The Cherry Tree

Today is President’s Day! Use the following writing prompt to inspire you:

You have traveled back in time. You catch young George Washington just as he is about to chop down that cherry tree. What do you do?

The Reality Show

Here is a new writing prompt to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Write a scene in which your main character appears on a reality show. By the third episode, your main character begins to fall in love with one of the other contestants. Describe your character’s love interest and the circumstances that lead them to fall in love.

Ghosts of Past Loves

Today’s writing prompt celebrates the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.

Imagine that you are visited by the ghosts of past loves. Their goal is to teach you a lesson about love. What do they tell you? Do you heed their advice?

The Blizzard

Use the picture below, along with the following questions, to inspire you to write a scene for your short story or novel. Who lives in this cabin? Is it abandoned? Which characters are seeking refuge, and why were they caught in a blizzard?

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Creating Change

Today’s writing prompt is in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King was known for his social advocacy. Imagine that you can change one social issue plaguing our world. What would it be, and how would you persuade others to see your point of view?