Writing prompts are new to the Daily Drafts & Dialogues blog. So please note that for the month of June, writing prompts on this page will start on 6/22/2022.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a scene about a female character who is encountering misogyny. Or write a few paragraphs about a personal misogynistic encounter you’ve had.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Read about and watch women’s stories, and actively listen to them to find commonalities. Or use your own experiences to spark your writing. You can find stories by searching under the #MeToo hashtag online. Or read books about women’s first-hand experiences. Also, check out today’s post, Lessons in timely reading.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a horror scene about a character who is based on a character from one of your favorite television shows. Write the first part of the scene on your phone. Write the second part of the scene using your laptop or desktop. Did you notice how either device changed your writing style or process? Be sure to use a cloud-based app when writing, so you can access it on multiple devices.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post, How does the device you use affect your writing? , for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Writing Prompt: Find an essay or online article that has an aggressive writing style, then rewrite it so that it is assertive instead of aggressive.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post, Assertiveness vs aggression in writing, for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.

Monday, June 27, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a haiku, short poem, or fictional scene based on one of your fondest summertime memories as a child. If you can’t recall one, write about a summertime memory you wish you would have had as a child.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post, Writing Prompt: Summer Serenity, for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a journal entry about your thoughts and feelings regarding important events, or a particular event, that happened in the world this past week. Or write a poem that expresses what you’re thinking and feeling about important events or a particular event that’s weighing on you.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Consider your thoughts and feelings on the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Russia’s war in Ukraine, or the ongoing divisions created by dominant political parties. Or an event that happened in your local community. Use this as an opportunity to fully process something you’ve witnessed lately.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a scene inspired by this image. Write a scene that belongs in a feminist dystopic novel.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post, RE Roe v Wade: Time to write it out, for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a description of a fictional character based on someone you read about in a news article recently. This person does not need to be famous or well-known. Write at least three paragraphs. Be sure to have this character’s personality come through in your description.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Scroll through headlines in your local media news sources to get ideas for the character you’ll describe. Be sure to include descriptions of their physical mannerisms and examples of their dialogue or speech (quotes) to illustrate how they speak, as well as descriptions of what they look like. Bring the character to life through your description.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Writing Prompt: Rewrite one of your favorite stories from childhood, but write it strictly for adults. Rewrite one scene from the story, or the entire story. For example, how would you rewrite a classic Dr. Seuss book like Green Eggs and Ham, or a story like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs— for adults?

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post, Writing inspiration from children’s stories, for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Writing Prompt: Write a fictional scene based on a clickbait article you come across in your social media feed, or an article or post that has a headline that catches your attention. Try not to write more than three paragraphs. And try to sensationalize it and use your creativity.

Tip for completing today’s writing prompt: Refer to today’s blog post for ideas and tips on how to complete this writing prompt.