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30 November Writing Prompts

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November is here! It's a perfect time to dust off your writing journal (the one you got for the holidays last year?) and start exploring some creative writing ideas before the end of the year. Today we have 30 November writing prompts to get you started. Let's go!

We're deep into fall in the United States, and here, November is usually marked by American holidays such as Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving. If you're a football fan, the college competition is usually heating up heading into the finals, while the NFL is deep into their regular season. 

Everyone's gearing up for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade at my house, along with  a day of meals and games with family. But November is also a great time to hone your writing skills. Today we have a series of daily writing prompts to spark ideas for your next creative writing project whether you're in 3rd grade or deep into the second half of life. 

November Creative Writing Prompts

1. What do you look forward to most in November? Why?

2. Create an acrostic poem using the letters of NOVEMBER or a holiday this month. Challenge: make sure the word you use for each letter is something in nature (or related to Thanksgiving, or describes turkeys or football or autumn).

3. Write about your favorite holiday traditions during November. If you don't have any traditions, create your own, serious or silly. Describe what activities, food, and people you'd have at your celebrations.

4. November is a perfect time to begin making room for the new year. If you could clear out one area of your home or life, what would it be and why?

5. What is your favorite memory of school or learning during the month of November? A class feast? A trip to a local park? 

6. Write a celebratory poem to the month of November, listing everything you love about it. 

7. If you could fill a backpack with things to get you through the month of November, what would you add? Describe the contents and why you'd need each item. 

8. Write about a person in your life who you are thankful to know. 

9. Create a scene with a character stumbling into your favorite November event for the first time (whether Thanksgiving dinner or a football game or a parade or some other event).

10. You discover a magical pen that brings your drawings to life for one day only. What do you draw, and what adventures unfold as your creations come to life in November?

11. Write a dinner scene that exaggerates the character traits of each person at the table. 

12. Create a setting that captures a perfect November day (or alternately a less than perfect November setting).

13. Convince someone who hates your favorite dessert to try it. 

14. Write a short adventure story about a turkey visiting your hometown.

15. Create a new type of sandwich and describe everything that goes on it. 

“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.” —Henry David Thoreau

16. November marks the time when a group of friends gathers in a circle time to share stories around a bonfire. What tales are told, and do they hold any hidden truths?

17. November brings the annual Migration Festival, where birds from different lands gather. Explore the unique stories of these migratory creatures and the impact they have on your town.

18. Imagine that a scarecrow comes to life once all the crops have been harvested. What adventure will he go on? 

19. November often brings a sense of reflection. Write about a lesson you've learned recently and how it contributes to your personal growth.

20. Imagine that one of the elders at your holiday feast drops a secret they've been keeping for years. What is it and how does everyone react? 

21. Explore the concept of slowing down in November. What activities or habits can you adopt to savor the present moment?

22. Write about the the changes in nature around you during November.

23. Create a character who discovers a hidden path that can only be seen once the leaves begin to fall each year. Where does it lead? 

24. Describe the sensory experiences of November – the scents, sounds, and sights that make this month unique. How do these elements contribute to your overall mood?

25. Write about a character who made an ambitious list of resolutions in January, and is committed to doing all of them in November. 

26. Your pet turkey has a secret talent. What is it, and how does it surprise everyone during the Thanksgiving celebration?

27. Imagine you could take a Time Machine back to your favorite November. What year would it be and why? Write about it.

28. Create a place named “The November Cafe.” Describe it and what it offers inside. 

29. As the first snowfall blankets a town, the residents discover mysterious footprints leading to an ancient tree. What happens next? 

30. Write a letter to your future self, outlining your aspirations and intentions for the upcoming year. What steps can you take in November to set the stage for success?

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Daily Writing Prompts for November

November 1, 2023 by Richard 7 Comments

Here are creative writing prompts for every day of November. These fun, imaginative topics will keep you writing all month long.

The prompts are quick and easy to complete but range across themes to exercise your skills. Many focus on gratitude, family, and the holidays – perfect for Thanksgiving inspiration.

Some prompts have you reimagining classics or dreaming up fictional worlds to stretch your creativity. Others reframe perspectives, having you write from unexpected points of view.

Whether you craft prose, poetry, fiction or nonfiction, you’ll find prompts that appeal to you. Use them as daily warm-ups or idea starters for expanding into longer pieces.

Let these creative jumpstarts spark your imagination and get your literary juices flowing. Defeat writer’s block this November by trying a new prompt each day. Celebrate, reflect, and create as you write through the month.

November 1 – Write a fictional first-person account of a family Thanksgiving gathering from the perspective of the family dog.

November 2 – Script an imaginary conversation between the autumn leaves discussing falling and changing color.

November 3 – Compose a recipe poem listing magical ingredients to conjure up thanksgiving dinner.

November 4 – Draft a story imagining mythical ancestors joining your family for Thanksgiving.

November 5 – Personify a fall breeze in a poem reminiscing about past Thanksgiving days.

November 6 – Invent whimsical secret identities for each of your family members.

November 7 – Describe a fictional magical cookbook portal that transports you to any Thanksgiving in history.

November 8 – List the rooms and descriptions of your fantasy family dream house.

November 9 – Rewrite the first Thanksgiving story imagining time travelers joining the feast.

November 10 – Write a found poem using words from a family member’s holiday greeting card.

November 11 – Craft a suspenseful story about a Thanksgiving calamity.

November 12 – Depict your family members as characters in a fictional TV show Thanksgiving episode.

November 13 – Rewrite a fairytale told by a grandparent set at Thanksgiving.

November 14 – Dream up a new fictional family tradition for future Thanksgivings and describe it in detail.

November 15 – Compose a recipe in poem form for your family’s favorite Thanksgiving dish.

November 16 – Tell about a funny Thanksgiving family blooper as a tall tale.

November 17 – From a turkey’s perspective, write a humorous Thanksgiving poem.

November 18 – Imagine a prayer shared before the meal by one of your storybook heroes.

November 19 – Describe a quirky secret family Thanksgiving ritual as magical realism.

November 20 – Reimagine a favorite childhood book as a Thanksgiving story.

November 21 – List things you’re grateful for from different family members’ points of view.

November 22 – Craft a fairy tale about the magical origin of your family’s traditional sides.

November 23 – Design floorplans and room descriptions for your fantasy family manor.

November 24 – Outline a family generational saga spanning Thanksgiving dinners.

November 25 – Rewrite a scene from A Christmas Carol set at Thanksgiving dinner.

November 26 – You find a magic cookbook – describe the fictional feasts it conjures.

November 27 – Draft a literary feast scene where food comes to life – joined by family.

November 28 – Recall childhood jokes and punny wordplay at family gatherings in a poem.

November 29 – List fictional skills family members would master based on their talents.

November 30 – Describe a dream Thanksgiving gathering of literary legends – joined by your

Thank you for using our November writing prompts! We hope these creative jumpstarts inspired your imagination and kept you writing all month long.

If you have any feedback on the prompts or suggestions for future topics, we’d love for you to share in the comments below. We’re always looking to improve.

We also enjoy reading the pieces these prompts spark – if you used a prompt to craft a story, poem, essay, or other creative work and want to share it, please post links in the comments. We’re excited to read what you created! We have many other writing prompts , if you are looking for more.

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Angelyn Gumbs says

November 3, 2023 at 7:27 am

First you’ll need four golden brown eggs, two cups of whole milk , slowly pouring with love. That will have everyone licking their lips. As you add one table spoon of enchanted butter with a teaspoon of fairy dust sugar. Now here come the real kicker! Four big sweet potatoes boiled , and well mashed that’s the tip. Then you dance and hopping around five times on one leg. This our family sweet potato pudding magical recipe. It brings that inner peace, to our family’s Thanksgiving table. As the Good Lord looks down to see.

November 3, 2023 at 7:35 am

November 3, 2023 at 7:27 am First you’ll need four golden brown eggs, two cups of whole milk , slowly pouring with love. That will have everyone licking their lips. As you add one tablespoon of enchanted butter with a teaspoon of fairy dust sugar. Now here comes the real kicker! Four big sweet potatoes boiled , and well mashed that’s the tip. Then you dance and hop around five times on one leg. This is our family sweet potato pudding magical recipe. It brings that inner peace, to our family’s Thanksgiving table. As the Good Lord looks down to see.

November 4, 2023 at 8:21 am

“I’m so overjoyed; for this is a Thanksgiving that you kids wouldn’t forget.” Oh mommy, you say this every year. “Now kids come on; you know that mommy isn’t psyching you all out !” “Honey get the door please; No wait ! I’ll get it.” “As you straight up your tie. ” “Well hello and come in, I’ll like to introduce to my family. Honey ! bring the kids.” “This Tinkerbell the kind and pretty fairy ,she came all the from Neverland. ” ‘Kids say to Tinkerbell: ” “Hi Tinkerbell ! ” We are so glad to see you! ‘”Oh mommy, thank you some much ; guys our friends never going to believe this !” “You are so right Steve .” said Albertine. “And honey Kofi : you remember Soucouyant . ” “Yes ,I do and what is he doing here Christobell ?” “Really Kofi.” “Honey it’s thanksgiving and Mr. Soucouyant promise to be on his best behavior.” “Tinkerbell came from the kids and Mr. Soucouyant came to keep me updated ,on the news and the latest gossip in the Caribbean.” “So can we now please sit down and enjoy each other company, ” “Because Thanksgiving is much more than a meal . But gathering with family and friends and also welcoming new friends too.”

November 9, 2023 at 10:11 am

On that beautiful blessed day. As the new visitor the Pilgrims was about to sit down and give thanks to The Most High ;God the creater of all things in Heaven and on Earth. Feeling bless will the falling acorns , that are been roasted on the open fire. When the Natives of land appeared from behind the oak, maple and the evergreen trees. With a weave baskets of corn and fish . The tribe had planted and harvest . Mother Earth had blessed with plenty this season. And they were happy to share their gifts with the Pilgrims the new comes to the lands.

November 11, 2023 at 11:38 am

On that beautiful blessed day. As the new visitor the Pilgrims was about to sit down and give thanks to The Most High ;God the Creator of all things in Heaven and on Earth. Feeling bless with all the falling acorns , that are been roasted on the open fire. When the Natives of land appeared from behind the oak, maple and the evergreen trees. With a weave baskets of corn and fish . That the tribe had planted and harvest . A blessing from Mother Earth with plenty this season. And they were happy to share their gifts with the Pilgrims the new comes to the lands.

November 14, 2023 at 1:57 pm

A Thanksgiving with a magical twist, first you need open with a prayer to the Most High . Then with open heart and mind , while holding each other hands with a big smile. The magical spirit will be placed upon you. As you then give thanks , only then all your thankfulness will be laid out before you. If it’s sickness it would be granted as healthy ,love soulmate will be granted, loneliness will be granted a family and friends, financial prosperity granted richness from poverty . lost dear love ones , will be reunited once again. a traditions that holds to be true.

November 15, 2023 at 10:04 am

Add two dashing of pumpkin spice and a pitch of sugar, to make your soul shiver . And two cups of milk ,and two tablespoons spoon of butter. Just like your mother. pour into a ready made pie crust. then placed into a oven , that the scent will have all they tummies so ready to burst .

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30 November Writing Prompts to Keep You Creative

By: Author Valerie Forgeard

Posted on September 8, 2022

Categories Creativity , Inspiration , Writing

November is an inspiring time to write. The leaves are turning colors, the air is crisp, and you can feel the weather changing.

November is also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), making it the perfect time to start writing a journal, blog post, or short story!

30 Daily Writing Prompts for November Writing

• What’s the best thing that happened to you today?
• What’re your favorite fall activities?
• What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
• What’re your favorite things to wear this time of year?
• Write down what you wish for this November
• Write down what you hope won’t happen in November
• How does the change in weather from fall to winter affect your lifestyle?
• How might you help someone less fortunate on Thanksgiving or any other time of the year?
• What do you plan to buy on Black Friday?
• How do you feel about Black Friday shopping?
• What colors do you associate with this time of year and why?
• What other celebrations are happening around the world in November?
• Write about how you feel when it’s cold outside, and you’d prefer to stay inside, but then remember that there’s no bad weather, only bad clothes. You put on your coat and go outside anyway because there are still so many leaves on the trees that haven’t fallen yet, and you don’t want to miss them changing color!
• What activities should you do this winter to improve your mental health?
• Write poetry about November
• Write a letter to someone you love telling them what you’re thankful for
• Write down a memory from November that still makes you smile today or something that happened this autumn month that moved you
• Describe your favorite winter dish
• Write about a Thanksgiving memory you’ve had.
• What’re you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
• If you could invite three people to Thanksgiving dinner, who’d they be? Write a paragraph about each person!
• If you could change one tradition on Thanksgiving, which would it be and why?
• Where would you rather be in November and why?
• What do you like best about November?
• Write a short story about a haunted house in November.
• What’s something that makes you nostalgic?
• Write a short story about how you hope this winter will be different than last year’s winter (if it was hard for you).
• Write about how you feel when it’s time to put away the Halloween decorations and start decorating for the Christmas holiday.
• Write short stories about how autumn would look different if you were born in 1850.
• What would it be if you could give yourself one piece of advice on how to enjoy this season better?

How to Select a Good November Writing Prompt

The best way to find the right creative writing prompt is to consider what interests you and what you want to learn more about. This could be a hobby or something that’s happening in your life right now. Thinking back to the last few weeks, you may have encountered an experience that interested or intrigued you.

You can also write about something that’s been bothering you – maybe it’s a problem at work or school or something in the news that’s getting under your skin. It can help put things in perspective if you write down how it makes you feel and why it bothers you.

If you can’t think of anything right off the bat, take some time for yourself – go for a walk in nature (if possible) or just sit quietly with pen and paper (or computer) in hand. Let your mind wander through different topics until something catches your attention. You may even hear one idea lead to another!

Simple Writing Activities

Writing activities are a great way to stimulate your creativity. They’re also a great way to get started writing if you don’t have any ideas or if you’ve ideas but need some help putting them into words.

But sometimes, it can be hard to find a suitable template. Not all writing prompts are the same – some are easy, while others are more difficult. Here are some tips to help you find the most effortless November writing prompts:

• Look for prompts that don’t require too many resources or outside knowledge – if you’ve to spend a lot of time researching or learning about something before you can write about it, you might have a hard time even getting started!
• Use collections of your daily writing prompts that have already been used in your journal writing activities – sometimes, the answers are in front of your eyes.
• Use different writing tools to stimulate your creativity – even simple worksheets help you stay organized and have the essential features to find your resources faster.

What’s a Creative Prompt?

