50 Quick Writing Prompts to Beat Blank-Page Syndrome

Staring at the cursor? Steal one of these prompts and start typing. The goal isn't perfection—just motion.

Speed tip: Open the Word Counter and set a small goal (150–300 words). Don't stop until the bar fills.

Prompts (Grab 10 At Random)

  1. Explain your product like you would to a 10-year-old.
  2. Write a defense of your most unpopular opinion.
  3. "What everyone gets wrong about ____."
  4. A day in the life of your ideal customer.
  5. The biggest myth in your industry.
  6. Before → After: A short transformation story.
  7. A script for a 30-second voiceover.
  8. The advice you wish you'd gotten a year ago.
  9. A thank-you letter to a tool you use daily.
  10. Three tiny habits that changed your work.

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