July journal prompts
July is school's-out, suncream, a heatwave for three days and then rain. Whether you're going away or staying put, these prompts are for catching the summer on paper before it's gone.
- 1Where would I go this summer if money and time didn't matter?
- 2Describe the best ice cream I've ever had, and where.
- 3What's my favourite way to spend a hot afternoon?
- 4What's the best holiday I've been on? What made it good?
- 5What do I want to remember about this summer?
- 6Who would I like to spend a whole day with this month?
- 7What does a staycation look like for me?
- 8List the sounds of a summer evening where I live.
- 9What's a place near me I've never visited?
- 10What would I pack for a perfect day at the seaside?
- 11What's something I've been putting off because it's 'not the right time'?
- 12What's a small adventure I could have this weekend?
- 13Write about a storm I remember.
- 14Which photo from this summer do I want to print?
- 15What does freedom feel like to me?
How to use these
Pick one, set a timer for ten minutes, and write without stopping to correct anything. Don't worry about answering the question exactly — the prompt is only there to get the pen moving. If one doesn't land, skip it. Try the random prompt generator if you can't choose.