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1,000 Creative Writing Prompts
Four Seasons of Creative Writing: 1,000 Prompts to Stop Writer's Block
Writing prompts are questions and hypothetical situations that are able to cure writer's block instantly. This book gives you exactly one thousand idea-generating prompts that focus on the coldest, warmest, toughest and funniest days of the four seasons. These 1,000 prompts work for blogs, scripts, stories, poems, essays, songs and anything else that requires you to stare down writer's block and start writing!
110 pages, ebook
First published September 24, 2012
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Bryan Cohen
68 books131 followersBryan Cohen is a bestselling author, experienced copywriter, and the founder of Best Page Forward and Amazon Ad School. He has written or co-written over 30 books crossing a variety of genres. Learn more about Bryan at www.BryanCohen.com
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January 25, 2014
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to read Bryan's book 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Volume 2 as a r2r and I loved it. So when I had the chance at this one, I grabbed the chance.
He did it again - another great set of writing prompts. These would really be great in a classroom or even for people who journal, blog and write. Each of his prompts really make you think and get your creativity flowing.
They say that when you have writer's block, you need to write through it - grab this book, find something that catches your attention and get writing. :)
I can't wait to see what prompts he comes up with next.
Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
He did it again - another great set of writing prompts. These would really be great in a classroom or even for people who journal, blog and write. Each of his prompts really make you think and get your creativity flowing.
They say that when you have writer's block, you need to write through it - grab this book, find something that catches your attention and get writing. :)
I can't wait to see what prompts he comes up with next.
Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
September 27, 2017
Someone, though I can't remember who, shot me a link to this like 2 years ago when I wanted you know, a huge list of writing prompts and just wanted anything to stare at to make a scene go when it wouldn't.
This is exactly what it says. Prompts. Sometimes a sentence. Sometimes a line. Sometimes a paragraph. Sometimes questions. They're broken into the four Seasons of the year. I see there's more books to the series.
It's taken me this long to actually get to this book in my Kindle for whatever reason. Clearly my prompt writing idea didn't happen two years ago.
Still isn't.
But the concept makes me keep it on my Kindle carousel for days when I need scenes to go.
This is exactly what it says. Prompts. Sometimes a sentence. Sometimes a line. Sometimes a paragraph. Sometimes questions. They're broken into the four Seasons of the year. I see there's more books to the series.
It's taken me this long to actually get to this book in my Kindle for whatever reason. Clearly my prompt writing idea didn't happen two years ago.
Still isn't.
But the concept makes me keep it on my Kindle carousel for days when I need scenes to go.
December 2, 2014
Useful if you're using it with lower primary grades. But then, that's not what it advertises itself as. Page after page, prompt after prompt, bored me to tears. Perfect for teachers working with small children though!
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July 9, 2023Funny story: this was the first ebook I bought (even if it was 0 dollars) when I got my first kindle back in 2017. I actually read some parts but never the whole book, which is normal since it's a book with writings prompts and ideas. I just went through all the ideas this weekend and they're pretty cool for creative exercises, workshops and stuff like that.
August 12, 2024
Have you ever been caught in the clutches of writer's block, yearning for a spark to ignite your creativity? Bryan Cohen's Four Seasons of Creative Writing might just be the antidote you've been searching for. This ingenious book delivers exactly what its title promises: 1,000 prompts designed to rejuvenate your writing by drawing inspiration from the rhythms and moods of each season.
What sets this collection apart is its thematic richness. Cohen, an Amazon #1 best-selling author in the Writing Skills category, crafts prompts that span a broad range of seasonal experiences—from the chill of winter to the warmth of summer, and everything in between. The prompts are organized around holidays, festivals, the five senses, and various aspects of entertainment, providing a multifaceted approach to overcoming creative barriers.
Cohen’s first book of prompts was highly praised, with 23 five-star reviews to its name, and this new offering promises to elevate your writing even further. Whether you're working on blogs, scripts, poems, or personal essays, these prompts encourage you to write with authenticity and connect more deeply with your audience.
In Four Seasons of Creative Writing, you'll find not just a collection of ideas, but a tool to transform your writing process. If you're ready to bid farewell to writer's block and embrace a new level of creativity, this book deserves a spot on your shelf. Grab a copy and let the seasons inspire your next masterpiece.
What sets this collection apart is its thematic richness. Cohen, an Amazon #1 best-selling author in the Writing Skills category, crafts prompts that span a broad range of seasonal experiences—from the chill of winter to the warmth of summer, and everything in between. The prompts are organized around holidays, festivals, the five senses, and various aspects of entertainment, providing a multifaceted approach to overcoming creative barriers.
Cohen’s first book of prompts was highly praised, with 23 five-star reviews to its name, and this new offering promises to elevate your writing even further. Whether you're working on blogs, scripts, poems, or personal essays, these prompts encourage you to write with authenticity and connect more deeply with your audience.
