461+ ‘Heart’ Writing Prompts
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Action Plan for Healing
Write a detailed step-by-step action plan for healing your broken heart.
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Rediscovering Individuality
Write about the person you were before your heart was broken and the person you want to be now.
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Unanticipated Consequence
A clueless vacationer accidentally deciphers an ancient scroll leading to a concealed treasure, propelling them right into the heart of an underworld power struggle.
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Survivor’s Guilt Love Story
Your protagonist falls in love after the apocalypse, but they can’t help but feel guilty because their previous partner didn’t survive.
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Celestial Crusader
Draft a tale focusing on a superhero who was once a villain but metamorphosed after an encounter with an alien being.
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Heart of the Hero
A superhero’s gadget no longer works, and they must confront evil in their own strength.
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Mystery Of The Haunted Library
Write about a group of young detectives solving a ghostly mystery in their local library.
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Clockwork Heart
Describe a world where emotions are regulated by clockwork devices implanted at birth.
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Secrets in Shadows
In your story, convey the experience of an undercover agent, who, for reasons they can’t reveal, is forced to betray their closest ally.
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Hot Chocolate Memories
Recount a memorable or significant moment from the past when you enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate.
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The Queen’s Redemption
Imagine a storyline where the evil queen seeks redemption after attempting to kill Snow White.
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Inventor’s Imagination
Create an invention that could solve a problem in your daily life and describe how it works.
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Unexpected Generosity
Share a story of a seemingly Scrooge-like character who performs a heartwarming act of charity or kindness during Christmas.
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A Letter to my Broken Heart
Pen a compassionate letter to your own broken heart, acknowledging its pain and the lessons learned.
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To Love Again After Heartbreak
Script a scenario where the main character falls in love, for a second time, with the person who broke their heart.
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Holiday Hooray
Write about your favorite holiday of the year and why it holds a special place in your heart.
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Robot Rebellion
In the future, household robots are common. One day, all of the robots in your town start behaving oddly. Write a story about what happens next.
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Cursed Cybernetic Sorcerer
Propose a story about a sorcerer cursed to become a cyborg, gradually losing their magical capabilities as their body becomes more machine than human.
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Ghost of the Past Loves
Write about a character struggling with the memories of a past romantic relationship.
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Heart Above the Ice Rink
Devise a romance between a professional ice-skater and someone who watches their practice from the stands.
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Dark Horse Dreams
Write about the most unrealizable dream you have received and how it still affects your life.
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Unforgotten Characters
Resurrect the characters from your first short story by writing a sequel to it.
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Snow White’s December
Imagine Snow White is celebrating December holidays, write how she would decorate her home with the dwarfs.
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In Da Vinci’s Footsteps
Muse on the adventures of an apprentice of Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance.
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Building a World
Imagine you got an opportunity to build your own planet. What would it look like and why?
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A Taste of Nostalgia
Write about a specific food or dish that transports you back to your childhood.
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Reflections on Conversations
Describe a conversation you had today in vivid detail. Write about your thoughts, feelings, and impressions during and after the discussion.
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Letter to your Tears
Write a compassionate letter to your own tears.
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Rediscovering Joy
List down the things that used to bring you joy before your heartbreak.
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Unlocking Forgiveness
Write a letter of forgiveness to the person who broke your heart.
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Keys To Forgiveness
Write about a character learning how to forgive after being betrayed by a loved one.
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Phantom Grief
Craft a story about a ghost who only appears to individuals currently experiencing deep grief.
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The Healing Path
Write about the journey of healing you want to embark on from your heartbreak.
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Project of the Humbled Heart
Describe an instance where you were wrong about a strongly held belief and acknowledge the role of those who showed you a different perspective.
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Nature’s Loving Embrace
Detail a past experience in nature where you felt entirely at peace and reflect on how you can recreate that peace in your daily life.
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Forbidden Love in The Forbidden City
Write about a love story based in the heart of the Ming Dynasty’s Forbidden City.
