14+ ‘Grasp’ Writing Prompts
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Spontaneous Sights
Recount an unplanned sight or experience from your day that gave you an unexpected moment of peace or joy.
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Apology Accepted
Pen an imaginary scenario where the person that wronged you apologizes and you accept it.
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Mapping Emotional Landscapes
Identify five emotions you associate with your depression, then describe each emotion as if it were a physical location.
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Symptom Solver
Detail a typical symptom or episode as if describing it to someone who has never experienced it.
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Chasing the Shadows
Identify fears buried deep within you and illustrate them in descriptive language.
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Famous Historical Persona
Imagine you’re a well-known historical figure. Describe your persona, your accomplishments, and how you interact with your era.
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Exploring Journal Power
Write about your first encounter with a journal, the expectations you had and why it was or wasn’t initially appealing.
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Reviving Deadpan
Pen a story from the perspective of a character incapable of understanding humor written in a humorous tone.
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Prompts for Different Genres
Choose a genre you’re familiar with and create a perfect writing prompt for it.
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Simulacra and Simulation
Write about a day in a simulated universe. How would you differentiate between the simulation and reality?
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In Conversation With My Reflection
Describe a surreal encounter of engaging in deep conversation with your reflection.
