April Writing Challenge
30 Days and 30 Prompts
Words used to flow from me — I used to find my magic in the stories I told more than the paintings I created.
I’m not sure when that shifted.
I used to be consumed with writing short stories and weaving connections in all my creations. I couldn’t paint without writing a poem. And that painting would lead to a story that needed to be told. Every project I found myself in, began and closed with words — fueling inspiration, drawing to an end, and weaving some magic.
Some day we’ll be able to measure the power of words. I think they are things. They get on the walls. They get in your wallpaper. They get in your rugs, in your upholstery, and your clothes, and finally in to you.
-Maya Angelou
Writing is my first love. It is demanding, humbling, and will never give you a sense of improvement, but it is what I always find myself being drawn to.
Over the years, I’ve learned that creation, in any form, is about cultivating a relationship. You must feed your expression.
And after 30 days of painting, I knew I had to also feed my writing.
So, 30 days of writing starts today, if you want to join.
Writing isn’t just about words, it’s an act of presence, it’s the art of noticing.
For 30 days, I want to practice my presence. Below are 30 prompts to support each day. I will be setting a timer for at least 30 minutes, but the format in which the words flow is completely up to you — a page, a poem, a letter, a story.
Do each day, do just one day. But, I hope you’ll open yourself up to exploring yourself as I embark on yet another challenge.
Godspeed.
Week 1: Self-Discovery & Personal History
Day 1: Roots – Write about where you come from and how it shaped you.
Day 2: Turning Point – Describe a moment that changed your life.
Day 3: Memory – Recall a childhood experience that still lingers.
Day 4: Fear – Write about a fear you’ve overcome (or still struggle with).
Day 5: Resilience – A time when you proved your own strength.
Day 6: Influence – A person who left a lasting impact on you.
Day 7: Perspective – A belief you once held that has changed over time.
Week 2: Love, Relationships & Connection
Day 8: Firsts – Your first love, heartbreak, or deep friendship.
Day 9: Unspoken – Something you never said but wish you had.
Day 10: Devotion – Write about an act of love, big or small.
Day 11: Distance – The effect of time or space on a relationship.
Day 12: Forgiveness – A moment when you gave or received grace.
Day 13: Unfinished – A relationship or story that never had closure.
Day 14: Belonging – A time when you felt at home—or far from it.
Week 3: Growth, Challenges & Transformation
Day 15: Courage – A time when you took a risk.
Day 16: Detour – When life didn’t go as planned, but it led somewhere meaningful.
Day 17: Lessons – What failure taught you.
Day 18: Momentum – A moment when you felt unstoppable.
Day 19: Sacrifice – A choice that cost you something but taught you more.
Day 20: Epiphany – A realization that shifted your path.
Day 21: Release – Something you let go of that changed you for the better.
Week 4: The World Around You
Day 22: Wander – A travel experience that changed your perspective.
Day 23: Stillness – A quiet moment that spoke volumes.
Day 24: Nature – A connection you’ve felt with the natural world.
Day 25: Home – What does "home" mean to you?
Day 26: Tradition – A ritual, custom, or habit that has meaning in your life.
Day 27: Inspiration – A book, film, or person who profoundly moved you.
Day 28: Impact – A moment when you made a difference in someone’s life (or vice versa).
Bonus Days: Reflection & Future Thinking
Day 29: Letter – Write a letter to your younger or future self.
Day 30: Legacy – What do you hope to leave behind?
If you’d like to join, I’d love to receive a message from you! Share your writing online, to a friend, or just to yourself.