Try these prompts for a little writing practice this week.
Monday’s Prompt: The First Sign of Spring
A character stumbles upon the first undeniable sign that winter is ending.
It could be something obvious—like a crocus pushing through the snow—or something unexpected, like an ancient ritual that only happens when the seasons change.
What does it mean for them?
Tuesday’s Prompt: The Clock That Runs Backward
One morning, a character notices that a clock in their home is running backward.
At first, they think it’s broken—until they realize their day is unfolding in reverse.
How do they navigate a life that’s rewinding?
And what happens when they reach the moment it all started?
Wednesday’s Prompt: The Rain That Changed Everything
One afternoon, it starts raining—and it doesn’t stop.
The rain has a strange effect on people, objects, or even time itself.
Write about what happens next.
Thursday’s Prompt: A Secret Between the Pages
A writer’s journal is discovered at a flea market, filled with entries about a novel that was never published.
But as the reader flips through, they realize the journal isn’t just fiction—it’s predicting real-world events.
Friday’s Prompt: An Unexpected Invitation
Your character receives a mysterious invitation to an exclusive event.
They don’t remember signing up for anything, and the location doesn’t exist on any map.
Do they go – how do they get there?
What happens when they arrive?
Saturday’s Prompt:The One That Got Away
An old friend, lost love, or long-forgotten dream suddenly reappears in your character’s life.
Do they take a second chance, or is it too late?
Sunday’s Prompt: The Taste of Memory
Your character takes a bite of a food they haven’t had in years, and suddenly, a flood of memories comes rushing back—some beautiful, some painful, and one that changes everything they thought they knew about their past.
What is the food, and what do they remember?
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