.
Write about a nature spot that feels magical to you.
Document your observations of the moon and stars on a clear night.
Write a short story based on an animal's perspective.
Record the different scents and smells you experience while walking through a park.
Write about the shadows and their patterns during different times of the day.
Describe the texture of a leaf, a stone, or any natural object you touch.
Briefly document how the change in the season from spring to summer influences your local ecosystem.

Travel Experiences

Travel Experiences offer a world of unique encounters and enriching memories that can be beautifully captured through summer journal prompts. Here are 20 writing prompts focusing on your travel experiences:

Write about your most unforgettable travel memory.
List five things you learned about a culture different from yours during your travels.
Describe a place you visited that took your breath away. What made it so special?
Detail a funny or unexpected experience you had while traveling.
Imagine you could teleport anywhere in the world right now. Write about where you would go and why.
Reflect on a moment during your travels where you felt completely at peace.
Recall an interesting conversation you had with a local or a fellow traveler.
Write a thank you letter to a place that has left a significant impact on you.
Narrate an adventure or outdoor activity you tried for the first time during your travels.
Illustrate a day in your trip where everything went perfectly.
Remeber a challenging situation you encountered while traveling and how you handled it.
Illustrate the best meal you had on your trip and where you had it.
Reflect on a place that didn’t meet your expectations. Why was it different from what you imagined?
Describe an inspiring person you met while on the road.
Write about the most beautiful sunrise or sunset you've witnessed during your travels.
Recall an instance where you experienced kindness from a stranger.
Pen down your emotions when you visited a historical or monumental place.
Describe an artifact or souvenir you picked up during your travels. What's its story?
Write about a local tradition or custom you experienced and your feelings about it.
Recreate a moment from your travel where you felt truly alive and present.

Festive Summer Celebrations

Festive Summer Celebrations present a vibrant tapestry of experiences and emotions that can inspire enriching journal entries. Below are 20 prompts to stimulate reflection and narrative around your summer celebrations:

Describe how your neighborhood transforms for a summer celebration.
Write about your favorite summer festival. What makes it special?
Reflect on a meaningful interaction you had during a summer celebration.
How does the energy and atmosphere change during summertime celebrations?
Write a letter of gratitude for someone who made a summer celebration memorable for you.
Imagine a new summer festival. What would it celebrate and how would it look?
Discuss a memorable outdoor concert or event you attended during summer.
How has your way of celebrating summer evolved over the years?
Describe a summer celebration that was particularly affecting for you.
Write about a tradition your family or culture observes every summer.
Share a favorite recipe that comes to mind when you think of summer celebrations.
Describe the most vibrant summer celebration you've ever attended.
Write about how a summer celebration can bring people together.
Recall a time when a summer celebration challenged or changed your perspective in some way.
Describe the sensory experiences – sounds, scents, tastes – at a summer festival.
Write about the excitement of anticipating a favorite summer celebration.
Share the story of an unexpected or humorous event that occurred during a summer celebration.
Reflect on a summer celebration that you missed and how it impacted you.
Discuss how summer festivities can rejuvenate or refresh your spirit.
Write about how summer celebrations enhance your connection to your community or culture.

Summer Garden Chronicles

The Summer Garden Chronicles is an enlightening opportunity to document your gardening experiences, personal growth, and observations in the heart of nature during the summer season. Here are 20 exciting writing prompts to spark your creativity and inspire your Summer Garden Chronicles:

Write about your favourite plant in your garden and what it means to you.
Describe the first thing you notice when you step into your garden each morning.
Record the growth or changes of a specific plant throughout summer.
Document your most challenging gardening task this summer and how you handled it.
Write a story from the perspective of a butterfly visiting your garden.
Jot down your thoughts about gardening at sunrise versus sunset.
List the various wildlife you've observed in your garden and their behaviours.
Describe the changes in your garden as summer progresses.
Write about a plant that didn't thrive and what you learnt from that experience.
Journal about the feeling of soil in your hands and what it signifies to you.
Write about a rainy day in your garden and how it impacts the surroundings.
Document a prediction of what your garden will look like at the end of summer.
Reflect on the best gardening advice you've received and how it has helped.
Write a letter to your future self about your current garden experiences.
Journal your emotions when noticing the first bloom in your garden.
Write a poem about the harmony between the sun and your garden.
Document your most rewarding moment in the garden so far.
Explore how taking care of your garden has influenced your mental well-being.
Write about an unexpected event that took place in your garden.
Capture a vivid sunset moment in your garden and your thoughts at that moment.

Midsummer Night Dreams

Incorporating the theme of Midsummer Night Dreams in your journal prompts encourages imaginativeness, which could be a fruitful way to explore personal feelings and ideas during the warm, magical nights of summer. Here is a list of 20 prompts to reignite your creativity:

Write about a dreamy midsummer night event you would like to attend, what happens there?
Imagine yourself in a star-lit meadow on a midsummer night, what do you sense?
Draw an imaginary creature you might encounter in the woods on midsummer's night.
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a firefly on a midsummer night.
Describe a magical ritual you would perform on Summer Solstice.
Recount an enchanting dream you had one midsummer night.
How does the stillness of midnight during midsummer feel?
Create a mythical narrative about the moon on a midsummer's night.
Write a letter to the earth thanking it for the beauty of midsummer.
List three wishes you would make on Midsummer night.
What magic potion would you concoct on a midsummer's night? List the ingredients and its effects.
Imagine you can communicate with nocturnal creatures on midsummer's eve. What would the conversation be?
How would a midsummer night feel in a different part of the world?
Design your own Midsummer Night's feast, what foods would you include?
Write about an experience where a midsummer night felt magical for you.
If time stopped one midsummer night, what would you do?
Compose a poem dedicated to midsummer nights.
Describe how the world sleeps while you stay awake on midsummer night.
Write a fairy-tale that begins and ends on a midsummer night.
What would you whisper to the wind on a tranquil midsummer's eve?

Exploring Summer Cuisine

Exploring Summer Cuisine through journaling offers a delicious way to engage with food during the warmest season, sparking both creativity and culinary inspiration. Here are 20 journal prompts about Exploring Summer Cuisine:

Write a detailed description of your favorite summer meal.
Describe the perfect summer smoothie and list its ingredients.
Who introduced you to your favorite summer dish? Write about that memory.
What's an unusual summer food combination you love? Describe its flavor.
How would you use fresh summer produce to invent a new salad? Write down the 'recipe'.
List the fresh seasonal summer ingredients you love and why.
Jot down all your feelings and memories associated with a beach barbeque.
Design your dream summer picnic menu.
Write about your experience trying a new summer fruit for the first time.
Why is a certain summer dish emotional for you? Describe the emotions it stirs.
Suggest ways to turn a heavy wintry dish into something light and summery.
What cultural or heritage influences are prominent in the summer foods you enjoy?
Write about the most delicious summer dessert you ever tasted.
Describe the perfect summer meal for a hot day and why each dish is ideal.
Which summer vegetables or fruits do you like to grow yourself and why?
Write about your favorite way to stay hydrated in the summer using fruits.
Create a day's worth of meals using only summer produce.
Describe a summer food market experience and the new flavors you encountered.
Jot down a memory you have of cooking summer meals with family or friends.
If summer had a taste, what would it be? Why?

Heatwave Thoughts

Journaling about Heatwave Thoughts helps us to explore and articulate our reactions, feelings and experiences during extreme summer heat, thereby fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and the environment we live in. Here are 20 prompts to inspire your exploration of Heatwave Thoughts:

Describe the sensation of stepping outside into a heatwave for the first time.
What are creative ways you can keep cool during a heatwave?
Reflect on your most memorable heatwave experience.
How does your daily routine change during a heatwave?
Write down three things you appreciate despite the burning heat.
Describe a scenario where the heat had a positive impact on your day.
Write about a moment of relief from the heatwave you experienced.
Imagine you're the sun in the middle of a heatwave, what is your day like?
Write a haiku describing the stillness of a heatwave.
Think about how a heatwave might feel to different plants and animals. Write from their perspective.
Let the heat inspire a fictional story set in a desert.
Does the heatwave remind you of any past summer memories?
How does a heatwave impact your mood and emotions?
Write about a favorite summer meal that helps you stay cool during a heatwave.
Jot down observations about the world around you during a heatwave.
Recall the hottest day you've ever experienced. How did you deal with it?
Outline three heatwave survival tips.
If you could talk to the heatwave, what would you say?
Write a letter to a friend, describing your day during a heatwave.
Imagine a world where every day was as hot as a heatwave. How would life be different?

What Summer Means To You

Exploring the personal significance of the summer season through journal prompts can help you deepen your affinity and understanding of the warmest time of the year. Here are 20 intriguing prompts about what summer means to you:

Describe your favorite summer memory.
In what ways does summer evoke feelings of freedom or growth in your life?
Write about how the sounds of summer affect you.
Recall a book or a movie that perfectly encapsulates your feelings about summer.
Explain why summer feels different from the other seasons to you.
Musing on the warmth and sunlight, how does summer change your daily routine?
Reflect on the taste of your favorite summer foods and why they are noteworthy.
Dive into describing your ideal summer day from sunrise to sunset.
Detail a life lesson you learned during a past summer.
Write about the most extraordinary place you've visited during summertime.
Explain the significance of a traditional summer event or holiday in your life.
Does summer inspire you to be more active or creative? How so?
Write a letter to summer, expressing your sentiments and gratitude.
Discuss how the sights of summer influence your mood or behavior.
What makes you look forward to the arrival of summer every year?
If you could spend your summer anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Explore a summer romance or deep relationship that left a lasting impact on you.
Describe an unforgettable summer adventure. What made it stand apart?
Reflect on how the natural changes in summer (lush trees, blooming flowers) affect your perspective on life.
Write a detailed description of your favorite summer smell and why it appeals to you so much.

Summer Camp Adventures

Summer Camp Adventures through journaling invite us to relive and process our exciting and transformative experiences during the camping season. Here are 20 prompts about Summer Camp Adventures:

Write about the first day of summer camp. How did you feel?
Describe the most memorable activity you did at summer camp.
Recount a funny incident that happened at summer camp.
Tell the story of a new friend you made during summer camp.
What was the most challenging part of summer camp and how did you overcome it?
Document a typical day at summer camp. What activities did you do?
Share about a new skill you learned at summer camp.
Describe the most beautiful location you visited during summer camp.
Relive a moment when you felt particularly proud of yourself at summer camp.
Write about the most delicious meal you had during summer camp.
Pen down the scariest moment you experienced while at summer camp.
Share your thoughts on nightly bonfires and s'mores sessions.
If you could go back to one day at summer camp, which day would it be and why?
Write about a life lesson you learned during your summer camping adventure.
Document about the night sky at camp. How was it different from the one at home?
Retell a story of a camp counselor who made a significant impact on you.
Detail an interaction with nature you had during summer camp.
Describe the most challenging hike you did at camp.
Write about your favorite team-building game at summer camp.
Share about the farewell campfire. How did it make you feel?

