307+ ‘Feeling’ Writing Prompts
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Weathering Emotional Storms
Describe a challenging emotional situation that you faced in the past. How did you cope with it and what did…
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The Joy of Firsts
Reflect on an achievement that was a “first” for you, such as winning a competition for the first time or…
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Crowning Achievement
Write about a goal you have already successfully achieved, how you did it, and how did it feel?
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Soundtracks of Memories
Create a playlist that reminds you of the loved one you lost and write about why each song is pertinent.
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Secret Superpower
Imagine having a superpower that lets you feel exactly what others are feeling. Write about a day with this superpower.
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Family Traditions Revealed
Write about a specific family tradition and its significance in your life.
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Mysterium Tremendum
Describe an experience where you had a sense of the ‘Mysterium Tremendum’—the overwhelming mystery and awe associated with the divine.
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Disconnect & Reconnect
Write about a time when you felt disconnected from your faith or spiritual path and what helped you reconnect.
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Chasing the Sun
Imagine that you could escape the January blues by going anywhere you wanted. Where would you go and why?
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Winter Solitude
Create a piece of writing that explores the feeling of solitude that can often accompany the winter season.
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Irish Road Bowling Excitement
Write a personal narrative about participating in a game of Irish Road Bowling, detailing the incredible highs and lows of…
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Buddy of Brushes
Narrate a day when you created exceptional art that made you very proud, taking the readers through your creative process.
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Discovering AI
Imagine you’re part of the team that has just invented the first sentient Artificial Intelligence system. Describe your feelings and…
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Nostalgia Trip
Create a narrative about a memorable trip from the past, wishfully reimagined in 2020’s context.
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Christmas Miracle
Write a story about two strangers who both wish for love and find each other through a series of Christmas…
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Thawing Creativity
Describe the moment in February where winter starts to thaw and the first hints of spring show.
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Winter Wonderment
Describe the feeling of watching a snowstorm through your cottage window while holding a steamy mug of hot drink.
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Stumbling in the Spotlight
Detail a moment from your childhood where you felt humiliated or embarrassed in a public setting.
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Valentine’s Day in the Future
Imagine writing a love letter to your significant other next Valentine’s Day. How has your love grown?
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Hope’s Endless Ribbon
Crate a tale where people are physically connected to their soulmates by an unseen ribbon. What happens when you meet…
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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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Superhero Retirement
Explore what happens when your superhero decides to retire. How do they feel? How does the world react?
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Empathy Exercise
Write a story from the point of view of someone who is feeling an emotion you don’t understand.
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Timescape Specter
Picture a ghost that is stuck time-traveling, causing it to exist in multiple timelines at once.
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Warmth Beyond The Blankets
Describe the non-physical actions or objects in your home that create a feeling of warmth.
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Living in Shadow
Explore the superhero’s struggle with their secret identity feeling overshadowed by their fame as a superhero.
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Peripheral Partners
Narrate the story of a couple who can only interact while doing other things like working or studying.
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Basking in the Sun’s Glow
Describe a moment where you felt most connected to summer’s natural warmth.
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Documented Letters of Appreciation
Write a letter of appreciation to a person who has had a positive impact on your life.
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Positive Life Events
Write about a positive event in your life that you are thankful for and how it has impacted you.
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Gratitude Ladder
Jot down ten people or things that you feel grateful for, ranging from the small to large in importance.
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Sport She/He Loved Vs Sport You Love
Compare and contrast your favorite sport with the favorite sport of your best friend or a close family member.
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Divinity in Everyday Life
Reflect on and write about instances where you’ve seen or experienced something divine or spiritual in day-to-day life.
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The Stray Book
Your character finds an abandoned diary, filled with stories of a stranger’s life, on a park bench.
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The Grit Between
Write a piece that communicates the feeling of having salt or sand in a shoe, using it as a metaphor…
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1)Cyber-Love Confusion
Write about a romantic relationship that begins online, and the understandings that occur amidst the lack of physical presence.
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Celebration of Childish Achievements
Reflect on an achievement or success from your childhood that you were really proud of.
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The Call of the Tides
Describe feeling the call of the sea, a longing to venture into the deep blue.
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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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The Freudian Slip
Narrate an instance where you experienced a ‘Freudian slip’ and analyze its possible causes.
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The Cursed Lighthouse
Describe a night in a cursed lighthouse believed to be haunted by a ghost of a previous keeper.
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The Lowest Times
Describe a challenging period that, after it passed, left you feeling thankful for the lessons it taught you.
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Tracing the Roots of Blessings
Write about where your current blessings originate from and how they transformed your life.
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A Taste of Excitement
Write about a moment when you felt extremely excited. What sparked this feeling?
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Feelings in Colors
Choose an emotion and associate it with a color, then write a poem that expresses this feeling through vivid imagery.
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Mystery of the Lost Time
You have lost a day from your memory, and slowly realize you may have been abducted by aliens.
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The Lost Trails
Write about a time when you got lost in a National Park and how it changed your perspective.
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Lost in the Supermarket
Narrate a time you got separated from your parents in a supermarket and how you managed.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Dual Identity Dilemma
Tell a story about a character who straddles two cultures and their journey to reconcile their identity.
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Forgotten Reflections
Imagine a character who doesn’t have a reflection and their resultant struggle with their identity.
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Achieving Your Ambitions
Write about an ambition you want to achieve and the steps you will take to do so.
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Unfolding Awareness
Record each moment of a simple task as it unfolds, capturing every detail and sensory perception.
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Rediscovering Gratitude
Consider a simple moment from your day-to-day life for which you feel grateful. Write a detailed description of that moment…
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Bottling Summer Sunshine
Consider the warmth and energy of summer sun penetrating through your skin and try to capture that feeling in words.
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The Spirit of Resurrection
Describe in a poem how experiencing the joy of Easter feels akin to personal resurrection.
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A Letter to the Pre-pandemic Self
Write a letter to your pre-pandemic self, detailing what is to come and what lessons will be learned.
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New Friends and Nervous Times
Recall the time when you met a new friend in kindergarten. How did you feel?
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Invaded Safe Haven
Imagine coming back home only to find things in disarray and suggestive of a creepy presence.
