3 Rain Prompts to Wash Away Writers’ Block
Gray skies, a million raindrops, tumultuous winds—rain and storms offer endless writing inspiration. Whether you explore your healing journey, appreciate nature’s everyday beauty, or bring attention to a natural disaster,…
4 Fall Color Prompts for Cozy Season
As fall paints your life in comforting shades of red, yellow, and orange you might feel inspired to embrace this cozy season in your poetry. Because autumn is such a…
Writing Prompts to Support Self-care
Self-care is critical to improving your overall wellbeing, but caring for yourself is a process. Since writing poetry is a cathartic act, we’ve created a list of relaxing and reflective…
8 Poetry Prompts for National Daughters Day
National Daughters Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the special bond between parents and daughters, celebrate the unique journey of being a daughter, or honor the daughters who…
5 Reading and Writing Prompts to Help You Navigate Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to normalizing grief and opening a dialogue surrounding it. While grief—with all its nuances and non-linear milestones—can be difficult to…
Celebrating (or Lamenting) Summer’s End: 7 Poetry Prompts for Seasonal Transition
As August comes to a close, everyone will have varying reactions to the end of summer and the start of fall. For some, this is a mournful transition, marking the…
Summer Prompts to Brighten Up Your Poetry
The sun is shining, the air is warm, the days are long—summer’s here! Take advantage of inspiration this season by leaning into your creativity. When you open your notebook, brighten…
6 Writing Prompts for the Summer Solstice
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, 2024’s summer solstice will fall on June 20, marking the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. With…
6 Cozy Writing Prompts for Cancer Season
Cancer season arrives June 20 and stays until late July. Ruled by the moon and represented by the crab, Cancers are sensitive and intuitive, as well as self-protective. People with…
4 Poetry Prompts to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
Everyone needs a self-care routine—especially poets, who are often highly sensitive and tuned into the world around them. Luckily, poetry itself is a reliable creative outlet that helps us cope,…
5 Unique Poetry Prompts to Find Fresh Inspiration This Spring
As spring brings the promise of new beginnings and fresh inspiration, it’s the perfect time to dive into the world of poetry and let your creativity bloom. Whether you’re a…
5 Comforting Writing Prompts for Taurus Season
Taurus season arrived on April 20 and lasts until May 20. After the turbulence and speed of Aries season, this new Taurus energy invites us to slow down, indulge in…