• One of the best ways to capture the experience of summer is in freewriting. Here's a list of some creative summer writing prompts...

    Summer Writing Prompts

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    It’s the first day of June, which means the countdown to the first day of summer has officially begun! One of the best ways to capture the experience of summer is in freewriting. To help you get your creative juices flowing, here’s a list of some creative summer writing prompts: 1. Write about one of your favorite places to visit during the summer at that place. Whether it’s the beach, a pool, or a park, write on-site about what you’re seeing and feeling in as much detail as you can. 2. Write a dialogue scene that takes place in the summer. Imagine…

  • For this month's writing challenge, we'll be using spring colors to evoke thoughts or stories to practice creative writing. We've listed some of our favo...

    Writing With Spring Colors!

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    Spring is here and it brings with it the trend of beautiful bright and pastel colors. For this month’s writing challenge, we’ll be using spring colors to evoke thoughts or stories we can use to practice creative writing. We’ve listed some of our favorite spring colors below, but feel free to keep this exercise going with more colors! Pastel Yellow Think about this color for a moment. What does yellow remind you of? If it’s the sun, write about a sunny day. If it’s a drink, write about the last time you had it. Just make sure the topic you…

  • It's time for some writing prompts! Craft a story that highlights a powerful female lead character. You can make this a nonfiction story and write about...

    Writing Prompts for Female Protagonist

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    In March, we highlighted some amazing books that featured strong females throughout history as a way to celebrate Women’s History Month. From queens to women at the forefront of science and discovery, these women made remarkable history and also paved the way for more women to come behind them and be empowered and successful in their reach for more. But it seems we may have forgotten to include some writing prompts! So now, we turn the pen (or keyboard) over to you! Craft a story that highlights a powerful female lead character. You can make this a nonfiction story and…

  • This holiday season, refine your writing and record your memories with these creative writing ideas! Here are 10 Christmas-themed creative writing prompts:

    Creative Writing Prompts (Christmas)

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    We create so many memories during the Christmas season–from little to big moments, happy to sad memories, and first and last times–it can be very easy for some to end up forgotten. That’s where these creative writing prompts (and hopeful new holiday tradition) will come in handy. Writing is one of those skills that you can always improve and you should always practice. This holiday season, refine your skill and record your memories with these creative writing ideas!  Here are 10 Christmas-themed creative writing prompts: A story of the first memory that comes to mind when you hear the word…