59+ ‘Honesty’ Writing Prompts
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The True Value of Honesty
Consider a world where everybody told the truth, no matter what. Would it be a better or worse world to…
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The Right Choice
Describe a time when you were faced with a difficult ethical decision. What was the situation? What decision did you…
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Charismatic Terror
Write about a villain who is charming and charismatic, making their evil deeds even more shocking and unsettling.
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The Unsent Valentine
Explore the idea of a love letter written for Valentine’s Day that never saw the light of day.
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Love Letters You Never Sent
Consider a former love or a secret crush and write a Valentine’s Day letter you wish you could send.
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Classroom Confessions
Revisit a character’s high school experience, exploring a pivotal or transformative confession that happened during those years.
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Web of Deceit
Your velvet-gloved detective must navigate through the web of lies spun by a close-knit family.
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Double-Dealing Dilemma
Pen down a story where a protagonist is trapped in a duel of wits with a deceptive genie.
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Honesty vs. Consequence
Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision between telling the truth and facing the consequences,…
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The Portrait of Resilience
Write a character portrait of yourself in a time of pain that accentuates your strength and resilience.
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Oblivion’s Slave
Create a story where a vampire has to erase the memories of their human lover constantly to keep them safe.
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Confession or Concealment
Write a story where a character is contemplating whether to confess their infidelity to their partner.
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Moral Quandary
Develop a story where a character witnesses a friend’s spouse in a compromising situation and is conflicced on whether or…
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Honesty is the Best Policy
Create a fictional scenario where honesty is being tested, and illustrate how the truth prevails in the end.
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Consequences of Honesty
Explore a scenario where telling the truth has serious consequences for your protagonist.
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Exploring Core Values
Write about the five core values that guide your personal and professional decisions.
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Mirror of Truth
Compose a tale featuring a mirror that reveals an objective truth about anyone who gazes into it.
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Alter Ego Love Affair
A famous celebrity falls in love with a nitty-gritty journalist, who doesn’t know their real identity.
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Hidden Affection
A character is secretly in love with their best friend, who is engaged to someone else.
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Coming Out Triumphs
Write about a main character who, after a moment of self-realization, bravely and successfully shares their LGBTQ+ identity.
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Apology Accepted
Write about a time when you wronged someone else and had to apologize. Discuss the circumstances, your feelings, and the…
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The Moral Compass
Create a fairy tale that revolves around the protagonist learning the importance of honesty.
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Indeed, Not Your Average Potion
A wizard has accidentally created the world’s most potent truth serum which inadvertently reveals too many personal details about others.…
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Cheating Rumpelstiltskin
What if Rumpelstiltskin gets caught cheating in his own game by secretly sneaking a peek at his own name written…
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Ensnared in Conspiracy
Develop a narrative where a young, naive character is unknowingly framed for a complex conspiracy plot.
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5. The Friendship Sandwich
Imagine making a friendship sandwich. What ingredients would you put inside? Why?
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The Schoolyard Code
Remember your earliest school friends and describe the qualities that drew you towards them.
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The Brave Tailor
Envision a sequel where the Tailor becomes King and needs to confront his fabricated tales.
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Once Upon a Promise
Pen a tale that revolves around a character breaking a promise, and the consequences that unfold because of it.
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Core Compass
Identify a personal value that guides your decisions and actions, reflecting on how you discovered its importance in your life.
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One-sided Reverie
Narrate an episode of unrequited love from your past, describing your feelings in the finest detail.
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Heartfelt Confessions
Script a dialogue between two characters where a significant secret is revealed, deeply affecting their relationship.
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The Unseen Ghostwriter
Write a story from the perspective of a ghostwriter for a famous opinion column, who witnesses the public’s reaction to…
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The Power of Secrets
Narrate a story where a hidden secret from the past resurfaces, shifting dynamics and relationships.
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Heart’s Song
Delve into the inner psyche of a bard who can only sing true songs that reflect the singer’s innermost feelings…
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Breaking Bad Habits
Identify a bad habit that hinders your future goal, discuss how it has affected you so far, and outline a…
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Mapping Mood Swings
Analyze a recent instance where your mood dramatically shifted and discuss what triggered this change.
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Building Bridges
Write about a recent conflict you experienced in a relationship and how it was resolved.
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Driving Change
Describe a moment when you realized you needed to change something about yourself or 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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Crowns and Shadows
Narrate a tale where everyone is born with a crown, but it’s invisible unless seen through their own shadows.
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Kitchen Catastrophes
Write about a disastrous cooking endeavor that turned into a learning experience.
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Hidden Love Letters
Create a series of letters you would write to a significant other that you would never send.
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Alternate Universe
Imagine if we lived in a world where everyone had to tell the truth. How would society be different?
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The Pillars of Dream Family
Identify five core principles around which your dream family would revolve. Write about the significance of these principles and how…
