1846+ ‘Exercise’ Writing Prompts
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Unsaid Goodbye
Write a heartfelt goodbye letter to someone you never had the chance to say farewell to.
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Empathy Exercise
Choose a person you struggle to understand or get along with, and write a narrative from their perspective.
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Mapping Emotional Landscapes
Visualize an emotional journey you’ve had in life and write about it as if it were a physical trip.
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Forged Figures
Write from the viewpoint of a celebrated historical figure and depict a critical event from their life.
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Conversation with Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self in which you reflect on your current challenges and express your hopes for how you’ll have managed them.
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Napman: The Judge of Snooze
Choose an unimpressive, funny superpower and create a hilariously ironic superhero.
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Sunlight Symphony
Describe a day solely from sunrise to sunset, focusing entirely on how the sunlight changes your surroundings.
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Gravity Gone
Imagine waking up one day and discovering that gravity no longer exists – write about your experience.
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Ocean Planet
Picture a world entirely covered with water and write a story about the people who live there.
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Gift of Compliments
Choose a friend, family member, or teacher and write a complimentary letter to them explaining why you appreciate them.
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Cultivating a Kind Classroom
Imagine you’re in charge of making your classroom the kindest it can be and write down three rules or activities you would implement.
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Futuristic Choices
Envisage a future where you could live forever due to technological advancements. Would you choose this option? Why or why not?
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Best Friends Forever
Write a descriptive piece about your best friend, focusing on personality traits, shared experiences and why they are so important to you.
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Scaling the Eiffel Tower
Write a detailed story about climbing up the Eiffel Tower, including the sights, sounds, and emotions you might experience.
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Journey to the Pyramids
Imagine a journey to the Egyptian Pyramids. Describe the journey and what you see when you get there.
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Judging or Understanding?
Think of someone whose actions you disagree with. Can you write a story that explores what might have led them to act that way?
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Finding Beauty in the Banal
Pick an everyday object and articulate why it could be perceived as a piece of art.
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Masterpiece of My Life
Choose a moment in your life and depict it as a painting, describing the elements you would include.
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Letter to Past Self
Write a letter to your younger self, offering advice, warnings, or messages of encouragement.
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Space Junk
Devise a solution-based scenario where humans have to tackle the problem of excessive junk in space.
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Flavour of the Day
Associate your mood with a taste – sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, etc. and elaborates on why this taste is suggestive of your mood.
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Wandering Through a Magic Forest
Imagine you have suddenly found yourself in a fantasy forest filled with mythical and magical creatures.
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Unlocking Happiness
Imagine you have a key that can unlock happiness. What does it unlock, and how does it make you happy?
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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Deconstructing Flaws
Choose a character from a story who you found flawed or problematic and explain why.
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Exploring the Festival of Lights
Imagine you are celebrating Diwali in India. Write about the beauty of the festival and why it’s celebrated.
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United for a Cause
Describe a time when your classmates came together to support a community cause. What was the cause and what did you do? How did it feel to collaborate for a greater purpose?
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Alice’s Fourth Adventure
Consider yourself in Alice’s shoes after her adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
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Exploring New Cultures
If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go and why? Write about the culture, food, and traditions of this place.
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Planetary Pioneer
Imagine you are part of a team pioneering to inhabit a new planet. Describe your first day on this new world.
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Santa Claus’ Day Off
Imagine a day when Santa Claus decides to take a day off during the busy holiday season. Write about his day off activities and experiences.
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving advice on how to avoid it.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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Lost and Found
Your pet gets lost and embarks on an incredible journey, eventually returning home. Describe their adventure.
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Emerging Roses and Thorns
Reflect on the most significant challenges and victories you had this past year.
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The Unseen Chapter
Create an extra chapter for your favorite book that doesn’t change the existing story.
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Storybook Inspired Self Portrait
Write about which character you identify with in your favorite storybook, and explain why.
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The Impact of Service
Reflect on a service project you contributed to and how it influenced your understanding of community.
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Recognizing Employee Excellence
Write a heartfelt letter of appreciation to an employee detailing their specific contributions to the team.
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Befriending a Talking Animal
What if you met a talking animal in your dreams? What would you talk about?
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Nightingale Carolers
Imagine a group of magical Christmas carolers who can make Christmas wishes come true with their singing.
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Super Sibling
Imagine your sibling or friend has suddenly gained superpowers. What would they do, and how would it change your daily life?
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My Secret Superpower
Describe a hidden talent or unique quality you possess and how it impacts your day-to-day life, from ordinary situations to extraordinary challenges.
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Dream Destination
Write about a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting, why you’d like to go there, and what you imagine it would be like.
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The Scent of Memories
Describe a fragrance that transports you back to a specific moment in your past.
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Reflection of Love
Write about your earliest memory of experiencing love or affection, whether it came from a person, a pet, or even a place.
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Star Perspective
Explore the perspective of the Star atop a Christmas tree, overseeing the celebrations of its human family.
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The Lonely Snowman
Write an account of a lonely Snowman’s Christmas Eve, as he observes families celebrating inside their warm houses.
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Elf Chronicles
Become an elf stationed at the North Pole, writing a letter back home about their experience working in Santa’s workshop.
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Reindeer Diaries
Rudolph is often the most celebrated reindeer, but what about the others? Write from the perspective of a non-Rudolph reindeer.
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Story of a Sneaker
Write a narrative from the perspective of your sneaker. Relate the varied experiences from your day to day strolls, gym classes or spirited games.
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Connecting with a Celebrity
Write a formal letter to a public figure or celebrity you admire, asking them to speak at your school.
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Exciting Storm Stories
Imagine you’re in the middle of an exciting and loud thunderstorm. Write a story about what you see, hear, and feel.
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The Power of Friendship
Describe your best friend and the first time you realized they were your closest confidante.
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Through the Eyes of a Stranger
Describe a New Year’s Eve celebration that you stumbled upon or witnessed at an unexpected place or in an unexpected manner.
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Journey to Fitness
Recall a time you participated in a physical activity or sports for the first time.
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The Strength of Sacrifice
Pen a story about a character who makes a significant sacrifice for a friend.
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Imaginary Superpower
Which emotion would be your superpower, and how would you use it to help others?
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Holiday Healing
Describe a Christmas where conflict or any past bitterness was resolved, bringing peace to yourself or your family.
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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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Heroes Behind the Desk
Write a profile piece interviewing a beloved teacher about their career and experience in education.
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Ode to an Icon
Choose a historic figure whose birthday falls in February and write a tribute to them in their voice.
