755+ ‘Joy’ Writing Prompts
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Rite of Passage: Learning to Ride a Bike
Describe the experience of learning to ride a bike and the emotions that came with it.
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Sense of Community
Reflect on the impact of the sense of community during Ramadan, and how it transforms your relationships with the people around you.
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Submarine in the Garden
Imagine a world where it is normal to find military grade submarines sprouting in backyard gardens.
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Pumpkin Carving Chronicles
Write a shared family tradition about pumpkin carving, where the pumpkin patch visit sets the stage for the upcoming family event.
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First Time Pumpkin Picker
Write a heartfelt story from the viewpoint of a child visiting a pumpkin patch for the first time.
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Grateful Gatherings
Write about a particular family or friend gathering that fills you with a sense of gratitude.
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Highs and Lows
Think of the happiest and saddest moments in your life. Write about them, detailing the feelings and thoughts associated with each.
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Overcoming November’s Gloom
Create a quote about finding joy and positivity amidst the typical gloomy weather of November.
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Emotional Landscapes
Describe a strong emotion you’ve felt, such as anger, joy, fear, or love, using metaphors and similes derived from the natural environment.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Feast
The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves to eat! Recreate a week’s worth of meals for the caterpillar with your favorite foods.
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Snowy Adventure
Write about your most memorable winter adventure filled with winter activities and the feelings associated with it.
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Martial Moods
Write about the emotional transition from winter into spring, like a ‘spring clean’ for your emotions and thoughts.
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Festival of Lights
Write about a time when you saw a lot of bright lights and how they made you feel.
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Operation Snow Angel
Write about your adventures of making the biggest snow angel in your neighborhood.
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Small Joys in Daily Routine
Recall the seemingly insignificant parts of your day that bring you joy and reflect on why they matter to you.
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Kindred Spirits Reunited
Imagine a scenario where two soulmates, who were separated at birth, grow up and find each other in the most unlikely circumstances.
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Haunting Humor
Develop a story around a comedic ghost who uses their haunting abilities to create humorous situations.
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Preserving Humanity
Write about the cultural elements, traditions or activities that will hold more meaning and value post-pandemic.
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Journey Through Nature’s Bounty
Detail a personal encounter with nature that made you deeply thankful.
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Holiday Blues and Silver Linings
Discuss how you cope with post-holiday blues and spotlight the little things that help.
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Aftermath of the Gift Giving Frenzy
Reflect on the aftermath of gift-giving – how it felt to give and receive, and its deeper meanings.
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Lush Deserted Edens
You’re part of an exploration team that stumbles upon an uncharted planet brimming with lush vegetation and water, but devoid of any noticeable forms of sentient life.
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Joy of Spring Freedom
Write about the joy your pet or a wild animal experiences as the weather gets warmer, and they can explore more.
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Ingredients for the Perfect Picnic
Write a narrative revolving around the preparation and execution of the perfect picnic.
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Cheerful Toyland Tune
Write a song from the perspective of a Christmas toy waiting to bring joy to a child.
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Krampus Night Narratives
Write a spooky story about Austria’s legend of Krampus, Saint Nicholas’s dark companion who punishes naughty children during Christmas season.
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Gastronomic Gratitude
Write a letter of gratitude to the food items that make your November memorable.
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Predict a Happy Adventure
Imagine an adventure you could have in the coming year and describe it in detail.
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Celebrating Friendship
Create a recollection of your most memorable Valentine’s Day spent with friends.
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Emotion Code Breaker
Write a conversation purely in dialogue, but without mentioning any emotions directly, let the conversation express the emotional intensity.
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Moody Weather Musings
Elaborate on the changing weather patterns and the influence they hold on your mood.
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Feline Memories
Reflect on a past or current pet cat in your life and describe the bond and love you shared or share.
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Behind the Scenes
Craft a story where you are an unseen observer of an important event, exploring the intense emotions and intricate complex details.
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Carousel of Time
Narrate a story about a seemingly normal carousel that spins in the reverse direction, taking its riders back in time.
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Outfit of the Day
Write a detailed narrative about your favorite spring outfit, where you’d wear it, and how it makes you feel.
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Passion & Productivity
Consider something you’re extremely passionate about and how it makes you feel and act.
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The Gift of Time
Describe a romantic moment where a couple basks in the simple act of spending time together.
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Extra-Curricular Excellence
Describe an extra-curricular activity or club you were part of in high school and how it impacted you.
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Wisdom in Bloom
Observe the different stages of growth of a flowering plant in your garden and draw life lessons from it.
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Midnight Magic
Imagine that on Christmas Eve you have the power to grant a single miracle. Who would you help and what would your miracle be?
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The Spirit of Resurrection
Describe in a poem how experiencing the joy of Easter feels akin to personal resurrection.
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Sacred Symbols of Easter
Compose a poem elucidating the sacred symbols of Easter and the joy they bring.
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Unwrapping Birthday Wishes
You have just blown out your birthday candles and made a wish. What was it?
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Unique Traditions
Tell about a unique tradition in your family that brings you joy or has made a significant impact on you.
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Invisible Letters
Imagine finding a box of hidden love letters from different time periods in your attic, and describe how each letter depicts the tale of love therein.
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Melancholy and Moonlight
Reflect on a summer night where you felt a profound sense of sadness or loss.
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Last-Minute Spring Break Plans
Write about an impromptu Spring Break trip that turned out to be one of your best holidays.
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Liberating Little Joys
Revisit your childhood moments of unadulterated joy, as simple and fleeting as they might have been.
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Sea of Memories
Create a list of memories you shared with the person you lost, whether bittersweet or joyful, detailing the emotions each memory elicits.
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Defining Happiness
Describe five things that genuinely make you happy now and try to analyse why they do.
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Snow Angel Chronicles
Write about a moment, either real or imagined, where you’ve made a snow angel.
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Fantasy Valentine’s Date
Imagine and detail your ideal Valentine’s date without any restrictions or limitations.