Journal Writing Prompts for October

Whether you are just beginning or been keeping a journal for years, writing your thoughts and feelings down on paper is good for your well-being. Do you need some writing inspiration? Check out the following journal writing prompts for October.

1. How did September go for you, your family, your loved ones, and your co-workers? Write about your best and worst moments from September in detail.
2. What are you looking forward to the most in October?
3. What do you hope to accomplish in the last 3 months of 2020?
4. What are your thoughts on the pandemic? Are you still under restrictions for your area?
5. Make a list of 10 things to get done by the end of the month. Put a star by the most important one.
6. Write about that made you smile today.
7. If you could have lunch with any writer, actor, or actress, who would you pick? Why?
8. Are you decorating for Halloween? Why or Why not?
9. Write about what you were doing at 10 am, 3 pm, and 7pm.
10. Write a restaurant review.
11. October is Family History Month. Write about your family’s beginnings.
12. Write about your grandparents or other older family members. Describe their appearance, personality, and different mannerisms that make them stand out.
13. Write about your name. How did you get your first and middle names? What does your surname mean? Are you named after anyone in your family?
14. Write about your favorite memory with your grandparents or other older family members.
15. Wo in your family inspires you? Why?
16. Write about your current family status. (Yes, your dog counts as a family member).
17. What does the word family mean to you?
18. What is the one thing you would to do before 2020 is over? Why is this important to you?
19. Write about your entire day from the perspective of your pet. (Yes, a stuffed animal counts).
20. Free write for 15 minutes.
21. Describe your current weather condition. Does the weather affect your mood?
22. Write a book review.
23. What are you currently reading or watching? What is the attraction?
24. Whare are your thoughts on Halloween this year?
25. What is your favorite spooky movie? Why?
26. Did you have Halloween parties at school? What do you remember the most about the celebration?
27. Did you celebrate Halloween as a child? Did you go trick-or-treating? What is your best Halloween memory?
28. What are your Halloween plans?
29. How does this Halloween differ from last year?
30. Do you believe in ghosts? Why or Why not?
31. Happy Halloween! How did your day go?

Author: Rebecca C.

I am just a person who loves to photograph and write about the world around me. View all posts by Rebecca C.