Here we are—the back half of 2025 and officially in the -ber months. My favorite season, truly. Soup is simmering, the air is shifting, and it only feels right to dive back into some daily writing. In true me-fashion, I’m starting a day late (would it even count if I wasn’t?).
Back in January, I pulled off my Bloguary collection, and it reminded me how grounding that daily rhythm can be. I had every intention of doing Spooktober too, but with the wedding creeping closer, I know that’s not in the cards this year. Instead, September feels like the perfect chance to carve out a little escape—away from school deadlines, work stress, and wedding prep chaos—just to write for the sake of it.
The plan? Show up here every day this month, no matter how messy, short, or strange the words turn out.
And if you’d like to join me, I’ve gathered a list of prompts—part reflection, part inspiration—that you can follow daily or simply dip into when you need a nudge. They’re not in any particular order; I just tossed them together as they came to me.
Writing Prompts for September
Want to join me? I’ve pulled together a list of prompts—part reflection, part inspiration—that you can follow daily or dip into whenever you need a nudge. They’re not in any particular order; I just tossed them together as they came to me.
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What does September mean to you?
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How does September’s energy feel to you?
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Your September goal(s).
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Does September bring up any emotions you need to work through?
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What can you release this month? How can you remind yourself you’ve released it when it returns?
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Compare this September to last September. What feels the same or different?
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Now that some time has passed, what was something that happened in August that was impactful?
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What will the beginning of fall bring to your life?
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How are you treating your body this month? What does your body need to feel better?
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How has your spiritual self been tested this month?
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How has your spiritual self grown this month?
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How can you be content, just the way you are?
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Take three deep breaths. Once your breath settles, let the words flow. (Free-write)
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How would it feel to take a break from social media?
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What do you love most about fall?
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What books are you reading or planning to read this month?
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What is your favorite thing to eat right now?
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Have you given love to your home this month? What makes it feel special?
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Have you nurtured your spiritual self in September?
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Give examples of when you’ve felt loved.
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Give examples of when you’ve loved others.
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Who has helped you this month?
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What is something positive you’ve seen in the media lately?
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How can you focus on what brings people together, not what tears us apart?
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What is your favorite day of the week and why?
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What is an affirmation that is meaningful to you? When do you use it?
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How have you connected with your community this month?
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How can you be open to receiving more money?
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What three things are you grateful for right this second?
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How did September feel overall? What did it teach you?
One Last Thing…
Also, I could use your help—does September already have a fun daily blogging nickname (like Bloguary or Spooktober) that I’ve totally missed? Or should we come up with one together?
Here’s to September—messy, cozy, imperfect, and full of words.
