Poetry Community Prompts

Hi everyone! Welcome to our monthly community post to inspire poets and all writers on their journey to writing, publishing, and perfecting their expression. If you want to join the entire community and get your free 50 poem prompts list to write your best poetry book, sign up via email: blueblisscoach@gmail.com

Here are some of our poets and writers who have so graciously shared their own replies to the prompts for this month!! :) If you would like to share your own responses, comment them down, journal them, or email them to me to be considered for the next poetry Submission.

To get a better idea of how to publish your own work, check out our podcast interview with first time self-published author Samantha Christopher and her journey to writing rough draft, getting inspired to write a novel, and navigating the publishing space on the "Growth Grace Gratitude" Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YH7I4DZ4MUS3XBZVtS4OA?si=Abd9F3ZuQ4KUqpzDocsa4Q

1) Samantha's Prompts

I write best when I’m alone at home in the flow of creativity. 

I want to work on short stories. 

I am doing great at cackling like a witch.

2) Lisa's Prompts

I write best when I have no school work and I’m on break from teaching. 

I want to work on my collabs and new resources for people in the field based on my experience and research.

I am doing great at pushing forward to combine my two passions, psychology and writing. 

3) Erica's Prompts

I write best when I’m alone in my quiet writing space, especially after spending some time in the stillness connecting with God and my purpose.

I want to work on a supplemental resource for parents/teachers to use as a novel study guide when reading my book with their adolescents.  

I am doing great at stretching my comfort zone and learning new things in the realm of self-promotion!

4) Ming's Prompts

I write best when I’m exercised and have settled for the afternoon having a decaf.

I want to work on my new novel which is my third one in the works. I'm continuing on women characters, especially women who've suffered past trauma in their lives.

5) Briana's Prompts

I am doing great at reducing the number of words I'm using to express a thought and I'm getting better at critiquing other's work in our writer's group.

I write best when I’m filled with the Holy Spirit, after I've completed my personal devotions and Bible study time.

I want to work on more Hollow Bridge stories. I love playing in the sandbox that is this small town I created. There are so many love stories to tell!

I am doing great at including diverse characters in my stories. Everyone deserves to be represented in fiction.

6) Prof Goks' Prompts

I write best when I’m enveloped in a quiet, peaceful environment that allows my thoughts to flow freely without interruption. Sometimes, I create this atmosphere in my home study, while other times, I find it in my local library.

I want to work on enhancing my creative writing skills, diving deeper into the art of storytelling to craft engaging and impactful narratives that capture the imagination and resonate with readers.

I am doing great at balancing my professional responsibilities with my personal passions, ensuring that I continue to grow in both areas. At work, I excel in managing projects and collaborating with my team to achieve our goals efficiently. Outside of work, I dedicate time to my writing, crafting stories that reflect my creativity and captivate my readers. This balance allows me to thrive in both my career and personal life, bringing fulfillment and joy to each day.

7) Deanna Repose Oaks' Prompts

I write best when I’m:

In the midst of feeling

when my head is reeling

my heart knows; my brain misfires

the words write true, divulge true fires

so that i can extinguish

all that cause anguish

become better within myself

help others from the shelf

I want to work on:

Telling my story without fear

Stop and really HEAR

What people are trying to say

Without overstimulating my brain

I am doing great at:

Hosting others to vocalize

Their words within spaces

Keeping them safe

As they go through their paces

Giving them confidence

Aiding their growth

As they share

What they wrote

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Now it's your turn! Answer these prompts below for your writing fun!

I write best when _____________

I want to work on______________

I am doing great at______________

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