31 July Writing Prompts (Free Printable)

Summer is in full swing, and July writing prompts are here to inspire your creativity! This month’s theme celebrates the height of summer with prompts about sunshine, adventures, and magic.

From reflective journal entries about summer memories to creative stories about ice cream trucks and fireworks, there’s something for every writer to enjoy. Keep reading to get your free July prompts calendar printable and make this summer your most creative yet!

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July Writing Prompts

Embrace the summer sunshine and celebrate the magic of July with these 31 inspiring prompts designed to capture the spirit of the sun:

1. Write about your perfect summer day from sunrise to sunset.
2. Create a short story about a child who discovers a magical ice cream truck that only appears on the hottest days.
3. Describe the most spectacular fireworks display you’ve ever seen or imagined.
4. Make a list of at least ten fun activities you can do at the beach.
5. Write a poem about the feeling of warm sand between your toes.
6. Tell the story of a family road trip that takes an unexpected detour.
7. Describe a picnic that gets interrupted by a sudden summer thunderstorm.
8. Write about a town where everyone is obsessed with winning the annual Watermelon Festival. 
9. Create a how-to guide for building the ultimate sandcastle.
10. Write a story from the perspective of a sunflower growing tall in a summer garden.
11. Describe the taste, smell, and feeling of your favourite summer treat.
12. Write about a camping adventure under the stars on a clear July night.
13. Create a list of at least eight different ways to stay cool on a hot summer day.
14. Tell the story of a butterfly’s journey through a summer meadow.
15. Invent a new summer holiday tradition that your characters celebrate on July 15th. 
16. Describe a summer festival in your town with all its sights, sounds, and smells.
17. Write about a character who collects seashells and discovers one with a secret inside.
18. Create a journal entry about your most memorable summer vacation.
19. Write a story about kids who start a lemonade stand that becomes famous.
20. Describe the perfect summer evening barbecue with family and friends.
21. Write about a thunderstorm that brings relief after a scorching hot day.
22. Create a poem about swimming in a cool lake on a summer afternoon.
23. Tell the story of a summer job that turns into an amazing adventure.
24. Write a poem about the sound of cicadas on a hot afternoon.
25. Describe a character who is afraid of swimming but learns to love the water.
26. Create a list of at least twelve things that remind you of summer.
27. Write a story that includes a lighthouse, a seagull, and a treasure map.
28. Describe the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever witnessed.
29. Invent a mythical sea creature that only appears in the month of July. 
30. Create a poem using the letters of FIREWORKS as an acrostic.
31. Write about what you’ll miss most about summer when it’s over.

Looking for more July writing prompts? Check out our post on 365 daily writing prompts.

FREE July Writing Prompts Calendar Printable

Ready to complete our July writing challenge? Print out our free July Writing prompts calendar for 2025 and get started. This printable calendar makes it easy to tackle one prompt each day and track your progress throughout the month.

Can you complete all 31 July writing prompts? Let us know in the comments below!