Writing prompts are a great way to keep stave off writer’s block when it comes to journal writing and blogging. Use them for yourself or share them with your kids to inspire consistency and fuel that creative mind! Below is a list of 31 October writing prompts, peek back in next month for a fresh November list!
October Writing Prompts
1.) What were you blogging about last year at this time? How have things changed?
2.) Your most favorite (or lease favorite) fall fashion trends.
3.) October is National Book Month, tell us about the best book you’ve read so far this year.
4.) Share a recent text exchange that made you laugh.
5.) A blog post inspired by the color orange.
6.) A time you were teased.
7.) Create a fall inspired bucket list.
8.) The dumbest thing you’ve ever done.
9.) Write about something that creeped you out.
10.) Your first Haunted House.
11.) What’s cooking in your slow cooker?
12.) Show us your pumpkin patch.
13.) Your top Fall must haves if money were not an option.
14.) A time you put your foot in your mouth.
15.) Create something inspired by Pinterest, was it a win or a fail?
16.) Hi, my name is ______ and I am a _______.
17.) The last time someone called you a name.
18.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: rusty.
19.) A memorable Halloween costume.
20.) List 5 ways you are different as a parent than your parents were.
21.) Address a pet peeve.
22.) Something that scared you when you were young…are you still afraid?
23.) List 7 things you miss about being a kid.
24.) Write a post inspired by the word: bitter
25.) Hand your child a camera and share life captured from their perspective.
26.) Share a favorite fall view.
27.) Write about a sleepover that did not go as planned
28.) Polar freeze or highest temps your state has seen…what would you rather?
29.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: football
30.) List 7 ways to survive a power outage.
31.) Write a post in just 12 lines.
carol says
This is a really neat idea! I’m sharing it on facebook with friends and family. Maybe that will kick-start some creative journal writing.
I have loved participating in your Writer’s Workshop every week. It’s so therapeutic and I’m writing about my life one week at a time. You are awesome! Can I say that? Have a wonderful and colorful October!!
Mama Kat says
Thanks Carol!! Writing is so therapeutic and I really feel like prompts pull out responses that we might not have otherwise thought to write about. At least they do that for me! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kenya G. Johnson says
Ha! I’m looking at #10. My first haunted house was my last haunted house. I was 10 and now I’m 43. LOL! Thanks for the prompts.
mandy @ a sorta fairytale says
Yay!! Awesome prompts!!! Love all of these ideas! :)
Kerry says
Kat you amazing being you! Just written my first post – thanks for kicking my butt into action!
http://mylovebumps.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/eff-you-brain-tumours-this-time-last.html
Mama Kat says
Love it! I wish I remembered to go back and read what was happening in my archives in years past. Every time I do it inspired a follow up! Yours is great!