For today’s prompt, choose something within reach—an old receipt, a book nearby, a printed handout, even an email thread.

Then, pull out words or phrases that catch your eye, and arrange them into a poem or micro-story.

What unexpected meanings emerge? What new rhythms can you create from language that wasn’t meant to be art?

If…

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What if a spoon held the memory of a war?
A pair of gloves whispered secrets from a lost love?
A pocket watch ticked with a second life no one ever lived?

Today’s prompt: Choose an ordinary object and give it an extraordinary backstory.

If this prompt speaks to you, we’d love to read what you have to share. ✍️

Today’s prompt invites reflection:
Write about something you’ve lost—something you never tried to replace.

It could be an object you once treasured, a person who shaped who you are today, or a version of yourself that no longer exists.

What did it mean to you then?
What space does it leave behind now?
And…

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Today’s creative challenge: Write a poem or flash fiction piece composed entirely of questions.

What happens when you remove all certainty?
Can a narrative unfold without a single answer?
How might a character—or a reader—respond to a world built only of inquiry?

If this prompts speaks to you, we’d love to read what you come…

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Today’s challenge is to invent a character or persona whose life is deeply shaped by a single superstition.

Do they knock on wood before speaking a truth? Avoid the number thirteen at all costs? Never leave home without a lucky charm tucked in their pocket?

Let this belief guide—or limit—them. How…

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I’m here because a few days ago, I was flipping through my cookbooks, in search of something new to eat and simple enough to prepare that even I […]

☕ A Conversation Across Time

If you were to sit down with your younger self—over coffee, tea, or something stronger—what would you say, […]

If you were to sit down with your younger self—over coffee, tea, or something stronger—what would you say, knowing what you know now?

What might they ask you in return?
Would they be proud, surprised… disappointed?

If you feel called to, write a scene, a letter, or a short reflection that captures this imagined…

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Today’s writing challenge: Write a poem or flash piece where every line is a command.

Give orders. Whisper instructions. Demand attention.

Close the door.
Count the steps.
Don’t look back.

Will your voice be gentle or firm? Will your commands create calm—or chaos?

Feel free to share your piece below!

Today’s prompt invites you to experiment with sound, rhythm, and repetition.

Echolalia refers to the repetition of words or sounds—a kind of verbal echo. For this prompt, craft a piece that plays with:

🔹 Words that loop back on themselves
🔹 Phrases that mimic or mirror each other
🔹 The unsettling, hypnotic effect of…

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My name is John Tsao. Just joined.

I am a retired engineer. San Francisco is where I call home. Been here longer than I can remember–since the […]

Hello, I’m Lisa from Trinidad and Tobago. I took my first Writers.com course in 2023 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve been working on writing a memoir for […]

Step into the world of the unseen observer.

The challenge: To write a story or poem from the perspective of a houseplant or family pet watching an unfolding drama.
What do they notice that humans might overlook? What emotions ripple through their quiet existence as they bear witness?

We’d love to read your unique take on…

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Write about a moment—whether from your own life, or through the eyes of a character—where something seemingly small changed everything. A glance, a single word, a dropped object…

How did it feel? What did you see, hear, or even taste in that pivotal instant?

Use as many sensory details as you can to capture the…

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Today’s challenge: Write a poem that uses a single color as a central metaphor.
How does it taste, feel, sound? What memories and emotions does it hold?

Let your words paint the essence of that color. Feel free to share your poem below… ✍

Who were you speaking to? How did it feel?

And if you haven’t claimed the title yet—what’s holding you back?

Please share your story and your journey of owning the word “writer” below…

Some stories unfold slowly, revealing their meaning piece by piece. Others shift in an instant—one final sentence transforming everything that came before.

Today’s challenge: To write a 100-word story or short poem where the last line/sentence changes everything.

A revelation, a twist, a quiet truth hiding in plain…

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Liminal moments exist in the spaces between—between past and future, certainty and uncertainty, who we were and who we are becoming.

A doorway before you step through. The hush before dawn. The instant before a decision is made.

Today, the challenge is to explore a moment of transition. A threshold between two states.

I’d…

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✨COMMUNITY UPDATES FOR MARCH ✨

Hello everybody 👋 Here are some updates for March:

March weekly schedule

We’ll continue with our February schedule of meetings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Please see the updated calendar for details 😀

Our March Zoom link for community events is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83999379617

Announcing…

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Not what it looks like, not what you hear—just the smells that define it.

What does that reveal about the world you notice? What is your sense of smell drawn to? What inner imagery does it evoke?

For today’s challenge: Describe a place through smell alone…

What was the first story you ever told—not wrote, but spoke aloud?

Who was your audience? And looking back, what does it reveal about the storyteller you’ve become today?

