56+ ‘help’ Writing Prompts
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Witness to History
Choose a significant historical event whether widely known or local, and write a narrative as if you were there to…
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Observing Minute Details
Go to a public area, observe keenly for fifteen minutes and jot down all the smallest details you notice.
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Tackling Global Warming At Your Level
Discuss in depth about what individual actions you think can be taken at a personal level to combat global warming.
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Bonds Beyond Borders
Narrate an encounter with a local or a fellow traveler that left a deep impact on you.
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Food Tales from Far Away
Create a narrative revolving around unique food experiences during your travels.
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Promoting Peaceful Protests
Write about a peaceful protest that had a profound impact on you or inspired you. Detail why it made such…
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The Therapy Diaries
Share your experiences with therapy, counseling or other forms of professional mental health help.
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Symphony of Remembered Sounds
Describe your favorite song from high school and how it shaped your teenage years.
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Balancing Quality and Quantity
Discuss how writing prompts help balance the quality and quantity of your writing.
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Alternate Reality
Write a letter to yourself in an alternate universe, where a significant personal decision led to a completely different life.
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Stories from the Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the life you’ve lead and how the experiences…
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Seeking My True North
Describe what integrity means to you and how it plays a role in your everyday life.
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Pathway to the Future
Envision your ideal life five years from now, using details and narrating your own progress.
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Beneath the Surface
Write about an experience that initially seemed insignificant, but later revealed a more profound meaning.
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Inhabiting a New Planet
Describe a newly discovered planet and its unique features and characteristics.
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Message from the Minotaur
Imagine receiving a message from the legendary Minotaur, what does it say?
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Disappearing Acts
Write a story in which the most crucial piece of evidence vanishes without a trace.
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Feeling into Memory
Try to recall and write on your first romantic incident, focusing on feelings more than the events.
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Untold Love Letter
Craft a timeless love letter addressed to your significant other that you never plan to send.
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The Observing Self
Write a reflective piece describing a situation where you acted as an ‘observer’ of your thoughts and emotions.
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The Mindful Minute
Describe in detail the sights, sounds, smells, sensations, and thoughts you experience during one mindful minute.
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Lucid Dreams Exploration
Describe a lucid dream experience you’ve had and what it revealed to you about your mind’s capabilities.
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Dream Motivations
Write a fictional short story based on a dream you’ve had in which you explore the motivations of the dream…
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Catharsis Through Writing
Describe an instance when writing has helped you confront or deal with a difficult emotion or situation.
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Evolution Through Conflict
Write about a conflict with a family member that ultimately led to personal growth.
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Mending The Silence
Write about a time when you and your family had to deal with a serious illness or loss, focusing particularly…
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Voyage Into New Territory
Narrate your first family vacation or major event with your blended family.
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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.
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Reviving Childhood Memories
Reflect on a significant incident from your childhood where something your parents said or did left a lasting imprint on…
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Mapping Your Personality
Write about the dominant traits you inherited from each of your parents and how these traits have shaped your life.
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Financial Struggles and Triumphs
Narrate a particular instance where your family had to struggle financially and how you overcame it.
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Navigating Conflicts
Write about a big argument you’ve had or a persistent issue in your family and how you wish it could…
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Family Legacy
Consider what family legacy you would like to leave for future generations. Write about it in detail.
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Under the Same Roof
Discuss the different skill sets and abilities of your family members that make your home function smoothly.
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Unforeseen Twists
Recall a family celebration where something unexpected happened, and how it made the celebration memorable.
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Family Tree Exploration
Write about various members of your family tree, bringing to light the unique ways they have contributed to your own…
