38+ ‘insights’ Writing Prompts
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Time Capsule Untouched
What would a 100-year-old time capsule buried in your backyard reveal about the past?
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Witness to History
Choose a significant historical event whether widely known or local, and write a narrative as if you were there to…
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Diving into Crime Scene Cleaning
Describe the life of a crime scene cleaner, their challenges, and emotional experiences.
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Building Blocks of Belief
Discuss a foundational value or belief that you hold dearly, and elaborate on its origin and significance in your life.
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Profound Profiles
Select a person who is influential in your life or community and write a profile about them.
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The Charm of Personal Narration
Compose a post entirely from your personal perspective and relay an experience or event from your life.
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The Intersection of Subjects
Write about two seemingly unrelated subjects and explore their intersection.
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Lessons from Failure
Speak about an instance where you failed drastically, the wisdom you gained from it, and how it determined your subsequent…
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Interview with a Stranger
Describe an encounter with a stranger who piqued your interest. How did the interaction change you, and what did it…
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Fan Letter to a Childhood Hero
Write a fan letter to your childhood hero, expressing how they influenced you.
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Evolving through Experience
Choose a significant event or period in your life and explore how it changed you.
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The Unnoticed Observer
Create a play where an ‘invisible’ character observes others, providing an outsider’s perspective on unfolding events.
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The Power of Prompts
Write an account of a single writing prompt that significantly affected your writing or thinking process.
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Shifted Shadows
What if your own shadow was a sentient being living in a parallel reality? Write about a day from its…
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Reality vs Imagination
Write about a world existing entirely within your mind. How does it differ from the ‘real’ world?
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Divulging Emotion
Explore an emotion you are currently experiencing in depth, from its root causes to its impact on your body and…
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Daily Routines Dissected
Paint a vivid picture of your everyday routine and explore its impact on your life.
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Self-Reflection: Growth Over Time
Write about an aspect of your personality or behavior that has drastically changed over the years.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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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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Pushing Past Phobias
Write about a fear you have overcome in your life and the process you went through to achieve it.
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In Conversation With My Reflection
Describe a surreal encounter of engaging in deep conversation with your reflection.
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Interpreting Nightmares
Reflect on a nightmare you’ve had and try to find a deeper meaning within it.
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Roots and Routes
Write about your family’s geographical journey, how it impacted your family history and what it means for you.
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Grandparent’s Guidebook
Write about a valuable piece of advice or life lesson you learned from your grandparent(s)
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Reflections on Heart Talks
Describe a heart-to-heart conversation you had with your parents that influenced your outlook or decisions significantly.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
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Family of Achievements
Imagine your family wins the World Record for something. What is the record? How did you earn it?
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Resilience Through Generations
Reflect on a significant challenging event your family has faced and examine how it has created resilience among the family…