Summer Sports Experiences

Recording Summer Sports Experiences in journal prompts enables us to remember the thrill and lessons obtained from these physical activities during a time of carefree fun and learning. Below are 20 prompts to guide you in documenting your Summer Sports Experience through journaling:

Describe the most memorable game or sport event from this summer. Why does it stick out?
Write about a new sport or physical activity you tried.
Recall a favorite moment from a team sport. How did you feel?
List three important lessons that summer sports taught you.
Reflect on a tough setback or loss you may have experienced in a sport. How did you handle it?
Write about a time you achieved a sports-related goal.
Recall a sports activity where you started as a novice but made progress.
Describe three ways summer sports impacted your physical health.
Reflect on the importance of teamwork within your summer sports experience.
Can you trace any personal growth back to a summer sport?
Translate a sports experience into a fictional short story.
Write a letter of gratitude to a sports mentor or coach you had this summer.
Note a surprising way summer sports contributed to your mental wellbeing.
Share a funny or embarrassing moment from a sporting event.
Describe an experience of cheering on a team or player in a sports event.
Write a retrospective on the entire summer seen from a sports perspective.
Reflect on how summer sports fit into your overall life journey.
Discuss a sporting moment that tested your resilience.
Write about the places summer sports have taken you physically or emotionally.
Turn a sports game or training session into a poem.

Reflections On Sunrises And Sunsets

Reflecting on sunrises and sunsets in summer journal prompts encourages mindfulness and personal growth through the inspiring beauty that occurs at the beginning and end of every day. Here are 20 prompts to get you started:

Write about an experience watching a sunrise/sunset from a unique location.
Think about the colors of a sunrise/sunset. Can you connect the hues to any particular emotions?
How do sunrises/sunsets make you feel about the passing of time?
Describe your perfect sunrise/sunset. What colors are there? Any clouds? Who are you with?
Compare a sunrise to a new beginning in your life. How are they similar?
Compare a sunset to a conclusion in your life. Can you draw any parallel?
Imagine a sunrise or sunset as a character in a story. What would their personality be?
Write a poem inspired by the radiance and beauty of a sunrise or sunset.
What thoughts and feelings does the quietness of a sunrise/sunset provoke in you?
If you could share a sunset or sunrise with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Describe the subtle changes in color and light as the sun rises or sets.
Have you ever felt changed by witnessing a particularly beautiful sunrise or sunset? Explain.
Write about what a sunrise or sunset might symbolize in your life.
What are your thoughts when you watch the sun rising or setting alone?
Does the predictability of sunrise and sunset provide comfort or induce anxiety? Why?
What would the world seem like if the sunsets or sunrises were different colors?
What does the peaceful transition from day to night (or vice versa) during a sunset or sunrise mean to you?
Write a thank you letter to a sunrise/sunset for the feelings it inspires in you.
Construct a narrative around a day where there was no sunrise or sunset.
Compare your emotions before and after watching a sunrise or sunset. Did it alter your mood or thoughts?

Leisure And Relaxation

Leisure and relaxation are integral to a fulfilling summertime experience, allowing us to unwind and enjoy the sunny weather. Here are 20 writing prompts about Leisure and Relaxation to inspire your summer journal entries:

Describe your ideal sunny afternoon at the beach. What are you doing and how are you feeling?
Write about a relaxing activity you love doing in summer. Draw on all five senses to detail this experience.
Imagine your perfect day of leisure—what would it look like from morning to evening?
Jot down your top five favourite ways to unwind during the summer.
Write a gratitude entry for three simple summer joys that help you relax.
Create a detailed description of your favourite relaxation spot, real or imagined.
Do you prefer quiet solitude or social interaction for relaxation? Explore why.
Write about how summer weather affects your mood and how you relax.
Detail a personal summer tradition you anticipate fondly each year. Why does it represent leisure for you?
If you could spend the rest of the summer doing anything, what would it be and why?
Describe the most relaxing summer holiday you have experienced. What made it stand out?
Write about your favorite summer memory that made you feel at peace.
How do you balance leisure time and responsibilities during summer months?
Reflect on a summer book, movie, or song that you find relaxing. Why does it resonate with you?
Imagine a tranquil place free of stress. Describe it in a creative, descriptive way.
Picture a leisurely summer picnic. Who would be there, and what would your picnic basket contain?
Write about a time when summer helped you overcome a stressful situation.
Reflect on what relaxation means to you during summer and how it differs from other seasons.
Describe your most peaceful summer moment. What sounds, scents, and sensations accompanied it?
Compose a mini story or poem that captures the ethos of summer relaxation.

Wildlife Encounter Stories

Wildlife Encounter Stories, as a component of summer journal prompts, help to cultivate a deeper connection with and appreciation for the natural world, encouraging writers to keenly observe and document their encounters with various creatures. Here are 20 engaging writing prompts related to Wildlife Encounter Stories:

Recount your most unforgettable wildlife experience. How did it impact you?
Write about your first personal encounter with wildlife. How did it make you feel?
Describe an unexpected encounter with wildlife and its significance.
Share a story where observing wildlife brought you a sense of peace or comfort.
Recall an instance where you learned something new from a wildlife encounter.
Write about a time when a wildlife encounter sparked an interest in a particular animal or species.
Narrate an exciting wildlife encounter that left you in awe.
Share a moment when you wish you could've helped a wild animal. What prevented you?
Describe a recurring wildlife experience in your area over the summer.
Write about a time when you were mildly scared during a wildlife encounter.
Share a wildlife experience that inspired a deeper interest in conservation.
Write a diary entry as if you are a wild animal you encountered, describing the day from their perspective.
Narrate a heartbreaking wildlife encounter and how it touched you.
Describe an amusing incident involving a wild animal.
Recall a wildlife encounter that reminded you of a book, movie, or song.
Share an adrenaline-filled story surrounding a dangerous wildlife encounter.
Write about your dream wildlife encounter experience.
Recount a conversation you had with someone about a shared wildlife encounter.
Describe a wildlife sighting that sparked a change in your life or behavior.
Write about a wildlife encounter that ignited a new hobby or interest in you.

Blossoming Relationships

Blossoming relationships, in the context of summer journal prompts, provide a rich source for exploring our emotional growth, interpersonal connections, and evolving feelings about ourselves and others during this vibrant season. Here are 20 prompts to ignite your writing on the topic:

Reflect on a new relationship you formed last summer. What did you learn from it?
Describe an unexpected friendship that blossomed over a summer.
Write a letter to a person you hope to grow closer to this summer.
Journal about your first summer love and how it impacted your growth.
Detail three ways you plan to build stronger bonding this summer.
Imagine a conversation with a friend or partner that deepens your connection.
Write about a relationship that you attempted to mend over a summer. What was the result?
List out steps you can take this summer to improve your relationships.
Reflect on a pivotal moment with someone during a past summer.
Write about a summer where you focused on self-love and self-care.
Journal about an important relationship you want to nourish this summer.
Share your thoughts on how summertime activities can foster deeper connections.
Describe how a summer romance has shaped your perspective on relationships.
Write about how you’ve grown in a long-term relationship over numerous summers.
Reflect on any barriers or insecurities you want to overcome to form closer relationships this summer.
Imagine a summer committed to improving your self-perception. How does this blossom relationships?
Write about a relationship that changed significantly over the course of a summer.
Reflect on the role of summer vacations in building and strengthening relationships.
Describe an ideal summer day spent with someone you love.
Journal about the role of shared summer experiences in building your interpersonal relationships.

Moonlit Summer Nights

Moonlit Summer Nights offer a unique blend of tranquility and mystique that can fuel our creative writing process in journaling. Below are 20 prompts to inspire your imaginations of Moonlit Summer Nights and channel your responses into the written form:

Describe what you see, hear, and feel on a moonlit summer night.
Imagine a story that takes place entirely within one moonlit summer night. Outline the plot.
Write a letter to the moon and tell it about your favorite summer memory.
Create a conversation between yourself and the moonlight as if it were a sentient being.
Detail a dream you might have on a moonlit summer night.
Recount a memory of your most peaceful moonlit summer night.
Using imagery and sensory language, describe the atmosphere of a moonlit beach.
Imagine you can walk on moonbeams. Where would they take you and why?
Write a poem about the tranquility of a moonlit summer night.
Write a paragraph describing the moon – avoid using the words 'moon', 'white', and 'night'.
Explore the emotions that are evoked by a moonlit summer night.
Conjure up a fairy tale where the main character can only come out on moonlit summer nights.
Record the life of nocturnal animals you might observe on a moonlit summer night.
Create a short story that centers on a romantic encounter on a moonlit summer night.
Reflect on how moonlit summer nights are different from moonlit nights in other seasons.
Write a sci-fi narrative where moonlit summer nights have a magical or supernatural power.
Convey the tension/dissonance/challenge inherent in wanting to enjoy the moonlit summer night but needing to sleep.
Construct a dialogue between the Moon and the stars on a summer night.
Imagine being the moon, watching the world on a summer night. What do you see? What do you feel?
If you could ask the moon a question, what would it be? Record the moon's potential replies.

Summer Book Reviews

Summer Book Reviews integrate the joy of summer reading with the reflective practice of journaling, spurring observant thoughts and critical analysis while indulging in leisurely reads. Here are 20 prompts that can guide your summer book reviews entries:

Write about the first summer book you chose this year. What prompted your choice?
Reflect on a summer read that was entirely outside of your normal genre preference. How did you find the experience?
Think about a character from a summer book that resonated with you. Why could you relate to them?
If you could change one thing about the last book you read, what would it be?
Write a letter to a character from one of your summer reads. What would you tell them?
Reflect on a summer book that challenged your thinking. How did it change your perspective?
Picture the setting of your current read as a summer vacation. Write a postcard from that location.
Highlight your favorite quote from a book you read this summer. Why did it stand out?
Imagine writing a sequel to a book you couldn't put down. What happens next?
Review a book you didn't enjoy. What could have made it better?
Reflect on the best book you've read this summer. What made it memorable?
Write about an author whose works you’ve come to appreciate over the summer.
Write about a summer book that made you cry. What emotion did it trigger?
Reflect on a book character’s decision. Would you have made the same choice in their place?
Share your thoughts on the plot twist of a book you read. Did it catch you off guard?
Write a note thanking an author of a book you enjoyed this summer.
Reflect on a book that you think would make a perfect summer movie. Who would be in the cast?
Visualize a different ending to one of your summer reads. How would it play out?
Write about a book which felt like it perfectly encapsulated the feeling of summer.
Finally, reflect on your summer reading journey. How did it enhance your summer experience?

