633+ ‘Hope’ Writing Prompts
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Rewriting History
Imagine yourself in a historical event of your choice and depict your emotional journey.
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Maze of Darkness
Frame a story where the protagonist is trapped in a pitch-black maze, out to confront their fear of darkness and claustrophobia.
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Midnight’s Silent Gift
Write a poem about the quiet magic of the world when everyone is sleeping on Christmas Eve.
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Risen from the Darkness
Write a poem about a time when you felt hopeless, but then discovered a glimmer of hope.
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A Letter to Future Me
Compose a letter to your future self, detailing your current hopes, fears, dreams and ambitions.
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‘Forgotten Victims’
Your protagonist is a lawyer wrestling with a decade-old cold case that no one seems to care about anymore.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
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Graduation Address for Future Leaders
As the valedictorian, prepare a speech for your own graduation, focusing on what you feel your peers need to hear as they embark on their post-graduation journeys.
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End of Civilization
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities are desserted and resources scarce, narrate your journey of survival as one of the few remaining humans.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.
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The Power of a Symbol
Create a story where the main character designs a symbol that unintentionally becomes a symbol of resistance.
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at home.
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The Letter from Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to the present you, giving advice or sharing insights.
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Bucket List Countdown
Reflect on your ultimate aspirations and create a vivid story revolving around accomplishing one of your bucket list items.
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Survivor’s Voice
Write about a victim of a natural disaster finding their strength and voice during their path to recovery.
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First Meetings
Narrate your first meeting with the adopted child or your first memory of being in the new adoptive family.
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A Letter to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self as a single parent, discussing hopes, fears, and expectations.
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Fantasy Family Meetup
Pick any historical figures, celebrities, or fictional characters to create your dream family. Why did you choose them and what role do they play?
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to your great-great-great grandchildren, discussing your hopes and dreams for their future, and what you want them to remember about their heritage.