Creative Gallery

Explore Maria's inspiring stories and writing prompts for young writers.

A hand holding a yellow pencil is writing 'Thought Catalog' on a lined notebook. The notebook has a red cover and is spiral-bound, resting on a dark surface.
A hand holding a yellow pencil is writing 'Thought Catalog' on a lined notebook. The notebook has a red cover and is spiral-bound, resting on a dark surface.
A weathered blue wall with peeling paint has a poster attached. The poster features text with motivational phrases such as 'Supercharge Your Future', 'Start, Run, and Grow', and 'Enough Said'. It includes the logo for ARTnews.
A weathered blue wall with peeling paint has a poster attached. The poster features text with motivational phrases such as 'Supercharge Your Future', 'Start, Run, and Grow', and 'Enough Said'. It includes the logo for ARTnews.
A newspaper lies open on a wooden floor, displaying a bold headline that critiques consumerism. The design is minimalist, with large black text over a white background, and smaller text at the bottom that resembles typical newspaper sections.
A newspaper lies open on a wooden floor, displaying a bold headline that critiques consumerism. The design is minimalist, with large black text over a white background, and smaller text at the bottom that resembles typical newspaper sections.
Two children are standing against a textured wall, reaching up with chalk or paint to write the words 'PLEASE NO MORE WAR' and 'LOVE' in red. The wall has a cracked appearance and the children appear to be collaborating on their anti-war message.
Two children are standing against a textured wall, reaching up with chalk or paint to write the words 'PLEASE NO MORE WAR' and 'LOVE' in red. The wall has a cracked appearance and the children appear to be collaborating on their anti-war message.