Capturing Poolside Fun

Capturing Poolside Fun through summer journaling brings to life the sun-soaked, splashing good times that define the season for many. Here are 20 writing prompts to record and reflect on these moments of outdoor leisure and joy:

Describe your favorite poolside memory from this summer.
Write about the biggest splash you saw or made at the pool.
Imagine a conversation between two swimming pool floaties.
Recount an unexpected event that happened at the pool.
Explain how you feel when you first jump into a cool pool on a hot day.
Describe the perfect poolside picnic.
Write about an interesting encounter you had at the pool.
What pool games do you enjoy the most? Why?
Describe your best poolside outfit or swimsuit.
Write a short story based on the perspective of the lifeguard on duty.
Recall a time when you learned something new at the pool. What was the lesson?
Describe the sounds around the pool on a busy day.
If your inflatable pool float could talk, what would it say?
Write a haiku about swimming in the pool.
Record how a day spent by the pool helps your mood.
Write about your favorite poolside snack or cool drink.
Reflect on the funniest moment you've experienced at the pool.
Describe your feeling when you lie down by the pool, soaking up the sun.
Chronicle a family or friends' gathering by the pool.
Pen a letter to the pool thanking it for the fun and relaxation it provides.

Music Festival Memories

Celebrating the exhilaration and camaraderie that stems from music festivals, these prompts will inspire reflection and appreciation for these unique summertime experiences. Below are 20 prompts to add a rhythmic beat to your summer journal entries:

Describe the atmosphere of the first music festival you attended.
Sketch out your dream music festival lineup.
Write about a memorable conversation you had with a stranger at a music festival.
Recollect a moment from a music festival that made you incredibly happy.
Imagine the ideal location for a music festival and describe it in detail.
Discuss your favorite music genre and how experiencing it live at a festival amplified your love for it.
Recall the most mesmerizing performance you witnessed at a festival.
Relive a moment at a festival that gave you a new perspective.
Share an unexpected experience you had at a music festival.
Write about a song you heard live for the first time at a festival and how it resonates with you now.
Comment on the overall vibe and how it sets music festivals apart from standard concerts.
Detail a unique outfit you wore or saw at a festival and why it stood out to you.
Share a story of a time you danced like no one was watching at a festival.
Pen a letter to a friend describing a day at your favorite summer music festival.
Describe the journey—physical or emotional—that you took to get to a music festival.
Compare and contrast two different music festivals you've attended.
Express your feelings after the last song of a festival end call.
Describe a touching act of kindness you witnessed amidst the festival crowd.
Write about a piece of festival-themed art or decoration that caught your eye.
Reflect on how music festivals have made your summers more vibrant and vital.

Backyard Barbecue Tales

Backyard Barbecue Tales are stories and experiences based on hosting, attending, or reflecting upon summertime barbecues and get-togethers. Here are 20 prompts to spark your creativity about such tales:

Describe your first experience of a backyard barbecue.
Write about the most memorable barbecue you have hosted or attended.
Pen a story about a character who has never attended a barbecue before.
Reflect on a funny incident that occurred at a barbecue party.
Note down your favorite barbecue recipe and the story behind its discovery.
Discuss a cultural or traditional barbecue dish specific to your family or community.
Write about a time when a barbecue party didn't go as planned.
Imagine an alien attending a barbecue party for the first time; describe their observations.
Chronicle a perfect day leading up to a barbecue evening.
Describe a barbecue using your five senses.
Pen a letter to a friend, inviting them to your hypothetical perfect barbecue party.
Write about a song or music played at a barbecue that brings back memories.
Discuss your dream barbecue location and who you would invite.
Reflect on a conversation you had at a barbecue that changed your perspective.
Write about a time when a barbecue turned into an all-night party.
Craft a story around a specific food or drink that is always present at your barbecue.
Describe a tradition your family follows during every barbecue.
Write about a surprising guest who turned up at one of your barbecues.
Chronicle a time when you tried to barbecue something unusual.
Reflect on the importance of barbecues in your summer traditions.

Iconic Summer Traditions

Iconic Summer Traditions serve as rich material for journal prompts as they tap into personal experiences, communal rituals, and collective nostalgia that can ignite your creativity. Here are 20 prompts that allow you to explore those traditions within your summer journal:

Write about your favorite summer tradition and why it has a special place in your heart.
Describe a summer tradition from your childhood and how it has evolved over the years.
What summer tradition would you like to start? Why and with whom?
Recall a memorable moment from a summer barbeque or picnic.
Share about a summer day when you went fruit picking or gardening. What did you learn from that experience?
Ponder over a tradition at a summer camp you attended. How did that affect you?
Write about the first time you went on a summer road trip. What were your expectations and how did they compare to the actual experience?
Chronicle a day spent at a summer fair or festival.
Pen down a memorable summer beach day and the traditions associated with it.
Recollect a summer tradition from your adolescence and the emotions attached to it.
Write about the taste that defines summer for you.
Reflect on a summer tradition involving food or cooking. How does it relate to your cultural heritage?
Describe a summer tradition involving music or dance.
Write about a summer tradition that you wish to pass on to the next generation.
Recall a summer tradition you thought was silly as a child but appreciate now.
Chronicle a summer fishing trip or a hike. What makes this a cherished tradition?
Write about a summer tradition that holds a personal significance for you.
Reflect on a summer tradition that you no longer partake in. What caused the change?
Describe a summer tradition that you would like to revisit or revive.
Write about the tradition of watching fireworks on a summer night. How does it make you feel?

The Essence Of Summer Vacation

The Essence of Summer Vacation encapsulates the joy, relaxation, and adventure associated with school-free sunny days, providing endless inspiration for expressive journal entries. Here are 20 prompts to help you capture the heart of your summer vacations:

Describe your ideal summer day. What would you do, who would you be with, what would you eat?
Write a letter to your future self about the memories you want to revisit from this summer.
Reflect on a summer vacation that transformed you in some way. How has it influenced the person you've become?
List five things about this summer that you're thankful for.
Write about a new hobby, skill, or interest you discovered this summer.
Narrate an adventure or journey you embarked on during summer.
Document an unforgettable conversation you had during summer vacation.
Share the story of a person you met this summer who made a significant impact on you.
Write about the best meal you had during your summer vacations.
Recall a moment of pure joy from this summer and write about it.
Compare your first day of summer with the last day. What changed in between?
Chronicle a day that perfectly embodies the essence of summer vacation.
Reflect on a regret or disappointment from this summer and how it added to your growth.
Describe an unexpected moment from this summer that left you delighted.
Write about the most beautiful place you visited this summer.
Consider a typical summer's day in your childhood. How does it contrast with your recent summers?
Share the sensation of your favourite summer experience.
Write about a moment when you felt completely at peace during your summer vacation.
Report an event or experience that tested your bravery or resilience this summer.
Capture a lesson or wisdom you gained over this summer vacation.

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100 Creative Summer Writing Prompts

Summer is the perfect time to let your creativity flow and explore new writing ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, trying out new prompts can be a fun and inspiring way to jumpstart your career in writing or just to curate a personal collection of stories and memories.

With the warm weather and longer days, there’s no better time to sit outside with a notebook or laptop and let your imagination run wild. So, let’s take a look at some creative summer writing prompts that will help you flex your writing muscles and get your creativity flowing!

1. Describe your perfect summer day.

2. Write a story about a summer romance that didn’t work out.

3. What are your favorite summer activities? Describe them in detail.

4. Write a poem about the feeling of sand between your toes.

5. Describe a severe summer thunderstorm from the perspective of someone watching it from a porch.

6. Write about a summer job you had that taught you an important life lesson.

7. Describe the taste of your favorite summer treat.

8. Write a story about a family vacation gone wrong.

9. Create a character who hates summer and explain why.

10. Write a letter to your future self about your summer goals.

11. Describe a summer day spent exploring a new city.

12. Write about a time you got lost on a summer adventure.

13. Create a character who loves summer and explain why.

14. Write a story about a summer spent volunteering as a punishment.

15. Describe the sound of waves crashing on the beach.

16. Write a poem about the feeling of the sun on your skin.

17. Write about a summer camp experience that changed your life.

18. Create a character who spends their summer traveling to a new place.

19. Write a story about a summer day spent at an abandoned theme park.

20. Describe the smell and sounds of a summer barbecue.

21. Write a letter to your past self about your favorite summer memories.

22. Create a character from the city who spends their summer working on a farm.

23. Write about a summer day spent hiking in the mountains and coming across a cottage.

24. Describe the feeling of jumping into a cold swimming pool on a hot summer day.

25. Write a story about a summer day spent at a music festival.

26. Create a character who spends their summer working at a beach resort.

27. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new, off-the-beaten-path hiking trail.

28. Describe a summer night spent stargazing.

29. Write a poem about the feeling of freedom that comes with summer as a kid.

30. Write a story about a summer day spent at a water park where family drama ensues.

31. Describe the taste of cold lemonade on a hot summer day.

32. Write about a summer day spent kayaking or canoeing into a secret cave.

33. Create a character who spends their summer working on a cruise ship.

34. Write a letter about your favorite summer memories to your future self.

35. Describe a summer day spent lounging in a hammock.

36. Write a story about a summer day spent at a lake after a loss.

37. Create a character who spends their summer working as a lifeguard.

38. Write about a summer day spent learning a new skill.

39. Describe the feeling of sand slipping through your fingers using metaphors or similes.

40. Write a poem about the sound of a summer rainstorm.

41. Write about a summer evening spent sneaking into a museum.

42. Create a character volunteering at an animal shelter during their summer.

43. Create a character who spends their day at an amusement park.

44. Describe the feeling of the wind in your hair on a summer day.

45. Write about a summer day spent on a boat with strangers.

46. Create a character who spends their summer working as a park ranger during a season of forest fires.

47. Write a letter to your past self about your summer aspirations.

48. Describe the taste of a fresh summer salad.

49. Write a story about a summer day spent at a baseball game.

50. Create a character who spends their summer working on a ranch with a new romantic interest.

51. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new city by bike.

52. Describe a summer day spent lounging in a pool that you snuck into.

53. Write a poem about the colors of a summer sunset.

54. Write a story about a summer day spent at a county fair.

55. Create a character who works at an outdoor concert venue during the summer.

56. Write about a summer day spent exploring a secret beach.

57. Describe the feeling of jumping off a diving board into a pool.

58. Write a letter to your future self about your summer dreams.

59. Write a story about a summer day spent at a zoo.

60. Create a character who spends their summer at a summer camp.

61. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new state park and getting lost.

62. Describe the taste of a summer cocktail (or mocktail).

63. Write a poem about the feeling of sandcastle building.

64. Write about a summer day spent at a hot air balloon festival.

65. Create a character who spends their summer working as a tour guide.

66. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new theme park that no one seems to know about.

67. Describe the feeling of a summer breeze on your face.

68. Write a story about a summer day spent at a carnival.

69. Create a character who spends their summer working as a beach lifeguard.

70. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new hiking trail.

71. Describe the taste of a juicy summer peach.

72. Write a poem about the feeling of the sun on your face.

73. Write about a summer day spent at a rodeo.

74. Create a character who spends their summer working at a summer festival.

75. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new national park.

