Here are 7 brand-new, realistic, and fun writing prompts to spark your creativity for the middle of May.
These lean into curiosity, humor, and everyday storytelling.
Monday’s Prompt: The Group Text Spiral
Your character gets added to a group text by mistake—and decides to stay quiet and just watch.
But then they recognize someone in the chat… and the messages take a weirdly personal turn.
Tuesday’s Prompt: The Pet-Sitting Gig
A friend asks your character to watch their “low-maintenance” pet for the weekend.
By day two, your character realizes this animal has its own complicated routine—and some secrets of its own.
Wednesday’s Prompt: The Stranger’s Grocery Cart
While waiting in line, your character realizes they’re standing behind someone with a grocery cart full of wildly specific, oddly themed items.
Your character starts imagining the stranger’s life—and then, they start talking.
Thursday’s Prompt: The One-Star Review
Your character discovers a brutally honest one-star review about a place they love—or a business they own.
They’re tempted to ignore it, but then something about it doesn’t sit right.
Friday’s Prompt: The Birthday Party Mix-Up
Your character shows up to a party with a gift and a card… only to realize they’re at the wrong house.
But the people there are surprisingly welcoming—and the night takes an unexpected turn.
Saturday’s Prompt: The Backyard Concert
A neighbor sets up a makeshift stage and starts performing live music in their backyard every Saturday.
This week, the music is terrible—but your character finds themselves drawn to it anyway.
Sunday’s Prompt: The Pancake Bet
Your character makes a friendly bet with someone at a diner—who can stack the most pancakes without them toppling.
It starts off light but ends up stirring up something personal neither of them expected.
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