461+ ‘Heart’ Writing Prompts
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Reviving the Heartbeat
Write about a zombie, who, after years of being lifeless is suddenly back with a beating heart.
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Dark Deeds and Redemption
Write about a villain who is intrinsically evil but still seeks redemption.
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Favorite Family Tradition
Describe a favorite family tradition or festival and explain why it holds a special place in your heart.
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Galaxy Odyssey
Imagine you’re piloting a starship through the endless space, what is your journey like and what new worlds do you encounter?
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Jungle Survival Tale
Protagonist becomes stranded alone in the heart of the jungle and must learn to survive.
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Lost City of Gold
Craft a story that centers around discovering an ancient, hidden city in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Unwritten Letters
Write a letter to your lost loved one expressing all the thoughts and emotions that have come to you since their departure.
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The Memory-Laden Bauble
Write about a specific Christmas decoration that holds importance to you in a personal way.
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Joyous Journeys
Write about the happiest journey you’ve ever taken and why it makes you smile even today.
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Our Family Traditions
Elucidate a memorable family tradition that holds a significant place in your heart.
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Innovative Valentines
Design a picture book that presents unique and creative ways children can show their love on Valentine’s Day.
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The Loneliest Heart
Create a heartfelt picture book about a lonely heart finding friendship on Valentine’s Day.
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Echoes of First Love
Recount your first love experience and how it affected your perception of love and relationships.
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Reflection of Love
Write about your earliest memory of experiencing love or affection, whether it came from a person, a pet, or even a place.
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Dragon’s Heart
Write from the perspective of a fierce dragon guarding an ancient treasure, contending with its solitary existence and the constant fear of treasure hunters.
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Thanksgiving Gratitudes
Compose a letter thanking a special thing or person in your life that you are particularly grateful for during Thanksgiving.
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Taste of Yuletide
Write about a specific Christmas food or a meal that holds a special place in your heart.
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Heart-shaped Bay Leaves
Craft a story about the superstition of sleeping with bay leaves under your pillow on Valentine’s Day for dreams of future partners.
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Romantic Rituals of Machines
Imagine a world where machines have emotions, then write a story about how robots celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Expedition into the Lost Jungle City
Craft an exploration tale centered around a lost city hidden in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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A Change of Heart
Write a story about a kidnapper who decides to release their captive after developing empathy for them.
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Final Stand
Write about a beleaguered group of warriors making their final stand against a much stronger enemy.
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Heart of Winter
Write a short narrative centered on a crucial event that takes place in the heart of a February snowstorm.
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Gone with the Snowflakes
Create a narrative about an old man watching the year’s first snowfall from his window and reminiscing over his lost love.
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Marine Wonder
Imagine the mysteries of the underwater world and write a story of a fish exploring the ocean.
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Celebration of Strength
Write about the strength that you found within yourself after the heartbreak.
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Nurture and Nature
Write about a time when you found healing in nature, or imagine a place in nature where you could bring your heart back to wholeness.
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write about a solo adventure or journey that you always wanted to embark upon.
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Letters From The Heart
Write a letter to your significant other expressing your love, even if they’ve heard it a thousand times before.
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Volcano Verbatim
Imagine being a reporter, assigned to cover the eruption of a dangerous volcano. Write your article.
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Cradle to the Grave
Create a story where the villain’s life often mirrored the hero’s, but one pivotal moment sent them down very different paths.
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Abyssal Palace
Imagine a villain whose secret lair is an elaborate palace hidden deep within the ocean.
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Vampire’s Human Heart
Write about a vampire trying to suppress their lingering human emotions and the turmoil entwined with it.
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A Blood Feast for the Heart
Write about your first experience feeding on a human and the ethical struggles you’ve faced since.
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Heart-Shaped Treats
Your pet noticed a sudden influx of heart-shaped treats. How would they perceive this?
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Valentine’s Day in Fairyland
Imagine being a fairy who is in charge of spreading love on Valentine’s Day.
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Valley of Broken Hearts
Write a narrative about a place where hearts go to heal after experiencing heartbreak.
