by Suzanne Lieurance

creative writing prompts

Here are some new creative writing prompts for the first week of August.

Monday’s Prompt

A mysterious summer carnival arrives in your small town overnight.

Write about the strange attractions and the secrets they hold.

Tuesday’s Prompt

During a scorching August heatwave, a hidden underground lake is discovered in your backyard.

Describe the lake and what you find beneath its surface.

Wednesday’s Prompt

A package arrives at your door with no return address.

Inside is a beautifully crafted mask and a note inviting you to a masquerade ball.

Write about the ball and the identity of the masked attendees.

Thursday’s Prompt

You find an old journal buried in the sand while on vacation at the beach.

The journal belongs to someone from the future who is trying to change a catastrophic event.

Write the entries you discover.

Friday’s Prompt

On a starlit August night, you make a wish on a shooting star.

The next morning, you wake up with an extraordinary ability.

Explore how this new power changes your life.

Saturday’s Prompt

A local legend tells of a ghost ship that appears every August 4th.

This year, you and your friends decide to investigate.

Describe the encounter and what you learn about the ship’s past.

Sunday’s Prompt

During an August thunderstorm, you are transported to a parallel universe where everything is slightly different.

Write about your adventure in this alternate reality and how you find your way back.

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