217+ ‘Insight’ Writing Prompts
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Multilingual Metaphors of Love
Pick a metaphor that you associate with love or Valentine’s Day and translate it into different languages. Analyze how the…
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Expressions of Affection
Explore how Valentine’s Day phrases and expressions of affection would translate into various languages.
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Journeys and Turning Points
Write about a journey or a turning point in your life and the insights it provided.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red…
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Ghostly Guidance
Craft a narrative about a person visited by a ghostly mentor who helps them solve a personal issue.
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MasterChef Junior
Write a story about a delicious dish that you love to cook and the process involved in cooking it.
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Through the Eyes of a Friend
Describe a best friend’s perspective on the aftermath of your character’s breakup.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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Product Preview Pandemonium
Your character’s quirky tech company has just released a groundbreaking, but extremely unconventional product. Write about the funny reactions and…
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First Day Feelings
Write about your first day at kindergarten, with insight on how you felt and who you met.
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The Unexpressed Gift
Envision a gift that you would like to give your unrequited love. What is it? Describe it in detail.
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Middle School Milestone
Describe your most memorable moment in middle school and what lesson it taught you.
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Teacher Troubles
Reflect on an incident where you had a misunderstanding or disagreement with a teacher and how you resolved it.
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Journey Through Journal
Create a fictional character and write a week’s worth of their journal entries.
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Classroom Dynamics
Write about your favorite and least favorite teachers in 7th grade and how they influenced your educational journey.
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The Flapper Feminist
You are a young woman in the 1920s who rejects the traditional gender norms of the time and adopts the…
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Letter to The Future
Write a letter to your future self about what you hope to achieve in your writing journey.
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Word Limit Wonders
Write a story that explores a complex theme or issue within a strict word limit of 100 words.
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Pilgrims’ Perseverance
Write a story from the perspective of one of the Pilgrims during their first year in the New World.
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Debate on Education Inequality
Reflect on the inequalities present in the educational system and propose a solution.
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Ancestral Assurances
An ancestral spirit returns to provide comfort during combatting an unknown illness.
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Dear younger me
Write a letter to your younger self and impart the wisdom you’ve gained over the years.
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Sculpting My Values
List your values in the order of their importance, and describe the pivotal moments that shaped them.
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Inventor’s Imagination
Create an invention that could solve a problem in your daily life and describe how it works.
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The Dictator’s Diary
Imagine you’re the dictator of a country and write a diary entry recounting your day.
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Santa Behind the Scenes
Write a story that explores what Santa Claus does the other 364 days of the year.
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The Vernal Letters
Write about two old lovers who find themselves through letters they wrote to each other one spring.
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Transformational Journey
Pick a memory that substantially transformed you as an individual and write a detailed account of it.
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Unforgotten Characters
Resurrect the characters from your first short story by writing a sequel to it.
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Echoes from the Titanic
Choose a character aboard the Titanic and capture their life before, during, and if applicable, after the disaster.
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Reindeer’s Christmas Eve Flight
Imagine soaring through the night sky with Santa’s reindeer — describe the wonders you see and the emotions you feel.
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My Future Self
If you could send a letter to your future self in 10 years, what would it say? What advice, questions,…
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The Misadventures of Wilbur the Wacky Walrus
Your protagonist is a walrus with a peculiar sense of humor and a knack for getting into trouble. What goes…
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The Emotional Spectrum
Write a short story or real-life event from the perspective of each of the five primary emotions: happiness, sadness, fear,…
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A Thankful Letter
Write a letter to a person in your past who made a significant difference in your life.
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Dragon’s Bargain
The princess offers herself to a dragon to secure her kingdom’s safety. How does she befriend it and change her…
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Animal Planet Adventure
Pretend you’re an explorer visiting a unique animal on a distant planet. Describe what this creature looks like, how it…
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Revisiting Success
Write about a time when you felt successful. What did you do and how did you feel?
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Spiritual Practices
Write a story set in a precolonisation Native American tribe where the main character is chosen to be a shaman.
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Decoding The Author
If you could ask any author, living or dead, one question about their work, who would it be and what…
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Green Inspiration
Write about a valuable lesson or a unique insight that a visit to a national park has imparted.
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The Role of Policy in Migration
Discuss one policy related to migration and share your opinion on its effectiveness and potential improvements.
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Genie in the Lamp
Write about how you would react if you found a genie’s lamp and were given three wishes.
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Spring Break Savory Experiences
Narrate your experience trying out a local delicacy during your spring break holiday.
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Unmasking My Love-Life Patterns
Explore any patterns or tendencies you noticed in your relationships that led to heartbreak.
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Seven Stages of Grief
Write about your personal experiences in relation to the Seven Stages of Grief, and where you think you currently stand…
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Life’s Crossroads
Write about a significant decision you made in your life and its ultimate outcome.
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The Global Pantry
Explore different nutritious meals from various cultures that are vital to child development.
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Life’s Turning Points
Reflect on a significant turning point in your life and analyze how it shaped you.
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Travel Through Time
Imagine you have a time machine. Describe a journey to a past or future era, detailing the sights, sounds, and…
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A Day in the Sun, A Night in the Shadows
Write about a day in manic episode and a day in a depressive episode.
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Imperial Insight
Write a short story about a day in the life of a low-ranking trooper in the Imperial army.
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Life After The Great Depression
Write a letter to a relative living in a different state, describing how your family rebuilds their lives after the…
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Journey on the Oregon Trail
Picture being part of a family traveling on the Oregon Trail in the 19th century, narrate your experiences.
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Reflections on High School
Write a speech about your most impactful experiences throughout high school.
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First Lessons in Nature
Describe a powerful moment in your childhood that took place outside in nature.
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Doodles of Insight
Revisit your childhood drawings, deciphering the possible meanings and emotions behind them.
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The Magic Egg
Imagine you find an Easter egg that grants one wish when opened. What would you wish for and why?
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Dreamy Superpowers
Imagine you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Sanctity of the Shamrock
Write about the significance of the shamrock in Irish tradition and its importance to faith.
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Descent Into the Wolf’s Den
Write a tale exploring the Big Bad Wolf’s perspective in Little Red Riding Hood.
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Facing Your Fears
Write a letter to your biggest fear explaining why it scares you and why it shouldn’t.
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The Ebb & Flow of Conservation
Detail a personal experience which shaped your environmental conscience.
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Classifying Beliefs
Choose a set of beliefs, philosophical or otherwise, and explore how they can be categorised.
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Delving into Personal Values
Spend some time writing about the core values that define who you are today.
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Self-Portrait in Values
Create a list of your top 5 personal values and write a self-portrait that incorporates all of them.
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Societal Influences and Career Choices
Analyze different societal, peer, or parental pressures that might have an impact on your career choices.
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My Wild, Wonderful Dream
Write about your wildest dream, detailing the out-of-this-world adventures you experienced.
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In the Footsteps of a Hero
Choose a person, either famous or from your personal life, who you admire. Write an account of a day in…
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Constructing a Prompt
Imagine you’ve been enlisted to create a journal prompt for others; draft one and detail your intentions as the prompt…