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Heart-shaped Land
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden land shaped like a heart on Valentine’s day and narrate the adventure that follows.
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Window to the Heart
Write a letter to a loved one expressing your feelings towards them, whether it’s love, anger, or confusion.
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Through a Character’s Eyes
Pick a dramatic scene and retell it entirely from a single character’s perspective, focusing on what they perceive.
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Unveiling the Monster
Explore the story of someone slowly realizing their close companion is a villain.
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Whispers in the Wind
Write a story where the winds carry secret messages that only a chosen few can interpret.
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Mortal Affections
Write a story where a mortal person falls deeply in love with both a vampire and a werewolf. Explore the emotional struggle it presents.
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Confession Under the Stars
Write a scene where two characters have a deep and honest conversation under the night sky.
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Origins of Valentine’s Day
Write about how Valentine’s Day began, the history behind it, and the symbolism of its main elements.
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The Birth of Villainy
Draft a backstory for a villain, describing the series of events that led to their transformation.
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The Puzzle of the Heart
Expound upon a time when logic did not align with your feelings in a romantic situation.
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The Forgotten Love Letters
Write a story about someone who discovers an old trunk filled with love letters in their new home’s basement.
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Urban Legend Origins
Write a fictional narrative explaining the creation of a well-known urban legend or myth.
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Adventure Anticipation
Create a list of adventurous activities you’d like to experience in the next year.
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Beyond Language Barriers
Narrate an instance where you had a meaningful connection with someone who spoke a different language during your travels.
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Political Conspiracy
Craft a tale about a mysterious political conspiracy that shakes the very heart of a nation.
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Spying On Love
Story of a private investigator hired to spy on a woman, only to fall in love with her himself.
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My Animal Whisperer Experience
If you could talk to animals for a day, what would you ask them and what do you think they would tell you?
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A Heart Disguised
Write about a villain who, despite his actions, truly believes he is saving the world.
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Echoes of the Heart
Craft a flash fiction piece where music serves as a metaphor for a character’s deeply buried emotions.
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Survivor’s Guilt
Detail a survivor’s experience who left his famine-stricken village for a better life abroad.
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Ultimate Sacrifice
Your superhero faces a scenario where only their demise can save humanity. Would they willfully tread that path?
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Villain Turned Hero
Write a story where a comic villain realizes the errors in their ways and attempts to make amends.
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The Beauty of Ending Chapters
Reflect on a relationship that ended and appreciate the growth it brought you.
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A Villain’s Redemption
Write about a well-drawn villain who feels a genuine remorse for their actions and desires redemption.
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Gift From Santa’s Sack
Describe a gift you received from Santa Claus as a child that still holds a significant place in your heart. What does this present symbolize to you now?
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Kindling Connections
Write about a life-changing conversation or event occurring around a beach bonfire, tracing the dialogue and describing the emotional evolution.
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Invigorating Summer Adventure
Narrate a daring or thrilling adventure you had during a summer vacation.
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The Sith’s Redemption
Imagine being a Sith Lord who has had a profound realization and now desires to return to the light side.
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Word Limit Wonders
Write a story that explores a complex theme or issue within a strict word limit of 100 words.
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The Spirit of Giving
Describe the most meaningful gift you have ever given or received, and why it symbolized the spirit of Christmas for you.
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Sign of the Times
Write a short satirical story based on a current social or political issue that you feel strongly about.
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Gift of Kindness
Reflect on an instance where someone showed you kindness and express your gratitude for that.
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A Change of Heart
Your protagonist is a terrorist plotting a major attack, but has second thoughts and attempts to halt the operation.
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The Heart of the Outcast
Create a diary entry for a character who feels excluded or different, and detail their feelings and experiences.
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Survivors on the Precipice
Narrate the experience of survivors standing on the edge of a ravine, contemplating whether survival in this ravaged world is a blessing or a curse.
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Persephone’s Spring
Develop a story based on the myth of Persephone, symbolizing the succession of winter and spring.
