461+ ‘Heart’ Writing Prompts
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Occupations of Heart
Describe a job or role that you’ve always dreamed of, regardless of pay or practicality.
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Yearnings of the Heart
Identify and write about your deepest desires when it comes to romantic relationships.
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Heart’s Magnetism
Write about the traits or characteristics in others that you find irresistibly attractive.
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Intergalactic Politics
Write a political speech for a leader in the Star Wars galaxy, addressing the Senate, the Rebellion, or the First Order.
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Fabled Fantasy Land
Imagine a brand new world for a children’s book. Describe it in vivid detail and enumerate what makes it different from our world.
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Heart of the Rainforest
You’re determined to find a mythical medicinal plant said to cure incurable diseases, deep in the heart of the jungle.
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The Heart Speaks
Articulate feelings of love, taking inspiration from a quote related to February, the month symbolizing love.
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Gifts from the Heart
Create a narrative about a character who makes a significant impact on the lives of others through small acts of kindness.
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Partition Blues
Narrate the story of a family forced to migrate during the violent partition of India in 1947.
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The Silent Treatment
Imagine if your heart had a voice, what would it say to you in the face of heartbreak?
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Unseen Wounds
Write a letter to a person who broke your heart letting them know the impact they’ve had on you from a wound they cannot see.
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Innocence in the Inferno
Narrate the heart-touching tale of friendship between two children from opposing sides during the Holocaust.
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To Free a Sparrow
Develop a story about a German officer who secretly aids the escape of a Jewish family.
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Beastly Beauty
Write a story about Beauty and the Beast where Beauty is actually the beast and the roles are reversed.
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Rekindling Hope
Describe an unexpected random act of kindness or love that restored your faith in love and humanity.
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Rediscovering Joy
Write about a moment when you experienced pure, uninhibited joy after a phase of heartache.
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“Sibling Stand-offs”
Share an anecdote about a hilarious debacle or heated argument you once had with your sibling.
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Stolen Identities
Pen a series of letters between separated slave families.
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Acceptance and Forgiveness
Write a letter to your broken heart, acknowledging its hurt and voicing forgiveness.
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Ageless Love in a Fleeting World
A vampire finds their heart won only to be broken again and again when their mortal lovers grow old and perish.
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A Centuries-Long Love Song
An immortal vampire falls in love with the same human soul reincarnated over centuries.
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The Heatwave Hero
Engage your creative faculties and create a short narrative about a character who somehow uses the extreme heat to their advantage.
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Presence Over Presents
Discuss a non-material gift you received in November and why it renders you grateful.
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Shadow of the Basilisk
Construct a tale of a wicked creature, perhaps a basilisk, lurking in the heart of an eerie, isolated castle.
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A Miraculous Christmas Gift
Write about a character who receives a seemingly ordinary gift, which happens to have magical or transformative properties.
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Gift from the Heart
Craft a narrative around a humble gift handmade with love that becomes the most precious and heartfelt present someone has ever received.
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Memoirs From a Tree’s Perspective
Narrate the story of a bustling garden as seen from a century-old tree rooted firmly in its heart.
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Imperial Insider
Write about a day in the life of an Imperial officer, detailing the mundane and the extraordinary.
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The Last Polar Bear
Write a heart-wrenching narrative through the eyes of the last polar bear in the Arctic.
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Amnesty Dialogue
Imagine a conversation between you and the person who broke your heart, aiming towards a mutual understanding and forgiveness.
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The Valentine Day Letter
Write a heartfelt Valentine’s day letter to your spouse detailing your love, gratitude, and hopes for the future.
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Favorite Storybook Character
Describe your favorite character from a storybook that you love to read.
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Dimension of Flames
Describe a fictional realm or epiphany discovered in the depth of fireplace flames.
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Survivors’ Waltz
Write about two people meeting in the midst of a zombie apocalypse who slowly form a romantic bond.
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Tamed Dragon Ride
One day you wake up to find a dragon in your backyard waiting to be tamed. What happens next?
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Invisibility of Love
An invisible person falls in love with a mortal; they can only become visible when their feelings are acknowledged and reciprocated.
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The Waking of the Ancient Beast
Create a tale where a mythical creature, one that has been asleep for thousands of years, wakes up in present day.
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Riverside Reverie
Write about an afternoon by a lakeside or a river that holds a special place in your memory.
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Letters to the Void
Imagine yourself writing a letter to someone who will never read it. Pour out your heart in words.
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Letters of a Broken Heart
Write a series of letters by a heartbroken protagonist to their estranged lover.
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Destined Letters
Create a narrative where two people fall in love through exchanging letters but haven’t met in person.
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Fairies Late into the Night
A thriving community of fairies has invited you to their grand midnight feast at the heart of their magical realm. Describe your evening.
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Unwriting Valentines
Imagine you are unwriting love letters from a past relationship. What would these unsent letters say?
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Sensory Food Festival
Write about your most favorite meal and describe the flavors, textures, and scents in detail.
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Journey Through Time
Write a story about a time traveler stuck in a notable historical event of your choosing.
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Fall Leaf Chromatography
Experiment with different types of leaves and write about the pigments you discover.
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The Enchanted Forest Adventure
Imagine a day spent exploring an enchanted forest: the sights, the sounds, the creatures you encounter.
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Heart’s Empathy
Reflect on how experiencing heartache has made you more empathetic towards others.
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Wishlist for The Heart
Write a letter to yourself expressing your deepest emotional needs and how you can fulfill them.
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Finding Warmth in the Cold
Reflect upon an instance where winter brought you an unexpected joy or warmth in the midst of its cold.
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Reliving Monstrosity
A character remembers their family member getting infected and turning into a zombie.
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Foreboding Forest
An eerily quiet forest, one that’s known for its strange disappearances, suddenly begins showing signs of supernatural activity.
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Unexpected Encounter
Create a fictional story about a chance meeting with a stranger during holiday shopping.
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The Crossroads of Career and Love
Write a story about a character deciding between a lifelong career dream or the love of their life.
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Love in Adversity
Create a conversation between two lovers parting due to uncontrollable circumstances.
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Fantastic Imaginary Friend
Write about an imaginary friend or pet and describe your adventures with them.
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The Villain’s Redemption
Imagine your villain yearns for redemption, but struggles to escape the web of their past wrongdoings.
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Sounds of the City
Imagine you’re in the heart of a bustling city – describe it purely through the sounds you hear.
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Disentanglement
Narrate the process of disentangling your life from the person who broke your heart.
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The First Cut
Write about the moment you realized your heart was broken.
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The Heart’s Journal
Write a journal entry from the perspective of your heart on the day it broke.