Writing Prompt - February 2026

Creative Mischief
Feb 1
2 min read

We're days from the midpoint of winter - February 3rd, often considered the coldest part of the year - and I am ready to let the month of Creative Romance melt my frigid heart. Whatever I'm reading/watching/playing tends to influence my writing, and I've been consuming a lot of dark media to maintain the necessary mindset for my current project. I reached a breaking point last week. The rabbit hole went too deep and I needed something light and fluffy to pull me out. Something sweet and simple with low stakes, maybe involving a midwest girl-next-door who upends the life of a prince; not my usual fare.

Everyone has tropes they gravitate towards, both in reading and writing. They are useful for building anticipation & either delivering or subverting those expectations. Embrace your tropes! Read and write what you love! And let a little extra love in during February...

The flavor of romance is up to you :)

Holidays (offbeat, writing, and otherwise) to embrace this month:

February 02 - Groundhog Day

February 03 - The Day the Music Died

February 05 - National Shower With a Friend Day

February 06 - Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

February 08 - Superbowl Sunday (60th) [date varies]

February 12 - International Darwin Day

February 13 - Friday the 13th

February 14 - Valentine's Day

February 16 - Presidents' Day [3rd Monday]

February 17 - Chinese New Year [date varies] | Mardi Gras [date varies]