In this new world of ‘safer at home’, I’m finding keeping myself motivated to write more and more of a challenge. Apparently, my muse is also practicing social distancing! If you’re finding it difficult to get the creative juices flowing, here are five new writing prompts to help!
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I’m looking for some good writing prompts for today – thanks for sharing.
I loved this. I am going to use some of these the next time I journal!
I’m always looking for new stuff to write. This is awesome.
Woah, these are majorly thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing!
I loved this. Got my thoughts churning and hopefully creative writing juices flowing!