22+ ‘Hopes and Fears’ Writing Prompts
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A Letter to the Future
Pen a letter to your future self detailing your hopes and fears for the next transitional phase of your life.
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Voices of the Departed
Imagine you’re a ghost from the Irish Potato Famine era, narrate your journey into America.
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First-Time Love Letter
In this microfiction, write a scenario where your character is writing their first ever love letter.
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Stepping into Another’s Shoes
Imagine you are the protagonist of your favourite fairy tale. How would you react to the challenges faced by the character?
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to a future generation, sharing your hopes, fears, and advice for preserving the earth.
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Rainy Day Reverie
Imagine sitting by the window on a rainy day, thinking about an important change you’re about to make in your life.
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The Year Ahead: Hopes and Fears
Write about what you are most excited about and most afraid of for the coming year.
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Pride and Love
Write a letter from a character to their parents, explaining that their Valentine is of the same sex.
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Cryogenic Rekindling
You’re an inhabitant of a space colony and have just been awakened from cryosleep. Your significant other was put to sleep at the same time, but they haven’t been revived yet. Write about this anticipation and how your love withstood time and space.
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Letters of a Revolutionary
Author letters from a revolutionary to his family detailing his experiences, fears, and hopes as he participates in the French Revolution.
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Elven Magic Revival
Write from the perspective of an elven mage rediscovering long-lost secrets of Elven Magic.
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Champion Ascendant
Describe the moment your character became the Champion of Kirkwall, their thoughts, feelings, and the immediate aftermath.
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Conversations with Your Future Self
Write a letter to five years future you. Ask questions, set future expectations, or just share your current feelings.
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Graduation Dance
Write a poem about your high school graduation ceremony, focusing on the joy, hopes and fears of that moment.
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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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Revolution’s Eve
Write about a character on the eve of a significant social or political revolution, expressing their hopes and fears.