76. Describe the feeling of floating on a raft down a lazy river.

77. Write a story about a summer day spent at a water ski show you’ve been dragged along to attend.

78. Create a character who spends their summer working as a landscaper and makes a shocking discovery.

79. Write about a summer day spent exploring a wildlife reserve where a new species has been discovered.

80. Describe in detail, how to make a fresh fruit smoothie.

81. Write a poem about the feeling of a summer breeze through your hair.

82. Write about a summer day spent at a county fair where you enter into a competition.

83. Create a character who spends their summer working as a summer school teacher.

84. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new state fair on a first date.

85. Describe the feeling of running through a summer sprinkler through a child’s eyes.

86. Write a story about a summer day spent at an outdoor concert where you win a backstage access pass.

87. Create a character who spends their summer working as a summer camp counselor with troubled teens.

88. Write about a summer day spent exploring a botanical garden with your grandmother or grandfather.

89. Describe the taste of a summer watermelon.

90. Write a poem about the feeling of a summer thunderstorm.

91. Write about a summer day spent at a street festival with a boyfriend or girlfriend you intend to break up with.

92. Create a character who works as a pool cleaner during the summer for a wealthy family.

93. Write about a summer day spent exploring a new greenhouse.

94. Describe the sound of a summer breeze rustling through the trees.

95. Write a story about a summer day spent at a farmer’s market where you’re a seller.

96. Create a character who spends their summer working as a tour bus driver for a group of elderly folks.

97. Write about a summer day spent exploring a mystical butterfly garden.

98. Describe the taste of a garden tomato.

99. Write a poem about the sights and sounds of a summer picnic.

100. Write about a summer day spent at a flea market where you find something shocking.

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Summer Writing Prompts: 35+ Ideas to Get You Started

One of the worst things about being an adult is you can't take summers off from work (unless you're a teacher, I suppose). The last day of school before summer vacation was always brimming with possibilities. The seemingly endless days of summer stretched out before you like a sparkling river under a tire swing.

But even for adults, there's plenty of fun to be had in summer. And it's some of that magic we're tapping into with the summer writing prompts below.

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Writing prompts have a great many uses. But like any tool, it helps to know how to use them for whatever it is you want to accomplish. The quick tips below are by no means mandatory, but they may be able to help you get the most out of these summer writing prompts.

In On Writing by Stephen King, the Master of Horror talks about how the various aspects of writing are like tools in the writer's toolbox. Some you will naturally be proficient with, while others will require a bit more practice before you can master them. This is where writing prompts can be incredibly helpful. Choose one or more “tools” from the list below and then focus on it (or them) with a writing prompt.

Character Development – There's an art to crafting round characters and satisfying character arcs. By focusing on these aspects, you can strengthen these skills.
Action – Action scenes can be hard to write without confusing the reader. That's why practice makes perfect.
Point of View – There are nuances to understand when it comes to POV, so choosing one you're not necessarily comfortable with can help improve your use of POV.
Dialogue – Compelling dialogue is one of the hardest things to pull off. But if you work at it, you'll get better.
Show, Don't Tell – Showing how a character is feeling through their actions, mannerisms, dialogue, and the use of subtext can be hard to master, but it's certainly not impossible.

It can be hard to write every day on a large project like a novel or a nonfiction book. But if there's one thing professional writers have in common, it's that they write every day—or at least regularly. Unfortunately, creating a writing habit is easier said than done. But by using writing prompts to get you excited to sit down at the computer every day, you can ingrain the habit in a matter of weeks.

This is also a good way of getting warmed up to tackle your work in progress. By writing a few hundred words (or even just a paragraph) on a writing prompt, you can get the words flowing before moving on to your current work in progress.

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If the words just don't want to come, a writing prompt could be the ticket through writer's block . By starting on a story that you're not as invested in, you can unleash your creativity and get back on track.

The key here is to really let yourself get creative with the prompt. You may even want to go so far as to write in a completely different genre than your work in progress. If you're writing a romance, try instead doing a horror short story. If you're writing a gritty thriller, try a goofy mystery. Or forget all about genre and just go with stream-of-consciousness writing!

Boost your creative writing skills with these summer story prompts.

1. Write about a whirlwind romance that only takes place over the summer months.

2. Write a story in which a group of teenagers working at an amusement park must solve the murder of a mysterious Jane Doe that wound up dead in the food court.

3. Write about a character who experiences a summer that's both the best and worst of their life.

4. The world is about to end, and humanity collectively agrees to take the last summer off. What happens during the last months before the apocalypse?

5. Start your story with a child going missing from a summer camp.

6. Set your story at a summer camp for adults.

7. Write about a small group of students dreading summer break. Why do they fear it? What happens in their town during summer that is so frightful?

8. Explore the origins of a strange summer tradition one family practices every year.

9. Think of your favorite summer memory and write a story in which a character experiences that for the first time.

10. Write about a group of kids who have summer activities planned but they keep getting interrupted before they can enjoy them.

11. Write about a character whose favorite thing about summer is the heat.

12. It's the first day of summer vacation and a group of friends decides to run away from home to live in the woods. Explore this from the point of view of both the kids and their parents.

13. Write about a crime that happens on July 4th during the fireworks display. The town's only detective—brand new to the area—has to solve the case.

14. Write about a second-grade teacher who decides to hitchhike to Woodstock in the summer of 1969.

15. Write a thriller story about a family on summer vacation when they're held hostage by two desperate criminals.

16. Write a horror story about a hot summer day that just keeps getting hotter and hotter. How would people survive? What could they do to escape the heat?

17. Start your story with a young writer for the school newspaper witnessing a crime committed by the principal on the last day of the school year.

18. See if you can convey the magic of summer fun with a story about kids without a care in the world trying to make the most out of their summer in small-town America.

19. Begin your story with a character getting an anonymous note that says, “Contact me when summer starts.”

20. Write a story that takes place exclusively on the three major summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

21. Start your story with a water balloon fight that soon gets out of control.

22. Write about a character who sets out to do 100 random acts of kindness during her summer.

23. Pick a summer activity you love and write about characters doing that activity when they're interrupted by something completely unexpected.

24. Write an acrostic poem about the joys of summer. These types of poems are great for creative thinking and expanding your vocabulary.

25. Tell the story of a character's summer vacation through a series of their blog posts. This type of epistolary story is great for character development!

26. Set your story on a beach near a bonfire. A fight breaks out, and one of the fighters is your protagonist!

27. Write about two groups of kids with rival lemonade stands trying to outdo each other.

28. Your protagonist gets a summer job at a local resort. But he soon finds out that something shady is going on at the resort, and he may have seen too much.

29. A small town's summer festival goes awry when nearly all the attendees are drugged. When the dust settles, someone's dead. But who's to blame?

30. A group of once-tight-knit friends gets together after many years apart. The idea is to reconnect over the summer, but one member of the group has an ulterior motive. And it's not a nice one.

31. A group of strangers boards a small boat for a trip to a secluded island resort. But a summer storm lands these vacationing strangers on a deserted island. They must learn to work together—or pay the ultimate price.

32. Your protagonist is a camp counselor at a summer camp that has been closed since some awful murders happened there. It soon becomes clear that something strange is happening again. . .

33. Write about three competitive friends who participate in a summer scavenger hunt that sends them all over New England.

34. Write about a family staying at a cabin when the high temperatures and low moisture cause a forest fire. They must escape, but that's easier said than done.

35. When a young girl is upended and moved across the country during the summer, she befriends an old woman who has been shunned by the town. What does she learn about herself and the world by starting this friendship?

I hope these writing prompts are to your liking! Whether you use one of the creative writing prompts as a story starter or a creative writing activity, the important thing is getting the words down.

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25 Creative Writing Prompts

by Melissa Donovan | Oct 23, 2018 | Creative Writing Prompts | 236 comments

Twenty-five creative writing prompts to inspire and motivate you.

Don’t you just hate writer’s block? Some say it’s a disease that only creative workers succumb to. Some say it’s a curse. Others argue that it doesn’t exist at all. But just about everyone has been there–sitting in front of a blank screen, fingers itching to create a masterpiece. And nothing happens.

For me, the most bizarre thing about writer’s block is that it strikes randomly. Most of the time, I’m overwhelmed with more ideas than I can possibly write about. But then I’ll sit down to write and my mind goes blank. Sure, I flip through my notebooks and review all the ideas I’ve stockpiled, but nothing feels right. I want something fresh. I need a new angle.

To help break through this block, I started turning to creative writing prompts. And then I started making up my own prompts. The result: 1200 Creative Writing Prompts , a book designed to spark ideas for writers.

Creative Writing Prompts

Today I’d like to share a mash-up of creative writing prompts, all of which come from 1200 Creative Writing Prompts . There are no rules. Write a poem. Write a short story. Write an essay. Aim for a hundred words or aim for a hundred thousand. Just start writing, and have fun.

The protagonist is digging in the garden and finds a fist-sized nugget of gold. There’s more where that came from in this hilarious story of sudden wealth.
Write a poem about something ugly—war, fear, hate, or cruelty—but try to find the beauty (silver lining) in it or something good that comes out of it.
An asteroid and a meteoroid collide near Earth, and fragments rain down onto the planet’s surface, wreaking havoc. Some of those fragments contain surprising elements: fossils that prove life exists elsewhere in the galaxy, for example.
The story starts when a kid comes out of the school bathroom with toilet paper dangling from his or her waistband. Does someone step forward and whisper a polite word, or do the other kids make fun? What happens in this pivotal moment will drive the story and have a deep impact on the main character.
Revisit your earliest memories of learning about faith, religion, or spirituality.
Use all of the following words in a poem: bit, draw, flex, perilous, bubble, corner, rancid, pound, high, open.
Write a poem about a first romantic (dare I say sexual?) experience or encounter.
Write a personal essay describing an exotic animal you’d like to have as a pet.
Silvery flakes drifted downward, glittering in the bright light of the harvest moon. The blackbird soared.
Write a tongue-in-cheek, satirical tribute. Tell bad drivers, rude customers, and evil dictators how grateful you are for what they’ve done. Do it with a wink and a smile.
Write a story about a detective solving a crime that was committed against his or her partner or a crime that his or her partner committed.
Three children are sitting on a log near a stream. One of them looks up at the sky and says…
There is a magic talisman that allows its keeper to read minds. It falls into the hands of a young politician.
We’ve seen cute and cuddly dragons, mean and vicious dragons, and noble dragons. Write a story about a different kind of dragon.
Use all of the following words in a poem: dash, hard, staple, billboard, part, circle, flattened.
Write a story set in the distant future when humanity is at a fork in the evolutionary road. Some humans are evolving; others are not.
The kids were raised on the mantra “Family is everything.” What happens when they find out their parents aren’t who they pretended to be? Will the family fall apart?
Write a poem about one (or both) of your parents. It could be a tribute poem, but it doesn’t have to be.
Turn ordinary animals into monsters that prey on humans: dog-sized rats, killer rabbits, or a pack of rabid mountain lions. Give the animals intelligence and set them loose.
A twinkling eye can mean many things. Write a poem about a twinkle in someone’s eye.
What determines an action or person as good or evil? Who gets to decide what or who is good or evil? Write a personal essay about it.
Write a poem about your body.
The protagonist is about to drift off to sleep only to be roused by the spontaneous memory of an embarrassing moment from his or her past.
Write about the happiest day of your life.
Use all of the following words in a poem: feast, fire, modify, squash, robbed, forgotten, understated.

