Writing prompts are a great way to keep stave off writer’s block when it comes to journal writing and blogging. Use them for yourself or share them with your kids to inspire consistency and fuel that creative mind! Below is a list of 93 Fall Writing Prompts to keep you writing!
1. Your summer recap in a poem and pictures.
2. Write a blog post inspired by the word: substitute
3. But teachers know everything!! Write about a time a teacher disappointed you.
4. Share something you learned in August.
5. Share a memory about your elementary school!
6. 10 things you do (or will someday do) when your kids are at school.
7. Throwback time! Share an old class photo of yourself.
8. Something you wanted to be when you grew up.
9. Write something that begins and ends with the words “When I was younger.”
10. Write a blog post inspired by the word: bus.
11. I was holding on tight but…
12. What were you blogging about last year at this time? How have things changed?
13. Write a blog post in exactly 14 lines.
14. Share a day in your life represented only in pictures and the time the pictures were taken.
15. Talk about something you learned from your child this week.
16. Write about a time you were sent to the principal’s office.
17. Write a blog post inspired by the word: late.
18. 10 things you would do if you didn’t have to work.
19. Write something that begins and ends with the words “It was all my fault.”
20. Listen to the sounds in your house for 5 or 10 minutes. Write about what you hear.
21. Write a blog post inspired by the word: change.
22. Share a new recipe you tried recently.
23. 10 Reasons why you love your job.
24. 10 Things you love about football.
25. 10 Things you don’t love about football.
26. Write a blog post inspired by the word: homework
27. Something funny your child said.
28. You won an award at some point in your life…what was it for?
29. Coffee Talk! Share your first pumpkin spice latte of the season with us.
30. 10 reasons why you’re glad it’s Fall.
31. Share a caramel apple recipe!
32. Show us where you go for quiet.
33. October is National Book Month, tell us about the best book you’ve read so far this year.
34. Write about the last thing that spooked your child, or dog, or spouse.
35. A blog post inspired by the word: film
36. The first name you were almost given before your parents decided on the one you have.
37. Create a list of your top favorite costume choices for this year.
38. List the top 6 books on your list to read next.
39. Write a blog post inspired by the word: creepy
40. Write a blog post answering the This Or That Halloween tag questions found here.
41. Share a slow cooker recipe you love.
42. Show us what your kids want to be for Halloween this year.
43. Write about a time you thought there was a ghost.
44. Share a recent text exchange that made you laugh.
45. Write about a time you were wrong.
46. Create something inspired by Pinterest, was it a win or a fail?
47. If you were forced to choose a new career today, what would you choose and why?
48. Write a blog post inspired by the word: dark.
49. Write a blog post answering the This Or That Halloween tag questions found here.
50. A memorable Halloween costume.
51. Create a list of things you can make with pumpkin.
52. Share a throwback to a Halloween past.
53. Something that scared you when you were young…are you still afraid?
54. Write a post inspired by the word: brew.
55. Show us your favorite Halloween decor.
56. Create a list of your top favorite costume choices for this year.
57. How is Halloween different or the same for your kids then it was for you as a child.
58. List 8 things your kids have recently asked you for.
59. Throwback Thursday! Find an old photo and share the backstory!
60. Write a blog post inspired by the word: black.
61. Write a post in just 10 lines.
62. Share an Autumn inspired recipe.
63. Tell us about an argument you lost.
64. Write a list of 6 things you are thankful for.
65. Share a Thanksgiving recipe you will be cooking up this month.
66. Write about the last lie you told.
67. Write a blog post inspired by the word: messy.
68. Write a blog post inspired by the word: monster.
69. Write a story in exactly 112 words.
70. Write a haiku about something you’re thankful for.
71. Five Things. List 5 things we don’t know about you, 5 things you’re knowledgeable about, 5 things you know nothing about, and 5 things you believe.
72. What dish do you look forward to preparing for Thanksgiving. Share the recipe!
73. Share how life is different after having kids.
74. Write a blog post inspired by the word: accident.
75. Share a fall inspired drink recipe!
76. List 7 people you would like to invite to Thanksgiving dinner.
77. Write a poem, post or story where the last three words are “I should have known.”
78. Share a recent photo or video you added to Instagram and give us the back story.
79. Tell us about an argument you lost.
80. Answer the So Very Thankful tag questions found here!
81. Write a poem, post, or story inspired by the word: sleep.
82. Create a Fall bucket list.
83. Five Things. List 5 things we don’t know about you, 5 things you’re knowledgeable about, 5 things you know nothing about, and 5 things you believe.
84. Tell us about something you were punished for.
85. List 5 places on you would love to stay locally with your family.
86. The meaning of your name…does it suit you?
87. What was your favorite song when you were 16 years old…is it still a favorite?
88. Answer the Thanksgiving tag questions found here!
89. Write a poem, post or story where the last two words are ‘my friend’.
90. Write a blog post inspired by the word: fancy
91. List 7 things that bring you comfort.
92. Ask your child to draw a portrait of you and share it with us.
93. Share a list of some of your most recent favorite things.
John Holton says
So you’re putting these out quarterly now? Good idea! I’ll be sure to save this…
Mama Kat says
I always forget to update them monthly, so maybe this will do the trick!
1Z0-631 says
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Cathy Kennedy says
Kat,
Thanks for the heads up! Maybe, I can get into the groove by getting some of these done ahead and not feel at a complete loss. :) You’re dah best!