• 10 Autumn-Themed Writing Prompts

    Happy First Day of Fall! Fall (or Autumn) is the perfect season for creative writing. It is a time when stories come alive and there are so many places to pull inspiration from. Whether you’re just practicing writing or are starting to think about your next novel project for NaNoWriMo in November, now’s the time to feed your creativity! And what better way than with some fresh writing prompts? No matter what kind of project you’re embarking on this season, grab your favorite pumpkin-flavored treat and get to writing! Here are 10 autumn-themed writing prompts to get your pen moving.…

  • Writing Prompts for Female Protagonist

    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…

  • 3 Writing Prompts for Fiction Writers

    Let’s face it; sometimes we just don’t know the first word to type. That’s fine if you’re a mathematician, but as a writer, words are as necessary as air to breathe. Instead of fuming at your desk, staring at a cursor that’s mocking you with every blink, try your hand at one of these fiction writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Feel free to tell us how your story ended in the comments below!   1.) Write a scene using only dialogue, and start with the line, “He was just here two minutes ago!”   2.) Paint the picture…