Now It’s Your Turn

Did any of these prompts inspire you? Do you ever use creative writing prompts to ignite a writing session? Tell us what gets your pen moving by leaving a comment, and keep writing!

To get more prompts like these, pick up a copy of 1200 Creative Writing Prompts today.

236 Comments

Melissa, Wow, there’s something about this list that feels like a lightbulb went off! There are times when I feel stuck, like ideas aren’t there. And this list really shines what can be…limitless possibilities!

26. If my life were a cartoon… 27. Pick two crayons at random. What thoughts/feelings do two color stir up in you?

Ah, I love the feeling of a light bulb illuminating my mind! Thanks for adding to the list!

what about… That spark which seemed like a star, when it approached closer, my lips went white and body shivering despite the fact I knew I was placed in a desert – by them- and the sun shone directly above my head. Then at a distance of 1m probably, I got the sight of…

Thanks for sharing these.

If you have children, visualize one of them running the house for a day.

That’s a good one. Kids running the house…how very Dr. Seuss! Cat in the Hat without the cat, hehee.

Ooh, great prompts! Thanks for sharing these!

Thanks! Glad you like them!

A day in the life of a doormat

The adventures of a shooting star

Making friends with my enemy

Ooh, interesting! Thanks, Fouzia.

Hi Melissa,

Bought 3 of your books. 1. 101 Creative Writing Excercises 2.10 Core Practices For Better Writing and 3. 1,200 Creative Writing Prompts.

I decided to start with 1,200 Creative Writing Prompts.

So far, I have written 4 stories from the prompts. I guess I want to enquire as to whether I need to go through each prompt. Thank you

Wow, Kevin, thanks for getting three of my books. I truly appreciate that. You can use the prompts in any way that is comfortable for you. No, you do not have to go through each and every prompt. I encourage you to skip around, flip through book, and find prompts that inspire. I hope you have fun with it! Thanks again.

When I took my creative writing class in college the instructor gave us a really good one to use if we couldn’t think of what to write. She said to write the word Remember 3 times and that would prompt something. The entire class tried it and it worked and I have used it several times since then!

I like the use of remember . There are a lot of words that help people when they can’t think of anything to write about. Maybe I should do a list of single-word prompts. Hmm…

Wow. I was COMPLETELY stuck and this brought back a great story for me to write about, though only faintly attached to any memory of mine. Thanks!

That’s great, Camille! Good luck with your story!

I like to use the question “what would happen if …. ”

What would happen if your husband retired and your kid left home and you’re getting older? -> ” Always Faithful”

What would happen if a person moved back home to care for a relative after decades of living far away? -> “The Way Home”

What would happen if a person who has been divorced and alone for a long time suddenly met the most perfect mate imaginable … but it turns out the person may not be what she appears to be? -> “Baiting and Fishing”

In a way, I think “What Would Happen If…” is my novelist version of my favorite childhood game, “Let’s pretend that…..”

“What if” is the best creative writing prompt ever! You can apply it to just about any situation. Just look at any movie, book, or even real life and start asking, “What if things happened a little differently?” or “What if this person made a different decision?” Asking these questions can take your writing in all kinds of new and interesting directions! It’s great fun.

I love these. Here’s one:

“She was drifting off to sleep when there was a sharp knock at the door . . . “

Ooh, I like that one.

Fabulous list. I’ve been brainstorming all morning with no luck, and so I came online and VOILA, here you are. Loved the list, especially 22.

I’ve created several interesting works using my personal favourite “things to do on a rainy day”. I usually write from the perspective of a child, but rarely myself as a child. This one just opens up so many possibilities for make beleive!

Thanks, Melanie! Glad this list helped you in a time of need. My favorite “things to do on a rainy day” story is The Cat in the Hat . Of course, it’s a “day when mom’s away” rather than a “rainy day,” but it’s pretty much the same idea. Keep writing!

these are very great… i got this one off of True Jackson VP.. spin around and the first thing you see will give you an idea..

i just did this and i saw flowers…

i’m writing about “you are walking through a field with your best friend.. you spot a flower and pick it up.. it gives you super powers…

Ah, a flower that gives one super powers. I love that idea! You should definitely run with it!

I love True Jackson VP! Cool that you got an idea from it! 🙂

You’re suggestion really helped! Im doing imaginative writing for homework and I was so stuck but I’ve found the right one now!!

That’s awesome, Grace! Keep writing.

ooh those are cool… how about: He cradled her, taking in all of her burdens as he swept her hair back from her face and stroked her cheek in a gentle calming motion.

I do creative writing as an A level so it would be cool to know if this starter is ok! ty xoxo

Catherine, I think that’s a great starter line, especially for a romantic story or poem! My only suggestion would be the part “gentle calming motion.” There might be one too many adjectives there. If you keep both adjectives, be sure to add a comma after the first one: “gentle, calming motion.” Nice job!

A young man attempts to pull a robbery of some kind on an older man. Things go drastically wrong for the young man. Either viewpoint!

Either viewpoint, or both, could work!

what if the old man was a retired super spy and the young robber is homeless and broke. he tells this to the old man and the man trains him to be a good spy and lets the young robber live with him. then the old man gets the young robber a job as a spy and then they both find out that the retired spy is the young robbers father and the mother ran away while she was pregnant to go be with some rich guy but the rich guy killed the mother and the young robber has been living on the streets since he was 10.

Heres a gorgeous one! Write a story in the POV of a flower being given from person 2 person.

Interesting!

Wow! These are great, thanks for putting these up. I’m 12 and I really want to be a novelist when I grow up. One of my favourites is: the empty glass. It’s a bit over-used but I think that it’s so versatile, it doesn’t matter if it’s popular because you can take it in so many different directions!

That’s great, Katie! You’re off to an early start. Just stay focused and passionate, and you’ll become a novelist if that’s what you truly want. Good luck to you!

Katie, It is never too young to start living your dreams. Don’t ever let anyone get you down. Keep on writing and believe in yourself that one day you will make it! Best of luck!

I couldn’t agree more, AJ!

I’m 11 and everyone thinks I am a good writer and I love to write so much!

That’s wonderful, Maria. Keep writing!

I’m 16 and i wrote a great alternate ending for an assignment in english, and i wrote a short christmas story on christmas eve, but now i just don’t know what to write about. i have ideas and i have been reading prompts that are good but i just don’t know.

Kristi, give the prompts a try. There are also lots of writing exercises that you can use to spark writing sessions when you’re feeling uninspired. The trick is to write something (anything) rather than sit around waiting for something to write about.

Hi! I am 14 and just wanted to do some creative writing, but could not think of anything to write about. Thank you so much for the ideas! I will definitely be using some.

You’re so welcome! Good luck with your writing!

I’m 14 and writing is my whole life. I recently started a blog with my friend, but she’s not a writer. She just inspires me with ideas and stuff. I love your site, Melissa. I check it almost every day. Your prompts and tips are so completely helpful! Thanks so much!

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

I’m fourteen, too, and writing is hard to juggle with school and everything else that’s going on. I know – such a teenager-y thing to say…but true nonetheless. I just wanted to say thank you for posting these prompts because they make for quick, satisfying writing that doesn’t end in frustration (at least, mostly). Thanks again!

Writing is hard to juggle at any age. It takes a lot of perseverance, but if you stick with it, you’ll succeed. Good luck to you, and keep on writing!

Im also fourteen and i love to write! i have won a national competition 2 years in a row and i never dreamed i would have won or anything but that just goes to show that youre never too young to write! Just keep believing in yourself and who knows where you might go!

I am thrilled when young people are so passionate about writing (or any craft, really). Congratulations on your success!

One good place to find good story prompts are the obituaries of a large newspaper. One true example: from the Arizona Republic years ago, an elderly gentleman got hit by a motorist one a late, rainy afternoon as he was crossing the street. He had been an immigrant from Norway, and had been a professor at ASU, and was retired and in his 80’s when he died. I have always imagined what his life had been, what he had experienced, etc.

Yes, newspapers are packed with story ideas!

Write a story from the perspective of a sock being separated from its twin in the laundry.

That would make a great children’s story.

a person went to the football stadium and was wearing manu shirt and came out with a barcalona shirt.why???

Well, I have no idea, but this certainly makes a good writing prompt!

I love these!! 😀 Here are a few I made: *Make up your own recipes for your favorite foods *Create your own list of idioms *Write stories of idioms literally happening *Write about something blue *What’s your idea of a perfect vacation? *List what you fear. pick a few and write how they came, why, and when you got the fear first *What would you say to an univited guest at your party *Draw a picture of the setting around you. Now look into your inner being. What do you truly feel? *Write from the point of view of a stack of paper waiting a few inches from the shredder *Her laugh broke the silence…

These are great! Thank you for adding them to the list.

By the way, I’m 11, love writing, and hope to publish fiction teen/children books one day

I wish you the best of luck! You have a head start, being such a young writer. Stick with it!

Lovarsnari,that’s kinda funny because l think the same thing! 🙂 My prob is that l start writing with great ideas,get stuck, and then start a new story/play….

same except that I’m 13 and mix my writing with my guitar playing and music

Well when i get stuck I like to think: What would I do if I were to die in a week? Once I picked everything and it turned quite an interesting story…

That’s a good one!

Hey I’m 14 years old and I love writing but I get writers block often and this really helped me. I love reading the ideas and other people’s ideas they are just very interesting. Number 19 seemed the most interesting to me and I’m almost done with my story. 🙂 thanks so much

Thanks, Violet. I often find that prompts and exercises can be used in different ways. You don’t always have to do the actual exercise. Sometimes, just reading through a book of exercises will generate ideas for a project I’m working on or help me understand a writing concept in a new way. Good luck with your story!

Hi Melissa 🙂 Last year i won junior writer of the year ( I’m 13) and I am entering this year as well and in the process of creating my first draft. I love your site and its wonderful, all-inclusive feel. So, here are my ideas for your list.

26. Post-War oppression & depression ( this was my winning topic last year – i wrote it from the perspective of a scarred war veterans’ emotionally abused child) I also commend you in your point concerning finding hope and light in darkness ( war, death, etc.) and i am going to write about that! Possibly with an Amish girl as the protagonist? thank you again for inspiring me. I also hope to be a great writer some day. Bee

Congratulations, Bee, and thanks for adding to these prompts. I wish you the best of luck in becoming a great writer. You are certainly well on your way!

