16+ ‘joys’ Writing Prompts
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Universal Choruses
Write a song about a shared human experience, including joys, fears, or vulnerabilities.
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Song of the Heart
Write a play where a character communicates their deepest feelings and emotions through songs.
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Voice of Nature
Write an essay from the viewpoint of a non-human entity in your local environment – like a tree, a river, or an animal.
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Solo Operator
Write about the solitary life of an animal that prefers solitude, like a tiger or an octopus.
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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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Untamed Creativity
Create a story based solely on instinct, without bothering about a structured plot.
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Growing Together
Write about how you see your relationship with your spouse/partner evolving as you both age.
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Simple Joys
Pen down your parent’s favorite childhood activity or hobby, how much they loved it, and if they still indulge in it.
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The Forgotten Hobby
Write about a hobby or interest you had as a child that is now no longer part of your life.
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Role Reversal
Imagine a day where you switch roles in your family – parents becoming children, children becoming parents – and write about how you think that day would unfold.
