Fun Writing Ideas for Writers & Editors

According to Interesting Literature, Truman Capote would often write while lying on his back, with a glass of sherry in one hand and a pencil in the other. What’s your excuse for not experimenting with various ways of creating content? If you feel stuck in a rut, it’s probably because you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long. No worries, dear writers and editors, this article is dedicated to you!

There are so many fun writing activities you can try out anywhere, anytime. You don’t have to follow any rules when being creative, but you do have to be a little brave to get out of your comfort zone.

Comfort zone is a foe, not a friend, especially when managing a Medium publication, whilst also trying to get some writing done for yourself. It’s not easy! Trust me, I would know. But it’s not impossible either. You just have to keep…researching! New prompts, ideas, challenges — anything that will bring that enthusiasm back.

If time doesn’t allow you to spend ages researching new content ideas, I’ve got you covered! I did it so that you don’t have to and I’ll be sharing all the secrets with you, right now. Are you ready?

Whilst most of these prompts were designed for poetry and short articles, I encourage you to explore any writing styles/formats you wish. There is no right or wrong — there just is:

1. The untouchable

This prompt refers to writing about something that is always out of reach — a dream, a goal, a destination.

2. Stranger Conversations

Start the first line of your poem/article with a word from a recent passing conversation between two people you don’t know.

3. The Spice of Life

A yummy prompt for you: Choose your favorite spice from your kitchen cabinet and relate its flavor to a recent event that occurred in your life.

4. Potential Energy

This is all about revisiting an experience where you had a lot of potential for success, but ended up failing.

5. All or Nothing

Share your thoughts and feelings on absolutist thinking.

* Other Themes to Explore *

• Who we are is a result of social conditioning
• Human connection is vital and redemptive
• Telling the truth is often cruel and unnecessary

I hope these prompts tickle your mind and spirit and, if you’re an editor, I hope they keep your writers stimulated. Your feedback is always welcomed!

For more content ideas, I recommend A Year of Creative Writing by Love in Ink. You can also access my KTHT prompts and take what resonates or check out my Behind The Scenes pub & substack blog. Sharing is caring!

Sources of inspiration:

StoryBot App on Google Play