Jumpstart Your Next Writing Session: 8 Inspiring Prompts to Get You Started

At Everleaf Media, we believe that creativity thrives with just a little nudge. Whether you're crafting fiction, journaling your thoughts, or diving into a new novel, these writing prompts are designed to spark fresh ideas and get your words flowing.

1. A Letter Arrives in the Mail-40 Years Late. What Does It Say?

Imagine receiving a letter with a postmark from four decades ago. Who is it from? What mystery or revelation lies inside?

2. She Always Thought the Forest Was Silent... Until It Spoke Her Name.

This prompt is perfect for fantasy or magical realism. What secrets lie in nature? Who or what is calling her?

3. Describe Your Perfect Day-100 Years in the Future.

Play with time and technology. What does daily life look like in the 21st century? What has changed-and what hasn't?

4. Someone Wakes Up with a Superpower They Don’t Want.

Twist the superhero trope. How do they cope with this unwanted gift? Is it a curse in disguise?

5. Two Strangers Meet in a Library and Realize They’ve Been Dreaming About Each Other.

Romance, mystery, or fantasy? You decide. What brought them to the same place at the same time?

6. You Inherit a Key-But There’s No Clue What It Unlocks.

A mysterious heirloom opens the door (literally) to a whole new story. What does your protagonist discover?

7. Write a Memory from a Pet’s Point of View.

Heartwarming, hilarious, or heartbreaking-step into your furry friend's paws and tell their version of events.

8. A Character Discovers Their Favorite Book Has Changed Endings Overnight.

Meta and magical, this one explores the line between reader and story. Who changed it-and why?

Ready to Write? Save this list for your next writing session, and don’t forget to share your favorite prompt (or your response!) with us. Tag @everleafmedia and use #EverleafWrites so we can cheer you on.