642 Things to Write About (Chronicle Books)

Who it’s for

For anyone who says they would like to write more but doesn’t know where to start.

Also for working writers who want a warm-up before the real work.

A prompt makes the first decision for you, so the only job left is to fill a few lines.

Three things to know

• A guided journal from Chronicle Books, put together by the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto.
• 642 short prompts, with space to write right under them.
• Pick a prompt and write for about ten minutes; nothing has to go into a manuscript.

Good to know

I have not tested this product. I describe it from the Amazon listing as it read on 9 October 2026, so check the listing for current details. It is a printed book with writing space, so it is for pen-and-paper people. It goes well with a fountain pen.