Writing Prompt - January 2026

Creative Mischief
Jan 1
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January is the month of Janus, named for the Roman god of beginnings / endings and transitions. Depicted with two faces, he looks both to the future and the past. There is always some retrospection at the beginning of new things. As you embark on the first month of a new year, take the lessons of the past with you to promote meaningful growth. The difficulties you encountered can be building blocks rather than repeated obstacles.

I am my own harshest critic, with a tendency to beat myself down during projects and rehash past struggles. It can be difficult to balance giving yourself grace vs. procrastination when you live in such a mindset. We all work with the tools we have.

May you enter 2026 with vigor and celebrate International Creativity Month with renewed focus, passion, and confidence. Happy New Year, everyone!

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

January 01 - New Year's Day

January 02 - World Introvert Day | National Science Fiction Day (Isaac Asimov Birthday)

January 03 - J.R.R. Tolkien Day

January 06 - Feast of the Epiphany [date varies]

January 07 - Old Rock Day

January 13 - National Rubber Duckie Day

January 16 - Appreciate a Dragon Day

January 18 - Thesaurus Day

January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

January 23 - National Handwriting Day