31 Content Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing Journey
So you don't have to struggle for ideas each time you sit to write.
Hello dear writer,
Welcome to a brand new issue of #TheWriteWay — a weekly newsletter to help you upscale your writing, build accountability, and inch closer to your goals. Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible community. We can’t wait to support you as you scale amazing heights and make your dreams come true.
Today’s issue is brought to you by Anangsha Alammyan. In this issue, you’ll find 31 content prompts that you can use right away to write your first article.
But first, why content prompts?
As a writer, we often find ourselves wondering what to write about, where to draw inspiration from, and what topics to address in our next article.
In fact, one of the most-asked questions in our first monthly AMA was this: where do I find ideas to write articles?
While on the topic of AMAs, did you know we’re hosting our monthly AMAs as a Twitter Spaces where you can join in and ask us your questions directly? The April AMA is scheduled for Friday, 29th April at 7 PM IST. Set your reminders today.
Which brings us to today’s newsletter issue: content prompts.
Below, you will find a list of 31 prompts that you can use right away and start drafting your latest article. Some prompts are accompanied by examples to help you understand the prompt better and start brainstorming about how you can use it and make it your own.
Note that each of these prompts can be told in a story in TWO ways. Thus, this list of prompts can result in a total of 62 articles, based on how you present them. Use your creativity, think out of the box, and enjoy the sense of freedom these let you express in the way you write!
Behind the scenes story of what appears to be a success in your profession or chosen field of expertise.
Share some fun/cool/difficult-to-believe facts about you (show us a glimpse into your personality)
Address a pain point of the target audience (what problems they are facing and how can these problems be solved). If you can’t think of a pain point, think of all the questions you had two years ago, how you tackled them, and write for the people who might be in the same place as the 2019 version of you. (e.g. 4 Pieces of Writing Advice to My 21-Year-Old Self)
Address the common mistakes most people in your niche make. (e.g. 3 Pitching Mistakes Freelancers Make While Messaging Potential Clients)
Share a glimpse into the before/after of your journey. This can be personal or professional, or both. (e.g. 4 Failed and the 1 Successful Avenue I Tried to Become a Full-Time Writer)