232+ ‘Anticipation’ Writing Prompts
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Valentines Voyager
Compose an imaginative piece where you are a love letter written by a secret admirer, journeying to your recipient.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Documenting the Big Move
Write about the first time you packed up your life and moved to a brand new place.
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Anticipation on Christmas Morning
Describe the experience of waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, and the rush of expectation.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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First Footing
Write a fictional story based on the “first footing” tradition i.e., the first person who enters a home after the stroke of midnight.
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Apple Orchard Excursion
Imagine you are a child visiting an apple orchard, describe what you see, hear, smell and feel.
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Unlocking January
Describe your expectations and thoughts as you unlock the metaphorical door to January from December.
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The Great Egg Hunt
As an Easter egg, detail the feelings and reactions to being hidden and then discovered during the egg hunt.
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The Journey to the Easter Basket
Write about an Easter egg’s anxious wait and secret journey from the dyeing table to the lush Easter basket.
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The Secret Within the Envelope
Write about a character finding a surprise envelope underneath their door containing a life-altering secret.
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A Child’s Yuletide
Relive Christmas as a child: the overwhelming anticipation, the joy of unwrapping presents, and the wonder of Christmas stories.
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Miracle on the Ski Slopes
Write as though you have just pulled off a miraculous ski maneuver that everyone believed was impossible.
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The Making of a Classic Corned Beef
Write about the process of making corned beef, a typical St Patrick’s Day dish.
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Eve of the New Decade
Express your thoughts and feelings when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve ushering a fresh decade.
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Retelling Cancelled Plans
Pen a narrative about a 2020 trip that didn’t happen because of the pandemic.
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Dog’s Delightful Discovery
Imagine the excitement of a pet dog as it finds a chew toy in the Christmas stocking.
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Unexpected Packages
Construct a story about a Valentine’s Day proposal hidden inside a seemingly ordinary gift.
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Behind the Chocolate Hearts
Describe the thrill of receiving a box of Valentines chocolates from a secret admirer.
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The Valentine’s Delivery
Write about your experience making and hand delivering valentine cards at school.
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Cupid’s New Apprentice
Write a story from the perspective of Cupid’s new apprentices on their first Valentine’s Day.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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First Day Feelings
Write about your first day at kindergarten, with insight on how you felt and who you met.
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Whispers of All Hallows’ Eve
Recount an unforgettable Halloween night, focusing on the emotions it brought forth and why it was significant.
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The March of Time
Craft a narrative centered around a pocket watch that ticks louder as something ominous approaches.
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Heading South for Winter
Write a story from the perspective of a bird preparing for its first migration.
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Whispers from Shadowed Depths
Build a story upon a recurring dream that may be a warning about the future.
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Adventure Anticipation
Create a list of adventurous activities you’d like to experience in the next year.
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Irish Dance Showdown
Write an intense scene of a dance off within a Traditional Irish Dancing competition.
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Power of Implied Violence
Write about a situation where violence is imminent, but not yet occurred. Paint the fear and tension without physical actions.
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Hidden Behind The Mask
Write about a mysterious masked stranger who crash lands into a high-society masquerade party hosted by an aristocratic woman. The encounter incites a series of tumultuous events and a passionate romance.
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Underground Subway Pursuit
Write a scene where a detective is chasing a criminal through a maze-like subway system.
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The Lost-and-Found Adventure
Recollect an experience when you lost something important and then found it.
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Lost at the Ferris Wheel
Imagine you’re a lost child at a carnival and your only hope of finding your family rests on reaching the top of the Ferris wheel.
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Realm of Rebirth
In a world where people can choose to be reborn as a different animal after death, write a tale about a character deciding their next form.
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Rewind and Fast Forward
Reflect on one event from the last year you wish you could re-experience and one event on the future horizon you’re excited about.
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The Letters of Love
Create a series of handwritten love letters between two characters who have never met, their only communication being through these heartfelt notes.
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Prompt Name: The Superhero Pet
Imagine your pet (real or imagined pet) has superpowers and write about a day in their life.
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Summer Vacation Adventures
Write a story about an exciting adventure you would like to have over the summer.
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Palm Sunday Pageantry
Write a detailed narrative on the events of Palm Sunday from a bystander’s point of view.
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Love in Letters
Envision a man and woman courting solely through handwritten letters in the pre-digital era.
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Midnight Kiss
Write about the anticipation and excitement of a New Year’s Eve midnight kiss with someone special.
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Midnight Proposal Under Northern Lights
Narrate a story where the protagonist plans to propose their love under the Northern Lights.
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3)Long Distance Love Lines
Describe a relationship that starts and develops online due to geographic distance.
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Solstice Sensations
Write about the winter solstice, and the emotions associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year.
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New Normal
Write about how quarantine has altered your everyday routine and how you have adapted to these changes.
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Calender Culinary Adventures
Imagine a unique food or drink for each day of December, culminating in a festive feast.
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The Time Traveler
If you could go back and talk to your younger self or future self, what would you say?
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The Year Ahead: Hopes and Fears
Write about what you are most excited about and most afraid of for the coming year.
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Farewell to Winter
Describe the transition from winter to spring in your locality and your feelings about it.
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The Native Encounter
Imagine a meeting between pioneers and Native Americans. What does this meeting look like?
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Ingredients for the Perfect Picnic
Write a narrative revolving around the preparation and execution of the perfect picnic.
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Mysterious Pumpkin Patch
Someone has noticed something very strange about the pumpkin patch in the town.
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Harvest Moon
Write a poem inspired by the Harvest Moon, symbolizing the end of the summer growing season and the anticipation of the winter ahead.
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A Farmer’s Reflections
Write a monologue from a farmer’s perspective, reflecting on their emotions as the harvest season culminates.
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Shadow Behind the Harvest Moon
Create a narrative about a mysterious event that takes place every October on the night of the Harvest Moon.
