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50 speedprompts

50 Speedprompt to help you speed up your writing

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Richard

50 speedprompts

50 SpeedPrompts

These 50 speedprompts will get you cooking Do you ever wish you could crank out words faster when writing? Speedprompts can help build your writing stamina. This list of 50 prompts is perfect for powering through quick, timed writing sessions aimed at increasing your speed.

These short prompts on varied topics give your brain a jumpstart so you can dash lines to paper without overthinking. The idea is to let the words flow raw and fast rather than crafting perfect sentences. It’s all about getting into a groove of translating thoughts to page swiftly and fearlessly.

Use these prompts for 5-10 minute burst writing sessions to stretch your skills. Time yourself strictly as you respond to each prompt, forcing yourself to keep hands gliding nonstop. This kind of unintimidating flash writing will strengthen your confidence and drop hesitations. Before you know it, you’ll have pages filled with words created in a blitz!

Not feeling warmed up yet? Skim through the list of 50 speedprompts below first. When you’re ready, pick a couple catching your eye, set a 5-10 minute timer for each, and start uncensored rapid writing. Let these launch prompts propel your pen at top speed! The goal is to keep hands going the entire time. Give it a try – you may surprise yourself by just how much you can write in a short burst! Here are 50 speedprompts to sample:

Here are 50 rspeedprompts:

  1. Write about your favorite childhood memory.
  2. Describe your ideal perfect day.
  3. What does your dream house look like?
  4. If you could have any magical power, what would you choose?
  5. What is your most treasured possession and why?
  6. Write about an impactful teacher you had.
  7. Describe your favorite meal in mouthwatering detail.
  8. What is one item you would save if your house was on fire?
  9. If you could instantly become an expert in one thing, what would it be?
  10. What is something you are optimistic about?
  11. What modern convenience could you not live without?
  12. Describe a perfect Saturday.
  13. Where is the most beautiful place you have been? What made it special?
  14. If you had unlimited funds to start a business, what would it be?
  15. Describe your fantasy adventure vacation.
  16. What simple pleasure in life brings you the most joy?
  17. Who had the most influence on the person you have become?
  18. What risks are worth taking?
  19. What is your favorite way to spend an evening?
  20. What qualities make someone a good friend?
  21. What is your motto or personal mantra? Explain.
  22. What is the greatest accomplishment in your life so far?
  23. What makes someone interesting to you?
  24. What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?
  25. What popular TV show or movie do you refuse to watch? Explain.
  26. What small gesture from a stranger made a big impact on you?
  27. Where do you hope medical technology will have advanced in 10 years? How will this help people?
  28. What is your top time management strategy?
  29. What creative endeavor makes you lose track of time?
  30. What freedom do you wish everyone in the world could have?
  31. What belief or value is most central to your life and choices?
  32. What local problem or issue deserves more attention?
  33. What hobby would you be interested in starting?
  34. Who makes you laugh the most? Describe their sense of humor.
  35. What is one area you made a lot of progress and growth in recently?
  36. What song always puts you in a good mood?
  37. What popular trends do you hope go away soon?
  38. What is one interesting fact few people know about you?
  39. When was a time you felt pure joy?
  40. What makes you nostalgic? Describe the feeling.
  41. What do you wish your 16-year-old self knew? Why?
  42. How would your life be different if the internet didn’t exist?
  43. What goal are you working toward right now? Describe your motivation.
  44. What is the most breathtaking natural landscape you have seen? Describe it.
  45. What world record would you like to break? How could you achieve it?
  46. What are people missing out on by never leaving their hometown?
  47. What is one song lyric that resonates deeply with you? Explain why.
  48. What endorsements or sponsorships would suit your personality?
  49. What small mistake had surprisingly big consequences in your life?
  50. What popular movie title best describes your life in the past year?

So grab a timer and put these 50 speedprompts to the test! Choose a few that speak to you and spur ideas, set strict 5-10 minute bursts, and challenge yourself to keep scribbling nonstop. Forget perfect sentences – the goal here is to turn off your inner editor and let the words gush raw and fast. These launch prompts remove roadblocks and hesitation so your thoughts can race from brain to page. Use them for regular untimed writing sprints to build fluency and fearless drafting skills. Soon you’ll surprise yourself by how much you can write in short timed intervals. And perhaps most importantly, you’ll gain confidence to attack any writing task with energy and vigor. So unleash your creativity with these speedprompts – let them set your writing free at top speed! If you enjoyed these writing prompts, we have many more on our site. 

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Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.
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2 thoughts on “50 Speedprompt to help you speed up your writing”

  1. Jerry says:
    January 29, 2024 at 2:53 am

    Bookmarked! I’ll use these

    Reply
  2. Sarah says:
    March 28, 2024 at 11:15 am

    Thank you!

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