November is the perfect month for writing prompts because it’s dark and cold outside, so you’ve time to think about what you want your story to be about!

A creative writing prompt is just an idea that inspires you to write. You can use these monthly writing prompts to get started when you’re stuck or just to motivate you to keep writing. There are many different types of monthly writing prompts you can find online, but start first with the November journal prompts above and see how you get on. The challenge is not the resources but your motivation.

How to Stay Positive When It’s Dark Outside

We’ve all been there. And I can tell you: it sucks.

But here’s the thing: When it’s dark, we must remember what makes life worth living. We must look back at the happy times and remember how much better everything is now than it was.

When it comes to staying positive, it’s essential to focus on the good things. And one of the best things about memories is that they can help us do that.

We all have memories of happy times, whether they’re from our youth or yesterday. They remind us to be grateful for the good things in life and give us something to look forward to when times get tough.

So the next time you’re feeling down, think back to a memory that makes you smile or laugh loud (or even giggle inside). This will help you lift your spirits and focus on what matters most: every day counts!

For example, you almost choked when you were eating cookies in kindergarten because the other kids were making funny faces.

Memories are great because they give us a sense of comfort and remind us of good times, whether at kindergarten or much older in life. They can also inspire us to keep going when we’re feeling down and help us see the light at the end of the tunnel.

How to Inspire More Creativity in Your Daily Life

The world is full of opportunities to be creative , but sometimes it seems hard to find them. You can do a few things to make sure you make the most of those opportunities.

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Try something new! Even if it’s just something small, like a new restaurant or a new hobby. Try learning a new skill – maybe even something that’s nothing to do with your work. The more you learn about other things and learn about other perspectives, the more creative ideas will come to mind.

Learn From Others

Go to events that inspire you, listen to podcasts or audiobooks that open your mind even more … anything where you can learn from people who’ve already done what you want to do and been successful! You’ll be amazed at how much information is out there just waiting!

Take Time for Yourself

Sometimes all we need to do is put a date in our calendar every once in a while to spend some time with ourselves – whether it’s reading a book, taking a bath, or whatever makes us happy!

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30 November Writing Prompts + FREE Calendar Printable

In this post, we’ll look at 30 November writing prompts. This month’s theme is focused on three main topics: Vegan Month, Manatees and adoption. Of course, to stop you from getting bored, we’ve also included some off-topic prompts to keep the creative juices flowing. You might be wondering, why these three topics? Because according to the Days Of The Year site , all three topics have special events in November.

When using these writing prompts for November, it is a good idea to write down everything you are thinking, feeling and seeing. No sentence or word is off-topic or incorrect. You could even challenge yourself to complete all 30 prompts by the end of the month! Keep on reading for the free November writing prompts calendar.

Did you manage to complete our  October Writing Challenge ? 

November Writing Prompts

We’d like to start with something that is rising in popularity, which is veganism. Then we’ll carry on throughout the month providing a mix of creative and journal prompts for a range of November themed topics:

• Why are vegan foods better for us compared to non-vegan foods? Think about the health benefits and the benefits for the environment.
• “Do you know that this child will never be adopted by you?” snarled Miss Crooks. Continue this story starter.
• Write an origin story of how jellyfish were discovered by humans. How do you think the first human discovered jellyfish? And why do you think they are called this?
• Make a top ten list of your favourite kind of candy.
• “I can’t find a way to get a clear view of the fireworks. What do I have to do?” Continue this story starter.
• Describe this setting in detail: A family with a new baby is having nachos for dinner and the youngest is a little reluctant to have nachos. 
• Draw a picture of a manatee, and write a description to describe it. Not sure what a manatee is? Do some research, and discover more about these wonderful animals.
• Write a story about a girl named Celine, who discovers that her twin sister is missing. And has a hard time coping because she is also an orphan.
• Define freedom in your own words. What does it mean to be free, and is it possible to achieve complete freedom?
• Write down your favourite cupcake recipe.
• Write something inspirational on a piece of paper, then turn it into a paper plane and send it to someone.
• Write a story about a fancy rat from out of town who becomes best friends with a thieving house mouse.
• Make a list of at least 15 ways to show kindness to others.
• Can you make a list of at least 20 tongue twisters? Here’s an example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
• Make a list of at least 8 reasons why writing is good for you.
• Imagine that you own a fast-food diner. Create a plan for how you can get more customers to this diner.
• Make a list of at least 10 road safety tips, especially when it’s dark outside. 
• Write a fairy tale about a modern-day princess or prince.
• Write a short story about the worst thing that happened to you this week.
• Your friends have all decided to become vegans. You hate the idea of veganism and love eating meat. What do you do next?
• A strange-looking woman comes up to you and says ‘Hello’. What do you do next?
• Write a how-to guide on how to become a vegan. Is it true that the only way to become a vegan is to get a vegan diet, or is there another way?
• Jason has been to at least seven different homes this past year and is still having a hard time fitting in. What will happen next?
• Everyone has a talent. Describe your unique talent in great detail.
• Create a poster to save the population of manatees.
• Design and describe the most perfect Birthday cake for a friend. 
• A vegan diet is a healthy and productive diet that is not dominated by animal protein. Why is it wrong to follow a vegan diet?
• Imagine you have just adopted a baby penguin from the zoo. Write a story about the joys and struggles of taking care of this penguin. 
• Write down a recipe where the main ingredient is chocolate. 
• Create a dinner menu for a vegan friend who is coming to eat at your house.

FREE November Calendar Printable

Ready to complete our November writing challenge? Print out our free November Writing prompts calendar for 2021 and get started:

Can you complete all 30 November writing prompts? Let us know in the comments below! You can move on to our December writing challenge for some more writing inspiration.

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100 Best November Writing Prompts to Use This Autumn

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100 awesome November journal prompts to inspire you

It’s November, and you know what that means—it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth through the magic of November writing prompts !

As the crisp autumn air wraps around us, there’s a certain coziness that encourages introspection and personal exploration. Get ready to unlock new dimensions of yourself as we embrace the beauty of November and the transformative power of words! 

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20 goal-setting journal ideas for November

• What are three specific goals you want to achieve by the end of November?
• How can you break down your larger goals into smaller, actionable steps for this month?
• What habits do you want to establish or reinforce in November to support your goals?
• Identify potential obstacles or challenges that may hinder your progress, and strategize ways to overcome them .
• How will you celebrate your achievements, no matter how small, throughout the month?
• Reflect on your priorities and assess if any adjustments are needed for the upcoming month.
• Consider incorporating a new skill or learning experience into your goals for personal development .
• How will you stay motivated and accountable to your goals during November?
• Are there any habits or activities you need to let go of to make room for your goals?
• What resources or support systems can you tap into to help you achieve your goals?
• Define the steps needed to measure your progress regularly throughout November.
• Reflect on the lessons learned from previous goal-setting experiences and apply them to this month.
• How can you incorporate mindfulness and reflection into your daily routine to stay focused on your goals?
• Set a specific deadline for each of your November goals to create a sense of urgency.
• Consider the impact of your goals on various aspects of your life (career, relationships, health, etc.).
• Identify one thing you can do each day to move closer to your goals.
• What adjustments can you make to your environment to better support your goals?
• Reflect on your strengths and how you can leverage them to achieve your goals.
• Consider seeking feedback or guidance from a mentor or friend regarding your goals.
• Write a letter to yourself at the end of November, expressing gratitude for your achievements.

20 self-reflection writing prompts for November

• What were the highlights of October, and what lessons did you learn ?
• How did you handle challenges or setbacks in the past month, and what can you improve upon?
• Reflect on the people who had a positive impact on your life in October and express gratitude.
• What emotions were most prevalent for you in October, and how did they influence your decisions?
• Describe a specific moment in October that brought you joy and why it was meaningful.
• Consider the goals you set for October and assess your progress toward achieving them.
• How did you prioritize self-care and mental well-being in October , and what changes can you make for November?
• Reflect on your communication and relationships in October. What went well, and where can you improve?
• Describe a challenging situation you faced in October and how you navigated through it.
• Consider any patterns or habits that emerged in October, both positive and negative.
• Reflect on the balance between work and personal life in October—what adjustments can you make?
• How did you express creativity or engage in activities that brought you fulfillment in October?
• Describe a moment when you stepped out of your comfort zone in October and what you learned from the experience.
• Reflect on the quality of your sleep and overall physical health in October—are any improvements needed?
• How did you contribute to the well-being of others in October, and how did it make you feel?
• Consider your mindset and attitude throughout October—what perspectives can you carry forward?
• Reflect on your time management in October and identify areas for increased efficiency.
• What books, articles, or podcasts did you consume in October, and how did they impact your thinking?
• Describe a goal or aspiration that evolved or shifted in importance during October.
• Consider any moments of self-discovery or personal growth you experienced in October.

20 self-care and self-love journal prompts for November

• List three self-care rituals you want to prioritize in November and why they are important to you.
• How can you show kindness and compassion to yourself during moments of stress in November?
• Describe a self-love affirmation that you will repeat to yourself daily in November.
• Identify activities that bring you a sense of peace and incorporate them into your November routine.
• Reflect on your relationship with your body and explore ways to honor and appreciate it.
• Consider setting healthy boundaries to protect your time and energy in November.
• How can you create a calming and nurturing environment in your living space for the month?
• List five things you are grateful for about yourself and your journey.
• Explore a new self-care practice or hobby that you can introduce into your routine this month.
• Write a letter to your future self, expressing love and encouragement for the coming weeks.
• Reflect on your achievements and strengths, acknowledging your growth and progress.
• Identify one thing that brings you joy and plan to incorporate it into each week of November.
• How can you prioritize rest and relaxation without feeling guilty in November?
• Describe a moment from the past month when you felt truly proud of yourself.
• List three things you can do to pamper yourself physically, mentally, or emotionally in November.
• Reflect on your self-talk and explore ways to cultivate a more positive inner dialogue .
• Consider spending quality time with loved ones and nurturing your relationships in November.
• How can you infuse gratitude into your daily life, focusing on the positive aspects of each day?
• Write down a personal mantra for November that empowers and motivates you.
• Plan a self-date or day of pampering for yourself in November.

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20 November writing prompts to reflect on October

• How did the events of October shape your perspective or worldview?
• Reflect on the changing weather and its impact on your mood and daily activities in October.
• Describe a memorable conversation you had in October and its significance.
• Consider the role of gratitude in your life during October—what were you thankful for?
• Reflect on the colors, smells, and sounds of October and how they influenced your experiences.
• Write about a challenge you faced in October and the strategies you employed to overcome it.
• How did you celebrate any milestones or achievements in October, big or small?
• Consider the goals you set for October—what progress did you make, and what adjustments are needed?
• Reflect on any new relationships that blossomed or existing ones that deepened in October.
• Write about a moment of solitude or reflection in October that had a lasting impact on you.
• Describe an autumn-inspired activity or tradition you enjoyed in October.
• Reflect on your daily routines and habits in October—what served you well, and what needs modification?
• How did you contribute to your community or support others in October?
• Write about a book, movie, or piece of art that resonated with you in October and why.
• Reflect on your mindset and attitude throughout October—how did it influence your experiences?
• Write a letter to yourself at the beginning of October, expressing hopes and intentions for the month, and compare it to your current reflections.
• Consider any unexpected or unplanned events in October—how did they impact your life?
• Reflect on the role of self-discovery and personal growth in your October experiences.
• Write about a moment of joy or laughter that stands out from October.
• Describe the overall theme or narrative of your October and how it contributed to your personal story.

20 personal growth-related November writing prompts

• Reflect on a fear or limiting belief that held you back in the past and how you can overcome it in November.
• Identify an area of your life where you feel stuck or stagnant—what steps can you take for growth?
• Write about a recent failure or setback and the lessons you can extract from the experience.
• Consider the skills or knowledge you want to acquire in November to enhance your personal development.
• Reflect on a mentor or role model who inspires you, and outline the qualities you admire in them.
• Write a letter to your future self, outlining the personal growth you aspire to achieve by the end of November.
• Identify a habit or behavior that no longer serves your growth—what steps can you take to break it?
• Reflect on your core values and how they align with your actions and decisions in November.
• Describe a moment when you stepped outside your comfort zone in pursuit of personal growth.
• Consider seeking feedback from a trusted friend or mentor about areas where you can improve.

• Reflect on the power of resilience in your life—how have you bounced back from challenges?
• Write about a personal project or initiative that aligns with your long-term goals for growth.
• Identify three positive affirmations that resonate with your personal growth journey in November.
• Reflect on the balance between ambition and contentment in your life—how can you achieve both?
• Write about a past success or achievement and the skills and qualities that contributed to it.
• Consider the role of gratitude in your personal growth journey—how can it foster a positive mindset?
• Reflect on your relationships and how they contribute to or hinder your personal growth.
• Describe a situation in which you demonstrated emotional intelligence and self-awareness in November.
• Identify one small change you can make in your daily routine to foster personal growth.
• Write a vision statement for your life, outlining the person you aspire to become and the growth you aim to achieve in the long term.

Why should I journal in November?

Harvesting reflections.

November marks the end of fall, a season known for shedding old leaves. It’s a fantastic opportunity to shed mental clutter.

Journaling allows you to reflect on the year’s harvest —your achievements, lessons learned, and personal growth.

Gratitude attitude

As we approach Thanksgiving, gratitude becomes a focal point. Journaling provides a tangible space to express thanks for the little joys and the significant moments.

Cultivating a gratitude mindset can transform your outlook on life.

Seasonal inspiration

The crisp air, the rustle of leaves—nature itself becomes a muse in November. Use your journal as a canvas to capture the essence of the season.

Describe the colors, textures, and scents around you. Let the beauty of November infuse creativity into your writing.

Prepare for the new year

November acts as a natural bridge between the old and the new. Journaling allows you to envision the person you want to become in the upcoming year .

What goals will you set? What habits will you cultivate? Use your journal to sketch the blueprint for your future self.

Embracing change

Just as trees let go of their leaves, November encourages us to release what no longer serves us.

Journaling helps in identifying patterns, habits, or thoughts that may be holding you back . Use this time to embrace change and set intentions for personal transformation.

Savoring moments

In the hustle of everyday life, we often overlook the simple joys. November invites you to slow down and savor moments.

Your journal becomes a treasure trove of memories—a place to document the beauty in the ordinary and find joy in the present.

How do I use these November writing prompts?

Embrace the prompt.

Each prompt is a doorway into a different aspect of yourself. Read through them, and choose the one that resonates with you in the moment. Trust your instincts; there’s no right or wrong choice.

