633+ ‘Hope’ Writing Prompts
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Last Transmission
Write a story revolving around a lone radio operator, sending daily broadcasts into the silence, hoping for a response.
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Survivors on the Precipice
Narrate the experience of survivors standing on the edge of a ravine, contemplating whether survival in this ravaged world is a blessing or a curse.
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Persephone’s Spring
Develop a story based on the myth of Persephone, symbolizing the succession of winter and spring.
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Trapped in History
Describe the experience of a character who finds themselves stuck in a significant historical event.
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The Search for the Last Tree
Create a story where a group of survivors embark on a journey to find the world’s last living tree.
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The Stranded Island Diary
Imagine getting stranded on a deserted island, and write about your experiences as you uncover its ominous secrets.
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Late Bloomers
Craft a narrative about an individual who discovers their superhuman abilities late in life.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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Surviving Superpowers
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors discovers they have superpowers. How do they use these powers to survive?
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Sherwood Forest’s Last Hope
Write about a medieval superhero living in Sherwood Forest, taking a page from the stories of Robin Hood.
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Lost Prophecy
The superhero discovers a prophecy suggesting the Apocalypse was necessary for a better world.
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Child of the Apocalypse
The only known superhero left is a teenager who gained their powers as a result of the Apocalypse.
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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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Blooming Friendship
Imagine two friends reuniting at a sunny park after a year of separation, and write about their afternoon picnic.
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Springtime Symphony
Craft a sensory-rich story about waking up to the first warm, sunny day of spring.
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A Fresh Page
Write a letter to your future self in December, detailing all the milestones you hope to achieve.
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Destinies Aligned
Anakin and Padme faced their ill-fated destinies together. Write a parallel narrative of their lives.
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St. Patrick’s Day Miracle
Write about an impossible situation that is miraculously resolved on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Wolves of October
A chilling story about a small village that experiences strange happenings every October night.
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Mapping Future Hopes
Focus on the future and compose a list or story of things you look forward to after healing.
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Snowed-In Stories
Create a narrative centered around several characters trapped in a city due to heavy snowfall.
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The Perfect Copycat
Write a thriller story about a serial killer reenacting historical murders exactly.
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Gifts of the Seasons
Pen down a fictional tale by personifying each season and assigning them specific gifts they’ve bestowed upon your character.
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Spring Resurrection
Create a tale about a character or community emerging from hardship as spring arrives.
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Flower Stand Monologues
Imagine that you run a small flower stand and create a monologue to your flowers at the end of the day.
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Band of Hope
Write about a love that evolves between the members of a medical team or infirmary during wartime.
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Love Letters from the Front
Describe a romantic relationship sustained through letters while one partner is away at war.
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Unexpected Sanctuary
Find an unlikely sanctuary amid the zombie devastation during a road trip.
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Lantern Festival Conclusion
Craft a romantic story set against the backdrop of the Lantern Festival, which concludes the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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New Beginnings Narrative
Write about a character embarking on a New Year’s journey, filled with resolutions and hope.
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A New Star in Bethlehem
Imagine if the Star of Bethlehem was a spacecraft. Write a Christmas story from this interesting perspective.
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Post-Apocalyptic North Pole
Imagine a scenario where a global calamity has turned the North Pole into ruins and Santa is trying to restore hope.
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The Unpainted Canvas
Imagine your life as an empty canvas and design the masterpiece you would like it to become.
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Mapping New Horizons
Write about a place you’ve always wanted to visit, but have been unable to yet.
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The Underground Freedom
Recreate the fabled adventure of an escaped slave traversing the Underground Railroad.
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Time Travel
If you could time travel only once, would you go to the past or the future? Write about your decision and what you hope to see or do.
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The Peculiar Map
Create a narrative about an ancient, cryptic map found by the main character, which leads them on a wild goose chase.
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The Bridge of Hope
Write about a future where you’ve moved past your heartbreak and healed.
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Love Letters From A Betrayer
Write a series of love letters from a betrayer to the person they betrayed, seeking a second chance.
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Endangered Species Diary
Select an endangered species and write a journal entry from its point of view.
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Leaving the Door Open
Write a heartfelt letter to your future self explaining what you learned from your heartbreak.
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Perspective from Afar
Write a letter from the point of view of an immigrant or refugee to their family in their home country.
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The Last Refuge
Earth is no longer liveable, and humanity’s only hope for survival rest on an interstellar ark voyaging to a distant, habitable planet.
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Eternal Night
Compose a dialogue between two astronauts who have just discovered they will be stuck in space due to a technical failure.
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Survival in the Ice Apocalypse
Imagine a world where the coldest day in history never ends. How do you survive?
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The Time Capsule
Imagine opening a time capsule 50 years from now. What do you hope to tell future generation about the steps taken towards earth conservation today?
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The President’s Speech
Imagine you are the president delivering your inaugural address. What would you say?
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Hope and Healing
Share your predictions about how our approach to mental health might change after enduring a global pandemic.
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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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Radios in the Rubble
Write about a group of survivors who discover a working radio and hear a broadcast indicating there are other survivors out there.
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Sanctuary of Solitude
Paint a picture of a hidden sanctuary, a place untouched by the apocalypse.
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Survivor’s Settlement
Detail a makeshift settlement of human survivors. Paint a picture of how they have reconstructed society in a post-apocalyptic world.
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The Relic Hunt
Your character hears rumors of a hidden vault containing items from the pre-apocalyptic era and sets off on a perilous journey to find it.
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Rekindled Romance, Ruined World
Write a romance tale set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world.
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Settling in the Dust
Write about a family trying to establish a farm during the Dust Bowl.
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The Diary of a Lone Survivor
Write a day-to-day diary of a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world.
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Reality Rift
Narrate a story about a character falling in love with a person they meet in their dreams only to discover that they’re actually communicating with someone from a parallel universe.
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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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The Spectrum of Love
Choose five words associated with love and use each to write a paragraph, going from fear to acceptance.
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Legacy and Life’s Worth
Write about the legacy you hope to leave behind and your thoughts on what makes a life well-lived.
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The Pioneer’s Diary
Compose a story from the perspective of a pioneer crossing the American West with their family in a covered wagon.
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The Moonlit Journey
Spin a tale about a character who embarks on a journey under the October moonlight.
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Treasure Island
You’re a pirate and have found a map to an underwater treasure, write about your adventure.
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The Last Tree Standing
Imagine a world where only one tree remains. Describe it and explain how people react to it.
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JFK’s Last November
Recreate impressions of November 1963 from the perspective of a character living through the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
Transport your readers to the joyous day in November 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell. What does freedom look like for your protagonist?
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Comprehensive Vacation
Write about a landmark or country you’d like to visit. Explain why you find it fascinating and what you hope to see or do when you’re there.