In Four Seasons of Creative Writing, you'll find not just a collection of ideas, but a tool to transform your writing process. If you're ready to bid farewell to writer's block and embrace a new level of creativity, this book deserves a spot on your shelf. Grab a copy and let the seasons inspire your next masterpiece.
August 28, 2020
Not quite what I was looking for but still a good book.
This book gives you exactly what it says it does. 1000 quotes based around the seasons.
I was hoping for some prompts of a more speculative nature, rather than those based on real things. That said this would be a great resource to get kids writing or to help you develop your style if you write more literary fiction.
I did enjoy this one though:
‘The spring is the season for cheese-rolling in Gloucester, United Kingdom as individuals and teams compete in races to roll wheels of cheese down a hill the fastest. What would you enjoy the most about watching silly people roll cheese down a hill while tumbling themselves? Would you more enjoy watching the people or eating the cheese afterward? Why?’
As I live in Gloucestershire I always find it interesting the bits of our little life that make it out into the wider world.
This book gives you exactly what it says it does. 1000 quotes based around the seasons.
I was hoping for some prompts of a more speculative nature, rather than those based on real things. That said this would be a great resource to get kids writing or to help you develop your style if you write more literary fiction.
I did enjoy this one though:
‘The spring is the season for cheese-rolling in Gloucester, United Kingdom as individuals and teams compete in races to roll wheels of cheese down a hill the fastest. What would you enjoy the most about watching silly people roll cheese down a hill while tumbling themselves? Would you more enjoy watching the people or eating the cheese afterward? Why?’
As I live in Gloucestershire I always find it interesting the bits of our little life that make it out into the wider world.
January 15, 2019
Useful for some
Whilst I recognise that this text is aimed at young writers, there were a few ideas which could be adapted for older writers. That being said, a large proportion of the prompts just don't fit well with non-US residents. Also, the majority ideas were prompting readers to think about themselves and/or their families, but not much which easily translates to imagining how a character which is not the self would think, fee!, or do. I've given it three stars because there's some benefit to others, like me, such as motivation to make our own lists of ideas and prompts, which is less about the self and more adaptable for character creation etc. If you're a young, American blogger or do some journaling, then this is a great resource for you.
Whilst I recognise that this text is aimed at young writers, there were a few ideas which could be adapted for older writers. That being said, a large proportion of the prompts just don't fit well with non-US residents. Also, the majority ideas were prompting readers to think about themselves and/or their families, but not much which easily translates to imagining how a character which is not the self would think, fee!, or do. I've given it three stars because there's some benefit to others, like me, such as motivation to make our own lists of ideas and prompts, which is less about the self and more adaptable for character creation etc. If you're a young, American blogger or do some journaling, then this is a great resource for you.
February 28, 2019
This book does not help me to improve my techniques on how to write (which is what I thought this book was supposed to do), it simply asks questions about what it is like for a person for each season. (I will say they are pretty good questions that could help with establishing a plot like for someone, as you could answer the questions.
June 2, 2025
Nice Collection
I had forgotten that I had downloaded this book and only just stumbled across it again. Great collection of seasonal writing prompts. Well organized. Nice collection.
I had forgotten that I had downloaded this book and only just stumbled across it again. Great collection of seasonal writing prompts. Well organized. Nice collection.
July 26, 2017
Another great book to inspire and help unblock creative writing stalls! I love these books!
March 2, 2018
Has some good prompts.
March 15, 2018
Good prompts. I personally think these are good Journal prompts, but just not writing prompts.
March 30, 2018
Did not personally find the prompts helpful. Yet, I struggle with creative writing so perhaps that is why.
August 9, 2016
Four Seasons of Creative Writing: 1,000 Prompts
There is something for everyone in this creative prompt book. And you can use these for more than creative writing. I used it as a way to escape and relax, if you can believe that! I read through this fairly quickly, but I kept it in my "Reading" shelf a while because there are times when I just wanted to escape and think about other things that maybe are simplier to think about.
As the title indicates, this book is separated into the four season, Summer being first. There are five categories, with ten questions to ponder under each one. Every season is broken down the same:
Nature, Activities, Events: 1) Weather and Nature; 2) Activities; 3) Sports; 4) Events; 5) Mixed Bag #1.
Science and Snacks: 1) Food; 2) Animals; 3) Plants; 4) Science; 5) Mixed Bag #2.
People, Facts, and Fun: 1) People; 2) Facts; 3) Festivals; 4) Holidays; 5) A Mixed Bag #3.
The Five Senses: 1) Sights; 2) Sounds; 3) Smells; 4) Taste and Touch; 5) Mixed Bag #4.
Art, Literature and the World: 1) Literature; 2)Entertainment; 3) History; 4) Around the World; 5) Mixed Bag #5.
Each of these sections have 10 prompts; totaling 250 for each season.
Very nicely done.
Four stars.
There is something for everyone in this creative prompt book. And you can use these for more than creative writing. I used it as a way to escape and relax, if you can believe that! I read through this fairly quickly, but I kept it in my "Reading" shelf a while because there are times when I just wanted to escape and think about other things that maybe are simplier to think about.
