canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html
Want to dig deep into your inner psyche? Try these personal writing prompts.

jc-schools.net/write/create.htm
Check out this writing prompt generator, which is accompanied by a dancing pencil. Yes, you read that correctly. ourecho.com Everyone has a story, and users of this site want to read yours. Founder Scott R. Lupo’s goal is to document stories so future generations can enjoy them.

seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?genname=writechallenge
Step 1: Decide how many writing challenges you want. Step 2: Select the number of predetermined elements you’d like to incorporate. Step 3: Write. The challenges are tough, but fun.

sixsentences.blogspot.com
Can you write a story in six sentences? Submit your brief masterpiece for consideration here.

smithmag.net/sixwords
Never mind six whole sentences: This site challenges you to write your memoir in six words. The best of the bunch are compiled in book form.

writingfix.com
Filled with useful lessons and tips for adults and kids, WritingFix also offers a fun writing prompt generator.


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