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 91 Summer Writing Prompts to keep you writing!
1. Create a Father’s Day gift guide.
2. Write a blog post inspired by the word: smoke
3. Share your last day of school plans/recap.
4. Share something you learned in May.
5. 10 Things you hope to accomplish this summer.
6. Write about something that inspires you to do better.
7. Tell us about your best friend from your childhood neighborhood.
8. Tell us about the last time you broke a sweat.
9. Share a lesson you learned from your Father that still sticks with you to this day.
10. Write a blog post inspired by the word: island.
11. Write a list of foods that most people love, but you hate.
12. Tell us about one vacation you plan to take this summer.
13. Write a blog post in exactly 13 lines.
14. Tell us about the lake you used to swim in when you were a kid.
15. Write a list of foods that you love, but most people hate.
16. Write a blog post inspired by: the messiest room in your house.
17. Share a memorable road trip story!
18. Tell us about the last time you wore a swimsuit.
19. Do you have any summer goals? Write about them!
20. Share your favorite summer photo so far!
21. Make a list of the latest fashion trends that you just cannot do.
22. The last thing that made you laugh.
23. Write a blog post the ends with the word: melting
24. List 7 things you’d rather be doing this summer.
25. What advice would a life coach give you about how to improve your daily life?
26. Throwback Thursday: Choose a photo from a previous June and write a poem or a blog post.
27. Book review!
28. Your summer vs. Your kids summer
29. Tell us about the last concert you attended.
30. Take us somewhere local spot in your city and show us what we’re missing…you’ll be saving us thousands of dollars now that we won’t need to take that trip!
31. Happy 4th of July! Share how your family celebrates the fourth!
32. Describe an island you have visited.
33. Tell us about the last time you were on a boat.
34. Share something you learned in June.
35. Talk about a food someone convinced you to try.
36. It’s hot, the kids are home and crazy, our pets are panting, the days are long…share your Summer Survival Tips.
37. Throwback Thursday: Share an old photo and let it inspire your blog post.
38. Share a camping location that you think is a Must-Visit.
39. Write about the last thing you won.
40. Write a blog post inspired by the word:
41. Share a summer sunset!
42. List 8 things you miss about summer when you were a child.
43. Tell about the worst sunburn you ever received. How did that happen?
44. List your top 6 favorite summer moments so far.
45. What five images paint a perfect picture of summer to you? Put those five images together in a piece of writing.
46. Write about the most humid place you’ve ever been.
47. Share a Summer Camp memory.
48. Your favorite summer view so far.
49. List 7 ways you manage to keep cool on hot summer days.
50. List 9 things you’d rather be doing today.
51. Talk about something you were allowed to do as a child that you will not allow your child to do.
52. Write about something that drives you crazy.
53. Your dream summer vacation.
54. Write about the last thing you sent your child to their room for.
55. Share your favorite thing about your job.
56. Describe a memorable camping trip.
57. Share a memorable dream.
58. Photographs can turn a house into a home. Share a photograph that is not on your wall, but should be…if you weren’t so lazy about actually putting it there.
59. Create a list of some of your favorite Instagram accounts to follow.
60. Share a favorite summer recipe.
61. Milkshakes, margaritas, smoothies and more…share your favorite summertime drink recipe.
62. Write about a time you were scolded as an adult.
63. Who needs a vacation when you can spend your summer doing this…
64. Share something you learned in July.
65. What grade is your child going to be in? Share a memory you have of yourself at that same age.
66. Share a favorite quote (or group of quotes) that you enjoy and describe what they mean to you.
67. Throwback Thursday: Choose a photo from August 10 years ago and write a poem or a blog post.
68. Describe a hobby you would pursue if you had an additional hour to spend each day.
69. List 8 things you’re looking forward to and/or list 8 things you are dreading about sending the kids back to school.
70. Write about the last podcast you listened to.
71. Write a blog post inspired by your childhood neighborhood.
72. List 10 things you love about the state you live in.
73. Share a photo that best represents your August.
74. Write a post where the first and last sentence contain the word: Swim.
75. Who has it better, kids or adults? List 10 reasons why you would rather be one over the other.
76. Find a brunch recipe on Pinterest and try it out! Was it successful?
77. Share the story behind your current Facebook and/or Twitter profile photo.
78. What is sabotaging your plan to drop those extra pounds?
79. What did not get accomplished this summer that you wish you had time for?
80. Top 10 reasons why you are glad you are done with school.
81. Did you garden this summer? Share the fruits of your labor.
82. Write a blog post that ends with the word: time.
83. Share something you’ve learned from your husband about parenting. What makes him good at what he does?
84. 10 Lessons your child could teach you for a change.
85. Write a blog post inspired by the word: fall
86. Write a blog post inspired by the word: bake.
87. If you had more time, what is one last summer excursion you would plan for your family?
88. If you had to be a school teacher, what age would you choose to teach and why?
89. Write about the last time you got soaked.
30. Talk about the last thing your husband did that made you laugh.
91. Highlight 10 favorite summer moments so far.