307+ ‘Feeling’ Writing Prompts
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Phantom Pain
Explore the absence of a loved one as phantom pain.
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House of Memories
Detail each room of a beloved family relative’s house, capturing the emotions and memories attached to each space.
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Growing Through Obstacles
Write about a hurdle you faced this year that led to significant personal growth.
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The Unexpected Valentine
Create a narrative around sending a Valentine’s gift to someone who may not typically receive one.
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Conversations with New Life
Write about the feeling of coming out of a winter’s rest and into the vibrant energy of spring.
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Growing Pains
Detail the process of growing a particular flower or vegetable and the lessons learned along the way.
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Silent Snowfall
Dive deep into the feeling of standing outside during a calm, peaceful snowfall, and the thoughts it generates.
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Exploring Financial Vulnerability
Describe a time when you felt financially insecure and how you navigated through it.
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Sharing A Favorite Story
Write a story you think would cheer up a sad friend, and explain why you chose this story.
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Walking in Another’s Shoes
Imagine being a friend who had a bad day, write about how they might be feeling and how you can make them feel better.
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The Friendly Monster
Imagine that you meet a monster in the park, but instead of feeling scared, you become friends. What is it like, and what do you do together?
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Colorful Feelings
Choose a color that represents how you’re feeling today and write a story about it.
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First Day Feeling
Write about what you’re most excited for and what you’re nervous about on your first day of school.
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Lost in a Forest vs Lost in a Mall
Describe getting lost in a fantasy enchanted forest and also write about the experience of being lost in a shopping mall.
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Invisibility of Love
An invisible person falls in love with a mortal; they can only become visible when their feelings are acknowledged and reciprocated.
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Pumpkin Spice Playlist
Create a playlist of songs for a rainy fall day and explain why you chose each song.
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Monochromatic World
Write about a day in a world where you can only see in grayscale, conveying the feeling of loneliness.
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Vanishing Echo
Write about what it feels like to shout something into a deep, empty cavern.
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Bubble of Sadness
Think about an occasion when you were feeling sad and share what was going on and how you managed your feelings.
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Lost and Found
Write about a time you lost something you cared about. How did you feel? Did you find it later and what was your reaction?
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Unpacking Emotions
Select an emotion and write a sentence describing that feeling to someone who doesn’t understand it.
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Valentine in the Bookstore
Imagine locking eyes with a stranger in a bookstore on Valentine’s Day and feeling an immediate spark.
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First Glimpse of Love
Describe when you first saw your significant other and the gut feeling that told you they were “the one”.
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Cliffs of Moher Contemplation
Describe standing on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks.
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Haunted House Adventure
Recall a time when you entered a place that scared you, like a haunted house.
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Home Away From Home
Recall a place away from home you’ve visited that gave you an overwhelming sense of belonging.
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Invisible Strings
Write about an emotion you’ve been feeling recently as if it’s a puppeteer manipulating your actions.
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Journey through Love
Write about someone you love very much and explain why you have these feelings for them.
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Lost and Found
Write about an object that you held dear but then lost and how you felt during the whole experience.
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Understanding Heartbreak
Write about a time you felt heartbroken and describe the emotions surrounding that experience.
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My Emotional Palette
Create an “emotional color palette” and describe each color as a specific feeling you’ve experienced.
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Sensory Melancholy
Write a brief tale where the character experiences a deep sense of melancholy triggered by one of their five senses.
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Accepting the Winter Blues
Write about a time when you felt particularly low during the winter season and the steps you took to accept or manage this feeling.
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Whispers on the Wind
Imagine that one blustery October evening, you begin to hear whispers in the wind that speak secret truths.
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Earth Diaries
Imagine you are Earth and you are writing a diary entry about how you are feeling. What would you say?
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A Sea of Ripples
Describe how the atmosphere and excitement of Easter morning affected those around you.
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Map Maker’s Legacy
You discover an incomplete dungeon map from your late-grandfather’s belongings. Detail your journey as you decide to complete the map.
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“Journey to the Moon”
Think about what it would be like if you took a trip to the moon. Write about what you see and experience while on this journey.
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The Mystery Mansion
Create a comprehensive and detailed outline of a mysterious mansion you’ve discovered.
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Powerless In The Storm
Write about a time where you were caught in a severe summer storm and lost all power.
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An Inside Look
Describe a situation from your life in excruciating detail, considering not just what it looked like, but how it felt emotionally.
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The Invisible Connection
Describe an instance when you could tell what your child/parent was feeling without them saying anything.
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Madness of March
Pen down your thoughts about the “March Madness” NCAA Basketball Tournament and the feeling of competition.
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Escalating Dread
Write a story about a character slowly realizing that something eerie is happening before the horror is fully revealed.
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Utopia of the Careless
Develop a dystopian society where human emotions are deemed as inefficient and thus suppressed.
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Nurturing the Fanfiction Brainstorm
Describe the process of using a fanfiction prompt generator for the first time.
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Ancestral Echoes
Describe discovering forgotten relics that hint at previous travelers in The Hissing Wastes.
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Shared Solitude
Explore an encounter with non-human companionship in The Hissing Wastes, like a lost or forgotten animal.
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Darkspawn Encounter
Depict a chilling encounter with a Darkspawn, one of the monstrous creatures from the Dragon Age Bestiary.
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Sensational Speed Lines
Emulate the feeling of motion and high-paced action in your writing inspired by the use of speed lines in anime.
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Contrasting Colours
Describe a setting using diverse and contrasting colours to reflect the emotions of your characters.
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The Love List
Write a list of things you love about yourself – it can include anything from physical attributes to personal skills, from achievements to values.
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Power of Positive Affirmations
Write a list of positive affirmations specially targeted towards eliminating feelings of loneliness.
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Peaceful Pondering
Write about a specific time when you felt truly at peace with yourself and your surroundings.
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Embracing Imperfections
Detail a moment when you felt insecure about a personal flaw or mistake and how you overcame that feeling.
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Revisiting Happy Places
Describe a location that brings you peace and examine why this particular place promotes a feeling of tranquility.
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Embracing Imperfection
Write about a moment where you felt inadequate and detail how this shaped you.
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Empathy vs Sympathy
How do you want people to perceive and react to your illness? Do you prefer empathy or sympathy, and why?
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Anger’s Afterglow
Reflect on a recent situation where you felt angry and whether the anger has completely subsided or lingered.
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Comfort Space
Imagine and describe your “Safe Space”. What does it look like, feel like, smell like etc.?
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Strength in Solitude
Describe a situation in which you felt alone or isolated. Discuss how you overcame that feeling and found strength in solitude.
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Understanding Universal Connection
Write about a time when you felt deeply connected to the universe.
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Gratitude for Nature’s Gift
Capture the instance of natural beauty that caught your attention this week.
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Echo Chamber
Write about a situation when you tried to suppress a negative emotion and ended up making it worse.
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Guilt Dissection
Write about a time when you felt guilty, identifying what caused this guilt and how you addressed it.