POV of a toy sitting on a shelf in a toy store, hoping to be purchased.

your pet starts talking to you in perfect english and tells you what he/she really thinks of you…. what does he/she say?

Ha! That could be enlightening indeed!

I actually saw an animated short based on that premise (or something similar to it) and found it quite compelling. A great idea!

My contribution:

“When I look in the mirror, I don’t see what everyone else sees. What I see is…”

Nice! Thanks for adding this prompt, Nick.

My college English teacher gave my class this prompt. First Line: John closed his eyes. Last Line: It was a good day for the yellow crocuses. Anything in between. I easily made five pages with that prompt. Have fun guys.

Thanks for sharing that prompt, Jessy. It’s a good one.

Im a 17 year old living in the most secluded area of Kentucky, unfortunately. lol My dream is to pursue a career in filmmaking, my goal is to help people who are confused or unsure about life and what they want to do with their oppourtunity of life. I want people to think and find happiness in their lives by doing something they love. My idea of doing this came from being in a depressed state from the past few years as a teen and felt strong enough to overcome it without professional help which is progressing for the good. I found setting goals is a great strategy to stay focused and optimistic about life. I appreciate your time for reading this and if there is any advice you could influence me with id appreciate that as well. Thanks

It’s wonderful that you have set your sights on a clear career path at such a young age. Filmmaking is awesome! I sometimes wish I had taken up an interest in film or photography. The best advice I can offer is to never give up, stay focused, and pursue your goals with heart and soul. I would also advise studying film at college, if you can. The film industry is notoriously networked and you’ll benefit greatly by making friends and acquaintances who share your interest. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for taking the time to reply, it’s very much appreciated and yes im going to film school out in LA next year.

Hi! I am 13 and have been writing since I was 7 or younger, and I am in love with writing. I am a very dedicated author and I have finished books in the past (about 11 or 12) but now I can’t seem to get into any longer stories! I write more short stories now, but it’s not satisfying anymore…and then, when I come up with a new idea, it’s useless, and my brain gets all cluttered! Help!

It sounds like you’re having trouble staying focused. The first (and most important) thing that can help with that is to stay healthy: eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep. You may also need to break up your writing with other activities. Make sure you read regularly! For the time being, maybe you need to write short stories. I’m not sure you need to fight it.

thank you for the advice! 🙂

You are most welcome!

Hello 🙂 I am 17 and doing my HSC this year. I am attempting (unsuccessfully) to write a creative writing piece as practice for my exams, and thank you so much for these, they’re really helpful 🙂 I am not a writer (and never will be), but these have given me some great ideas that I can hopefully use to increase my writing skills for my exams. So thank you very much 🙂

You are very welcome, Emily, and best of luck on your exams.

I’ve found that this list, and peoples comments/ideas have been quite inspiring. I’m 21 and haven’t been in school for a few years and I have that desire to write, but never knew how to get started. I thank you all for these wonderful ideas and I’m hoping that writing will be a good outlet for me and my struggle with depression.

So really I’m just thanking you all 🙂

You’re welcome, Nicole, and thank you for joining in the discussion. Writing is a great way to work through emotions; I wish you the best of luck!

These are great!!!! My favourite starter would definetly have to be: “Sometimes a girl just has to run. Sometimes our feet take over. This was one of those times”

I think it holds a lot of suspense but it could also be happy and bright, like a sports day or carnival. Thanks for adding these, I am going to try to write a story for each one.

I’m not sure where that starter comes from, but it sounds good to me.

Hi! Thanks so much for these prompts. I especially like number two, because I feel like a little bit of positive thinking can go a long way. 🙂

I have a question, too, if you don’t mind.

What is your opinion on fanfictions? I know some creative writers don’t like them and feel they corrupt a series, while others think it’s a great creative exercise.

Thanks so much!

I think fan fiction is a great way for young and new writers to explore the craft. Some copyright holders are extremely strict about allowing fan fiction to be published. Others will actually develop and publish collections of fan fiction. There are also franchises in which fan fiction is encouraged. One of my all-time favorite writers, TV and film writer Damon Lindelof, said in a recent interview that he started out writing fan fiction. Now he’s writing for Ridley Scott and working on the Star Trek films as a fan-fic professional! It’s definitely an avenue worth pursuing if it interests you.

I’m fifteen and I want to write a book before the end of highschool. The problem is I can’t finish what I’ve started. I always find a “better” idea and write about that and the cycle begins again. Please help me!!!

The only way to finish what you’ve started is to simply finish it. When “better” ideas present themselves, make a note and file those ideas away for a future project. Part of being a writer involves developing self-discipline. I recommend setting up a reward system. For example, you have to work on the novel for 20 minutes before you can call or text your friends after school. Or you have to finish a scene before you go out to see a movie. These are self-imposed rewards, so you have to discipline yourself. Nobody else can do it for you.

You might also look into participating in NaNoWriMo. The timing is great because it starts in just a few weeks. That means you’ll have some time to prepare and check it out. Then you can write your novel in November, leaving plenty of time afterwards for you to clean it up (edit, proof, polish).

Finally, if you’re truly committed to writing, start looking at schools with good creative writing programs and plan to study at college. University instructors are quite helpful in teaching students self-discipline and good writing habits and practices.

Best of luck to you, Art!

Hi! Your prompts and the comments have really helped me! I can’t wait to start some stories from them:) Here are a couple that I’ve come up with: The Bell sounded. Workers froze in their places… Kay frowned as she opened her school locker after school. Down the hall, Alexis and Christine exchanged grins…

That’s great, Alyssa. Keep up the good work!

These are fantastic! I’m also 21 and have been out of school for awhile. I used to write all the time when I was in school but not so much these days. These ideas are really going to help once I get started writing again. I’m attempting to set a goal for myself. An hour a day, just writing whatever I want. Just to get me back in the habit.

Thank you so much!!!

One prompt my creative writing teacher in high school gave the class was “It was a smile that darkness could kill…”

That’s wonderful! An hour a day is enough to produce quite a bit of writing. I wish you the best of luck, Ashlee!

Obviously it is now 2011 haha, but these are great!! I have wanted to write a novel for quite some time but I can’t seem to get the creative juices flowing. So I set out on a quest across the World Wide Web and I am finding some amazing ideas!! Thank you so much for this website I look forward to writing now instead of despairing of that dreaded cursor blinking me to oblivion!!

I hope your quest for inspiration is fruitful! And keep writing!

I’ve just been inspired to start a personal blog full of my own creative writing, with the assistance of some of these wonderful writing prompts (both yours, and the ones left in the comment section). Thank you, thank you, thank you.

That’s wonderful! Blogs have been a boon for writers, and I think more writers should take advantage of the technology. I wish you the best of luck with your blog, Emily.

Hi, I’m 17. I started creative writing when I was about 10 or 11. I found myself writing more and more when I was troubled a few years back, so it was good stress relief for me. But now that I’m busy with college, I realize that I haven’t been writing as much as I used to. I reread some of my old work and I thought “Hey, why not? I’ll give it a try for old times’ sake.”

I was a bit confused with where to start off, but these prompts really got my creative juices flowing. After I post this comment, I think I’ll try one or two of them and see how far it takes me. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

I’m so glad that these prompts inspired you, Christi. I think many writers go through phases when they drift away from the craft, but when you’re called back to it, that might be a sign. Follow it and keep writing!

In my junior year of high school, we were given a creative writing assignment to expand on this sentence:

“A person walked into the room, looked around, sat down, and ate.”

That’s a great prompt. It would certainly be interesting to see what a whole classroom of people come up with. I imagine each piece of writing would be quite different from the others, even though they are all based on the same premise. Thanks for sharing it, Alli.

Here’s a prompt! Prop open the door. I can actually see my breathe tonight. But that doesnt mean im breathing.

Ooh, sounds like a zombie, robot, or vampire story.

These writing ideas helped a lot thank you. I really want to go to a creative writing school when I get older. One idea which I just came up with is Write from the perspective of your fish.( does each fish have there own personality, how does each fish react to the different members of the house, what is it like to be a fish) 😛 I hope you like I write often mostly stories with a more poetic base, but once in a while i will feel in the mood to write some thing different. Oh also try continuing after this sentence. Its eyes gleamed pitch black death, creeping into imaginary, azure skies. now continue it :3

Thanks for sharing your prompt, Samantha, and good luck to you!

For school, I have to enter a creative writing competition. I have two days and i was really panicking but then i found this website! It really helped! Thankyou Writing Forward!!

Hannah, I’m so glad you found help and inspiration here. Thank you!

Lately I’ve been trying to write a lot like Sarah Dessen! Were doing stories in class and I’m doin one about a girl who runs away, it starts out “I’m on the run! I don’t know where I’m going or where I’ll end up, but I’m not turning back!” 🙂 Do you like it?

I do like your opening line. It certainly grabs the reader’s attention and rouses curiosity. Nice job.

Thank you so much!!!! This got me over my terrible case of writer’s block. But now my muse is back!

Wow, thanks, Maria. That’s awesome!

I just want to say that this list of prompts has inspired me to take on a challenge of using one every day up until xmas on my blog… or at least until the end of the month!

Thanks for the great list 🙂

That’s awesome, Julz. Good luck with your December writing!

I haven’t tried it yet, but I think a fun way to mix these up even more would be to choose one of these, then draw the name of an author out of a hat, then write that prompt in the style of that author. That would really stretch your creativity.

That’s an excellent exercise and would definitely be challenging. You’d have to be deeply familiar with the author’s voice.

I have found these prompts really helpful for the English lessons that I teach.

Many thanks.

That’s great, Cass. I love the idea of these prompts helping students with reading and writing.

i have learnt English as a second language…writing is my passion…this page is REALLY inspiring!thanks for evoking our creative faculties… i want to suggest some topics and the list goes as: 1The beast in me 2Daily journal of a pair of shoes which is in the process of its making 3What the world be if gender roles get changed 4What if i were in the shoes of my English teacher 5How things at the high school are going to be if the concept of beauty gets altered altogether 6It is said that writing is all about pouring your mind on a piece of paper but what it your pen literally starts articulating your thoughts and you end up writing EVERRRRYTHING(What consequences are you going to face)

Thanks for adding your ideas to these prompts!

I haven’t tried the prompts yet but I have always wanted to be a writer since I was eight years old. However ever since graduating and entering the real world I find my muse being choked to death by the responsibility at home. I’ve had to give up my dream of writing for the past two years. I tried taking it up again and was drawing a huge blank, but just by reading a few of these prompts I’ve felt my muse start to breathe. Thank you!

Hi Rochelle. I remember graduating and entering the real world, and I had a similar experience. All of a sudden I just didn’t have the time or inspiration. It took a while, but I adjusted and my creativity returned. I’m so glad you found these prompts helpful!

