4 Writing Prompt Websites to Ignite Your Imagination

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Writing prompts are so helpful when you need an imagination boost to get you in the writing flow!

If you’re looking for some top-notch writing prompts, here are 4 websites to check out.

Use these when you need a moment of flash writing to reignite your creativity

Once Upon a Picture

This website is my personal favourite. My students love it, and the prompts are so versatile that you can definitely use them at any age.

What you’ll find: A collection of pictures to spark your imagination.

Why it rocks: Each picture comes with a series of questions to help get you started. They have curated collections of images under categories including character, fiction and nonfiction.

Check out their writing prompts here!

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Diymfa Writer Igniter

What you’ll find: This website provides you with a randomly generated prompt that includes a character, situation, prop and setting.

Why it rocks: Gamify your creative writing process with this writing prompt generator. If you don’t like what pops out, try for another one.

Find your next writing prompt here.

Writer’s Digest Prompts

What you’ll find: A simple yet accessible weekly writing prompt from Writer’s Digest combined with a relatable photograph to spark your imagination.

Why it rocks: You can share your 500-word short story in the comments. Engage with other writers. Share and gain feedback.

Find the prompts here.

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Julia Malone Author Pinterest

And of course, check out my collection of writing prompts on Pinterest! I share a new one every Saturday to get your imagination working for the coming week.

What you’ll get: A sentence or story starter, spanning genres and plots.

Why it rocks: Save these prompts to your own Pinterest board for easy access. Share your short stories and story starters in the comments.

Find them all here.

And there you have it!

4 great places to gather inspiration with writing prompts that will get your creative spark ignited.

If you want a list of 30 writing prompts sent straight to your inbox, I’ve compiled the best from my Pinterest account into a handy PDF.

Over to you!

Give it a try in the comments below.

How would you start this story?

In a crumbling cathedral, a parakeet awaits the destined arrival of a demon slayer.

One of the many prompts you’ll find in my freebie!

Talk soon!

Julia

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I’m here to connect with storytellers, creatives, and dream-chasers. This blog focuses on creative writing, goal-setting, productivity, and mindfulness- all things craved by creative minds who want to bring their dreams into the present.