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30 Fall Writing Prompts

It's finally starting to really feel like fall! This season always makes me want to write, and I know that many people feel the same way. If you're looking for a short (and more ethical) alternative to NaNoWriMo, this will be perfect for you! These cozy-with-a-hint-of-spooky prompts can be used for both fiction and poetry.


Are you planning on submitting what you create and want an editor to give you some feedback? Contact me! I'll charge a flat $20 fee for up to five poems or 1,000 words.




I also have a list of great, FREE places to submit your work this fall.





Without any further ado, here is a list of 30 fall writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing for #AcceptanceAutumn!



A bingo style list of fall writing prompts by Hannah Bartlett Editing



  1. Candles burned all the way down

  2. What we leave behind

  3. A mug collection

  4. Little deaths

  5. Whipped cream mustache

  6. Happy goodbyes

  7. Fogged up glasses

  8. Enchanted by you

  9. Fresh bread

  10. Your sanctuary

  11. Paralyzing joy

  12. A very long walk

  13. Muddy footprints

  14. A sacred ritual

  15. What healing feels like

  16. When monsters come out

  17. Stretching your heart

  18. Your superstitions

  19. Ink stains

  20. Emerging victorious

  21. A stretching cat

  22. Inner darkness

  23. The threshold

  24. Invigorating sadness

  25. Ivy growing over stone

  26. Being bewitched

  27. The hardest part

  28. Ghosts of you

  29. A leaf in your hair

  30. Splashing through puddles



Writing Challenge Reminders and Suggestions


  • Take breaks when needed. Your mental and physical health take priority.

  • You don’t have to adhere strictly to the prompt if your piece is taking you somewhere else.

  • Share and get feedback on your work, even if it's with your cat. You deserve to be heard!

  • Not everything you write has to be perfect. The purpose of this challenge and many others is to generate first drafts to polish later!

  • Skip prompts if they don't jive with your brain. Take what works and release what doesn't.



If you take part in this writing challenge, I would love to see what you write. Please tag me on social media! You can find me on Instagram and Threads @hannahbartlettediting.


Happy writing everyone!




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