6 Daily Writing Exercises to Boost Your Creativity

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Writing is one of my favourite hobbies. So much so, that I turned it into my full-time job!

Whether you’re a blogger or author, there’s something so special about crafting a piece of writing that connects with people or helps you feel inspired.

There are lots of ways to make writing one of your daily habits. You could write a blog post every day, try out journalling, or use a writing prompt to spark a new idea.

Just like regular exercise, creating the right writing routine for you takes practice – and sometimes you just need to try something new.

In this blog post, I’m looking at some of the best daily writing activities to boost your creativity and help you get started. Let’s dive in!

6 daily writing exercises to boost your creativity

There are a few daily writing exercises that will boost your creativity and help you get inspired including:

1. Journalling – get your thoughts down on the page
2. Morning pages – a morning brain dump
3. Evening pages – a ritual that can spark creativity and clear your mind for sleep
4. Writing prompts – unique ideas that will keep you on your toes
5. Write a poem – a different form of writing can get your creative juices flowing
6. Read – there’s nothing like a good book to boost creativity

Let’s take a closer look…

1. Journalling

Journalling has seen a huge boost in popularity in recent years, with many people using it as a way to combat anxiety or stress. However, you can also use it to get writing.

Journalling can help you create a daily writing habit. You can improve your writing skills, work out any creative problems or use your journal as an idea bank for your creative projects.

Observe the world around you – almost like a diary – and don’t be afraid to get creative. You could take a seemingly mundane thing that happened to you today, and add some fictive colour to it.

Or if something is making you feel nervous or excited, you could articulate your feelings on paper. This is a great way to practice your writing skills in a pressure-free environment.

At some point, maybe your journals will help you build an idea for a book or non-fiction collection. You never know!

2. Morning pages

Morning pages are a creative opportunity to express your thoughts in a stream-of-consciousness, almost like a brain dump.

You could set a timer to write about everything that’s on your mind, or even write about a dream you just had. It’s all about getting your thoughts down on the page.

Writing first thing is a great way to ease yourself into the day. You can work through any morning anxiety or issues – and you can get as creative as you like.

Your morning pages are just for you. They’re a chance to write and think first thing in the morning – and just the motion of putting pen to paper can boost your creativity.

Check out my blog post for 5 daily rituals to stay present in 2025!

3. Evening pages

So, you’ve tried morning pages – but what about writing down your thoughts at night? I often feel groggy first thing in the morning, whereas I get a lot of creative ideas just before I fall asleep.

Spend a few minutes freewriting before you go to bed. You could work on a particular idea or just write whatever comes into your head.

If you have kids or you start work early in the morning, evening pages are a great alternative to morning pages.

4. Writing prompts

A writing prompt is a word, phrase or action that helps you spark inspiration and get writing. It could be anything, from a new writing exercise to a word, like “love” or “magic”.

Writing prompts are great if you want to get into a daily writing habit, as you can get instant inspiration. Simply use your prompt to let your imagination run wild.

Here are a few writing prompts to get you started:

• A memory from your childhood
• Object transformation – choose a random object as the basis of your story
• Use the word “mask” to spark an idea
• Use the word “no” to write a story
• An embarrassing moment
• Your favourite song

Use your prompt to write a short piece of flash fiction or even a creative non-fiction essay. It’s all about getting those creative juices flowing.

5. Write a poem

I think poetry is one of the hardest forms to write. You have to put your point across in a very different way to prose – and there are some rules and conventions to understand (but not necessarily follow).

If you want to boost your creativity, try writing a poem. You could use a writing prompt to get you started, or even turn a piece of prose into a poem.

It doesn’t have to be any good. It’s just a fun test of your writing skills – and it will get you thinking about different forms of writing.

If you’re used to writing poetry, you could contribute an article to a publication, like The Linguist Magazine, or write a piece of flash fiction. It’s just about finding new ways to express yourself.

6. Read!

I always suggest reading as a great way to improve your writing – but it’s true! If you’re tired or you’re not in the mood for a daily writing exercise today, read instead.

You can learn so much from your favourite authors – whether it’s a clever turn of phrase or a specific way of writing.

If you’re reading a book that isn’t very well written, think about how your writing could be different. You’ll get inspiration for your writing – and maybe improve your skills, too.

Looking for inspiration? Check out my ebook ‘The Art of Blog Writing‘ to learn how to create your own content – including guides, tips and resources for bloggers.

Do you write every day? Do you have any unique writing exercises? What is your favourite daily writing exercise?

Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂

Happy reading x