As
writers of short stories, poems, journals, and novels, we can all use a boost
getting started every once a while.
I've scoured the web to bring you websites with fresh prompts updated
regularly.
1. DIY
MFA Writer Igniter
Click
the shuffle button to get your randomly generated prompt, which includes a
character, the situation, a prop, and an image for the setting. Don't like what you get? Just hit the "shuffle" button
again.
2. Prompt
Inspiration
Several
prompts each day in a variety of genres.
Each prompt starts with a cool factoid or literary birthday.
3. createwritenow
Journal
writing prompts.
4. Poets
& Writers Magazine
Three
categories of prompts, including creative writing, poetry, and fiction prompts.
5. writing
prompts
Great
images, quotes or scenarios, and a related prompt.
6. Writing
Forward
Five
categories of writing prompts such as fiction prompts and poetry prompts. Once you select a category, keep
scrolling down to see all the posts.
7. The
Writer Magazine
Prompts
from the editors of The Writer Magazine.
And
here's a bonus:
Visit
my Pinterest "Inspiration" board. It includes fascinating images to
spark your literary imagination.
Once
you find the inspiration, all you have to do is start writing! Do you know of any other sites with
great writing prompts? Let us know
in the comments below.
Victoria M. Johnson
knew by the time she was ten that she wanted to be a writer. She loves
telling stories and she's happiest when creating new characters and new
plots. Avalon Books and Montlake Romance published Victoria's fiction
debut, The Doctor’s Dilemma, (A 2012
Bookseller’s Best double finalist). Her
other fiction book is a collection of romance short stories titled, The Substitute Bride and a novella, Hot
Hawaiian Christmas. She is also the writer and director of four short films
and two micro documentaries. Visit Victoria's website at http://VictoriaMJohnson.com for inspiration and tips and find her Amazon author page or connect
with her on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
