Writing Prompt

In this Literary Reflections writing prompt, we ask you to identify a time you were given a “green light” to pursue a creative project, or tell us what you would work on if you were granted the freedom to follow your passion. We then invite you to share your responses with our editors.

Free write today about looking through the keyhole.

Today, free write about the feel of change.

In today’s free write, write about the books that shaped you as a mother. Then share your thoughts with us!

Today, free write about time.

Share your writing process, whether it’s daily or sporadic. How do you fit it in, how well does it work, and how does it compare to your ideal? What are the mantras that motivate you to keep writing?

Today, free write about something read or spoken that has stayed with you.

In today’s photo writing prompt, think about the colors in your life.

Today, Literary Mama reader Melissa Uchiyama encourages you to free write about the tools of writing.

Today, free write about who you are when no one is looking.

In today’s photo writing prompt, consider the imagination of childhood.