82+ ‘Beach’ Writing Prompts
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The Serenade of Ocean Waves
Describe the journey of a wave from the middle of the ocean to a sandy shore.
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Landscapes and Feelings
Write about a particular landscape or location from your travels that have deeply affected you.
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Tales of the Sea Turtle
Narrate the life journey of a sea turtle, from its birth on a beach to its adventures in the ocean.
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Sands of Time
Imagine a beach bonfire that has the mystical power to show the past or future. Write a story revolving around a character who discovers this power.
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Bonfire Romance
Craft a romantic story where a beach bonfire plays a crucial role in the romance between two characters.
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Kindling Connections
Write about a life-changing conversation or event occurring around a beach bonfire, tracing the dialogue and describing the emotional evolution.
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Dance of Flames
Write about a tribal celebration, an ancient rite, or a spiritual journey that utilizes a beach bonfire as a powerful symbol.
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Invigorating Summer Adventure
Narrate a daring or thrilling adventure you had during a summer vacation.
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The Lifeguard’s Perspective
You’re a lifeguard at the beach, describe one of your shifts from beginning to end.
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Beachcomber’s Collection
Create a tale about collecting unique and unusual trinkets along the beach.
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Beach Hurdles
Write a humorous account of a family who has never gone to the beach before trying to set up an elaborate beach camp on a busy day.
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Epic Summer Adventure
Plan your dream summer adventure without any restrictions. Where would you go and what would you do?
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Romance of the Blue Waves
Script a romantic encounter you had or imagined over a summer beach vacation.
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Sunset Beach Memories
Describe a sunset you witnessed during a summer vacation and how it influenced your sense of perspective.
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Sanctuaries in Nature
Choose a quiet place in nature that you find spiritually inspiring and describe it in detail.
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Mapping New Horizons
Write about a place you’ve always wanted to visit, but have been unable to yet.
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Beachside Reflections
Write about a day at the beach during summer and your reflections while watching the waves.
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Secret Of The Seashells
Pen down your childhood mystery of an ordinary visit to a beach that transformed into a quest for hidden secrets.
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Sandcastle Kingdom
Depict an elaborate tale about a kingdom based on a picture of a sandcastle on the beach.
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Ice Cream on the Beach
Envisage a story about a family from Northern Hemisphere spending Christmas in Australia, swapping snow for sun, presents under the Christmas tree for gifts under the beach umbrella.
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Seasonal Wanderer
Write about the changes you observe in your favorite outdoor spot over different seasons.
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Best Season Debate
Write an opinion piece about your favorite season and tell why you think it’s the best.
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Message in a Bottle
Imagine you found a message in a bottle on the beach, what does the message say?
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Sunset on the Season
Write about the last day of summer, detailing your emotions and reflections at the close of this seasonal chapter.
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Memories of the Endless Blue
Write down your fondest memory associated with the sea or another large body of water during the summer months.
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Stress-Free Sanctuary
Describe your ideal or go-to stress-free environment and why it makes you feel at ease.
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Message in a Bottle
You found a message in a bottle on a beach. Write about the message and its sender.
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Sailing to Serenity
Imagine a peaceful and serene place where you find tranquility and write a story centered around this place.
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Nature’s Refuge
Write about a time when nature provided you with a safe haven or a peaceful retreat.
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Beachside Rejuvenation
Write about the history of beach vacations and the associated summer rituals.
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Destination: Elfland
You win a travel ticket, not to an exotic beach or a serene hill station but to the mystical world of Elfs.
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The Message in a Bottle
Imagine that you find a magic bottle on the beach which grants you one wish.
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Touchstone of Tranquility
Describe a place, real or imaginary, where you find spiritual solace and peace.
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The Healing Room
Imagine a space where you go to heal from heartbreak. What does it look like? What happens there?
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Vampire Vacation
Write a story about a vampire that decides to take a vacation and chooses the most inappropriate, sunlight-filled destinations.
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Endless Wave Chase
Write about your most exciting encounter with the ocean during a summer vacation.
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Seaside Seafood Barbecue
Recall or imagine a seafood barbecue at a summer beach, detailing the food preparation, the shared meal, and the sunset view.
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Connecting to Nature
Reflect on a time you had a moment of unity with nature while alone, and how this affected your feelings about solitude.
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Imaginary Bridge
Imagine having a bridge that can transport you away from your current emotional pain. What does it look like? Where does it lead you?
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Emotional Scenery
Choose an emotion that you’ve been feeling recently and describe it as a physical landscape.
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Unfolding of Joy
Document one moment or event today that brought you joy, however simple or momentous it was.
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Harmony with Nature
Describe a nature scene that you believe would bring you peace and promote your physical healing.
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Dream Vacation
Write about your ideal vacation, where you would go, what you would do, and who would be there.
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The Essence of Aroma
Consider the scent that brings a rush of memories to you. Write a poem about that scent and the attached memories.
