When it comes to writing, there are a lot of things that can be interesting. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with topics to write about. That’s why we’ve put together this list of interesting things to write about! Whether you’re looking for something to journal about, an essay topic, or something for your next short story, we’ve got you covered!
What are interesting topics to write about?
- Write a list of things you’re grateful for
- Research and write about your favorite quotes
- Write about a day in the life of _____ (you, someone in your immediate family, or imagine the life of someone you admire. Or better yet: do your own research and interview or follow that person for a day)
- Write about what would you do with a million dollars
- Write about your favorite books and why they’re your favorites
- Write about an embarrassing moment from your life
- Write about a time when you were proud of yourself
- Write about your favorite things that you own
- Write about what makes you happy
- Write about your biggest fears
- Write about things that make you laugh out loud
- Write about a time when you were disappointed
- Write about a memory that still makes you smile
- Write about something you’re looking forward to
- Write about your favorite season and why
- Write your favorite place to go and visit
- Write about what home means to you
- Write about what family means to you
- Write about a time when you were proud of a friend
- Write about a time when you needed a friend
- Write about what friendship means to you
- Write about someone who has inspired you and why
- Write about your biggest accomplishment
- Write about a character that is stranded on a deserted island and must find a way to survive
- Write about a group of friends get lost in the woods and must find their way back home
- Write about a person wakes up one day to find that they’ve been transformed into a different animal
- Write about a family is haunted by a ghost that only they can see
- Write about a new car that you want to buy
- Write about a pet that you want
- Write about the home you would like to live in one day
- Write about your next vacation spot
- Write about a new mobile phone app you would like to build
- Write about a religious experience you’ve had
- Write about doing a job or chore that you hated
- Write about doing a job or chore that you unexpectedly liked
- Write about a day in the life of a celebrity
- Write about the rise and fall of a political figure
- Write about an athlete’s journey to championship glory
- Write about a musician’s creative process
- Write the story of a famous artist
- Write about a day in the life of a stay-at-home mom
- Write about the challenges and triumphs of a single father
- Write about the challenges of parenting
- Write a story about a famous YouTuber or TikTok celebrity
- Write about how the news has impacted your mental health
- Write about a global conflict, such as the American Revolution, World War 2 or the French Revolution
- Write about the civil rights movement in the United STates
- Write about the women’s suffrage movement
- Write about Black Lives Matter and other social justice movements happening today.
- Write about your favorite thing to do for fun
- Write about something that you’re passionate about
- Write about your goals for the next five years, specifically health/fitness goals, relationship goals, career goals, and personal growth goals
- Write about a time when you had to overcome adversity
- Write about a time when you helped someone else overcome adversity.
- Write about your favorite movie and why it’s your favorite.
- Write about your favorite TV show and why it’s your favorite.
- Write about your favorite musician
- Write about what you hope to be doing 10 years from now
- Write about the musical instrument that you wished you could play
- Write about the book that you would write (if you wanted to write a book)
- Write about your favorite video game or mobile phone game
- Write about the funniest social media post you’ve seen recently
- Write about a point of view that you disagreed with and why
- Write about how you would change society
- Write about a new food that you tried recently or would like to try
- Write about unearthing hidden talents
- Write about the zen of mindfulness
- Write about an offbeat travel adventure
- Write about technology’s impact on personal connections
- Write about the enigmatic world of dreams
- Write about culinary mastery
- Write about the tranquility of nature
- Write about the art of giving back
- Write about life’s transformative crossroads
- Write about your cultural tapestry
- Write about unraveling personal mysteries
- Write about the ripple effect of kindness
These interesting things to write about listed in this article are just a start. There are many, many more topics that you could explore and we hope that this list has given you some ideas to get started.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or this is your first time putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), give it a try.