Free-flow writing

Start writing without overthinking. Let your thoughts flow freely onto the paper. Don’t worry about grammar or structure; this is your personal space to express yourself authentically.

Explore your feelings

Dig deep into your emotions. Whether it’s joy, sadness, excitement, or confusion, let it all out. Acknowledge and explore your feelings without judgment.

Reflect and learn

After jotting down your thoughts, take a moment to reflect. What insights have you gained? Is there a recurring theme or realization? Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection.

Express gratitude

If a prompt nudges you towards gratitude, embrace it. Express thanks for the people, experiences, and lessons that have shaped your journey.

Gratitude has a transformative effect on your mindset .

Repeat and revise

Don’t hesitate to revisit the November prompts. You might find that your perspective changes over time. Repeating prompts allows you to track your growth and see how far you’ve come.

Get creative

Feel free to add a touch of creativity to your responses. Doodle, add colors, or include small sketches. Your journal is a reflection of your unique self; let it be as creative as you are.

Celebrate your progress

Journaling is a journey, not a destination . Celebrate the progress you make, the insights you gain, and the moments of clarity. Your words are a testament to your growth.

Will you use any of these November writing prompts?

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40 Evocative November Writing Prompts

As the final traces of autumn begin to fade and the world readies itself for winter’s embrace, November emerges as a month of reflection, transition, and deep-rooted traditions. It’s a time when nature’s whispers and family gatherings provide ample fodder for tales that linger long after they’re told. For writers eager to harness this month’s distinctive charm, these November writing prompts offer a rich tapestry of ideas, interweaving the tangible with the ethereal, the past with the present, and the real with the imagined.

Here are 40 November-themed writing prompts to inspire your creativity:

• Final Fall : A tree’s last leaf refuses to fall, holding a century-old secret.
• Thanksgiving Time-travel : A family discovers their Thanksgiving dinner can transport them to past celebrations.
• The November Nomad : A wanderer appears only in November, bringing tales from realms unknown.
• Frost’s First Touch : The first frost has a magical power, but only for one night.
• Lost Letter : A letter delivered 50 years late reveals a November love story.
• The Whispering Woods : Trees share their stories before winter silences them.
• Winter’s Precursor : A town where November never ends, stuck in perpetual pre-winter.
• The Gratitude Journal : Each entry manifests the following day.
• November Nightfall : Night starts to encroach on day, leaving only a few hours of light.
• The Pie’s Promise : An old pie recipe promises more than just a delicious dessert.
• The Last Harvest : A farm’s final harvest reveals an underground world.
• Eternal Ember : A fireplace that, once lit, never goes out throughout November.
• Mystical Migration : Birds flying south drop enchanted feathers.
• November Nostalgia : A radio plays songs that transport the listener back in time.
• Veteran’s Vigil : A war veteran relives a mysterious event every Veterans Day.
• Frozen Festival : A festival where the town celebrates the first freeze.
• The Sweater’s Secret : An old sweater knits itself into different patterns, revealing hidden messages.
• The Disappearing Door : A door appears only in November, leading to an age-old sanctuary.
• Candlelit Chronicles : Candles that, when lit, tell tales of past Novembers.
• Deserted Diary : A diary with entries from the future, but only for November.
• Cranberry Curse : A cranberry sauce recipe passed down with a warning.
• The November Nebula : A new constellation appears, visible only this month.
• Autumn’s End : A ritual to bid farewell to autumn and welcome winter spirits.
• Reflection Rain : November rain that shows reflections of people’s past.
• The Silent Snowfall : The first snowfall brings silence; no one can speak until it melts.
• Lost & Found : Items lost throughout the year appear in November.
• November’s Knight : A knight who awakens every November to protect a village.
• The Grateful Ghost : A spirit returns every Thanksgiving to show its gratitude.
• The Wind’s Words : November winds carry messages from other dimensions.
• The Enchanted Echo : Echoes in a valley that reveal secrets of the upcoming winter.
• Forgotten Feast : An old Thanksgiving feast that, if prepared, grants wishes.
• Waning Warmth : The last warm day in November changes lives forever.
• November’s Novel : A book that writes itself, but only during this month.
• The Timeless Traveler : A traveler who visits only in Novembers, never aging a day.
• The Fading Fair : A mysterious fair appears but fades by month’s end.
• The Chilled Charm : A charm that brings warmth, but at a cost.
• November Nocturne : A lullaby that, when sung, brings about winter dreams.
• The Cornucopia’s Core : The heart of a cornucopia that holds magic from harvests past.
• Migration’s Mystery : A flock of birds that guides a girl to her destiny.
• November’s Nexus : A nexus of power, strongest during this month, that can change fate.

Conclusion:

Embrace the allure of November in your narratives, capturing its transformative spirit and heartfelt moments. Let these prompts guide your storytelling journey, crafting tales that resonate with the soul of this unique month.

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• Post author By Onyemechi Nwakonam
• Post date September 23, 2022
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It is November, another month of writing. 

If you are struggling to come up with ideas and things to write about.

There are a lot of creative writing prompts to write with.

This list has ninety creative writing prompts for November 2022.

Each day has three prompts.

• Word Prompt
• Story Prompt
• Another story prompt

You can use the prompts to write whatever comes to mind.

Here are a couple of ways to use these November Prompts.

• You can use the word to be the theme of your story.
• Include the word in your story.

You don’t have to use the prompts exactly the way they are. You can modify it depending on the path inspiration leads.

Note that these prompts will help 

• Young Writers

The Prompts are not genre specific You can use them for any genre

• Crime/Mystery

Let’s get started.

• Write a story about a character that is vegan
• Start your story with the statement “I am not sure”
• Write a story that starts with a character coming back from work.
• Write a story about a character trying to convince someone they are harmless.
• Start your story with your character eating a  sandwich.
• Write a story about a character that does not eat fish.
• Start your story with a character trying to hire a lawyer.
• Start your story with your character eating candy.
• Start your story with your character watching football.
• Write a story about a character wearing a disguise wig.
• Write a story about a character that is trying to write a novel
• Write a story about a character that becomes an orphan in the story.
• Start your story with a character hugging a loved one.
• Write a story that happens on a television station
• Start your story with a character sipping juice from a can.
• Write a story about a character that is suffering from epilepsy.
• Complication
• Write a story where the character is trying to escape.
• Start your story with a character protesting

November 10

• Write a story about a  character that is trying to find a missing item.
• Start your story with a character eating.

November 11

• Write a story about a character trying to find love
• Start a story with a character using a screwdriver 

November 12

• Write a story where a character is trying to kill all the rats in their house.
• Start your story with your character chasing a mouse.

November 13

• Write a story about a musician that gives a hug to a fan.
• Start your story with a character being kind to someone.

November 14 

• Start your story with your character giving birth
• Write a story about a character that is allergic to spicy foods.

November 15

• Write a story about a character that is an entrepreneur.
• Start your story with your character throwing something into a waste bin.

November 16

• Write a story about a character working in a fast food restaurant.
• Start your story with a character buttoning their shirt.

November 17

• Write a story about a hike with an unexpected turn of events.
• Start a story with a character making bread.

November 18

• Write a story about a character that just discovered she is a princess.
• Start your story with a character counting money.

November 19

• Write a story about a character whose beliefs about being a man get crushed.
• Write a story that is set in a camp.

November 20

• Write a story about a character that is childless
• Start your story with a character (mum) asking her kids a question.

November 21

• Start a story with a character watching TV
• Write a story about a character that is a TV repair person.

November 22

• Write a story about a character that drives into a new town.
• Start your story with your character going for a walk.

November 23

• Start your story with a character solving a math problem
• Write a story about a character that is a mathematician.

November 24

• Start your story with a character comforting a friend that lost a loved one.
• Write a story about a character that is a widow.

November 25

• Start your story with a character going window shopping
• Write a story about a character that is paralyzed from the neck down to the toes.

November 26

• Start your story with a character serving a cake.
• Write a story about a character that has a small business.

November 27

• Write a story about a character that is a tailor.
• Start your story with a character walking in with a strong perfume.

November 28

• Write a story about a character that is a cyber security expert
• Start your story with a character making french toast.

November 29

• Start your story with a character dancing.
• Write a story about a character that is allergic to chocolate.

November 30

• Write a story about a character that is a work-from-home mom.
• Start your story with a character getting hacked.

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Conclusion 

Writing is easier when you don’t have to start from scratch.

All you need to do is to sit and start pounding at the keyboard.

Writing letters into words. 

Words into sentences.

Sentences into paragraphs.

In the end, you will be surprised by what you have created.

When you let your words run.

Hopefully, these prompts helped you to craft beautiful stories.

These prompts while they are for November can be used anytime to start writing.

Which of these prompts is your favorite?

Let me know in the comments section.

If you have any type of prompt you would like me to add to the prompt list.

I would love to know as this will help me improve the blog post.

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November Writing Prompt: Embrace Autumnal Creativity

My name is Debbie, and I am passionate about developing a love for the written word and planting a seed that will grow into a powerful voice that can inspire many.

The Warmth of⁤ Autumn: November’s Perfect Opportunity for Creative Writing

Exploring the‍ colors ‍of fall: how to‍ capture autumn’s palette in your writing, finding inspiration in nature: embracing the season’s⁣ bountiful beauty, from pumpkin spice‌ to ⁣cozy sweaters: infusing​ autumnal ‌elements in⁤ your ‍stories, delve into halloween horrors: crafting⁢ spooky tales for the‌ fall season, unleash⁤ your inner poet: using autumn’s ‌charms to create ‌captivating verses, embracing ⁤change:⁢ exploring the symbolism of‌ autumn in​ your writing, the magic of harvest: harvesting ideas⁤ for unique autumnal writing pieces, frequently asked ⁢questions, key⁣ takeaways.

As⁣ the cool ⁤breeze ‌gently rustles ⁤through ‌the colorful leaves and​ the sun casts a ⁢ warm golden glow , November offers a perfect opportunity ‍for unleashing your creativity through writing. This vibrant season‍ has a unique charm that ignites‍ inspiration⁢ in the hearts of writers ⁢worldwide.

One of the most captivating aspects ⁣of autumn is the kaleidoscope ‌of colors‌ that paint ⁣the ⁣landscapes. ⁢Immerse‍ yourself ⁣in nature’s stunning ​beauty⁤ and ‍embrace ⁤the various⁤ shades ​of red, orange,​ and yellow. Let⁤ these vibrant ‌hues⁣ fuel your imagination as you describe the mesmerizing foliage in your ⁢stories, ​poems, ⁢or even ‌personal​ reflections. Add vivid details‍ to transport your readers to a ⁤place‍ where they can ​almost ⁣hear the ⁤crunch of ‌fallen leaves ‍beneath their feet ​and⁤ smell the earthy‍ aroma of autumn in the air.

Bringing the Vibrant Fall Colors to Life:

As⁣ autumn graces us with its mesmerizing display of colors, it’s time for writers⁣ to embrace the beauty of the season and infuse their ⁤writing with the vivid palette of fall. ‌Capturing the essence of‍ autumn ⁣in your writing can transport readers ⁢to a ‍world of golden ⁣hues, fiery ⁢reds, and⁣ earthy browns. So, let’s explore some creative ways to⁤ incorporate the colors of ‌fall into your writing.

1. Painting with Words:

Immerse your readers in ⁤the autumnal spectrum ⁤by using descriptive language that evokes the various⁢ colors of‌ fall. Rather than stating ‍the ⁤obvious, delve deeper ‍into the shades that define this‌ season. Describe the leaves ‌as “burnt sienna,” “sunflower⁢ yellow,” or “russet brown.” Bring the ​reds to life by ‍calling them ​”crimson,” “scarlet,” or “cochineal.” Adding such rich and specific ​descriptions ​will engage your readers ⁢and ‍envelop them in⁣ the‌ beauty of autumn.

As the seasons change, nature presents us with an abundance​ of beauty that can truly inspire and ​uplift our ‌spirits. Whether it’s the vibrant colors⁢ of autumn leaves, the ⁣delicate blossoms ​of ⁢spring,​ or the ‍tranquil ⁣landscapes of winter, there is​ always ⁢something captivating about each season. Connecting with nature allows us⁣ to find inspiration‌ in the simplest of things, fostering a deeper appreciation for the world around us.

One can find inspiration in the ⁣symphony of sounds that nature orchestrates:⁢ the⁢ melodious chirping of birds, the​ rustling of leaves‍ in the gentle breeze, or the⁢ rhythmic crashing of waves against the shoreline. These simple⁢ sounds have a way‍ of soothing our souls and igniting ⁤our creativity. Moreover, being in nature encourages us to slow‌ down and observe the intricate details—the delicate veins of a leaf, the intricacy ⁣of a spider’s web,⁤ or⁣ the patterns formed ⁣by raindrops on a⁣ puddle. ⁢It’s in these moments‌ that we can⁤ find inspiration for art, poetry, or simply a ⁢refreshed perspective on life.

As the ⁤leaves change ⁣colors and⁤ the air becomes crisp,​ it’s the perfect time to bring the⁢ enchanting essence of​ autumn into ⁤your‍ stories. Whether you’re penning a captivating novel, a⁣ cozy short ‌story,​ or a lively blog‌ post, infusing autumnal ​elements can add ​a touch of​ warmth and nostalgia to your writing.⁣ Here are​ a few creative suggestions to help you create a truly immersive autumn experience‍ for your readers:

• Embrace the seasonal scents: Scents⁣ play a powerful role in‍ triggering memories and setting the atmosphere.⁣ Incorporate ‌the aroma of pumpkin spice, apple orchards, or fireside gatherings to transport ⁢your readers to an autumn wonderland. ‍Just imagine the cozy atmosphere you can create by describing the ⁣comforting ⁤scent of freshly baked apple pies ⁣wafting through the air.
• Captivate with‍ colorful descriptions: Autumn⁢ is a season of ‌vibrant⁢ hues and‍ breathtaking⁢ landscapes.⁢ Paint ‌a picturesque scene⁤ by using rich,⁣ evocative language to describe the golden⁣ and ‌amber leaves‍ gently cascading from⁣ the​ trees, creating a‍ colorful carpet beneath your characters’ feet. Transport your readers to ‍a crisp, ⁤autumnal setting, where they can practically‌ hear the crunch ⁣of leaves underfoot and feel⁤ the chill nipping at ⁣their cheeks.
• Weave in cozy traditions: ‌ Autumn is a time for cherished traditions⁤ that bring joy and ⁤warmth to our lives. Incorporate elements such as pumpkin⁣ carving, hayrides, or ⁣gathering around a ⁣crackling bonfire into your⁤ stories. Foster a ‌sense of comfort and‍ camaraderie as your characters⁤ bond over steaming ‌mugs of delicious apple⁢ cider ⁤or indulge⁤ in the simple‌ pleasure of⁤ wrapping themselves in soft, chunky knit sweaters.

