Writing prompts are a great way to work through 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 31 October writing prompts, peek back in next month for a fresh November list!
31 October Writing Prompts
1.) What were you blogging about last year at this time? How have things changed?
2.) Write about someone special.
3.) October is National Book Month, tell us about the best book you’ve read so far this year.
4.) Share a recent text exchange that made you laugh.
5.) A blog post inspired by the word: clutch
6.) Write a blog post answering the This Or That Halloween tag questions found here.
7.) Create a list of things people could hand out instead of candy on Halloween night.
8.) Thursday October 8th is National Poetry Day. Write a poem.
9.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: mistake
10.) Choose a writing prompt from last year’s October list!
11.) Share a slow cooker recipe you love.
12.) Show us what your kids want to be for Halloween this year.
13.) Write about a time you thought there was a ghost.
14.) List your favorite Fall TV line up.
15.) October 15th is National Grouch Day. Share what makes you grouchy.
16.) Create something inspired by Pinterest, was it a win or a fail?
17.) The last time someone called you a name.
18.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: ring
19.) A memorable Halloween costume.
20.) Share a throwback to a Halloween past.
21.) Create a list of things you can make with apples.
22.) October 22nd is National Color Day. Do some adult coloring and share it with us!
23.) Something that scared you when you were young…are you still afraid?
24.) Write a post inspired by the word: dark
25.) Show us your favorite Halloween decor.
26.) Share a favorite fall view.
27.) How is Halloween different or the same for your kids then it was for you as a child.
28.) List 8 things your kids have recently asked you for.
29.) October 29th is National Cat Day. Write a poem about your cat.
30.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: light
31.) Write a post in just 10 lines.
Cheers to Fall! Now get writing. :)
Liz B says
Thanks so much for posting these, Kat! Your suggestions always spark a little light inside of me and I enjoy writing from your prompts.
Mama Kat says
Thanks Liz!! I always wonder if people get tired of me pushing prompts out every week. As long as I have you I won’t worry about that! :)