239+ ‘Guide’ Writing Prompts
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Autumn Night Sky
Write a short story or a descriptive essay about a person gazing at the October night sky.
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Molding the Hero
Think about your role model or someone who inspires you, and write about a day you got to spend with them.
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Vincent’s Vision
Choose an art piece by Vincent Van Gogh (born April 30) that resonates with you and compose a story based on it.
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AI’s Ascension
Explore a scenario in which an AI begins to question its existence and seek self-awareness.
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Gratitude for Relationships
Write about someone who has had a significant impact on your life, expressing your deep sense of gratitude.
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Gratitude for Challenges
Dig into a past or present challenge and write about why you are (or could be) thankful for it.
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Engaging with Emotions
Examine the role emotions play in reacting to journal prompts and how this can enhance the writing process.
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Love Notes for Strangers
Write about a time you left encouraging notes around your community or envisage an instance where you might do so.
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Reflecting on Relationship Patterns
Look back to your past relationships, including the one causing your heartbreak, and identify patterns.
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A Goblin’s Guide to Life
Write a guide on life as viewed, experienced, and explained by a goblin sage.
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Ghostly Intervention
Write about a life-altering event triggered by the sudden appearance of a ghost.
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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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The Enchanted Egg Hunt
Write a tale about a mystical Easter egg hunt that turns into an unexpected journey.
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Wise Old Women
Write a fairy tale where the protagonist, a wise mature woman, is both guide and heroine.
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The Whispering Forest
Write about a character’s journey through an enchanted forest that whispers ancient secrets.
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Companion in the Shadows
Create a supernatural being that secretly helps guide you through the challenges of life.
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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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Adventures in Anger
Share a story about a time that you became very angry. What made you mad and how did you handle your anger?
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Delving into Personal Values
Spend some time writing about the core values that define who you are today.
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The Medium’s Burden
Compose a narrative about the life of a medium who helps guide lost spirits to peace while also trying to live their own normal life.
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Shadow Sleepwalkers
Write about a ghost who visits you in dreams and guides you on spectral sleepwalking adventures.
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In Their Shoes
Choose an exotic location and write a day in the life of a local. Highlight unique elements of their lifestyle that distinguish it from yours.
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Historical Guide
Imagine a benign spirit guiding a historian to unearth the hidden truths about a historical event.
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The Invisible Guide
Narrate a story in which a person is guided by a benevolent ghost through a series of challenges.
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Lucid Dreaming
Craft a story where dreams mix with reality, with the protagonist having the power to manipulate the dream.
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Recycling In Autumn
Write a guide on how to reuse fallen leaves and other fall discards in an environmentally friendly way.
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Life’s Little Lessons
Describe a lesson you absorbed as a child that continues to guide you even today.
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Features of a Good Prompt
Write about what makes a good writing prompt and how it shapes your narratives.
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Tracker of Fantastical Creatures
Envision being hired for a summer job as a trail guide in a park filled with mythical creatures.
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Drifter in the Skies
Fantasize about being a guide on a sky sailing ship, taking passengers around on tours to distant galaxies.
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Masterchef at Home
Step by step, explain a recipe of your favourite dish and describe why you love it.
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Book of Values
Create a list of your core values and write on each representing a chapter in a book.
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The Restless Guide
Create a narrative about a ghost from a foreign land who guides lost spirits in their homeland.
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Past Year Reflection
Reflect on the events of the past year, listing the highlights and the challenges, and describing how they helped you grow.
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Sound of Narratives
Use a song as a writing prompt. Let the lyrics guide you to form a story around its melody and words.
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The Champion’s Journey
Detail out your favorite fictitious hero’s journey and describe how you’d reimagine it.
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Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, Future
You are visited by the three spirits from A Christmas Carol, who guide you through your past, present and future. Narrate the journey.
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Character’s Internal Struggle
Write a story focusing on the protagonist’s internal conflict and how it affects the story’s plot.
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The Underworld Journey
Imagine yourself reducing in size and traveling into the depths of underground geology to explore the world of minerals.
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Summer Sandcastle Kingdom
Write about ruling a kingdom as a queen or king, the kingdom being your meticulously-built sandcastle.
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Proverbial Life Lesson
Choose an Irish proverb that has influenced or could influence a significant life decision.
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Pillars of Support
Describe a relationship with a teacher or an adult mentor instrumental in your personal and academic growth.
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The Learning Curve
Write about one personal lesson you’ve learned in 2020, and how it will influence your decisions in 2021.
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous situation.
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Ghostly Guide
Imagine a scenario where a lost hiker encounters a ghost who guides them back to safety.
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Hidden Potential
Write about an average citizen in the Star Wars universe discovering they possess some level of Force sensitivity.
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Reflection of Past Victories
Reflect on a past dream or goal that you’ve attained and analyze how it has shaped your life since.
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Exploring Joyful Moments
Write about the happiest moment in the last year and what it says about your journey to self-love.
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Evolution of Personal Values
Consider how your essential values have developed or evolved over the years.
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Examining Individual Values
Pen down the top five values you hold dearly and explain their significance in your life.
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Exploring Body Image
Write about how you currently feel about your body and how this has changed over time.
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The Guided Soul Search
Write a letter to your past self discussing your current passions.
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The Core Beliefs
Identify your deepest values, beliefs, and principles and discuss their origins and how they influence your actions.
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Morning Affirmations
Start every journaling session by writing down one positive affirmation about yourself.
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Reflecting on Inspirations
Draw a list of 5 people who inspire you and write about the qualities they possess that attract you.
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Rediscovering Happiness
Note down one thing that made you extremely happy in the past week. Speculate on why it had such a strong influence and how you can introduce more of it into your life.
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Personal Manifesto
Create your own personal manifesto, outlining your beliefs, values, and principles that guide your life.
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Solution Crossroad
Describe a situation where you were faced with two equally good or bad solutions, forcing you to choose only one.
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Decoding Past Decisions
Write about a decision you made in the past that seemed small at the time, but turned out to have a significant impact on your life.
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Perspective from a Close One
Imagine what a loved one would say if they knew about your fear. How would they encourage and guide you through it?
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Reflecting on Values
Write about your five core values and a recent decision or action you made that aligns with each one.
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Envisioning Positivity
Visualize your ideal future—everything from career to personal relationships to daily routines.
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Milestones of Progress
Think about the last five years and list your accomplishments, big or small, which signifies your development.