It’s been a while since we did any writing prompts, so I thought it would be fun to do a few.
- What was the best summer vacation you ever had?
- What did you like best about summer break?
- What did you miss most, or least, about school?
- When did you see the ocean for the first time?
Here are a couple story starters as well.
- Janice pulled her ragged flannel shirt tighter around her middle despite the oppressive heat. The bus wasn’t crowded, and she found a seat near the middle. It smelled of sweat and perfume and reminded her of her mother.
- When Frank opened the door to his apartment, he sensed something was wrong. He flipped on the too-bright lights. Everything seemed in order, even the change he had left on the table was untouched. The refrigerator hummed softly, and he watched as his cat padded across the linoleum.
While we’re at it, let’s get outside and do some writing. No need to stay couped us, is there?

