Have you ever used writing prompts before? Most have. If you haven’t, it’s likely just a matter of time until you succumb to the cold, boring grasp of writer’s block. Even if you are overflowing with ideas to write or blog about, writing prompts are still a powerful tool for writers of all experience levels. Here’s how to use writing prompts most effectively.

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To write or not to write, that is the question.

I write, therefore I am.

But what if you don’t write? Are you still a writer?

What if you don’t write? Will you ever become a great writer?

Yes…and no…

Here’s the crazy thing about writing. We humans have an innate desire to express ourselves. Somtimes with words. Sometimes with art. Sometimes with effort.

Regardless of how we express ourselves, we all feel the need to express and be equally understood, heard, or appreciated.

Despite our hunger to express our thoughts and ideas, we all have moments of nothing. Maybe nothing isn’t the right word for it. Maybe a better word is silence. We all have moments where we are silent externally while waves rage internally. Thoughts, goals, dreams, experiences rage and rage inside but there is a dam holding it all back.

Often times we explain it as simply not knowing what to say or waiting for the right words or the right time.

Other times we explain it as having writer’s block or having nothing to say at all.

Creative Writing Prompts are Powerful

Here’s the truth of the matter: Creative writing prompts are used by millions of people for one good reason. Often times, an external message will break open the internal channel of information.

I know what you’re thinking because I used to think it myself.

“Ugh, a writing prompt. I don’t want to write because I don’t know what to write.”

I get it. I used to hate them too. It’s like being forced to study.

But it’s actually not like that at all. You see, taking a stab at a writing prompt doesn’t have to be some incredible work of art. You don’t even need to share it with anyone. All you really have to do is consider the fact that sometimes your creative expression is all backed up behind a wall and writing prompts have this insane ability to break through those walls.

I’m reminded of the KidLit Fall Writing Frenzy. It was such a fun time and I really didn’t know following a writing prompt would have such an impact on me. Not only did it help me create something magical that lots of other people enjoyed reading, it also helped me build more relationships in the literary world. Writing prompts really are that powerful!

Time to Take Action and Write!

I’m going to ask you to do something crazy. Below is a short list of writing prompts curated from 700+ Creative Writing Prompts.

Maybe, just maybe, some of you will recognize the incredible benefit of writing to a prompt. If you’d be willing to share your work with all of us in the comment section below…I wonder what creativity might break free inside of you? The stories can be short or long, rough or refined. Just let the creativity flow!

Here they are, some of my favorite picks to get your ideas flowing and get you back on the writing bandwagon:

1. Write a story about two strangers chatting while waiting for something.
2. You check the time. Perfect. You arrive fashionably late as intended.
3. As you check the mail, you notice a letter that makes you stop in your tracks.
4. Write a story about someone who just returned to their craft after a long hiatus.
5. Write a story about change.
6. Write a story about one character waiting for the arrival of another.
7. Write about an animal who goes on a journey.
8. One day, the Sun rose in the west and set in the east.
9. Write a story about a rumor making its way through the grapevine. Is it true or false?
10. Write a story about someone who keeps coming across the same stranger.

Take your time or jump right in. But share your stories in the comments so we can all celebrate you and applaud your creativity! Be bold and share it with the world!

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