62+ ‘Hand’ Writing Prompts
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The Forgotten Arts
Write about the revival of forgotten skills or arts in the face of a collapsed civilization.
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Newcomer in Class
Write a story about being the new kid in class and how it would feel. Include how you would wish…
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Living History
Travel in a time machine to a historical event that fascinates you. Narrate the event from your perspective as if…
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The Power of Protest
Write about a protest movement that you feel passionate about, making your case and detailing its importance.
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Melodic Kingdoms
Compose a verse wherein the kingdom is ruled by a monarch whose decrees take the form of song.
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Countless Blessings
List 10 random things you are grateful for and detail why you appreciate each one.
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The Valentine’s Delivery
Write about your experience making and hand delivering valentine cards at school.
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Courage with Atticus Finch
Consider the thought-provoking quote from ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, “Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand.…
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Feast for the Senses
Describe a grand feast in a dramatic setting, focusing on the sights, sounds, smells, and atmosphere of the event.
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The Bunny’s Helpers
Create a story where the Easter Bunny recruits help from other less-known Spring creatures.
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The Double-edged Crown
Write about the heavy responsibilities that come with royal power and how they affect the character’s daily life.
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Fatal Love
Write a story about a superhero who loses their love, and with them, their will to save the world.
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Gift of Giving
Write a scenario where you were able to help someone and how it made you feel thankful.
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When Heroes Need a Break
Create a scenario where a superhero working in the hospitality industry, such as a hotel manager, uses their powers for…
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Operating Room Rescues
Develop a narrative where a superhero is a surgeon who saves lives both on and off the operating table.
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The Last Page
Someone finds a partially completed romance novel in a second-hand bookshop and decides to finish the story.
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Breaking Down the Day
Write a summary of your day down to the minutest details, even activities that seem mundane or routine.
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A Path of Kindness
Imagine you could leave a trail of kindness behind you wherever you go. What would this path look like, and…
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Warrior Lost
Write about a warrior princess who is captured by her adversaries during a battle and needs to rescue herself.
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Gratitude for a Family Member
Write a thank you note to a family member who has recently helped you with something.
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Messages from the Past
Your character finds a series of hand-written letters from the pre-apocalyptic period. What do they say and how does your…
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The Year’s Biggest Scandal
Choose one of the biggest scandals involving a celebrity or public figure from the past year and write about it…
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The Compass Rose Affair
Write about a young amateur detective who starts to see her rival sleuth in a whole new light when they’re…
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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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The Phantom’s Memoir
Ghostwrite an autobiography from the perspective of a ghost, detailing its life before and after death.
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The Living Chronicle
Tell the tale of a survivor who keeps the records of every Blight attack they’ve witnessed.
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Follower’s Fate
Narrate an instance where your Inquisitor was forced to make a critical decision regarding the fate of a party member.
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In the City of Shemlen
Write a story about a Dalish elf experiencing life in a human city for the first time.
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Impact of Technology
Investigate how advancement in technology has transformed anime, both in visual aesthetics and storytelling.
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Visualizing Outcomes
Describe three possible outcomes to a challenging decision that you are weighing.
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Bridging the Gap
List down a series of goals you have and the steps you need to take to achieve them.
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Prioritizing Progress
Outline a big goal you have in mind and break it down into smaller, manageable segments that seem less overwhelming.
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Strengths and Struggles
Write about a personal strength and a personal struggle. Consider how the two may be related.
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Facing Fears Head-On
Write about a fear or insecurity that holds you back and explore strategies you might use to conquer it.
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Statistical Perception
Write about your understanding on the prevalence of depression and how it impacts societies.
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Conference Room Conflict
Write a dialogue where two professionals in a conference room are trying to resolve a disagreement.
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Raising the Dead
A detective discovers the ability to communicate with the dead, directly getting first-hand accounts of unsolved crimes.
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Orchestra of Life
Tell the story of a protagonist whose every move and decision is dictated by a musical score only they can…
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The Apparel Tells a Tale
Describe a piece of clothing that is significant to you and describe it in intricate detail.
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Smoke and Mirrors
Write a story about a heist in a city where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a luxury…
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Avant-garde Historian
You are a historian who uses a time machine to research the past, things go awry when the machine miscalculates.
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Chrono Tourist
Imagine you’ve just acquired the ability to time travel and can visit any historical event you wish.
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Worldly Wonder
Imagine you’re a traveller from a parallel universe and you’ve just discovered Earth. Write about your experiences, observations and interactions.
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A Helping Hand
Create a compelling story where your main character’s traits and skills are tested when they help a complete stranger.
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Switching Personalities
Choose two characters in your story and try writing a scene where they swap personalities.
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Pivotal Game Moments
Describe a moment in a sport or game that decisively changed the outcome, real or fictional.
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Always the Family Table
Write about a significant meal you had alone or with new friends after moving away from your family.
