September journal prompts
September is the real new year for anyone who ever loved a new pencil case. Cooler mornings, new routines, and a good excuse to start a fresh notebook.
- 1What would I like this new season to bring?
- 2Describe the first properly cool morning of the year.
- 3What routine would make my weekdays feel calmer?
- 4What's a new thing I'd like to learn this autumn?
- 5What did summer teach me?
- 6Which stationery item do I love most, and why?
- 7What does 'back to school' mean to me now?
- 8List the things I'm looking forward to before Christmas.
- 9What would I like to leave behind with summer?
- 10Describe my perfect autumn outfit.
- 11What would I do with a free Saturday in September?
- 12Who's someone I'd like to be more like? Why?
- 13What's a book I'd like to read as the evenings draw in?
- 14What do I want to feel proud of by the end of the year?
- 15What's the cosiest drink I know how to make?
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.