Find Inspiration in Motherhood with Creative Writing Prompts
You Have a Story, Mama
Creative writing isn’t just for famous authors or story writers. One thing I have really noticed since becoming a mother is that imagination and play have such a huge role in our lives, and as we get older, the former methods of play kind of fall away. They seem not needed. Almost trivial. In the classroom, creativity and imagination in the form of free writing with limited rules are one of the most beloved activities that kids crave year after year. It is not because it works in every single classroom, it is because they can feel that imagination and be able to play is fun again. Learning should be fun. Also, life and having kids should be fun.
Mamas have all sorts of stories to tell.
Stories of when we were kids.
Stories of times before we had our own children.
Stories of giving birth and labor.
Stories of how we adjusted to parenthood.
Stories of raising little ones.
Stories about our fears and triumphs, our hurts, and our hearts that now walk outside of our bodies.
We keep these stories in important places. We carry them in our physical beings and in our minds. We take pictures to not forget these moments. We write down important moments. We teach our babies about the value of stories. The power of creative writing unlocks the ability to share the real stories that happen to form the memories in our lives, and it allows us to dive deeper into our imaginations. We teach our babies to think "outside of the box," and our writing allows us the same outlet for play. Creative writing allows us to be heard in some way. We get to be silly. We get to have fun. In many cases, we get to heal. If children learn about their worlds through exploration and play, we can learn about ourselves through the stories inside of us.
Mama, you are already a writer without putting one word down on the page. This post contains a free resource to download or preview, and anyone can pull from the creative writing prompts to find inspiration, fun, and play.
Grab the FREE 90-Day Creative Writing Journal Here
Why 90 Days of Prompts?
The fourth trimester is 90 days. It also takes 90 days to build any lasting habit. Whether you are a new mama adjusting to motherhood or a mama of many, a 90-day creative writing journey is just enough time to dive into your own imagination.
How Do These Prompts Work?
Each page is set up in a similar format. All pages provide brainstorming boxes at the top so you can do some pre-writing. All of the prompts come with word associations to help give your brain a jumpstart.
Remember, there are no rules. You can use the word associations, write off the page, or jump around the prompts out of order.
At the bottom of each page, you will find a daily affirmation. Take what you need each day.
Get Started Here
In case you don’t want to commit to 90 days or maybe you are just looking for a prompt or two for inspiration, see below. You can see the first 30 days of creative writing prompts for journaling and story creation. Take what you need. Grab a notebook, a cup of coffee, ad 5 minutes for time to write and play.
You find an envelope in your mailbox from your newborn baby.
You finally get to lift the championship trophy high into the air.
You can become invisible. How do you use your power?
You just created a new holiday that everyone must celebrate.
You create and take a magic potion.
Create a mathematical equation to show something you believe or know. Example: Hot Morning Coffee + Baby Naps =Happiness
Write the story behind it.
You are able to bottle up memories. What memories do you want to hold on to forever?
You reach into your coat pocket. You pull out a piece of paper that says…
Pick a color to describe your mood today. Make a list of everything you can think of in that color.
You are on a mission to get lost. Write a quick story about getting lost, what happens, and what you experience.
You can write one piece of advice on a sticky note for your child to carry with them throughout life. What does it say?
You are in the shower and you find that your soap is magic. What does it wash away?
You get to be a three-act story. Break your life up until this moment into three acts. Describe each experience.
What is the most beautiful sound you have ever heard?
Pick an object in your house. Write a letter to it. The letter can be out of appreciation, happiness, sadness, or even anger.
Your child’s blanket or “lovey” is given a certain task to watch over your child. What is its mission?
You keep family albums with photos printed out not for memories. You keep them for another reason.
Motherhood just became an Olympic sport. What would be the contests?
You have just realized that your child is an alien. Describe how you found out and what happens next.
You get to leave today to go on a road trip. Make your itinerary. Pack your bags. Start driving and see where it takes you!
Create a song for you or for your child. Choose a theme, pick a tempo, or write down some words that rhyme.
Write a story about falling in love. It can be with a person, a thing, or an experience or moment.
You are able to talk to your future child in the womb. You ask them, “Do you want the good news or the bad news?” What do you say?
You have the ability to freeze time when stressed. Describe a morning with your child(ren) where you can freeze and unfreeze time.
You knew mom friends would be important after having kids. You didn’t realize that they are all undercover agents with a secret mission. What is the mission?
A close friend just called and said, “There isn’t much time. There is something I need you to know.”
You look out the window to see your neighbors doing something odd. Describe the scene.
You start to find your child’s toys out of place. At first, you thought they were leaving them everywhere. Now you know something isn’t quite right.
Mid-tantrum your child stops and looks directly at you. “Good, now that I have your attention, I need you to know…”
You keep having the same dream. Describe the dream.