Five Writing Prompts to Explore Your Creative Voice

Staring at a blank page can be scary even if you're a regular journaler or decorated author. So how can we start writing when we have no idea where to begin? This post provides five writing prompts you can use to start getting those creative writing vibes flowing, and put that pen to paper.

What I love about these short writing prompts, is that there are an infinite number of possibilities as to what could happen when pen is put to paper. The scope of imagination used depends entirely on the writer. I've added some extra notes to each prompt in case you really don't know how to get started, but I'd definitely encourage thinking outside and inside of the box.

Write a letter to the Prime Minister

What would you say if you had a chance to write a letter to the Prime Minister about anything? Maybe it's the political and economical state of the world you'd like to discuss; current events that you have strong opinions on; or maybe, it's what you had for dinner and why Freddos are now 40p. Maybe you'd like to write a letter of praise to a Prime Minister of another country, or one from the past. Whatever it is that pops into your head- start scribbling!

Write a conversation between two rivals

Have you ever overhead a dramatic argument? Why not try rewriting this as if it is happening between two rivals. Maybe they're ex best friends or ex lovers or enemies from day one. Are they fictional or based on real people? If you're struggling, why not take two rivals from your favourite TV show and imagine a discussion they would have about something mundane- a discussion about what they're having for dinner or how awful the weather is.

Write a short story about a boy with a red hat

Is the red hat special, sentimental, magical or maybe all three? What does the boy do with his red hat? Does he wear it or carry it? Maybe he's just purchased it. Is this a new version of Little Red Riding Hood? How old is the boy? Explore the setting of your story and where the plot happens- is it all in his house, on a journey or maybe in a spooky castle.

Write a poem about your favourite food

"Cake, cake, you make my heart ache Almost as much as Lidl's fizzy snakes Chocolate, vanilla or filled with fresh cream These are the varieties that fill my dreams"

Get silly or get serious about food. Use a rhyming dictionary to search for rhymes and play around with all the foods you love! Whether you're discussing taste, looks or feel, I'd love to hear it!

Tell a story about a historical character

Is there a historical figure that you have a decent amount of knowledge on? For me it's Anne Boleyn, for my boyfriend it's Napoleon. Utilise this and tell a tale of their life, or maybe just a significant event. If you don't feel you have any general knowledge on a character, make it up! Create a fictional "day in the life" of whoever your chosen figure maybe.

These prompts along with 47 others can be found in my writing journal: Write Yourself Well: 52 Creative Writing Prompts To Explore Your Creative Voice which you can purchase on Amazon here, or if you'd like to order directly drop me a message on Instagram, Facebook or on my website.

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