755+ ‘Joy’ Writing Prompts
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Ripples of Empathy
Translate into words an instance of an empathetic experience you had with a stranger.
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Rekindled Love
Write about a couple who, after many years apart, find their way back to one another.
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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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Love’s Sorrow or Joy
Write a sonnet focused on love, but it should be either extremely joyful or extremely sorrowful.
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Oxymoronic Emotions
Write a poem conveying an emotion that is an oxymoron, such as a joyful sadness or a silent scream.
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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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Veil of Memories
Imagine a map woven from memories with the one you lost, and describe your journey through it.
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Rooms of the Mind
Imagine your mind as a home with different rooms representing different aspects of your personality, emotions, or memories. Pick a room and describe it in detail.
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Dream Essence
Craft a poem inspired by the feelings a dream left you with rather than its specific content.
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Euphoria Uncovered
Describe a time in your life where you felt an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.
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The Joy of Giving
Write a poem about the experience of selflessly giving to someone and the joy, it brought you.
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The Forgotten Artifacts
Compose a poem about an old photograph or painting that evokes powerful emotions.
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The Complexity of Joy
Write a poem exploring joy in a moment when it was unexpected or even inappropriate.
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Brushstrokes of Emotion
Pen a poem that depicts a particular emotion, characterized by rich, descriptive imageries.
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From Dreamer to Achiever
Your character, after years of dreaming and working, is finally about to achieve their goal.
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Magical Career: Professional Elf in Lapland
Write about the role of a professional Elf in Santa’s Lapland, the unique experiences they face and the challenges they overcome daily.
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Birth of a New Chapter
Write about the moment you first held your child, or if you do not have children, a moment when a new life entered your world.
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Snowbound
Write about how you survive when snowed in for a week during a winter vacation with limited resources.
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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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Whirlwind of a Wedding
Recall your wedding day, the swirl of emotions, the faces, the moments that made your day special.
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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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Dance of Gratitude
Write about people, experiences or things for which you’re thankful, and how they enhance your life.
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Letter to Joyful Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, 5 years from now, envisioning the happiness and positivity in your life.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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Celebration of Personal Achievements
Write about a significant personal achievement, describe how you accomplished it and how it changed your life.
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Unlikely Sources of Joy
Write about a small, everyday thing or experience for which you are deeply thankful.
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My Dream Job
Describe in-depth about your dream job and what it would mean for you if you had the chance to do it.
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Cherished Family Recipe
Record a family recipe that brings you joy, and describe the memories associated with it.
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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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Parenting Perspectives
Write from the perspective of a parent guiding their child through daily activities.
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Legacy of Laughter
Narrate an occasion where a family celebration was infused with uncontrollable laughter.
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The Memorable Food Factor
Write about a special dish that is a must-have at all your family celebrations.
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The Love In Our Laughter
Reflect on a time when you shared a deep, genuine laughter with your family and expound on the feelings that were stirred in that moment.
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Sensational Celebrations
Talk about a family tradition that is tied to a specific celebration or holiday in your family.
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Sweetest Birthday Memory
Describe your most memorable birthday from your childhood, focusing on the emotions, people, gifts, and activities of that day.