On this special edition of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we look back at some of our best moments so far.

In the four years since the podcast first aired, writers of all genres—poets, novelists, graphic novelists, children’s and YA authors, and nonfiction writers—have discussed their favorite writing prompts.

On this episode, past guests share tips on using writing prompts, finding time to write, nurturing your creativity, and more. Listen below!

A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts. These exercises can help inspire, focus, and improve your creative writing.

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, a novelist, essayist, or poet, you’ll find motivation to keep writing. 

Brought to you in partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

Listen to Episode 47

Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame author Fenton Johnson doesn’t believe in writer’s block.  ”Fighting with the white page over a week, a month, a year, sometimes 10 years,” he says, “that’s what we call writing…. That’s just part of the process.”

Fenton shares several writing prompts that can help you move beyond the blank page. He also discusses his most recent book, At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life. Listen below!