31+ ‘dreams’ Writing Prompts
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Sanctuary Spaces
Think of a place that provided a sense of peace or escape during your childhood and pen down your memories of it.
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In the Footsteps of Heroes
Write about your childhood hero, why you admired them and how they guided your life.
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The Time Capsule
Write about discovering a time capsule left by your childhood self. What did you feel when you opened it and saw what it held?
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The Parallel Universe Dilemma
Create a storyline where your protagonist discovers an alternate universe where their life turned out drastically different.
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Into The Future
Write about your ideal future, outlining your career, personal life, and major milestones.
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The Day I Grew Up
Imagine you woke up one morning and found yourself all grown up. Write about your day.
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The Loneliest Astronaut
Imagine you are the last astronaut left in space. Describe a day in your life.
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Journey to the Peak
Write a poem depicting your ascent to the top of a mountain, focusing on the struggles and triumphs within.
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Hidden Love Letters
Create a series of letters you would write to a significant other that you would never send.
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Dreamscape Reality
Reflect on a dream that left a lasting impression on you and describe how it intersects with your waking life.
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Bucket List Countdown
Reflect on your ultimate aspirations and create a vivid story revolving around accomplishing one of your bucket list items.
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Dreamscape Unravelled
Compose a piece that unravels the most complex or bizarre dream you’ve ever had.
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Letter to Joyful Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, 5 years from now, envisioning the happiness and positivity in your life.
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Lucid Dreams Exploration
Describe a lucid dream experience you’ve had and what it revealed to you about your mind’s capabilities.
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Recurrent Dream Elements
Think about elements, places or people that recur in your dreams, describe their features and speculate about why they might be recurring.
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Chapters Within
Write about a book that unfolds within you, each chapter revealing more about your inner world.
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Technicolor Dreams
Write about a dream you’ve had, reimagine it in vibrant colors and explore what these colors signify.
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New Path Endeavors
Write about a time you chose a different career aspiration than your family’s wishes or expectations.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to your great-great-great grandchildren, discussing your hopes and dreams for their future, and what you want them to remember about their heritage.
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Courtyard Conversations
Write about a family ritual involving storytelling, anecdotes, or familial lore.
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Hopes and Dreams
Illustrate your parents’ dreams and aspirations as young individuals, and explore if they were able to accomplish them.
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Backyard Adventures
Narrate a particularly adventurous day or make-believe game you played in your family’s backyard, or a local park during your childhood.
