Creative writing and poetry prompts

Hi everyone!

I am a little late with these prompts since February is already halfway. I plan to offer a steady stream of creative writing and poetry prompts here on A Gentle Quill. If you've been browsing through the blog you will have noticed that I already add some themed writing prompts in the posts. There are also newsletter inclusive prompts added to every newsletter (so be sure to subscribe to the newsletter if these interest you) and from now on, you can also expect creative writing prompts and poetry prompts at the beginning of every month. 

For this month, I have chosen 5 creative writing prompts and 10 poetry prompts to spark inspiration within you. The prompts shared are designed to stretch your imagination and invite you to explore new perspectives. Hopefully, they will nudge you toward an untapped corner of your imagination. I encourage you to use them flexibly. Feel free to adapt them, twist them, and follow them with curiosity wherever they lead.

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5 creative writing prompts 

• Observe and describe how your backyard (or a nearby place in nature) is preparing itself for the arrival of spring. 

• Choose a random object near you and write about its day.

• Write about the last moments of a snowflake before it melts.

• Describe what hope tastes like.

• Write a letter to yourself who lives in a parallel universe.

10 poetry prompts

• Heart and bone 

• Last of the snow angels 

• Simple pleasures 

• Muscle memory

• Vintage love letters 

• Safe and sacred 

• Underneath a different sky

• Blueprint of the soul

• Sleeping giants

• Throw me to the stars

I hope these prompts will get the creative juices flowing. I would love to read your poems or stories on these, so feel free to share them in the comments. 

If you are looking for more writing inspiration then check out these poetry prompts:

https://www.coralynn.me/post/monthly-poetry-and-creative-writing-prompts

Thank you for being here and sailing into this new adventure with me. Your kindness and support mean the world to me!

Sending all my love,

CoraLynn

A Gentle Quill