Infusing autumnal ‍elements into ⁤your stories lends a‌ touch of magic to your writing, immersing your ​readers into ​the soulful beauty of the season.⁣ From the sensory delights of fall ⁤scents‌ to the captivating allure of vivid landscapes and cherished traditions, ‍autumn​ offers a‌ treasure trove ⁤of inspiration. So, grab⁣ a cozy​ blanket, ‍sip on your favorite pumpkin-spiced beverage, and let the seasonal charm infuse your⁤ writing with warmth and​ enchantment.

With the⁢ arrival of​ fall, ⁣Halloween enthusiasts are ready to awaken their inner storyteller and create bone-chilling ⁤tales that⁤ send shivers​ down your spine. Crafting spooky tales ‌is a time-honored tradition that brings ‌together elements of mystery, fear, and the supernatural, making it the perfect season​ for unleashing your creativity. Whether‌ you’re ⁣a seasoned ⁤horror writer or a budding storyteller, this post is here to ‍inspire you with some ⁤thrilling​ ideas for‌ your‌ next Halloween⁣ masterpiece.

1. Unleash the Power⁣ of Setting: Halloween is all‌ about capturing the atmosphere, ⁢so choose your setting‌ wisely.⁣ Abandoned ‍haunted houses, eerie forests, or mystifying graveyards can provide the ​perfect backdrop for ​your tale. Pay attention to the ⁣details; the creaking floorboards, flickering candles, or the⁣ musty smell of decay will ⁢transport your readers into the heart ⁣of your⁢ haunted world.

2.‍ Develop Haunting Characters: A captivating tale needs memorable characters, both ‍heroes and villains. Consider crafting a ​wicked witch with a mysterious past or⁣ a brave ‍protagonist ⁣with ⁤a tragic secret. ‍Allow your characters​ to evolve and reveal their dark ​side throughout the story. By creating relatable⁢ characters, you can engage your⁣ audience and add⁤ depth to ⁤your narrative, drawing them further into ⁤your spooky ‍tale.

Autumn, with its vibrant tapestry ⁣of colors and⁣ crisp cool air,⁤ is a season ⁤that awakens the poet within. As nature‌ dons its ‌golden attire, why not channel the beauty ⁢and magic of fall ⁢into captivating verses that dance ⁣on the‌ page? Here are some tips to help you harness⁣ the essence of ‌autumn and create memorable ⁤poetry that captures⁢ the hearts ‌of ‌readers.

• Embrace⁤ the Palette of Fall: Take a moment to soak in ‍the scenery around you ‍with observant eyes. ‌Notice the fiery red ⁤leaves, the ‍amber hues⁣ of​ the setting ‌sun, and the earthy browns ​of fallen acorns. Incorporate these vivid colors into your poems, using descriptive language that paints a picture ⁢in the reader’s mind.
• Delve into Sensory ‍Imagery: Autumn appeals‌ to our⁢ senses in unique ⁤ways.‌ Capture the nostalgic scent of⁣ woodsmoke, ‍the‌ taste of warm apple pie, or the comforting crunch‍ of leaves beneath your feet. Engage your⁢ readers by incorporating sensory details, allowing​ them‌ to⁣ feel, taste, smell, and⁤ hear the magic of fall through your words.
• Evoke Emotions: Autumn is a​ season of transition, ⁣where nature ⁤reminds us of the impermanence of life.‍ Tap into this ⁤emotional undercurrent and explore themes of change, nostalgia, and introspection. Whether ‍it’s the bittersweet farewell to summer or the anticipation of winter’s ⁤embrace, let your verses resonate with the deep ​emotions that autumn⁤ stirs within us.

By immersing yourself in the splendor of⁣ autumn,⁣ your inner⁤ poet will awaken, ready to translate the ⁣wonders of⁣ the season into⁢ verses that captivate and inspire. Allow the golden ⁢sunlight and gentle rustling of leaves to ignite your‌ creativity, ‌and let​ your words flow like a gentle​ breeze through the pages of your poetry. Embrace the charm of​ autumn and embark ‍on a poetic ‍journey that​ truly enchants⁢ both you and‌ your readers.

Autumn, with its fiery foliage and ‌crisp air, offers ⁣writers a rich tapestry of symbolism‍ to explore in their craft. ⁢With each falling leaf⁤ and change in the natural world, autumn serves⁣ as a ​powerful metaphor for⁣ transition, letting go, and the cyclical​ nature⁤ of life. By integrating these themes into your writing, you can imbue your work ‍with depth and resonance.

First and foremost, autumn‌ symbolizes change. ‌As the ‌leaves turn from vibrant greens to a ​stunning array of reds,​ oranges,​ and yellows, it reminds‍ us​ of‍ the impermanence⁣ of all‌ things.⁤ Harnessing ⁣this symbolism, you can explore⁣ themes of personal‌ transformation or the evolution of relationships in ⁤your stories ‌and poems. Furthermore, the ‌falling leaves can represent​ the act of letting go, whether it be releasing ⁣past pain, shedding old‍ identities, or surrendering to the unknown.⁤ By infusing your characters with the willingness to accept change and‌ adapt to new circumstances, you can⁤ create authentic​ and relatable narratives that resonate with readers.

• Use vivid‍ descriptions ⁢of autumn ⁤landscapes to⁢ evoke a sense of change and transition.
• Explore the emotional impact ​of letting go and⁤ embracing new‌ beginnings.
• Develop characters who‌ undergo internal transformations during this season.

As writers, we have the ⁣opportunity to ⁤harness the beauty and symbolism⁤ of ⁤autumn, allowing it to ⁢enrich‍ our work. Consider incorporating the​ themes of change, letting go, and cyclical​ renewal into your writing, thereby creating ⁣a masterpiece that⁣ captures the essence of this⁣ evocative season.‌ Embrace the magic of autumn⁤ and⁤ watch⁣ your words bloom like the fallen leaves‍ in​ a⁣ symphony ⁣of colors.

As autumn arrives with its vibrant colors and‌ crisp air, ⁢it offers a wealth of inspiration for⁣ writers seeking ​to capture the essence of‌ the season. ⁤The magic​ of harvest envelopes us,⁣ presenting endless possibilities⁣ for unique and⁣ evocative writing pieces. Whether you are a ⁢seasoned writer looking to explore new avenues or a novice eager to embark on this literary adventure, this⁤ guide will⁢ provide a bountiful⁢ harvest of ideas to ⁢infuse your autumnal⁤ writing⁢ with warmth and charm.

1. Explore​ the ⁢Sights: Take a leisurely stroll through​ a pumpkin ‍patch ‌or an apple orchard, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature’s bounty. Observe the golden hues of autumn leaves, the plumpness⁣ of ripe⁤ fruit,⁢ and the rustic charm ‌of hay bales. Note⁢ down the ‌sensations these sights evoke, ​and let them become the backdrop of your writing‌ pieces.

2. Embrace the ​Flavors:⁤ Autumn is synonymous with delightful​ flavors and aromas. Indulge in⁤ the taste of freshly ⁢picked apples,​ warm pumpkin⁣ spice, or ‍the⁣ earthiness of roasted chestnuts. Let these autumnal flavors permeate your writing, ​infusing your ⁢descriptions with the richness and depth that only the harvest season can provide.

Q: ⁤What is the November Writing⁢ Prompt: Embrace Autumnal⁢ Creativity all about? A: ‌The November Writing Prompt: Embrace Autumnal Creativity is an article that aims to inspire and encourage ‍writers‌ to explore‍ their creative abilities during the autumn season.

Q:‌ Why is ​autumn considered a⁣ great time for creative​ writing? A: Autumn, ​with its vibrant colors, cooler temperatures,‌ and a‍ sense of change ⁣in the air, serves as a ⁣perfect ⁢backdrop to ⁢stimulate the ⁣creative mind. It allows​ writers to‌ draw inspiration from the beauty of nature and the unique atmosphere ⁣that⁣ autumn ‍brings.

Q: How can embracing autumnal ‌creativity benefit ⁤writers? A: Embracing‌ autumnal ⁤creativity provides ⁤writers‌ with the opportunity ⁣to tap into a wellspring of fresh ideas. It can⁢ help them expand their imaginative horizons,⁣ infuse‍ new depth into their writing, and ​rejuvenate their overall⁣ writing process.

Q: Are ⁤there specific writing prompts suggested​ for autumn-themed ⁢writing ? A: Yes, the article provides several autumn-themed writing‍ prompts to ⁣ignite your creativity. These prompts may include topics such as⁢ capturing ​the⁣ essence ⁢of​ a crisp autumn morning, describing ‌the⁤ transformation ⁢of leaves, ⁤or exploring​ the⁣ symbolism of autumn ‍in literature.

Q: ⁢Is this article⁣ only suitable for​ experienced writers? A: Not at ‍all! This article is suitable for both experienced‌ writers and beginners ​alike. It‍ is meant to​ inspire and motivate writers of all levels to embrace their creativity during the autumn⁤ season.

Q:⁤ Does ‍the article⁣ offer any tips on ⁤overcoming writer’s block during the autumn ⁢months? A: Absolutely! The article includes practical tips on overcoming ‌writer’s block during⁤ the autumn months. ⁤These tips range from immersing‍ oneself in nature to seeking inspiration⁣ through seasonal activities.

Q: Can ‌embracing autumnal creativity be helpful for other art forms, such as painting or photography? A: Yes, embracing​ autumnal creativity​ can be beneficial for artists in various​ art ‌forms. Whether you are​ a painter, photographer, or any other type ‍of⁣ artist, the unique ⁤colors and atmosphere of autumn ⁣can serve as a rich source⁢ of inspiration for your work.

Q: Are‍ there any​ suggested resources or ⁣further ⁤reading provided in the article? A: Yes, the article ⁤offers further reading⁢ recommendations and resources related‍ to embracing autumnal ‍creativity. These⁣ may include⁢ books, online courses,⁣ or⁣ even ⁣websites dedicated to ⁢writing prompts and creative inspiration ⁤during the‌ autumn months.

Q: ⁣How can writers share their autumn-themed creations with​ others? A: The article suggests several ways that writers⁢ can ⁣share their autumn-themed creations‍ with others.​ This⁤ may involve publishing their work on personal‍ blogs, ⁣participating in ‌writing communities and contests, or even considering submitting their pieces⁢ to ⁤literary magazines‌ with⁣ a seasonal‌ focus.

Q: Can embracing autumnal‍ creativity have‍ long-term impacts​ on a writer’s development? A: ⁤Yes,⁣ embracing autumnal creativity has the potential to have long-lasting impacts‍ on a writer’s development. By regularly engaging in ​creative writing during autumn and the‍ changing seasons, writers can cultivate their skills, explore different genres, and⁣ gain valuable insights that will contribute to​ their ⁢growth as⁤ writers.

In conclusion, embracing autumnal ⁤creativity ​can be ​a ⁤rewarding experience, ‌allowing us ‌to explore⁣ the ‍beauty of the season and nurture our ​writing skills. So⁤ grab a pen, immerse⁣ yourself in the ‍vibrant colors and cozy vibes, and ⁢let your imagination soar. Happy writing!

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50 Creative and Fun November Writing Prompts

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Ready to boost creativity and inspire your kids to write? These November Writing Prompts will do exactly that and get them ready for Thanksgiving!

Fall is here! Which means it’s the perfect time of year to spend some time warm and cozy inside. My kids love to spend some quiet time writing which is why journal prompts for kids are a perfect way to keep them entertained during the fall season.

Did your kids love the October writing prompts and the September writing prompts ? Keep the writing fun going, with these November Writing Prompts. It’s a perfect way to prepare for Thanksgiving! If your kids are getting really excited for Thanksgiving then be sure to grab our Thanksgiving journal prompts as well. 

You can easily print these writing prompts or grab some fall writing prompts for kids . I always love to add some Thanksgiving Charades and Fall Bingo to get the whole family involved and having fun on Thanksgiving!

Benefits of Writing Prompts

Writing prompts are a great way for your kids to start journaling. Our November writing prompts make it easy for them to write every day this month and sharpen their writing skills. It is an educational activity that will keep your kids entertained for hours this month!

Not only do writing prompts improve writing skills but they also give you something to look back on next year. The November writing prompts are set up to allow your kids to write down thoughts and traditions that will become a treasure to read year after year.

Time to get writing and create some memories this Thanksgiving!

How to Use These Prompts

Use these November writing prompts to encourage your child or your students to write. All you need to do is print them out, laminate them for extra durability, and use them over and over each year!

Pass out a card to each child or student. Let them write about their prompt for a set amount of time. Once the time is up, collect the cards and store them for the next day. With 50 prompts, the fun can continue with a new prompt every day of November!

• November Writing Prompts

1. What are your plans for the Thanksgiving Holiday?

2. Write about what it would be like to travel on the Mayflower

3. What would you have brought to share at the first Thanksgiving?

4. Write about your Thanksgiving Day traditions.

5. Who are you most grateful for and why?

6. If you could invite any one person to Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be and why?

7. Do you like the summer or winter better? Why?

8. What does Veteran’s Day mean to you?

9. What are your thoughts on Black Friday Shopping?

10. What are you looking forward to with the Holidays?

11. Write about a good book you have been reading.

12. Write about a recent time someone was nice to you and what they did.

13. Who is someone you admire and why?

14. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish and why?

15. Write a thank you note to someone you care about. 

16. What do you think it means to be grateful?

17. What is one thing you wish you never had to do again?

18. Write about a past memory from the month of November.

19. What would life be like if you could live forever?

20. What is something you are afraid of breaking?

21. Write about the room you are currently in right now.

22. What is something you consider to be fragile?

23. What is your best talent?

24. What is one silly thing that happened in the last week?

25. What is your favorite thing to do with your mom or dad?

26. What was a piece of advice that you treasure?

27. Write about the last lie that you told.

28. What is the worst sound in the world?

29. What is an opportunity you are grateful to have had?

30. In what ways do you honor those who have passed on?

31. Would you rather have been a Pilgrim or a Native American? why?

32. If you could put your life statement into one sentence, what would it be?

33. What does forgiveness mean to you?

34. What do you do at the end of a long day to relax?

35. I am thankful for my family/friends because…

36. Describe a favorite memory you have with your family or a close friend.

Would you rather read or listen to a book? Why?

