Here are 7 brand-new creative writing prompts for the week ahead. Each one is designed to spark curiosity, forward motion, and imaginative world-building. Monday’s Prompt – The Stolen Silence Suddenly, the world is never quiet. A soft hum underlies everything, and no one can figure out where it’s coming from—except your character, who remembers the…
World War II history collides with Arthurian legend in two gripping new adventures. Author Simon Rose announces the release of two new young adult fantasy novels in his Order of Excalibur series: The Order of Excalibur – The Ring of Fate and The Order of Excalibur – Reich Britannia. Set against the backdrop of World War II and a parallel Britain on…
Here are 7 fresh creative writing prompts for the second week of September grounded, intriguing, and designed to get you moving into fall with momentum and imagination. Monday’s Prompt – The Harvest Shift Every year on the same September night, one field in town grows wild overnight—different crops, different colors, different energy. This year, your…
Get ready for our Daily Writing Prompt Challenge! Every month we feature a different writing challenge here at writebythesea.com. The writing challenge for September is a Daily Writing Prompt Challenge. Every weekday (you can take the weekends off) until September 30th, look for a new writing prompt here, along with a photo prompt. Use the prompt to start writing a short story, a poem, or even a song. Wait…there’s more.
Here are 7 fresh and original creative writing prompts to help you start off the month of September. Monday’s Prompt – When the Sky Turned Red One morning, the sky shifts from blue to a deep, glowing red—and no one knows why. Your character is the only one who isn’t surprised. What secret are they…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2. Touring in person is a great way to get you and your books noticed. You can also do this online with a blog tour. It’s best to choose another author who writes in the same genre, or for the same age group, as you…
Here are 7 new creative writing prompts for the final week of August. Monday’s Prompt – The Library Card Your character finds an old library card tucked inside a used book. When they visit the library listed on the card, they discover it doesn’t exist—at least not in this world. Tuesday’s Prompt – Rain That…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer Guide 2. While the cover on the front of the book is very important, authors shouldn’t neglect the back cover. This is also a very important part of the process when it comes to attracting potential buyers and readers. The title and the cover will grab…
Get in a little writing practice this week with these new creative prompts. Monday’s Prompt – The Island of Lost Ideas What if all the story ideas you’ve ever abandoned ended up somewhere? Describe the moment your main character lands on that island—and meets one of yours. Tuesday’s Prompt – Window Number Four At the…
Here are 7 fresh, child-friendly creative writing prompts for the coming week—each one designed to spark an imaginative story for kids. Monday’s Prompt – The Library’s Secret Door While returning books, your character finds a hidden door between two tall shelves. It leads to a part of the library no one else seems to know…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2. It’s difficult to edit your own work during the writing process, well before your book is seen by someone else. Most writers spend a lot of time on their project, conduct significant amounts of research, and set time aside to realize their dream of…
Here are 7 fresh creative writing prompts for the first week of August—designed to spark imagination during the dog days of summer. Monday’s Prompt – The August List Your character finds a handwritten list titled “Before Summer Ends” pinned to a community bulletin board. One item has been crossed off every day. The last item…
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