Close your eyes and listen. Don't think, just listen. After five minutes, write down all the sounds on a piece of paper. Here is a prompt or a story starter. Use this to write a 250-word story or essay.
Quotes are powerful writing starters.
They evoke emotions, insights and inspirations for any writer. It may be something a famous dead person said, or a line in a song, or a passage in the Bible. Write the quote on top of your page and write your interpretation of your favorite quote. You can inspire, motivate or even impart a lesson. Write yourself a letter.