38. Which is better Chick-Fil-A or Mc Donalds? Why?

39. Write three things very few people know about you. 

40. What is your favorite dessert and why?

41. What is one thing you never want to share?

42. Write about one thing that always makes you really happy.

43. What concerns you most?

44. If you could live with only 5 items what would they be and why?

45. How do you show others you appreciate them?

46. If you were going to have to share a room with someone for a year, who would you choose, and why?

47. If you could only choose one, would you rather be indoors or outdoors for the rest of your  life? Why?

48. Write down 20 things you are currently grateful for.

50. How do you show your parents you love them?

What is your favorite thing to do on Saturday?

What November writing prompts would you add to the list? Share in the comments!

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10 thoughts on “50 Creative and Fun November Writing Prompts”

These are all great ideas. I feel like November is a strange time between holidays, and it is nice to have some inspiration for writing.

We are agree. We love giving kids and adults ideas to think about to make writing flow!

Love these ideas! I am always trying to get my kids to write. I learn so much about them when they do.

Hopefully these November writing prompts help! We have them for each month too!

These are some of the best questions to ask and make the Thanksgiving special. Thank you so much for sharing it.

These are awesome! Definitely great questions to ask our young ones, but also just as powerful to ask adults! Definitely will be using these for our Thanksgiving holiday =)

I totally agree these are just great questions to ask them in the car or at the table for dinner!

Love these! There is not much out there in means of celebrating Thanksgiving appropriately. These will invoke some powerful insight among our youth.

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National Novel Writing Month begins in November, and if you’re planning on organizing your own novel writing intensive, you’ve got some NaNoWriMo prep to do. Novelists of all fiction genres use NaNoWriMo to bring a novel from idea to finished book, and if you’re itching to blitz through your first draft, November is the month to do it.

30 days isn’t a whole lot of time to write 50,000+ words, but with these NaNoWriMo tips, you’re sure to make significant progress on your novel. Let’s look at the NaNoWriMo prep you can do to simplify this November’s National Novel Writing Month.

What is NaNoWriMo?

What is NaNoWriMo? Every year, book writers around the world dedicate the month of November to writing a first draft of their novel. Because of its rapid success on the internet, national novel writing month—abbreviated to NaNoWriMo—is now a phenomenon of the creative writing world, particularly on social media.

What is NaNoWriMo? Every year, book writers around the world dedicate the month of November to writing a first draft of their novel.

In addition to its presence as an internet trend, NaNoWriMo also has its own nonprofit organization , which includes a novel writing camp for young adults and a blog with novel writing tips.

Although its name specifies novels, there are no NaNoWriMo rules against memoirists participating each November. Writers of all genres use this month to make headway on their books, so if you’re writing a memoir, short story collection, essay collection, or even children’s books and poetry novels, feel free to participate! (Poets can also participate, although April is NaPoWriMo , or national poetry writing month.)

NaNoWriMo Words Per Day

If you’re participating in NaNoWriMo, how many words per day should you write?

A novel is defined as any book-length project that contains 50,000 words or more. The month of November has 30 days. So, at minimum, you should be writing 1,667 words a day, or approximately 11,700 words a week.

At minimum, you should be writing 1,667 words a day, or approximately 11,700 words a week.

However, there are two things to note here. First, November is a month of several holidays, including (in the U.S.) Thanksgiving and Black Friday. If you plan to celebrate these holidays, or if you have other events lined up throughout the month, it may make sense to write 2,000 words a day. This gives you 25 writing days, plus 5 break days, and you still end the month with 50,000 words.

Second, while the minimum length for NaNoWriMo books is 50,000, most novels require more words. In fact, most debut novels range between 80,000-100,000 words.

Although you cannot predict how long your book will be, if you want to write your entire first draft in a month, it’s safe to plan for more NaNoWriMo words per day. If your goal is 80,000 words, you will need to write an average of 2,667 words per day; if it’s 100,000, shoot for 3,333 words per day.

13 Tips to Write Your Novel During National Novel Writing Month

Do you want to participate in National Novel Writing Month, but you’re worried about making your word count? Get some prep done with these 13 NaNoWriMo tips.

1. NaNoWriMo Tips: Know Your Writing Process

Many novelists have developed their own processes for writing stories. A famous process, for example, is the Snowflake Method , wherein the writer tells their story in a sentence, then a paragraph, then a one-page summary, etc., expanding the story until it’s full-length.

Knowing yourself as a writer is one of the most important NaNoWriMo tips. Before you research different novel writing methods, you should know that there’s two types of writers: pantsers and plotters.

Knowing yourself as a writer is one of the most important NaNoWriMo tips.

Pantsers are novelists who “write by the seat of their pants.” In other words, they plan very little, writing a story with just a vague concept in mind.

Plotters, on the other hand, nail down every important detail of their work before they start writing it, including their stories’ plot points, characters, point-of-view, and even themes.

What kind of writer are you? You might not know off the top of your head, and if that’s the case, maybe experiment with some short story writing . Write a short story using each method, and see which one feels more comfortable for you. Then, do some research on the different methods for writing a novel, as they may help you outline and prepare for November.

2. NaNoWriMo Tips: Do Some Outlining

Even if you’re a true pantser, you may want to do a little planning before you start a NaNoWriMo project, as minimal outlining can save you loads of time. During National Novel Writing Month, every minute is precious!

Your story outline can be as simple or as complex as you see fit, but spend time thinking about the actual plot of your novel. Give consideration to the elements of Freytag’s Pyramid , like the inciting incident and the climax. You can also plot your novel in a couple of different ways, like mapping out different scenes or themes instead of merely plot events.

At its most complex, a story outline can include all of the elements of storytelling, which we’ve listed below.

3. NaNoWriMo Tips: Know the Elements of Storytelling

Every novelist must have a basic understanding of the rules of storytelling. While short fiction, at its simplest, can simply be a character and a few plot points, a novel involves complex structure, planning, and storytelling.

Your NaNoWriMo prep will start with these basic elements:

• Plot , the basic events that propel the novel along.
• Characters , including a protagonist and antagonist .
• Point of View , which defines who is telling the story and from what vantage point.
• Conflict , which propels the plot and defines the characters’ motives.
• Settings , which often tie into deeper thematic elements.
• Themes , the deeper ideas that define your novel.
• Style , which is the author’s thumbprint, defining how the story is told .

Learn about all the elements of storytelling, plus 20 storytelling techniques, in this article:

Capturing the Art of Storytelling: Techniques & Tips

4. NaNoWriMo Tips: Plan for the Holidays

Depending on where you live, November has several holidays which might interfere with your writing. Plan for those holidays accordingly.

For example, if you live in the United States and you know you will travel for Thanksgiving, make a gameplan for your writing on those travel days. Can you write in the car? Will you have writing time before or after dinner? Can you type on your phone while your family watches the football game?

If you know you won’t be able to write during those days, plan accordingly, as you will have to write more NaNoWriMo words per day.

5. NaNoWriMo Tips: Write at the Same Time, Same Place

NaNoWriMo is an intensive month of writing. To set yourself up for success, plan to write at the same time, same place, every day.

A consistent writing habit will make meeting your word count goals much, much easier. By blocking out the same time every day, you can keep yourself from making appointments and commitments that interfere with your writing. Additionally, your brain needs to be switched on for creative writing, and writing at the same time will help prepare your brain for this.

A consistent writing habit will make meeting your word count goals much, much easier.

The same is true for writing in the same location. Certain environments cue our brains to think and act certain ways, especially if we create a habit of doing the same behaviors in the same environments. If you have a specific place where you can write and only write , try to write in that same spot every day.

Once you sit down in the same place, at the same time, every day, you’ll find that your daily word count is that much easier to reach.

Of course, not every writer has the luxury of a consistent daily schedule. If this is the case, don’t fret, but do try to set yourself up for success. For example, you can try to schedule 15 minute writing bursts throughout the day, or you can use a voice-to-text app and write while you’re driving or making dinner.

6. NaNoWriMo Tips: Write With Friends

One of the hardest parts of NaNoWriMo is keeping accountable to your daily word count. Writing your novel alongside friends makes it so much easier.

Because NaNoWriMo is an online phenomenon, there are writing groups scattered across the internet. Writers participate in the challenge on social media sites like Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, Tumblr, Slack, and Discord.

There are also NaNoWriMo forums specific to the challenge, such as those listed at this wiki .

Whether your writing friends are online or in person, try to build a system of accountability with other writers. You might find your next writing partner in our Facebook group !

7. NaNoWriMo Tips: Build in Rewards

Often, writing a novel is thankless work. It can be hard to find encouragement as you churn through your first draft, and as you write further into your project, you may end up liking it less and less.

This type of writer’s fatigue happens to all novelists. Because writing is often a solitary experience, try to build some encouragement into your own writing schedule.

Rewarding yourself for meeting your writing goals will help motivate you to write, both today and the next day. That reward can be dessert, a TV show, a hot bath, a glass of wine—really, anything that makes you feel good and doesn’t require too much thinking.

When you reward yourself for your hard work, you’ll feel much more capable of tackling National Novel Writing Month one day at a time.

8. NaNoWriMo Tips: Ignore Your Inner Critic

Every writer has an inner critic. It’s that voice in your head telling you “this sucks,” “that makes no sense,” “your characters are flat ,” “your story is boring,” etc.

The inner critic can be a useful tool, particularly when you’re editing. While it can sound harsh or demeaning, it can also guide you from your first draft to a manuscript ready for publication.

What it’s not useful for is writing the first draft. In addition to wasting your time and energy, your inner critic can make you lose motivation fast , convincing you that you should not finish your novel.

Your inner critic is your first draft’s worst enemy, and if you listen to it too much, you won’t come out of NaNoWriMo with a novel.

This is perhaps the most important of NaNoWriMo tips: Your inner critic is your first draft’s worst enemy, and if you listen to it too much, you won’t come out of NaNoWriMo with a novel.

For most writers, turning the inner critic off completely is impossible. But you can ignore it. Focus on putting one word in front of the other without judging your work, and if you find your self-criticism keeps interrupting your train of thought, find ways to stay inspired.

9. NaNoWriMo Tips: Stay Inspired

An essential component of NaNoWriMo prep is finding inspiration. As you plod through the month of November, knowing where to turn for inspiration will keep you motivated and silence your inner critic.

Joining NaNoWriMo forums and writing groups will help keep you motivated: when you’re surrounded by novelists making progress on their work, you’ll feel more inspired to make progress on yours. Additionally, it helps to talk about your feelings as you push through your writing, because if you’re losing motivation or questioning your novel’s worth, it’s likely that someone else is, too.

Additionally, famous novelists have talked about the difficulties of novel writing since the invention of the novel form. Motivational writing quotes might help you make it through the next day’s word count, such as these quotes at The Marginalian.

Wherever inspiration strikes, hold onto it, and let it keep your writing flame lit through November.

10. NaNoWriMo Tips: Don’t Go Back and Edit

Many novelists tend to be perfectionists. While this tendency will help you through the editing portion, it will likely deter you through National Novel Writing Month. No matter how much you want to go back and edit something, eschew the impulse. Do not go back and edit. Leave what you’ve already written alone .

There are two reasons for doing this. First, you simply do not have time to edit. Editing will create rabbit holes that you’ll tunnel down without stopping, fixing every minor detail you can without contributing to your word count. While those edits are valuable and necessary, you don’t need to make them at this time. You will only get stuck on what’s wrong with the novel, foregoing all progress to make everything perfect.

Second, editing and writing are two different tasks. Your task in November is to write. Once you open the editing floodgates, you won’t be able to stop, and your inner critic will be unleashed once again, deterring you from finishing your first draft.

Your edits can wait. What you might fix now, in November, you will certainly also catch and fix in any other month. Keep your inner critic turned off, and just keep writing. You’ve got 11 months of the year to dedicate to edits!

11. NaNoWriMo Tips: If You’re On a Roll, Keep Going

Every writer, during NaNoWriMo and otherwise, has good writing days and bad writing days. (If you don’t believe me, read this recent blogpost from Neil Gaiman about his bad writing days—I find it refreshing to know even the pros struggle.)

You often can’t turn the bad writing days into good ones, and you certainly can’t predict which days will be which. What you can do is milk the good days in preparation for the bad.

Milk the good writing days in preparation for the bad ones.

If your goal for NaNoWriMo words per day is 2,000, and you’ve spewed out 2,500 words with time to spare, keep writing. It doesn’t matter that you’ve already reached your daily goal: milk today’s inspiration for all that it’s worth, because you may have a tough time getting the words down tomorrow.

Writing extra words when you can gives you some buffer space, because if there’s a day you don’t meet your word count or have to take a break, you’ll have worked in some wiggle room so you’re not so tight on words.

12. NaNoWriMo Tips: Count Everything as a Success

It’s easy to get lost in all the reasons your novel needs work. With over 50,000 words drafted, many of those words will likely need cutting and editing, and there’s no guarantee that your novel will ever be published.

Additionally, writers often base their success on specific things. Is my novel long enough? Did it get picked up by a literary agent ? Does it already have a following on social media? Do publishers want to print it? Does it already have presales?

While these are certainly measures of success, they’re not the only ones. Just writing the damn thing is a huge accomplishment: with only 26 letters, you’ve created an entire world, complete with characters, settings, events, and deeper ideas. That’s unbelievable!

Again, writing is often thankless work. You are your work’s biggest advocate, and it’s important to act as such, because no one else knows how important your novel is quite like you do.

You’re writing a novel! Novel writing is hard! You’re doing it anyway! This, alone, is a huge success. Congratulations!

13. NaNoWriMo Tips: Enjoy the Process

Typically, I’d shy away from giving NaNoWriMo advice like this. I always hate when an article tells me to “have fun!” as one of its tips.

That said, if you get so lost in achieving a certain word count that you forget to enjoy the writing process, you’re not serving yourself as a writer.

NaNoWriMo is a time to come together, join a writing community, get lost in a story, and enjoy the craft of fiction writing. Although it’s a competitive process involving immense toil behind a keyboard, it’s also an opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in the wondrous act of creative writing.

If you stop enjoying the process, or if you don’t have fun writing your novel, it shows in your work. Your writing might get tedious to read, the story might veer of course, or you might lose interest in the story as a whole. This is the worst thing that can happen to you as a creative writer: once you stop enjoying the process, you start questioning whether you want to create at all.

So, don’t let this happen. Make National Novel Writing Month fun! Whether it’s by rewarding yourself for meeting your word count goals, participating in a writing group, or giving yourself mental health days to decompress, don’t lose that spark that compels you to create. It is much better to have 10,000 words and a love of the craft, than 50,000 words and a hatred for writing.