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Compliment Diaries
Think about a time when you gave someone a compliment. Write about the moment and the nature of the compliment and explore how it affected both you and the person you complimented.
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Creating An Earth-Friendly Future
Imagine you are a part of a thinktank devoted to making the world more eco-friendly. Write about the top three suggestions you would make.
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Heart of the Inferno
Imagine that you are a forest fire, spreading through woodlands. What are your thoughts?
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Eden in the Ashes
Write a story where survivors come across lush vegetation and wildlife in the heart of a ruined city.
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Pisces in Love
Describe a heart-warming love story defined by emotional depth and selfless devotion, keeping in line with the idealistic love that Pisces embodies.
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Cynthia’s Shoes
Imagine stepping into the shoes of someone who has broken your heart or hurt you deeply, and write about why they may have acted the way they did.
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Christmas Goat of Sweden
Write a story about Sweden’s giant straw Christmas goat and the almost regular attempts of people destroying it.
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Ethereal Love
Centers around a love story between a human and a ghost, where the couple struggles to find a way to be together.
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The Heartbreaker’s Perspective
Try writing a letter of apology from the person who broke your heart.
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Mapping the Healing Journey
Create a timeline of your emotions and experiences from the moment your heart was broken till today.
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Invisible Barriers
Write about the invisible walls you created around your heart and then slowly demolish each of them down.
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The Aroma of Autumn
Write about your most vivid memory attached to the wafting aroma of an autumn bake.
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Skeleton Keys and Forgotten Doors
Craft a tale about discovering an old skeleton key that only works on specific doors on specified days in October.
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Champion of My Heart
Compose an affectionate letter to a friend who has supported you during your toughest times.
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Family Ties on Valentine’s Day
Write about a family member’s tradition that you love and look forward to every Valentine’s day.
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Heart’s Crystal Ball
Write from the perspective of your future self reflecting back on an emotional experience that shaped your current state.
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Spiritual Practices
Write a story set in a precolonisation Native American tribe where the main character is chosen to be a shaman.
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Blooming Affection
Write about what your favorite flower is and why it holds such a special place in your heart.
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Melody of the Emerald Isle
Create a narrative inspired by an authentic Irish jig. What emotions does it bring out? How does it influence the storyline?
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Befriending the Beast
Imagine a scenario where a human befriends a mythic creature, forming a bond that transcends the barrier between their species.
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Heartstrings of Deceit
Your protagonist is a small-town sheriff who starts to fall for a big-city detective while investigating a mysterious series of robberies.
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The Mysterious Love Letter
In your story, the protagonist stumbles upon a love letter intended for someone else, and this leads them down a twisty path of intrigue.
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Music of my Heart
Create a playlist of songs that capture your feelings post-breakup, then write about why you chose these songs.
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Gold From Broken Pieces – Kintsugi Love
Reflect on your heartbreak like a work of Kintsugi, finding beauty and strength in the brokenness.
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Whispers of Silent Conversations
Write a scene where you’re having a silent conversation with your lost love.
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Reminiscing Mother’s Love
Write a letter to your mother expressing the most memorable moments of shared love and care.
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Love in Letters
Imagine yourself writing a love letter to your partner that reveals the deepest corners of your heart.
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Narrative of the Abandoned
Imagine you are the remnant of a once-passionate romance, left behind without warning or explanation. Write a heart-wrenching monologue revealing your feelings.
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Memory Turned Poetry
Write a poem about a memory you shared with the person who broke your heart.
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The Invisible Scar
Describe your broken heart as a physical wound.
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Healing through Words
Write a letter to your past self right before your heart was broken.
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Magic of Mistaken Identity
Develop a romantic logline around the concept of mistaken identity on Valentine’s Day.
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Unseen Unicorn
Pen a fairy tale about a unicorn who can only be seen by those who respect all forms of love, including LGBTQ+ love.
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The Handwritten Letter
Write a letter to the person who broke your heart, expressing everything you wished to say but haven’t.