I found like 5 great writing prompts thank u so much

You are so welcome!

you thought dragoons unicorns and monsters didnt exist? think again! write story of your pet unicorn

That’s a cute idea!

Thank you for these, I am a writer waiting to hear if a publisher is going to publish my novel. Waiting is so hard and my mind has gone blank. These help to stir the jucies again. I’m hand writing them in a note book and taking them with me when I’m out, to write on the go. When I have to wait for a kid to get to the car I can write and not have to figure out how to start a story. So thank you. so much.

That’s awesome. What is it about being in a car or shower that makes us more creative? I always get ideas in those two locations!

thanks sooo much! those were super helfull! you have the most helpfull website ive found! and i’m a picky writer! THANKYOU!!!

Thanks, Anna.

here are some more ideas: you inherit 1 million dollars your backpack grows wings on the way to school a zombie invasion stikes your small/big town a kidnapper captures you … hope these help 🙂

Thanks, Ebony!

Hey! These prompts really helped and I can’t wait to use some 🙂 I have started with the one about twinklling eyes and turned it into a story about creatures similar to werewolves XD

Sounds interesting, Molly! Good luck with your story, and keep writing!

My English teacher says she doesn’t believe in writer’s block. I on the other hand am not so sure. Sometimes I sit in the afternoon and stare out the window, unable to come up with anything good but I find that ideas flow like crazy at two in the morning with a cup of coffee in my left hand. That’s always my best remedy, though writing prompts like these always help me get going. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Some prompts:

10 things I hate about… What’s the recipe for those wonderful _______ muffins you baked last night? (Try filling that blank with ‘unicorn’.)

I believe in writer’s block, but I think that it’s presented as being unable to write whereas usually it’s just a case of needing to work a little harder at writing. Sometimes, we need to stop procrastinating, stop trying to force our ideas, or we just need to allow ourselves to write badly for a while. I believe there are ideas everywhere; the trick is to keep ourselves open to them and be willing to explore them. Having said all that, writer’s block still sucks. I’m like you, Maluly, the ideas flow like crazy at two in the morning (no coffee required!).

i dont believe in writiers block.. i think its more like an exuse to hide what we really want to write or say. Like sometimes peoploe wonder if it will be good enough so they put it off or they dont want people who read it to know something.. its all about the way you look at it i guess. Write what you feel. Write whatever you want. I love writing but i find myself wondering will this be good enough? What would someone think if they read it? Maybe thats just me. no self esteem… but, low selfesteem is what keeps creativity hidden…. my advice.. to everyone is to just go for it. if its not good try again you’ll get better(:

I agree: just go for it.

Thanks for these! I definitely believe in writer’s block!! In fact, I am just emerging from what I like to call writer’s ‘droubt’, since it lasted at least a year. But I don’t think you need to be blocked to use prompts. They are great exercises and get you to try new ways of writing. And sometimes, when I get burned out with the story I’m currently writing, it helps to focus on something completely different for a while, and you can come back to it with fresh eyes. Here are some prompts that I came up with and they helped me out: 1) ‘It all started with the cat…’ 2) ‘Have you ever seen something out of the corner of your eye, but when you turned to look, found nothing there? You dismiss it as an illusion, a trick of the light. You’re wrong…’ 3) Write something from the perspective of a ghost. 4) Write something using the five senses EXCEPT sight (hearing, smell, touch, taste) 5) Instead of using first or third person, write with second person point-of-view (in other words, use ‘you’ instead of ‘he/she’ or ‘I’. Or try writing in present or even future tense, instead of past tense.

Oh yeah, and one more: 6) Write something from the perspective of the BAD guy, instead of the hero

I love when stories do this! Thanks for adding it, CJM.

These are excellent prompts, especially well suited for speculative fiction writers. My favorite is the prompt about seeing something out of the corner of your eye (that happens to me sometimes!). Thanks for adding these.

Here’s one for those of you who have pets What do your pets do when you and other inhabitants of your house are not at home?

Ooh, that’s a good one, Lily. That could be great for a children’s story!

Thank you SO much for these exciting writing prompts! They really inspire me. I have one idea for a prompt: Write about a conversation that you would have if were stuck in an elevator with a celebrity or famous book character.

You’re welcome, Arieda. I love your elevator prompt! You could also do it with characters from your novel as a test to see how each would behave in an elevator with a celebrity. That could tell you a lot about your characters. Good one!

Lovely ideas, both of these! Arieda, that prompt gave me a short story idea, one that I’m pretty excited about, and I’m definitely going to have to do that with all my characters now, Melissa. 🙂 I thought up another twist on this prompt that intrigues me: Your characters get stuck in an elevator with you, their author. How do they react when they discover who you are and that you control their destinies? What sort of conversations would you have? Would you like interacting with your character? Would your character like you?

Hannah, I love your prompt idea. What a fun writing exercise: The Character Meets the Author. That’s quite brilliant!

Thank you so much for these, I’m trying to write a book…and I’ve been at a stand still lately, so this will help me more than ever.

You’re welcome, Alexis. I’m glad you found these prompts helpful.

Hi Ms. Donovan! thank you so much for the writing prompts! i’ve been using them for all my english creative writing assignments. it’s been my dream to be a writer since i was little. although i find it hard to write mysteries. ironically it’s my favorite genre to read though. any advice on how to get started on a good mystery?

I myself haven’t written mysteries, although I have read a few. My suggestion would be to read as many mysteries as you can, and watch mystery films and television shows, so you thoroughly know your genre (you should still read other stuff too!). Study the greats and ideas will come to you!

Wow i have writers block i have my charecter but i dont know what the problem is…… help any good title ideas?

When I’m stuck and can’t come up with a character or a title, I just skip it. The important thing is to keep writing. You can always come back later and add names and titles. Here’s how I do it:

GIRL said that there was no way out but OLD LADY knew otherwise…

I use all caps for characters who don’t have names yet. Many writers use a “working title” as they are developing their project. A working title can be anything. It’s just temporary.

You’ll find that as you work on your project (and if you work around these little setbacks), ideas will come to you. Good luck!

Awesome post:) Thanks so much, really helped! have a great day! Peace-Jeff

Thanks, Jeff!

A prompt could be : She started to fall over and _________( fill in the blank) picked her up.

or : The alien gaze stared from above the fence , and I blushed in embarrassment.

100 words about your favorite animal

a short story about a difficult topic like : war , famine , bullying .etc

a poem about the weather

Hi Melody! Thanks for adding your prompts to this ever-growing list!

Your prompts are definitely creative and helpful, but what I’m most impressed with is how you respond so positively and encouragingly to everyone who replied to this. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement or approval from even a complete stranger to shift a young writers thought from maybe being able to do something to just doing it. I haven’t written in months, and are still my having any real luck, but I know I will write again someday, and I just thought it should be mentioned that you are a good person for encouraging others to do what they love. Best of luck to you…

Thank you so much, Shannon. Your words mean a lot to me. I try to be an advocate for writers and encourage young and new writers to explore their ideas and find their voices. I believe the world would be a better place if we all followed our passions, and more importantly, encouraged others to do so as well.

“Conundrum”

The little girl cries with a lie on her lips The girl can’t remember her name The little boy’s laugh rings with hollow self-doubt The little girl feels just the same A little dog lost in the thick of the woods A little man sick with dismay A little boy born in the arms of the girl A little life born from a day A little death born from an ignorant choice A little boy crying away And a little God laughs at the sight of it all For this little herd has not a say

Thanks for sharing your poem with us, Conner. Keep writing!

It’s the first time that i’m gonna be doing an inter-school creative writing competition, and i found these prompts really helpful! Thanks a billion!

You’re welcome!

Really like the prompts! It was really helpful! My brother and I are always gonna use this website! I <3 it!

Thanks! I’m glad you like it here 🙂

Thanks Melissa for the writing prompts. I asked my students to develop their writing skill through these useful prompts. By the way, I have published my first fiction ‘Faith No More’. I’d be extremely glad if you could manage to read any of it and provide me with feedback.

Hi Afshin. Thanks for sharing these prompts with your students. Requests for feedback should be sent via email (you can use the “Contact” link at the top of this site).

i have been major struggling with writing my second book and when i found these i just opened up my mind more and i decided not to write a second book it was just fine without one and now i can be on a whole other spectrum thanks so much these has inspired me a lot i put a few of em together to get ideas 🙂 well done 🙂 highly appreciated

That’s awesome. Thanks for letting me know that these prompts helped you. Good luck with your writing projects!

I just got a typewriter at a great market the other day so I came looking for something to help me have fun and get inspired while I was using it. Thanks for the help! I ended up writing a thing about an embarrassing moment that helped me learn how to not sweat it when embarrassing moments happen. This particular one had to do with toilet paper… haha. Cheers!

Embarrassing moments always make for good storytelling. Enjoy your new typewriter!

I’ve been really into playwriting lately, but I’ve been stuck with writers block for the longest time. A couple of these prompts really caught my attention and I’ve already got so many new ideas, I don’t know where to begin! 🙂

That’s awesome. I’m glad you found this piece so helpful.

I have had writers block for months now. This site has helped me so much!

I’m thrilled to hear that! Keep writing!

My favorite way to start up a story is to listen to a song and think about the story of it. Sometimes I use the first part of the song as the first sentence of my story. I hope this helps.

That’s an awesome idea! I love music-literature crossovers.

Hi thank you so much for these ideas i have chosen an idea and i have a perfect picture of my idea . Thank you again and as you will see on all of your comments you have helped a lot of children or adults from this website . Thank you !

You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting.

Great prompts.

I shared #9 with my page for a fun writing exercise about an hour ago. Great response! 🙂

Thanks for sharing one of these prompts with your readers. I hope they have fun with it.

Thanks for the prompts! Reading other people’s ideas always makes me feel more hopeful about initiating my own. I have struggled to put my thoughts down on paper for as long as I can remember- there just seems to be a disconnect between the disorganized chaos of possibilities in my head and that little spot where the ink meets the paper. BUT- I wanted to offer an idea that has often provided many interesting and fun possibilities to me- Think of a time of day ( 7 pm, the sun setting, the day cooling off, night creatures beginning to stir), or a month ( August, the air laden with heat and damp, everything deep and green and vibrant), and then try to think of all the qualities that accompany that period of time ( do most people seem happy then? is it a relaxing time? a tense time? does the weather make life easier or harder?). Once you’ve collected as many descriptions and feelings about this time as you can, then begin to build a world where it is ALWAYS that time- how do people’s lives change? 🙂

Ooh, that’s a great exercise. I wasn’t expecting the twist at all! Love it.

This is awesme. i like these. i like writing prompts, and this is a very helpful website

Thanks! I’m glad you liked these prompts.

omg wow, this helped me so much, thankyou so much!! i love my writing and this just helped me ten fold. xxx

You’re welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful.