Successful NaNoWriMo Books

Do NaNoWriMo writers get published? Absolutely! Many successful novels have been written during National Novel Writing Month, including:

• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• With Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo
• An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
• Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
• Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
• Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
• Wool by Hugh Howey
• Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy
• Sure Signs of Crazy by Karen Harrington
• The Truth About Twinkie Pie by Kat Yeh

Follow our 13 NaNoWriMo tips, and we might add your novel to this list!

More Resources for National Novel Writing Month

Want more resources for your NaNoWriMo prep? Start with these articles.

• How to Write a Novel
• How to Come Up With Story Ideas
• How to Start a Story
• How to Write a Compelling Story
• How to Write Dialogue: Tips, Examples, and Exercises
• Why “Show, Don’t Tell” is a Golden Rule of Creative Writing
• What Causes Writer’s Block, and How to Overcome It
• Foreshadowing Definition: How to Use Foreshadowing in Your Fiction
• Writing Urban Fantasy
• Writing Speculative Fiction
• Writing Magical Realism
• Writing Historical Fiction

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Are you ready to start writing your novel? Writers.com can help! Take a look at our upcoming fiction courses , where you can get some NaNoWriMo prep done and start writing your first draft.

Have a great NaNoWriMo this year, and happy writing!

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Thanksgiving and November Writing Prompts

Creative writing ideas and journal topics for november.

• You will be directed to another page on Unique Teaching Resources that contains detailed lesson plan ideas and printable worksheets for those November writing prompts.
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General Thanksgiving and November Writing Prompts:

• These turkey shaped creative writing templates can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Turkey Shaped Creative Writing Templates
• Pretend that you are a turkey who has a Twitter account and loves to tweet. Write 5 tweets to your followers about your feelings on Thanksgiving.
• Do you think that a turkey would make a good pet? Why or why not?
• Read the story Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey to your students. Describe how the children helped save the turkeys in the story.
• Click on the link below to view the lesson plans that I have created for Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving .
• Go To: Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving Lesson Plans
• These fall printable worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Fall Leaves Worksheet and Banner Set
• My favorite part of fall
• I jumped in a pile of leaves and found ...
• In the United States, many local, state, and national elections are held during the month of November. Why do you think it is important to vote in elections?
• These Thanksgiving Pilgrim Dinner printable worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Thanksgiving Pilgrim Dinner Worksheet and Banner Set
• Create a venn diagram comparing the first Thanksgiving to today's Thanksgiving. Write a paragraph describing the similarities and differences.
• These Pilgrims and Mayflower printable worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Pilgrims and Mayflower Worksheet and Banner Set
• Write a set of directions for the Pilgrims that explain how to play football, which is now a popular sport to watch on Thanksgiving.
• These Thanksgiving turkey worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Thanksgiving Turkey Worksheet and Banner Set
• Gobble up my story.
• If scarecrows could talk, what would they say?
• I think brown and orange are fall colors because ...
• These November Newspaper printable worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: November Newspaper Worksheet and Banner Set
• Fall in love with writing
• At the football game
• How could you help someone less fortunate on Thanksgiving, or anytime of the year?
• These fall leaves printable worksheets can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Fall Harvest Leaves and Banner Set
• Write a F.A.L.L. acrostic poem
• On Thanksgiving Day I like to ...
• I am thankful for ...
• These Thank You Letters can be used for many of the November writing prompts that are found on this page.
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: Thank You Letters Worksheet and Banner Set
• I am thankful for my family because ...
• What are you and your family most grateful for?
• Read the story The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. How can you be a more giving person?
• Click on the link below to view the lesson plans that I have created for The Giving Tree .
• Go To: The Giving Tree Lesson Plans
• Click on the following link to view the page where this set of Thanksgiving teaching resources can be found: T.H.A.N.K. Y.O.U. Acrostic Poem Worksheet and Banner Set
• How can you show people that you are thankful for them?
• For countries that don't celebrate Thanksgiving, how could they celebrate being grateful?
• If you could invite any guest to your house for Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be and why would you choose this person?

Specific November Writing Prompts:

Celebrations, events, holidays, and dates in history:, scroll through this page, or click on the links below, to read about each of these november writing prompts and holidays..

• November 3 - Sandwich Day
• November 10 - First Episode of Sesame Street
• November 11 - Veterans Day
• Third Week of November - Geography Awareness Week
• November 15 - America Recycles Day
• November 18 - Mickey Mouse's Birthday
• November 19 - The Gettysburg Address
• Third Thursday of November - Great American Smokeout
• What is your favorite kind of sandwich ? Write the directions for making this sandwich. Bring this sandwich to eat to school on November 3.
• Visit Wikipedia's Sandwich Page to learn more information about the history of the sandwich.
• This would be an ideal day to have your students begin a Sandwich Book Report Project .

Above: Go to Sandwich Book Report Projects

• Explore the differences and similarities among the children in your classroom.
• Point out how all the differences and similarities make your classroom extraordinary and special.
• Who is your favorite character on Sesame Street? What do you like the most about this character?
• If you were asked to create a new Sesame Street character , what type of character would you create and why? What would this character's name be? Describe what the character looks like and how the character acts.
• Visit Wikipedia's Sesame Street Page to learn more information about the history of this show.
• Students will enjoy visiting Sesame Street's web page where they can play games and watch videos featuring their favorite Sesame Street characters.
• On Sesame Street's Teacher and Parent page you will find lesson plans, teaching resources, and information about the history of the show.
• Your students will love completing Wanted Poster Book Report Projects based on their favorite Sesame Street characters.

Above: Go to Wanted Poster Book Report Project Lesson Plans

• Write a letter to a veteran that thanks him or her for defending our country. On my Thanksgiving English Teaching Resources Page you will find a Thank You Letter set of teaching resources and a T.H.A.N.K. Y.O.U. acrostic poem .
• Have students create a postage stamp to honor Veterans Day or a war hero.
• What sacrifices have veterans and their families made for their country?
• How can we honor veterans all year long?
• The link for this free set of Veterans Day teaching resources is found in the top right box on that web page.
• Visit Wikipedia's Veterans Day Page to learn more information about the history of this holiday.
• An example page from this Veterans Day newspaper is shown on the right .
• The first is a two page newspaper template and is my November News Newspaper .
• The second is a four page newspaper template and is my Newspaper Book Report Project .

Above: Go to November News Newspaper: Thanksgiving English Teaching Resources (2 templates glued together to form a newspaper creative writing project.)

Above: Go to Newspaper Book Report Project: Biography Book Report Templates (4 templates glued together to form a extra large newspaper creative writing project.)

• Where in the world would you most like to visit and/or live? Find this place on a map and measure the approximate distance from this place to where you live. Explain why you would like to visit or live in this place, how far away it is from where you live, and how you would get to this place.
• On Kids Geography Games children can play fun and educational games that will help them to develop and sharpen their geography skills.
• I have created lesson plans and a fun country wheel group project based on The Way to Start A Day . Click on the link below to go to this page on my website.
• Go to: The Way to Start A Day Lesson Plans Page
• National Geography Week is a great time of the year to assign a book report project that focuses on traveling to another country. My Main Character Vacation Suitcase Book Report Project involves students in researching information about a country that students choose to visit with the main characters of their books.

Above: Go to Vacation Suitcase Book Report Projects

• What do you think is the Earth's most serious environmental problem ? What can children do to help?
• Write a speech or letter convincing people about the benefits of one of these "green" activiities : carpooling, recycling, or planting trees.
• Create a poster that promotes the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
• Imagine that you are a tree . Write a persuasive essay about the benefits of recycling .
• LEARN: About the recycling options in my community. I will find out what materials are collected for recycling in my community.
• ACT: . Reduce my personal waste by recycling. Within the next month, I will start to recycle one new type of material.
• On my Earth Day lesson plans page you will find a variety of recycling lesson plan ideas and teaching resources.

Above: Go to Recycling and Earth Day Lesson Plans

Click in the above box to watch this Steamboat Willy video on You Tube.

Click in the above box to watch this The Band video on You Tube.

• Pretend that Walt Disney has asked you to create a new cartoon character and a friend for Mickey Mouse . What type of character would you create? Choose an appropriate name for your character and describe what the character looks like and how the character acts.
• Visit Wikipedia's Mickey Mouse Page to learn more information this famous cartoon character.
• Students will enjoy visiting the Mickey Mouse Club page where they can play games, watch videos, and complete color activities.
• This Birthday Cake Book Report Project involves students in planning a birthday party for a character from a book. This would be a fun activity for your students to complete for Mickey Mouse's birthday .
• For this unique project, students choose a location for the party, the guests that they will invite, the food that they will serve, ideas for gifts , and fun games that they will play at Mickey Mouse's birthday party.
• Click on the following link to read more information about this set of teaching resources: Go to Birthday Cake Book Report Project page

Click in the above box to listen to The Gettysburg Address performed by Jeff Daniels on this video on You Tube.

• Ask students to imagine that they were alive at the time the Gettysburg Address was delivered. Have your students write a letter to a friend and describe the effect that the speech had on them when heard President Lincoln give it
• You can read the entire Gettysburg Address and find out interesting facts about how Abraham Lincoln wrote this speech on Visit Gettysburg's page .
• Visit Wikipedia's Gettysburg Address Page to learn more information this historical speech.
• Students can complete an individual or group project about Abraham Lincoln using my Character Body Book Report Templates. Your students will enjoy designing a project that looks like Abraham Lincoln using this unique activity.

As an extra credit assignment, challenge your students to memorize and recite The Gettysburg Address after showing them this cute video of a 2 year old reciting this speech on You Tube.

• Write a letter a letter to someone you know to urge them to stop smoking.
• Design a poster targeted for school children that demonstrates the important reasons why they should never start smoking.

End of Thanksgiving and November Writing Prompts

November printable calendar set, click here to go to my free printable classroom calendars page..

Note : On the above page, you will find links to download all 12 of my FREE classroom calendar sets for January - December!

My printable calendar sets are designed to fit inside the monthly calendar pocket charts that many teachers use.

My holiday calendar sets contain the following printable worksheets:

Above: The large November calendar title is a 2 page banner template that is glued together and cut out.

Above: This printable calendar set for November includes large days of the week templates for the 7 days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are shown above).

This printable calendar set for November includes smaller calendar pieces for the 7 days of the week that will fit inside your calendar pocket chart.

There are 31 square calendar number dates in this teaching resources set.

There are squares for you to print and write your students' names and birthdays on.

There are 11 printable calendar worksheets in this November teaching resources classroom display set.

Note: At the top of this box, there is a free download link for this November calendar set.

Below are some ideas and examples of teaching resources that can be used for some of the Thanksgiving and November writing prompts that are found on this page:

Turkey shaped writing templates.

Your students will gobble up these Thanksgiving English teaching resources. This turkey shaped creative writing set includes a barn shaped story map , first draft worksheets, and a grading rubric.

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"November News" Newspaper

Your students will fall in love with writing a fall themed newspaper with these Thanksgiving English teaching resources. For this "November News" assignment, students write two newspaper articles.

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Thank You Acrostic Poems

For these poetry lesson plans, students write an acrostic poem with the letters that form the words T.H.A.N.K.Y.O.U. Thank -sgiving time is an ideal deal for this poetry assignment!

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Thank You Group Project

This THANK YOU letters activity is a cooperative group project and each group is one given letter. This activity can be use any time of the year, but I use it in November for THANKSgiving .

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Family Tree Templates

Are you looking for a unique way for your students to create a family tree ? Your students will be branching out to learn about the members of their family as they design their own family trees.

Click below for more information about: November Writing Prompts Family Tree Lesson Plans

Sunflower Writing Templates

Do you want your students' writing to bloom with creative ideas? This unique creative writing set is designed in the shape of two sunflowers inside a plant pot template .

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Fall In Love With Writing

These printable worksheets for the fall season contain leaf graphics and would appropriate for a wide range of creative writing topics.

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November Creative Writing

These worksheets contain graphics of pilgrims and would be ideal for a creative writing topic about the first Thanksgiving or preparing a Thanksgiving dinner .

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Turkey Gobble Up Our Stories

Your students will gobble up these Thanksgiving language arts worksheets. These writing worksheets can be used for a wide range of creative writing topics.

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A Harvest of Good Work

These fall harvest language arts worksheets are ideal for a wide range of creative writing topics and will make a colorful fall bulletin board display.

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Thanksgiving Mayflower Stories

These worksheets contain graphics of the Mayflower and pilgrims and would be ideal for a creative writing topic about the first Thanksgiving or the Mayflower.

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Our Thank You Letters

Thanksgiving and Fall are perfect times of the year to have your students write thank you letters to someone that they are thankful for.

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Fall Reading Sticker Chart

This Fall Into a Good Book is a sticker chart set that will help you to motivate your students to read this fall .

After students have finished reading a book, they will place a sticker inside one of the leaves on their book sticker chart templates. There are 16 leaf spaces on these templates.

Click below for more information about: November Writing Prompts Fall Into A Gook Book Sticker Chart

Reading Leaves You Smiling

Reading Leaves You Smiling is a sticker chart set that will help you to motivate your students to read 10 books this fall .

Cut out your students' sticker chart templates along the thick black border and you will have unique leaf shaped sticker charts to record the number of books that your students have read.

Click below for more information about: November Writing Prompts Fall Leaf Sticker Chart

Turkey Sticker Chart

This Gobble Up Good Work turkey sticker chart is ideal to use with your elementary school students before Thanksgiving.

These uniquely shaped Thanksgiving sticker charts can be used for a variety of different purposes during the month of November: homework, reading, math, spelling, or good citizenship.

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Fall Into Good Habits

Encourage your students to work towards achieving a goal this autumn by using these colorful cornucopia sticker charts.

There are 10 places for stickers on this colorful fall cornucopia sticker chart template. These incentive charts will help you to motivate your students to Fall Into Good Habits this autumn.

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Fall and Thanksgiving Powerpoint Lesson Plans

Thanksgiving adjectives.

Students have to find an adjective in each Thanksgiving sentence and the noun that it modifies. Then students have to decide if the adjective describes what kind, which one, or how many .

Click below for more information about: Thanksgiving Adjectives Powerpoint

Thanksgiving Adverbs

Students have to find the adverb in each Thanksgiving sentence and the verb that it modifies. Then students have to decide if the adverb describes how, when, or where.

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Singular and Plural Words

Your students will love playing this Thanksgiving Who Wants To Be A Millionaire game while reviewing singular and plural words ! (Ex: mouse/mice, baby/babies, knife/knives, man/men)

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Thanksgiving Dinner Problems

Students use addition and multiplication to solve these Thanksgiving dinner word problems. This activity involves money, so students are reviewing decimal points and place value as well.