As the title indicates, this book is separated into the four season, Summer being first. There are five categories, with ten questions to ponder under each one. Every season is broken down the same:
Nature, Activities, Events: 1) Weather and Nature; 2) Activities; 3) Sports; 4) Events; 5) Mixed Bag #1.
Science and Snacks: 1) Food; 2) Animals; 3) Plants; 4) Science; 5) Mixed Bag #2.
People, Facts, and Fun: 1) People; 2) Facts; 3) Festivals; 4) Holidays; 5) A Mixed Bag #3.
The Five Senses: 1) Sights; 2) Sounds; 3) Smells; 4) Taste and Touch; 5) Mixed Bag #4.
Art, Literature and the World: 1) Literature; 2)Entertainment; 3) History; 4) Around the World; 5) Mixed Bag #5.
Each of these sections have 10 prompts; totaling 250 for each season.
Very nicely done.
Four stars.
January 21, 2015
Okay, I'm not actually finished yet but do feel qualified to give an opinion. Let me explain. This book is available free from Kindle. A friend for whom English is a second language wanted to use this book as a writing tool. The prompts are to be used as a jumping off point for a story or essay. To make the writing practice more fun we decided to both write something each day and exchange emails sharing our writing. I've been enjoying it immensely. My friend may not be thoroughly adept with English but has a wonderful imagination and sense of style. The book does not seem to be intended for the purpose you might think from the title. I see it more as something that would be helpful for a middle grades English teacher to use in opening doors of imagination for students. In that way it could be super and after all, it's free for a preview.
February 3, 2014
I received a free digital copy from storycartel.com in exchange for a review.
I like the way the book organized into the different seasons. Most of the prompts I feel are for young children and teenagers (based on the content and the way prompts were phrased), but they can work for adults as well. The prompts helped me with setting and point of view which are valuable for writing. Some of the prompts had some facts and history that were educational. The best prompts for me was in the Mixed Bag sections.
Overrall, I enjoyed the book. It helped me to think about setting and mood. I loved the way it was organized into different seasons. This book will be great for young children/teenagers.
I like the way the book organized into the different seasons. Most of the prompts I feel are for young children and teenagers (based on the content and the way prompts were phrased), but they can work for adults as well. The prompts helped me with setting and point of view which are valuable for writing. Some of the prompts had some facts and history that were educational. The best prompts for me was in the Mixed Bag sections.
Overrall, I enjoyed the book. It helped me to think about setting and mood. I loved the way it was organized into different seasons. This book will be great for young children/teenagers.
March 3, 2014
I can happily recommend this book to anyone who writes - whether it is the child at school writing short stories, or the published author. There is something in here for everyone. The book is broken down into the four seasons but then within that you have different headings like nature, science, people. Everything you could wish for.
With this book in your library, your creativity will know no bounds. Loved it.
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With this book in your library, your creativity will know no bounds. Loved it.
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October 6, 2015
This wasn't what I'd hoped it would be. The prompts are the sort of thing a teacher would give their high school class to write essays on. The subject matters and wording is all clearly aimed at this age group. It would be a great resource for a teacher (especially if in the US), but as an adult writer I found almost nothing to inspire me. Some prompts would refer to an event, or song/tv show/etc, which would get my interest, but then the prompt to write coming off that would fall flat.
Young writers might find it useful.
Young writers might find it useful.
October 25, 2015
The layout is a bit difficult, since there's no TOC there's no way to navigate around the book other than clicking forward and back arrows. Because of how the author has structured the book, that makes it a little overwhelming . But that's my only complaint. The prompts are creative and not a bunch of tired old concepts on the page. The seasonal theme makes the book fun to work with. For example, if you want prompts on summer plants, he's got it! I love that, just wish there was an easy way to navigate through the various categories of the text for ease of use.
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October 4, 2016
I finally had some time this week to read through this book and it was just okay. While I did highlight a few prompts for later, most of them weren't any good and not useable for me.
I did like now the book was decided by seasons. It made looking for certain types of prompts a lot easier.
Overall the book was okay.
I did like now the book was decided by seasons. It made looking for certain types of prompts a lot easier.
Overall the book was okay.
August 14, 2015
If you are a writer, Bryan offers a wealth of writing prompts that help develop stories for our writing. I found this especially helpful as a non-fiction author who is always digging for stories to illustrate concepts.
December 27, 2017
Great tool to kick start writing. Clear concise style makes for an easy informative read.
March 15, 2014
A very useful book to dip into for inspiration.
April 15, 2014
Another great list of prompts for writers, bloggers, and wordsmiths of all forms.
January 1, 2016
This is a collection of what looks like high school essay-writing assignments -- the value of which to adult writers is questionable, bordering on the useless.
May 27, 2016
Some good story starting ideas here based on seasonal activities.
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August 19, 2018Good ideas for describing scenes more viscerally according to the seasons. And if you are a creative writer it could help you warm up. But as a copywriter for business purposes, I didn't find it as useful. I got it for free on the kindle store so I think it was worth the read.
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