Pen & Polish

Inspiration and ideas to help you find your words

Hi there writers!

Writer’s block is normal, and we all experience it from time to time.

I hope these prompts help you find your flow again!

My other favorite tips besides prompts and story starters are:

• Pick up my favorite book and read a few chapters
• Take a walk
• Listen to my favorite podcast
• Pray

You got this! If you enjoy any of these prompts, I would love to read what you write! Please send it my way (:

Story Starters

• The letter didn’t have a return address, but I recognized the handwriting immediately.
• The rules were simple: don’t open the door after midnight. So why was someone knocking?
• I saw my name in the stars last night, and now I can’t stop looking.
• The day my life split in two began like any other: coffee and a blank page.
• I kept the note. The ink had faded, but not the memory.

Writing Prompts

• At the end of the world, I discovered ______ waiting for me.
• If my dog/cat/pet were human for a day, the first thing they would do is______.
• One thing people don’t know about me is ______.
• My dog/cat/pet’s secret life mission is ______ and honestly that explains everything.
• the day my life changed was when ______.
• ______ was a great movie, but what if ______ happened instead?

Save these prompts + story starters for the next time writer’s block starts to strike! ✍️

Writer’s block…we’ve all been there 😣
Prompts and story starters are a favorite way for me to give myself a break and tap back into my creativity. I invite you to have some fun with these and see what happens!

What are your tips and tricks for combatting writer’s block?

Drop them in the comments 📚
Happy writing!