Some Seriously Silly Writing Prompts


Writing 1

Write about social media.

Describe the best meal you’ve ever had. Or about the worst.

Once upon a time…

Writing 2

Doris.

Write about bugs: catching them, eating them, smashing them, running from them, etc.

Write about the princess and the pee.

Writing 3

Write a piece in which every sentence begins with “Why…”

Explain how it is that you are so darn fashionable!

Write a love letter to libraries or bookstores.

Writing 4

You live in a far away place. Where is it? Describe a day in that place…

Write about being in prison: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually…

I’m embarrassed by…