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Fall Into Math Squares

Students have to solve addition and subtraction equations, using a fun fall puzzle style format. There are 5 puzzles in this set and a leaf worksheet for students to write their answers on.

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8 November Writing Prompts That Will Spark Conversation

November is a month of giving thanks, but it's also a great time for writers to get creative–and November writing prompts can make it that much better! While many writing prompts around this time focus on Thanksgiving, there are plenty of other topics that can be explored. In this blog post, we will discuss three prompts that don't have anything to do with turkeys or pilgrims. These prompts will help you get in the mood for November and generate some new ideas for your writing!

#1 November Writing Prompts for Veterans Day: Write a letter to a veteran thanking them for their service

I love this prompt because it allows students to think about the people who have served our country. It's also a great opportunity for students to learn more about veterans and their experiences. This prompt can be used in any grade level and can be adjusted to fit the needs of your students.

#2 November Writing Prompts for Veterans Day: Why do you think military members wear uniforms?

#3 November Prompts for Gratitude: Write a letter to a grown-up thanking them for something.

There is nothing I love better than reminding our kids to be grateful. In a world of instant gratification, it can sometimes be a lost art! It's also a great way to get them to reflect on what they are thankful for right now. This would be a perfect activity to do with your class before Thanksgiving break, and you can share the student response with the respective grownup.

(Option for older kids: Write a letter to your future self thanking them for something)

#4 November Prompt: Write a story about someone who is grateful for something small.

Is this great or is this great? This one's a winner because it's so open-ended. It can be interpreted in so many different ways and it really allows students to use their imaginations. It also opens up a discussion about what it means to be grateful and the importance of perspective when discussing what we deem ‘small.'

#5 November Prompts About Voting: Make a list of things we can vote about.

I love a good list, how about you? This is a great way to get kids interested and thinking about voting, especially if they are too young to vote yet. It's also a great way to discuss the importance of voting and why we should exercise our right to do so. This would be a great activity to do in the lead-up to Election Day.

#6 November Prompts About Voting: Write about why it is important to vote.

This one is wonderful because it gets kids thinking about the impact of their vote. It's also a great way to get them to think about the importance of voting and why it is so critical to our democracy. This would be a great activity to do in the lead-up to Election Day.

#7 November Prompts About Voting: Share a story about a time when you voted.

This is a great prompt because it allows students to share their own personal experiences with voting. It's also a great way to get them to think about the process of voting, various issues that might lead to voting, and so on.

#8 November Prompts About Voting: What qualities are important in a president?

This is a great prompt because it allows students to think about the qualities they would like to see in a president. It's also a great way to talk about leaders at school and in the classroom–what qualities can students also exhibit that they would expect from a president?

These are just a few ideas to get you started. November is a month with many opportunities for creativity, so don't be afraid to explore new topics and experiment with your writing! What are some of your favorite November writing prompts? Share them in the comments below!

You can download my seasonal prompt sampler pack that includes 1 prompt from each month. Download below to see which of these November prompts is inside!

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November Picture Writing Prompts: Inspiring Ideas for Your Next Writing Project

As November rolls around, the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. It can be difficult to find inspiration for writing during this time, but one way to get the creative juices flowing is through picture writing prompts. Picture writing prompts are images that can be used to spark ideas for writing. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as creative writing, journaling, or even as a warm-up exercise before diving into a larger writing project.

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Using picture writing prompts can be a fun and engaging way to get started on a writing project. They can help writers break through writer’s block and come up with new and interesting ideas. The prompts can be used in a variety of genres, from fiction to non-fiction, and can be tailored to fit a specific theme or topic. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, picture writing prompts are a great tool to have in your writing toolbox.

November Picture Writing Prompts

I always try to find new and exciting ways to engage my child in independent writing. One of my favorite ways to do this is by using picture writing prompts . These prompts are a great way to get students’ creative juices flowing and to help them practice their writing skills. In this section, I will share some of my favorite November picture writing prompts and creative writing ideas.

Engaging Students with Picture Prompts

Picture writing prompts are a great way to engage students in learning and promote creativity. They provide a visual stimulus that can inspire students to write and help them develop their writing skills. Students are more likely to be motivated to write when they are given a picture prompt, as opposed to a more traditional writing prompt .

Creative Writing Ideas for November

November is a great month for creative writing, as there are many holidays and events that can inspire students. Here are some creative writing ideas that you can use with your child or students:

• Write a story about a turkey who escapes from a farm on Thanksgiving Day.
• Write a poem about the changing colors of the leaves in the fall .
• Write a letter to a veteran thanking them for their service on Veterans Day.
• Write a story about a family who celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights.
• Write a descriptive paragraph about the smell of pumpkin pie.

Downloadable and Printable Prompts

If you’re looking for some ready-made picture writing prompts , there are many resources available online. You can find free printable prompts in PDF format that you can download and use with your students. Some websites even offer themed prompts for specific holidays or events, like Thanksgiving or Veterans Day.

Picture writing prompts are a fun and engaging way to help students develop their writing skills and promote creativity. By using these prompts, you can help your students become better writers and foster a love of writing that will last a lifetime.

Special November Themes

As November approaches, we begin to think about the upcoming holidays and the changing seasons. This is a great time of year for writers to find inspiration in the themes of fall, Thanksgiving, and gratitude.

Thanksgiving and Gratitude Prompts

Thanksgiving is a holiday that is all about being thankful for what we have. As a writer, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on what we are grateful for. Here are some writing prompts to help you get started:

• What are you most grateful for in your life right now?
• Write about a time when you felt truly grateful.
• What are some things you are looking forward to this Thanksgiving?
• Write a letter to someone you are grateful for and explain why.
• What are some ways you can show gratitude to others this holiday season?

Fall and Winter Themes

Fall and winter are seasons that are full of traditions and memories. They are also great sources of inspiration for writers. Here are some writing prompts to get you started:

• Write about your favorite fall memory.
• What are some of your favorite fall traditions?
• Describe a winter scene using sensory details.
• Write about a time when you experienced the magic of the holiday season.
• What are your favorite winter activities?

Whether you are reflecting on what you are grateful for or reminiscing about your favorite fall memories, November is a great month for writers to find inspiration. So grab a pen and paper and start writing!

Additional Resources and Tips

Utilizing Google Slides for Prompts

Google Slides can be a great tool for creating and sharing writing prompts. By creating a slide deck with a variety of images and prompts, students can easily access and choose a prompt that inspires them. Additionally, Google Slides allows for easy collaboration and sharing, making it a great resource for writing centers and teachers.

Encouraging Creativity in Early Finishers

When students finish their writing assignments early, it can be an opportunity to encourage creativity and exploration. One way to do this is by providing a journal or notebook for students to write in. This allows them to explore their own ideas and interests, and can even lead to new writing opportunities.

Writing Prompts for Middle School Students

Middle school students can be a challenging group to engage in writing. One way to encourage them is by providing prompts that are relevant to their interests and experiences. For example, prompts related to social media or current events can be a great way to spark their creativity.

Overall, my advice for utilizing writing prompts is to provide a variety of options and opportunities for students to explore their own ideas. By providing a supportive and relaxed environment, students can feel more comfortable taking risks and trying new things. And remember, writing prompts are just one tool in the writing center toolbox – don’t be afraid to mix it up and try new things!

I have presented a variety of November picture writing prompts to inspire your creative writing. These prompts are designed to help you explore different themes and genres and to challenge you to think outside the box.

By using these prompts, you can develop your writing skills and explore new ideas and perspectives. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, these prompts can help you improve your craft and develop your own unique writing style.

Remember, the key to successful writing is practice. So, take some time each day to write and experiment with these prompts. You never know where your writing will take you!

I hope you found these prompts helpful and inspiring. Happy writing!

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November Creative Writing Activities

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Ever find yourself searching for November creative writing activities for your First Grade classroom at the last minute? 

Want to cut down on planning time while adding in some fun for your students? 

You don't have to buy anything special or even use the resources in this post, but you SHOULD be using these strategies/practices…

These activities will: 

• save you time planning and prepping
• provide opportunities for creative expression
• create consistency for students during writing time
• add some fun back into your classroom!

Science, Social Studies and Writing... Oh My!

Have you ever asked yourself “how do those super teachers fit it all in”? Let me let you in on a little secret… they don't. 

But if you want to fit in MORE in an easy way, you MUST go cross-curricular. 

The easiest way to do this is to chose a science or social studies themed read aloud for the day or a science or social studies themed writing activity. 

It's as simple as that. 

Because as a first grade teacher, I hardly ever have time to fit in science or social studies! 

The best part, these topics are usually a lot more FUN for students to engage with! 

Lesson Idea: 

November, or any fall month really, is the perfect time to talk about pumpkins. I love the activity shown in the image above because it starts with a simple doodle drawing about a pumpkin and then it can take so many different directions from there. I like to turn mine into a science lesson about plants and the pumpkin life cycle. 

Monthly Writing Journals

If you love the idea of adding creative writing activities into your elementary classroom, then you HAVE to try a monthly writing journal.

The benefit of a monthly writing journal is: 

• less time planning and printing
• only having to change your writing station once a month

How do you create a writing journal? 

Easy. Simply print a cover page, then staple multiple writing activities together. The journal should last for several weeks. 

Students can work at their own pace and you can spend time prepping/worrying about other things. 

Single Creative Writing Opportunities

Maybe a monthly creative writing journal is your style or maybe it isn't. I started using the journals a few months ago and LOVE them, but I still find great opportunities for single creative writing opportunities also. 

I especially like to use them when I want to teach a craft move with my first grade students. 

For example, if I want to practice writing a good hook for a story, I could have them imagine and write about what it would be like if they found a talking turkey.

By using an open ended prompt and a recent experience, students will be able to generate stronger sentences. 

The best part…. a craft move lesson like this can take less than 10 minutes! 

How powerful!!

Procedural Writing

Procedural writing is an incredibly important writing opportunity for first grade students because it allows them to break up events in a story.

Students learn to correctly tell events one at a time and form a complete sentence for each event. 

When I think about “procedural writing” I typically think of a writing project that teaches you how to do something like “how to make a sandwich”. 

However, writing a story about  a Turkey running away from a farmer is also a great way to introduce transitional words such as “First, Next, Then and Last”.  

I know this sounds like such an easy skill… I mean, shouldn't they know how to do this already? 

Surprisingly, I've had students in the past who have really struggled with writing out events. They like to say “he did this, and this and this” ALL IN ONE SENTENCE!

You can provide the prompt (or even pictures) for the student OR let them choose their own topic for a greater challenge!

Every November I have my students write about a turkey running away from a farmer on Thanksgiving. This is the PERFECT time to talk about prepositions because he goes “behind” the hay and “over” the tractor!

Where can I get these?

As I said earlier, you don't have to buy anything special or even use the resources in this post, but if you want easy, done for you writing journals, you can find my November themed Writing Station here . 

I currently have a growing bundle of monthly writing stations. Each month includes: 

Format 1: Free Write

Students are given a title and an image to spark their creativity. Students write “freely” about the topic.

Format 2: Look and Draw

Students are given a picture to look at. Students must draw the picture and write about it.

Format 3: Procedural Writing

Students will write about a topic using First, Next, Then and Last.

Format 4: Draw and Write

Students are given three objects to create a picture with. Students will write about a sentence about each of their pictures. Students are given a bonus challenge to write about.

Format 5: Doodle Drawings

Students are given part of an object. Students must draw the other half of the object and write about it.

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Duke English is delighted to share the 2024 Creative Writing Scholarships honorees. Each year, Duke English faculty members nominate undergraduate students for one of the Creative Writing Scholarships based on the exceptional work they submitted in one or more of their creative writing courses. The Creative Writing Committee selects the winners of the prestigious William M. Blackburn, Francis Pemberton, and Margaret Rose Knight Sanford Scholarships. Students nominated must be eligible for financial aid to receive these scholarships.

2024 Creative Writing Scholarship Recipients:

Frances Pemberton Scholarship Awarded to a junior or senior pursuing the study of creative writing.  This scholarship was created by the Trustees of The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation in memory and in honor of Francis Pemberton's service to the Biddle Foundation.

Ryan Copeland , ‘25

Margaret Rose Knight Sanford Scholarship Awarded to a female student who demonstrates particular promise in creative writing.  This scholarship was established in recognition of the untiring efforts of Margaret Rose Knight Sanford on behalf of Duke University.

Ali Thursland , ‘24

William Blackburn Scholarship Recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of creative writing.  Established in 1962 by students and friends of Professor William Blackburn (1899-1969) who first began teaching creative writing at Duke.

Jocelyn Chin , ‘24 Sage Cooley , ‘25 Joshua Lee , ‘26 Rani Teddy , ‘26

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2024 MMLA Annual Convention: November 14-16, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

Creative Writing II: Poetry Permanent Section CFP 

“Health in/of the Humanities”

The Creative Writing II: Poetry  permanent section of the Midwest Modern Language Association seeks creative, critical, and hybrid proposals that connect to this year’s convention theme of “Health in/of the Humanities.” We are particularly interested in presentations from poets and poet-scholars who engage with health, disability studies, and other medical humanities-oriented poetics and praxis. Questions to consider include: How does (your) poetry and poetic practice engage with the body? How does poetry complicate or redefine health, sickness, and/or recovery? What possibilities and interventions does poetry have to offer when it comes to medical ethics, technologies, etc.?

We welcome poetry, critical-creative papers, and digital poetics projects, and are especially interested in works that are socially conscious and politically engaged. Presentations should be approximately 15 minutes in length.  

To submit your work for consideration, please send a 200-300 word abstract and a brief bio to the section chair, Hannah Kroonblawd ( [email protected] ), by  April 26, 2024 . Proposals of creative projects should include a brief sample of creative work (3-5 pages of poetry) along with the abstract. Please include your name, professional affiliation, e-mail address, and paper title in your submission.

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English Department Announces 2024 Creative Writing Award Winners

Georgetown University’s English department announced April 17 four student winners of the department’s 2024 creative writing awards, which celebrate student writers for their achievement in short stories, poetry and narrative writing.

The four creative writing awards are The Bernard M. Wagner Medal for excellence in writing for any genre besides drama, The Annabelle Bonner Medal for technical skill in a short story or narrative, The Lynch Pendergast Medal for the best essay on any topic in the English field and The Ora Mary Pelham Poetry Prize for the best poem or collection of poems. The department will honor the winners — Genevieve Jobson (CAS ’26), Josephine Wu (CAS ’24), Clayton Kincade (SFS ’25) and Maya Kominsky (CAS ’24) — in an April 30 ceremony.

