461+ ‘Heart’ Writing Prompts
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Unmasking the Unsung
Write about an achievement you never celebrated or acknowledged openly but holds a special place in your heart.
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Hidden Wishes, Spoken Dreams
Write about wish or dream that you have always had but never shared with anyone.
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Evolution of the Heart
Write about how your attitude towards love and relationships has changed over time.
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Charitable Intentions
Contemplate about a cause close to your heart and how you plan to contribute to it in the future.
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Living My Values
List five core values dear to your heart. Share an example of when you lived according to each value.
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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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A Day in the Details
Choose a day and write about it in as much detail as you can, from the mundane to the exciting.
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The Heart of Forgiveness
Document an instance in the past where you didn’t forgive someone and how this has affected your relationship with them.
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Are You Listening, Anxiety?
Compose a letter to your anxiety, expressing how you feel about its influence on your life.
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Pouring the Heart Out
Write a letter to a person or situation that has caused you distress without any limitation.
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Anchor of Strength
Write about your ‘anchor’, someone or something that gives you strength during tough times.
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Patching Heart Scars
Write about a time when you felt deep pain, where you are now, and how you have healed.
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Gourmet Childhood
Write about your favorite childhood meal and why it held such a special place in your heart.
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Holiday Heart-to-Heart
Imagine a conversation between two holiday symbols (like the Christmas tree and Menorah or Easter Bunny and Valentine’s Cupid).
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Travelogue Tales
Write from the perspective of a travel guide, sharing captivating descriptions of your favorite location.
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Embracing the Scars
Write about lessons learned from intense emotional experiences during depression.
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Silent Screams
Write a conversation you wish you could have with a loved one who is expressing suicidal thoughts.
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The Thrill of the Game
Write a story illustrating the thrill and emotions associated with a memorable sports game.
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Royal Love in Disguise
A royal character falls in love with a commoner without revealing their true identity.
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Nightmares Come Alive
Develop a chilling narrative where the protagonist’s nightmares have started to manifest in real life.
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Heartbeat of the Gear
Create a story where the ticking of a clockwork heart counts down to an important event.
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Recipe with a Story
Choose a recipe that holds a special place in your heart and has a story attached to it.
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Pathway to the Stars
Describe a journey into the heart of the universe using metaphors related to sea exploration.
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The Struggle Within
Your Villanelle will document the internal battle between your head and your heart.
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Hometown Landmarks
Reflect on a particular landmark from your hometown or a place that you would visit frequently.
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Infinity and Eternity
Write a poem that grapples with the notion of infinity and what it truly means to be eternal.
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Unshackled Sorrow
Write a poem about a time you felt immense sorrow but keep it devoid of people, focusing instead on the physical reaction to the feeling.
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A Show of Character
Put your protagonist in a situation where they perform an act of kindness randomly.
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Heart of the Market
Describe a bustling marketplace scene through the eyes of a child experiencing it for the first time.
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Song of the Heart
Write a play where a character communicates their deepest feelings and emotions through songs.
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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but the life of another character as well.
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Navigating Nietzsche’s Nihilism
Imagine living in a world where there are no absolute values or definitive meaning. How would you create meaning for your existence?
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Divulging Emotion
Explore an emotion you are currently experiencing in depth, from its root causes to its impact on your body and your world.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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Wilderness Wanderlust
Write about the most remote and wild place you’ve ever visited or wish to explore.
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Reflections on Heart Talks
Describe a heart-to-heart conversation you had with your parents that influenced your outlook or decisions significantly.