I’ve been writing since i was eight, [approximately (obviously – i haven’t been counting!)] but I started to loose it… flame was REIGNITED by my best friend. but despite the burning, I have never actually completed a story. It knaws at me all the time! I’m currently writing a revolutionary/Sci-fi, which is odd for me, I’m more into writing realist novels… but your prompts gave me such a PERFECT plot twist that I had to comment on it! this will give me motivation for at least a few weeks… (meanwhile dancing up and down with sheer joy and attracting VERY weird looks.) Though it IS kind of weird, because non of the prompts have anything to do with it… My, how strangely the mind works…

Yes, the mind works in mysterious ways. I’m glad one of these prompts inspired you. Best of luck with your story (I love sci-fi).

This website is a life saver. My brain just froze and I was trying to do a creative writing story, and my life and my school / collage life depended on it. Thanks to one of your prompts, it won my school a pride. Thanks a lot. 🙂 bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoops I meant prize

That’s awesome, Tierrney! Congrats on winning a prize. Keep writing!

wow great writing promts, ive already decided on the start of my story but I cant think of anything that can happen. I want something to happen. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try throwing some conflict at your main character. Good luck to you!

Wow!! I tried prompt number one just for fun one day, I have not exercised my creative mind in a long time, and I want to thank you for offering these prompts. I really surprised myself at the poem I wrote. It probably wouldnt go over to well with the grammar police because I used old english and standard english.. but the content just really surprised me. I was like, “where did that come from”? Thank you so much!!!! Blessings and Thanks to you for your website!

Thanks for your kind words, Kathleen. I’m so glad you found inspiration here!

thank you so much i found 3 ideas for a school project i am working on this is going to be one of my most big acomplishments!

You’re welcome! Good luck with your project.

i love this website because it helped me get an A on my project!!! i am soo thankfull to WRITING FORWARD!!! thank you sooo much and i am sooo confident that i will be sure to use this website again….thanX a million luv WRIGHTING FORWARD~~kbb

You’re welcome. Congratulations on getting such a good grade!

Writing comes from the mind and obviously the ideas comes from our real life….The story of mystery novels always comes from the fear we have in our minds and it can come from everything… I can remember the things…when I wrote my first poem ‘Rain’…it was raining in cats and dogs outside…..

I think writing comes from many places. I try not to over-analyze it, but it is interesting to examine our ideas and try to figure out where they came from.

I really like your ideas but I had some of my own that I think you could add to your list. You could add things like:

You’re outside cutting your grass when you come across a large hole in the ground. You’ve never noticed the hole before, but it looks to be some sort of tunnel to another world. You decide to peek through and see where it leads, only it leads you to a pivotal moment in your past—and it’s giving you an opportunity to change it. Write this scene.

A toy, stuffed animal, or game that once meant a lot to me

Why I deserve a larger allowance

The book that got me hooked on reading

This really bugs me.

One thing I want to do by the time I finish 8th grade

I would like to have lived during this time in history.

Thanks for adding these writing prompts, Shreya.

Start your story with: Jessica had no choice. She closed her eyes and jumped.

You might be surprised.

Ah, that’s an interesting prompt.

Here one possibly

What if you woke up one day with no memories in a strange world where nobody was who they said they were?

Wow! I really like this list of prompts! I’ve been looking for inspiration to write a short story and I especially liked the one about dragons! “We’ve all seen cute and cuddly dragons, mean and vicious dragons, and noble dragons write about a different dragon”

Thanks, Meredith! I’m glad you liked these writing prompts.

Anyone considered using visual (photos/paintings) prompts?

A scenic view, a city view, a beach, a hill, a house, a village, a car, a train, a plane, a boat, a castle, a body?

Yes, I’ve used visual prompts, and I’ve included them in my book, 1200 Creative Writing Prompts . The image prompts are described (rather than using images), but they’re a lot of fun.

Hi I’m Hallie I’m 13 years old and I love writing. Just for some reason I can never think of things to write about. I really like fantasy. I look online for writing prompt ideas and I find a lot of good ones but none of them really click. I really want to write something but I don’t know what. What should I do?

Hi Hallie. Thanks for visiting Writing Forward. What you’re experiencing is fairly common among writers. I have experienced it many times — when I want to write but I don’t know what to write and nothing clicks, I will look through prompts and my old notes, and I just don’t get fired up about anything.

I’ve found that in moments like these, the best thing to do is just write anyway. We can’t feel inspired and fired up all the time. And often, when I force myself to just follow some prompt or writing exercise, even when I don’t really feel like it, I start to get into it and eventually, something clicks.

There will be many times when writing is fun or even thrilling. But I’ve found that the people who stick with writing are those who write even when they’re not especially inspired. Sometimes it’s work. Stick with it, and you’ll experience all these highs and lows. Every single one of them is worth it.

Wow! I really like the diversity of your prompts, Mellisa. I’ve been writing a collection of short stories of my childhood experience of the Biafran War in Nigeria and struggled with some troubling memories but you’ve reminded me that I could just write everything as it comes to me and revise later. Also, I love your children stories prompts.

Thank you, Edit. That makes my day. I’m always glad when people find the articles here at Writing Forward useful. Good luck with your stories. That sounds like an important project.

is it weird that when i saw the one on dragons the first thought to my mind is ‘ i counld do one on a gay dragon, right?’ and then when i saw number 4 ( for all the twilight fans, just a heads up), i thought of jasper hale- i’m not calling him ugly- but i saw the fear part and thought to myself how he fears hurting someone/ losing control.

Is it weird? I don’t think it’s weird. The point of the prompts is to engage your imagination, so it seems like they are working, which is great.

I absolutely love these! I have been writing since I was able to talk. I told my dad exactly what to write down on little pieces of paper. Now that I’m fourteen, I was sure I wrote every idea imaginable. But these really gave me a fresh perspective, and for that, I am so grateful! It also inspired me to come up with a prompt of my own: She sprinted through the trees, quickly twisting around thick trunks as she dodged the sheriff’s arrows. Her stomach ached from the laughs that shook her entire body. Foolish sheriff. He thought he could catch a pirate?

I’m glad you enjoyed these writing prompts. Your prompt is awesome. Keep writing! It will take you places that only you can imagine.

I loved these prompts. I had my friends pick a number between 1 and 25 to chose which on to do. I think they improved my writing skills. Thank you!

I’m glad you enjoyed these prompts, Nora. Thanks for your comment.

I am a 13 year old and I love to write. I have a best friend and she always wants to see my writing, but I didn’t want her to see it because I didn’t think it was very good. She insisted on seeing it, and when I showed her the first chapter in a story I was writing just for myself, she thought it was brilliant. She then disguised it as an excerpt from an e-book app and showed it to our English teacher. My friend pretended that it was a real, published book by an actual author and asked for the teacher’s opinion. The teacher loved it and asked for the name of the book. When she discovered it was written by her own pupil, she was shocked and said i should send it to a publisher. Now I am confused. I didn’t think my writing was very good. What should I do now?

Hi Sam. I was your age when I started writing.

There are a few things you might want to do. First, continue working on your book until it’s finished. This will be hard. You will probably lose interest at some point. You’ll get stuck and feel unsure where to take the story. You’ll have other ideas that seem better, and you’ll be tempted to set this story aside. Don’t be deterred. Stick with it.

Do your parents know about your interest in writing? At 13, you would need their involvement in any publishing or submissions that you might want to do. You can also try talking to your teacher. Don’t be shy about this. It’s the job of teachers to guide their students. But keep in mind, not all English teachers are knowledgeable about the publishing industry. See if she can offer some guidance. You might be able to find literary magazine for kids your age and submit your writing so you can start getting some practice in the publishing world.

Beyond that, make sure you read a lot and write as much you can. If you love writing, it’s something that will always be with you. As you get older, you’ll be able to carve out the path you want, whether that’s to make writing a career or continue enjoying it as a hobby.

Best of luck to you!

I am 10 and I have written a few short stories of my own, and I really enjoy creative writing. I was very pleased when I found this website, now I won’t be struggling to think about what to write.

That’s wonderful, Kaiya. We love having young writers around here. Thanks so much!

I’m 12 and I also really like writing. I have always been trying to write short stories since I was six (I started with mostly seven page picture books). Finding how to start a story has always been pretty hard, but these prompts have really helped! I definitely have to explore some more of these prompts. There are so many! Thank you!!

Wow, Naomi, that’s wonderful. I was just a little older than you (13) when I started writing (poetry for me). You have a long and wonderful journey ahead of you, and I hope you enjoy all of it! You’re welcome for these prompts. I’m so glad you found them helpful.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post with us.

the one that has the tailsman remids me of “Wings of Fire” because one of the dragons named darkstalker put is animus magic on a scroll and called it his tailsman and he can read minds so it really reminded me of that book

I haven’t read Wings of Fire but it sounds interesting!

oh and it fell into the wrong hands or really talons but ya i just wanted to share that information thank you for this i really got some good ideas like the detective one

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The Poetry Writing Workshop is designed for all students with a serious interest in poetry writing, from those who lack significant workshop experience or training in the craft of poetry to seasoned workshop participants looking for new challenges and perspectives on their work. Students will be assigned writing exercises emphasizing such aspects of verse composition as the poetic line, the image, rhyme and other sound devices, verse forms, repetition, collage, and others. Students will also read an variety of exemplary work in verse, submit brief critical analyses of poems, and critique each others original work.

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Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Department approval NOT required.

This course will introduce students to writing about visual art. We will take our models from art history and contemporary art discourse, and students will be prompted to write with and about current art exhibitions and events throughout the city. The modes of art writing we will encounter include: the practice of ekphrasis (poems which describe or derive their inspiration from a work of art); writers such as John Ashbery, Gary Indiana, Eileen Myles, and others who for periods of their life held positions as art critics while composing poetry and works of fiction; writers such as Etel Adnan, Susan Howe, and Renee Gladman who have produced literature and works of art in equal measure. We will also look at artists who have written essays and poetry throughout their careers such as Robert Smithson, Glenn Ligon, Gregg Bordowitz, Moyra Davey, and Hannah Black, and consider both the visual qualities of writing and the ways that visual artists have used writing in their work. Lastly, we will consider what it means to write through a “milieu” of visual artists, such as those associated with the New York School and Moscow Conceptualism. Throughout the course students will produce original works and complete a final writing project that enriches, complicates, and departs from their own interests and preoccupations.

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The Young Adult (YA) publishing boom has changed the way we read—and write—coming-of-age stories. This course will introduce students to the elements that shape YA novels, and explore the fiction writing techniques needed for long projects, including narrative arcs, character construction, worldbuilding, and scene work. We’ll study work from a wide range of YA genres and authors, including Angie Thomas, Elana K. Arnold, Leigh Bardugo, Jason Reynolds, A.S. King, Elizabeth Acevedo, and more.

Students will begin to write and outline their own YA novel, and a variety of in-class writing exercises will support the development of each project. All students will workshop their own writing and respond to the work of others. By the end of class, students will have a portfolio of materials to draw from, and a richer understanding of the YA landscape and its possibilities.

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