Spring-Inspired Writing Prompts
Writing prompts for springtime
The seasons have always been a source of inspiration for writers and artists. Spring, in particular, has inspired countless poems, stories, and scenes.
But inspiration is fleeting. As writers, we’re all chasing our respective muses, and sometimes, in order to catch them, we need a little help.
That’s where writing prompts come in. These prompts are designed to spark images that will inspire you to write. You can use these writing prompts to create a poem, a short story, or an entry in your journal.
Writing Prompts
There are no rules for how to use these writing prompts. You can use them to write anything you want. Change them or mix them up. Just have fun with them.
- The sun is shining but there’s a chill in the air. The ground is slightly damp and the gardens are budding with new life. It’s the right kind of day to…
- This year, you’re determined to plant a vegetable garden. Spring is the season for planting, so you head to your local nursery.
- While getting ready to go visit some friends, a woman notices a baby bird that has fallen on the ground. She already has one foot in her car, and she’s ready to go. What does she do?
- It’s the season of puppies and kittens. Millions are born every spring. While leaving the grocery store, a young, single father spots a couple of kids giving away puppies or kittens, and he wonders whether he should take one home to his kids.
- Winter has passed and summer is coming. Every spring, people clean out their garages, attics, and closets. One young couple has recently purchased a vintage home, and they find something mysterious in the house’s attic.
Remember, choose the writing prompts that speak to you. Write anything you want and change the prompt, if you’re inclined to do so. When you’re done, come back and tell us how these writing prompts worked out for you.
Do you ever use writing prompts to spark writing sessions? Have you found them helpful? Got any writing prompts of your own to share? Leave a comment!
Melissa Donovan is a website designer and copywriter. She writes fiction and poetry and is the founder and editor of Writing Forward, a blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas.
hi melissa
i like your creative writing prompts as their is so much choice! I decided that in 2011, I will spend each month doing writing a certain way.
Like one month, I do a creative prompt a day.
the next month I work on my novel.
the next montth i write by hand to improve handwriting as well as writing and don’t use the computer this month.
When you write do you work on projects or freewrite?
From Karuna, the 11 yr old writer to be
Hi Karuna, When I work on large projects, I tend to do less freewriting. I find that freewriting is excellent when I’m not focusing on a larger project. The key, for me, is to write something every day. I do think setting aside a few minutes for daily freewriting is beneficial whether you’re working on a big project or not, but there are times when the schedule will only allow for so much writing time, so we have to pick and choose. Good luck with your 2011 writing schedule!