Phil Sandick, an associate teaching professor in the English department and the director of the creative writing minor , said the awards help Georgetown student writers grow in how they think about writing for an audience.

“I think these awards do tremendous work,” Sandick wrote to The Hoya. “First and foremost, revising a piece to submit for the awards is its own important activity.”

“As a writer, you have to think like a reader: What will make this piece stand out, command someone’s attention, keep them connected to what you’re trying to do here?” Sandick added. “When I was a fiction editor for a literary magazine, it changed the way I thought about first pages and copyediting, and I know students really take the submissions process seriously. That comes with benefits regardless of the outcome.”

Wu, who won the Annabelle Bonner Medal — and the Bernard M. Wagner award for short stories last year — said she did not expect to win for her piece “Shark Body.”

“I saw it won the annual Bonner Medal, I was excited,” Wu told The Hoya. “I was excited to receive recognition for some of my work.”

Wu’s piece, “Shark Body,” follows the story of a mother and daughter who discover a shark in a lake and take it back to their home to care for the animal. Wu said this short story is part of her senior thesis collection of short stories. 

Kincade said he was shocked yet grateful to have won The Ora Mary Pelham Poetry Prize for his sonnet “A Sonnet to My Scottish Forefathers.”

“I was honestly very surprised,” Kincade told The Hoya. “I’ve never won something for poetry before. And so it’s very validating for professionals to say this is the best.”

​​Full disclosure: Clayton Kincade (SFS ’25) previously served as The Hoya’s senior guide editor in Fall 2022, executive editor in Spring 2023 and senior news editor in Fall 2023.

Kincade said he drew inspiration from his ancestors’ thoughts and actions before learning about what would happen next. 

“The poem is just kind of about the idea of being really scared for your future,” Kincade said. “The idea of wanting to be loved but also, again, not sure what the future holds and the unease of simply not knowing what’s coming ahead.”

Jobson, who won The Bernard M. Wagner Medal for “Sunday,” said the award was particularly gratifying because she had long wanted to pursue creative writing. 

“I was really excited,” Jobson told The Hoya. “I’ve really liked to write for a long time since I was a little kid, and I took a creative writing class in high school, which I enjoyed, so I wanted to continue creative writing here.”

Jobson added that she drew inspiration for “Sunday” after seeing a church in Rosslyn, Va., built upon a gas station. She said this allowed her to reflect on the themes of gentrification and what it means to build over spaces and land. 

Wu said she believes creative writing can be lonely, but this award creates community and rewards writers for the time spent during this process. 

“It’s obviously really fulfilling, but it’s oftentimes filled with a lot of grief, a lot of energy spent pouring into a single storyline or a single character, so I definitely agree with the idea that it is a lonely enterprise,” Wu said. “So I think being rewarded or encouraged for it is something that I love that Georgetown is doing.”

Jobson said she plans to continue writing, especially after winning a creative writing award. 

“It’s always nice to be recognized for something that you care about and put hard work into,” Jobson said. “And I definitely would continue writing even if I hadn’t been recognized with this award, but it’s definitely really, really lovely that I was, and I’m really grateful.”

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How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright

Last October, I received an email with a hell of an opening line: “I fired a nuke at the US Copyright Office this morning.”

The message was from Elisa Shupe, a 60-year-old retired US Army veteran who had just filed a copyright registration for a novel she’d recently self-published. She’d used OpenAI's ChatGPT extensively while writing the book. Her application was an attempt to compel the US Copyright Office to overturn its policy on work made with AI, which generally requires would-be copyright holders to exclude machine-generated elements.

That initial shot didn’t detonate—a week later, the USCO rejected Shupe’s application—but she ultimately won out. The agency changed course earlier this month after Shupe appealed, granting her copyright registration for AI Machinations: Tangled Webs and Typed Words, a work of autofiction self-published on Amazon under the pen name Ellen Rae.

The novel draws from Shupe’s eventful life , including her advocacy for more inclusive gender recognition. Its registration provides a glimpse of how the USCO is grappling with artificial intelligence , especially as more people incorporate AI tools into creative work. It is among the first creative works to receive a copyright for the arrangement of AI-generated text.

“We’re seeing the Copyright Office struggling with where to draw the line,” intellectual property lawyer Erica Van Loon, a partner at Nixon Peabody, says. Shupe’s case highlights some of the nuances of that struggle—because the approval of her registration comes with a significant caveat.

The USCO’s notice granting Shupe copyright registration of her book does not recognize her as author of the whole text as is conventional for written works. Instead she is considered the author of the “selection, coordination, and arrangement of text generated by artificial intelligence.” This means no one can copy the book without permission, but the actual sentences and paragraphs themselves are not copyrighted and could theoretically be rearranged and republished as a different book.

The agency backdated the copyright registration to October 10, the day that Shupe originally attempted to register her work. It declined to comment on this story. “The Copyright Office does not comment on specific copyright registrations or pending applications for registration,” Nora Scheland, an agency spokesperson says. President Biden’s executive order on AI last fall asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to make recommendations on copyright and AI to the White House in consultation with the Copyright Office, including on the “scope of protection for works produced using AI.”

Although Shupe’s limited copyright registration is notable, she originally asked the USCO to open a more significant path to copyright recognition for AI-generated material. “I seek to copyright the AI-assisted and AI-generated material under an ADA exemption for my many disabilities,” she wrote in her original copyright application. Shupe believes fervently that she was only able to complete her book with the assistance of generative AI tools. She says she has been assessed as 100 percent disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs and struggles to write due to cognitive impairment related to conditions including bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and a brain stem malformation.

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She is proud of the finished work and sees working with a text generator as a different but no less worthwhile method of expressing thoughts. “You don't just hit ‘generate’ and get something worthy of publishing. That may come in the future, but we're still far from it,” she says, noting that she spent upwards of 14 hours a day working on her draft.

After her initial registration was refused, Shupe connected with Jonathan Askin, founder of the Brooklyn Law Incubator and Policy Clinic at Brooklyn Law School, which takes pro bono cases centered on emerging tech and policy questions. Askin and Brooklyn Law student Sofia Vescovo began working on Shupe’s case and filed an appeal with the USCO in January.

The appeal built on Shupe’s argument about her disabilities, saying she should be granted copyright because she used ChatGPT as an assistive technology to communicate, comparing her use of OpenAI’s chatbot to an amputee using a prosthetic leg. The appeal claimed that the USCO “discriminated against her because of her disability.”

The Brooklyn Law appeal also claimed that Shupe should be granted copyright for compiling the book—that is, doing the work of selecting and organizing the snippets of AI-generated text. It provided an exhaustive log of how Shupe prompted ChatGPT, showing the custom commands she created and the edits she made.

It includes a side-by-side comparison of the unedited machine output and the final version of Shupe’s book. On a sentence level, she adjusted almost every line in some way, from changes in word choice to structure. One example describing a character in the novel: “Mark eyed her, a complex mix of concern and annoyance evident in his gaze” becomes “Mark studied her, his gaze reflecting both worry and irritation.”

The appeal cites another recent AI copyright decision about the graphic novel Zarya and the Dawn , which incorporates AI-generated images created with Midjourney. In February 2023, author Kris Kashtanova was granted copyright to the selection and arrangement of AI-generated images in the text, even though they were denied copyright on the specific images themselves.

When the USCO granted Shupe’s request for copyright, it did not address the disability argument put forth but agreed with the appeal’s other argument. Shupe could be considered the author of “selection, coordination, and arrangement of text generated by artificial intelligence,” the agency wrote, backdating her copyright registration to October 10, 2023, the day that Shupe had originally attempted to register her work. That gives her authorship of the work overall, prohibiting unauthorized wholecloth reproduction of the entire book, but not copyright protection over the actual sentences of the novel.

“Overall, we are extremely satisfied,” says Vescovo. The team felt that copyrighting the book’s compilation would provide peace of mind against out-and-out reproduction of the work. “We really wanted to make sure we could get her this protection right now.” The Brooklyn Law team hope Shupe’s approval can serve as a blueprint for other people experimenting with AI text generation who want some copyright protection.

“I’m going to take this as a win for now,” Shupe says, even though she knows that “in some ways, it’s a compromise.” She maintains that the way she uses ChatGPT more closely resembles a collaboration than an automated output, and that she should be able to copyright the actual text of the book.

Matthew Sag, a professor of law and artificial intelligence at Emory University, calls what the USCO granted Shupe “thin copyright”—protection against full-fledged duplication of materials that doesn’t stop someone from rearranging the paragraphs into a different story. “This is the same kind of copyright you would get in an anthology of poetry that you didn’t write,” Sag says.

Erica Van Loon agrees. “It’s hard to imagine something more narrow,” she says.

Shupe is part of a larger movement to make copyright law friendlier to AI and the people who use it. The Copyright Office, which both administers the copyright registration system and advises Congress, the judiciary system, and other governmental agencies on copyright matters, plays a central role in determining how works that use AI are treated.

Although it continues to define authorship as an exclusively human endeavor , the USCO has demonstrated openness to registering works that incorporate AI elements. The USCO said in February that it has granted registration to over 100 works with AI incorporated; a search by WIRED found over 200 copyright registration applications explicitly disclosing AI elements, including books, songs, and visual artworks.

One such application came from Tyler Partin, who works for a chemical manufacturer. He recently registered a tongue-in-cheek song he created about a coworker, but excluded lyrics that he spun up using ChatGPT from his registration. Partin sees the text generator as a tool, but ultimately doesn’t think he should take credit for its output. Instead, he applied only for the music rather than the accompanying words. “I didn’t do that work,” he says.

But there are others who share Shupe’s perspective and agree with her mission, and believe that AI-generated materials should be registrable. Some high-profile attempts to register AI-generated artworks have resulted in USCO refusals, like artist Jason M. Allen’s effort to get his award-winning artwork Théâtre D’opéra Spatial copyrighted last year. AI researcher Stephen Thaler has been on a mission for years to prove that he should be entitled to copyright protections for a work made by the AI system he developed.

Thaler is currently appealing a ruling in the US last year that rebuffed his attempt to obtain copyright. Ryan Abbott, the lead attorney on the case, founded the Artificial Inventor Project , a group of intellectual property lawyers who file test cases seeking legal protections for AI-generated works.

Abbott is a supporter of Shupe’s mission, although he’s not a member of her legal team. He isn’t happy that the copyright registration excludes the AI-generated work itself. “We all see it as a very big problem,” he says.

Shupe and her legal helpers don’t have plans to push the ADA argument further by contesting the USCO’s decision, but it’s an issue that is far from settled. “The best path is probably to lobby Congress for an addition to the ADA statute,” says Askin. “There's a potential for us to draft some legislation or testimony to try to move Congress in that direction.”

Shupe’s qualified victory is still a significant marker in how the Copyright Office is grappling with what it means to be an author in the age of AI. She hopes going public with her efforts will reduce what she sees as a stigma against using AI as a creative tool. Her metaphorical nuke didn’t go off, but she has nonetheless advanced her cause. “I haven't been this excited since I unboxed a Commodore 64 back in the 1980s and, after a lot of noise, connected to a distant computer,” she says.

Updated 17-4-2024, 4:35 pm EDT: President Biden's executive order on AI last year asked the US Patent and Trademark office to make recommendations on copyright and AI in consultation with the Copyright Office, it did not ask the Copyright Office itself to make the recommendations.

Updated 18-4-2024, 9 am EDT: This piece has been updated to clarify Stephen Thaler's position on AI system copyright.

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About 1 in 5 U.S. teens who’ve heard of ChatGPT have used it for schoolwork

Roughly one-in-five teenagers who have heard of ChatGPT say they have used it to help them do their schoolwork, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17. With a majority of teens having heard of ChatGPT, that amounts to 13% of all U.S. teens who have used the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in their schoolwork.

Teens in higher grade levels are particularly likely to have used the chatbot to help them with schoolwork. About one-quarter of 11th and 12th graders who have heard of ChatGPT say they have done this. This share drops to 17% among 9th and 10th graders and 12% among 7th and 8th graders.

There is no significant difference between teen boys and girls who have used ChatGPT in this way.

The introduction of ChatGPT last year has led to much discussion about its role in schools , especially whether schools should integrate the new technology into the classroom or ban it .

Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to understand American teens’ use and understanding of ChatGPT in the school setting.

The Center conducted an online survey of 1,453 U.S. teens from Sept. 26 to Oct. 23, 2023, via Ipsos. Ipsos recruited the teens via their parents, who were part of its KnowledgePanel . The KnowledgePanel is a probability-based web panel recruited primarily through national, random sampling of residential addresses. The survey was weighted to be representative of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 who live with their parents by age, gender, race and ethnicity, household income, and other categories.

This research was reviewed and approved by an external institutional review board (IRB), Advarra, an independent committee of experts specializing in helping to protect the rights of research participants.

Here are the  questions used for this analysis , along with responses, and its  methodology .

Teens’ awareness of ChatGPT

Overall, two-thirds of U.S. teens say they have heard of ChatGPT, including 23% who have heard a lot about it. But awareness varies by race and ethnicity, as well as by household income:

• 72% of White teens say they’ve heard at least a little about ChatGPT, compared with 63% of Hispanic teens and 56% of Black teens.
• 75% of teens living in households that make $75,000 or more annually have heard of ChatGPT. Much smaller shares in households with incomes between $30,000 and $74,999 (58%) and less than $30,000 (41%) say the same.

Teens who are more aware of ChatGPT are more likely to use it for schoolwork. Roughly a third of teens who have heard a lot about ChatGPT (36%) have used it for schoolwork, far higher than the 10% among those who have heard a little about it.

When do teens think it’s OK for students to use ChatGPT?

For teens, whether it is – or is not – acceptable for students to use ChatGPT depends on what it is being used for.

There is a fair amount of support for using the chatbot to explore a topic. Roughly seven-in-ten teens who have heard of ChatGPT say it’s acceptable to use when they are researching something new, while 13% say it is not acceptable.

However, there is much less support for using ChatGPT to do the work itself. Just one-in-five teens who have heard of ChatGPT say it’s acceptable to use it to write essays, while 57% say it is not acceptable. And 39% say it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT to solve math problems, while a similar share of teens (36%) say it’s not acceptable.

Some teens are uncertain about whether it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT for these tasks. Between 18% and 24% say they aren’t sure whether these are acceptable use cases for ChatGPT.

Those who have heard a lot about ChatGPT are more likely than those who have only heard a little about it to say it’s acceptable to use the chatbot to research topics, solve math problems and write essays. For instance, 54% of teens who have heard a lot about ChatGPT say it’s acceptable to use it to solve math problems, compared with 32% among those who have heard a little about it.

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