<![CDATA[Content Prompt]]>https://contentprompt.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ApO3!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9cf7520e-4fa6-43e2-8e9b-47c8a2852608_500x500.pngContent Prompthttps://contentprompt.substack.comSubstackTue, 01 Sep 2026 13:26:49 GMT<![CDATA[Content Prompt: September 1, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-september-1-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-september-1-2026Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:04:00 GMTGood morning, today is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • National Childhood Injury Prevention Week

  • National Crime Prevention Week

  • Acne Positivity Day

  • American Chess Day

  • Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day

  • Emma Nutt Day

  • Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

  • National Burnt Ends Day

  • National Cherry Popover Day

  • National Chicken Boy Day

  • National Child Identity Theft Awareness Day

  • National Forgiveness Day

  • National Hotel Employee Day

  • National Little Black Dress Day

  • National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day

  • Pink Cadillac Day

  • World Letter Writing Day

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: September 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-september-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-september-2026Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:47 GMTHappy September 2026! My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content. I created Content Prompt to help you jumpstart your content creation. Each month, I send this paid subscriber bonus with extra material, tips, and insights.

If you are interested in becoming a paid subscriber but can’t afford a subscription, reply to this message. I offer no questions asked comp subscriptions.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • What’s happening this month

  • 26 ideas to try around the theme of fall foliage

  • Why you should make sensory engaging content

  • Reasons to consider keeping a field notebook

  • And what you need to keep in mind for October 2026

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 31, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-31-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-31-2026Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:02:23 GMTGood morning, today is Monday, August 31, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 28, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-28-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-28-2026Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:04:32 GMTGood morning, today is Friday, August 28, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

Line: The sound of the cameras drowned out her beating heart.

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]]><![CDATA[*Spark* Spotlight: August 27, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/spark-spotlight-august-27-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/spark-spotlight-august-27-2026Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:30 GMTWelcome to this week’s *Spark* Spotlight. This is the weekly thread where we share content we created or great posts we loved. You can also brainstorm, ask questions, or share recommendations.

This thrift store fun of win, lose, or draw feel very adaptable.

Share your *sparks* in the comments!

]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 27, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-27-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-27-2026Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:02:27 GMTGood morning, today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • 1900 - Mosquito-born transmission of yellow fever discovered

  • 1964 - Mary Poppins premieres

  • 2008 - Barack Obama becomes first African American nominated for president by either majority party

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]]><![CDATA[Special Issue: The Great Outdoors]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/special-issue-the-great-outdoorshttps://contentprompt.substack.com/p/special-issue-the-great-outdoorsWed, 26 Aug 2026 19:01:21 GMTMy name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

In this special subscriber issue, we’re exploring how you can use the great outdoors in your content. We’re covering:

  • An overview of getting outside

  • 45 ideas to try

  • Recommended links and resources to explore

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Get outside. Right now. Before summer slips away.

The great outdoors is one of those topics that works for everyone, no matter where they live or what they create. It’s visual, emotional, and packed with story. It connects us to something bigger than our inboxes and gives our audiences a reason to stop scrolling and start exploring.

The great outdoors is one of those topics that resonates with just about everyone. Whether your audience is hiking mountain trails, tending a backyard garden, visiting a local park, or simply cracking a window to let in some fresh air, there's something here for all of them. It's a topic that spans adventure and stillness, science and storytelling, sustainability and self-care.

With fall just around the corner, there’s no better time to lean into nature as a content theme.

Here are some ways you can try using the great outdoors in your content:

  • Share about the mental health benefits of spending time outside

  • Design a printable “outdoor activity bucket list” for the next month

  • Write an essay or create a timeline of the history of the American national park system

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]]><![CDATA[For Next Week: August 26, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/for-next-week-august-26-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/for-next-week-august-26-2026Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:39 GMTGood afternoon it’s Wednesday, August 26, 2026. To help you get ready for the coming week, here are 10 things you should put on your radar.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 26, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-26-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-26-2026Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:41 GMTGood morning, today is Wednesday, August 26, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

Scene: Three people waiting out a thunderstorm on a covered porch.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 25, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-25-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-25-2026Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:01:58 GMTGood morning, today is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 24, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-24-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-24-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:03:38 GMTGood morning, today is Monday, August 24, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • National Composites Week

  • International Strange Music Day

  • Kobe Bryant Day

  • National Knife Day

  • National Peach Pie Day

  • National Selfirst Day

  • National SKAM Artist Day

  • National Waffle Day

  • Pluto Demoted Day

  • Vesuvius Day

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 21, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-21-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-21-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:01:38 GMTGood morning, today is Friday, August 21, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

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]]><![CDATA[Of Interest: August 22, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/of-interest-august-22-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/of-interest-august-22-2026Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:32:37 GMTIt’s Saturday, August 22, 2026 and I’m closing out the week with a little something extra. Good ideas can come from anywhere, so here are a few links worth clicking on this weekend.

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]]><![CDATA[*Spark* Spotlight: August 20, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/spark-spotlight-august-20-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/spark-spotlight-august-20-2026Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:47 GMTWelcome to this week’s *Spark* Spotlight. This is the weekly thread where we share content we created or great posts we loved. You can also brainstorm, ask questions, or share recommendations.

This week, I’m asking a question. Do you ever take a vacation from sharing content? If so, how do you do it?

Share your *sparks* in the comments!

]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 20, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-20-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-20-2026Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:01:06 GMTGood morning, today is Thursday, August 20, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • International Day of Medical Transporters

  • National Accessible Air Travel Day

  • National Bacon Lovers Day

  • National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

  • National Hazy IPA Day

  • National Radio Day

  • World Mosquito Day

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]]><![CDATA[For Next Week: August 19, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/for-next-week-august-19-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/for-next-week-august-19-2026Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:03:26 GMTGood afternoon it’s Wednesday, August 19, 2026. To help you get ready for the coming week, here are 10 things you should put on your radar.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 19, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-19-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-19-2026Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:02:36 GMTGood morning, today is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

Line: The button slipped out of his fingers.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 18, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-18-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-18-2026Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:05:05 GMTGood morning, today is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 17, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-17-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-17-2026Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:03:31 GMTGood morning, today is Monday, August 17, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • Contact Lens Health Week

  • Baby Boomers Recognition Day

  • Black Cat Appreciation Day

  • National I LOVE My Feet Day!

  • National Nonprofit Day

  • National Pineapple Juice Day

  • National Thrift Shop Day

  • National Vanilla Custard Day

  • National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

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]]><![CDATA[Content Prompt: August 14, 2026]]>https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-14-2026https://contentprompt.substack.com/p/content-prompt-august-14-2026Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:11 GMTGood morning, today is Friday, August 14, 2026. My name is Meghan Kowalski and I’m an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

  • National Creamsicle Day

  • National Financial Awareness Day

  • National Navajo Code Talkers Day

  • National Social Security Day

  • National Spirit of ‘45 Day

  • National Tattoo Removal Day

  • Shop Online for Groceries Day

  • World Lizard Day

Character: A person people watching in an airport.

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