I’d love to hear about your first story… ⬇️

What happens when a memory fades? ❤

Choose a moment you hold close—one that shaped you, defined you, or simply lingers. Now imagine it […]

Today’s writing challenge: To write a piece where every sentence (or line) begins with “I remember…”

Small details, fleeting moments, or life-changing events—will they shape a poem, a reflection, or a story?

What do you remember? And what do those memories reveal?

Do you read more or less than before? Do you find yourself gravitating toward your own genre, or do you explore beyond it? Has your approach to reading shifted—do you analyze craft, style, and structure more deeply? I’d love to know!

Objects hold stories—whispers of our routines, memories, and unspoken moments.

For today’s challenge, I invite you to choose an everyday item—a well-worn coffee mug, a favorite pen, or even a cracked phone screen—and give it a voice. What has it witnessed? What secrets does it hold about your life? Let it tell its…

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Choose a moment you hold close—one that shaped you, defined you, or simply lingers. Now imagine it slipping away. What details would you cling to? What fragments might dissolve?

For today’s writing challenge, write a poem or story that captures what remains, what fades, and what it means to remember.…

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Some words stay with us. They take on weight, meaning, and history 📚

What’s one word that has felt especially significant to you lately? […]

What’s one word that has felt especially significant to you lately? Does it comfort or challenge you?

Today’s challenge: Write about the power this word holds—why it lingers, how it has changed, and what it reveals about where you are right now…

Take an moment from your day and reimagine it—what would you change? A small detail, a different choice, an unexpected twist that could make your day extraordinary?

Let your imagination guide you. Blend truth with possibility. See where the story takes you…

Pause and listen. What do you hear? A persistent hum, the distant murmur of voices, the rhythmic patter of rain—or perhaps a silence that says everything.

Let the sounds around you guide your writing. Capture their texture, their movement. Do they set a mood?…

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Create a map of an emotional journey you’ve experienced. What landmarks define the path? Are there detours, dead ends, or unexpected shortcuts? Does the terrain mirror the highs and lows of your internal world?

Is your journey a winding road through dense fog or a straight shot to clarity? A steep…

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A Lost Object, A Lasting Memory ❤

Some objects slip from our hands but never quite leave us. A lost necklace, an old notebook, a […]

Some objects slip from our hands but never quite leave us. A lost necklace, an old notebook, a childhood toy—things that once held meaning and still linger in our minds.

What did you lose that you’ve never forgotten? What made it significant at the time? And if you were to find it today, would its meaning remain…

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Think about the street signs you pass every day—“Stop.” “Yield.” “No Outlet.”

Choose one that stands out to you and use it as a metaphor for a pivotal moment in your life. Did it warn you, mislead you, or push you toward something new?

How did the sign guide—or…

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How Has Your Writing Evolved? ✍

Over the years, our writing can shift—sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically. Have you found yourself […]

Howdy Everyone! So exciting being in this writing community! Below is a bit about me:

Name: Susan, but most people call me Sue or Sue Lydon (pronounced […]

I am an American living in Aotearoa New Zealand for the past 1.5 years with my […]

Do you have any favorite (or least favorite) words when it comes to writing? 🤔

We all have them—those favorite words that seem to find their […]

Over the years, our writing can shift—sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically. Have you found yourself drawn to different genres, styles, or themes than when you first started?

Maybe you once swore by poetry but now find solace in fiction. Or perhaps your early love for sci-fi has transformed into a passion for…

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We all have them—those favorite words that seem to find their way into everything we write. Maybe it’s one that rolls off the tongue just right or perfectly captures a feeling.

And then there are the words we instinctively avoid—the ones that feel overused, clumsy, or…

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📚 The Book You Keep Gifting… and Why? 🎁

Some books leave such a lasting impact that we can’t help but share them with others. Whether it’s a […]

📚 The Book You Keep Gifting… and Why? 🎁

Some books leave such a lasting impact that we can’t help but share them with others. Whether it’s a […]

Hi, my name is Justin, I am from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I fell back in love with writing poetry a year ago. Ive taken my poetry classes in high school, but […]

Hi, my name is Kersten. I’m retired and live in a small town on the coast of Northern California. I wrote poetry in high school but just started writing […]

Hi, my name is Kate. I am from the US, but am currently living in retirement in Belize. About 10 years ago I had a few short pieces published in a magazine, […]

📚 The Book You Keep Gifting… and Why? 🎁

Some books leave such a lasting impact that we can’t help but share them with others. Whether it’s a […]

Some books leave such a lasting impact that we can’t help but share them with others. Whether it’s a novel that changed your perspective, a poetry collection that speaks to the soul, or a craft book that transformed your writing—what’s the one book you find yourself gifting most often?

What’s your book…

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I’m Bridget. I live in Northern California. I love the infinite creativity of writing – how we are all writing and writing and writing and endless […]

Hi I am a mostly retired psychologist who previously wrote poetry in the 1990s (had a chapbook) but have been exploring writing […]