30+ ‘letter’ Writing Prompts
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A Letter Never Sent
Compose a letter to someone who significantly impacted your life but is no longer present.
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Beyond the Ink – Historic Letters
Imagine that you can read a letter from a historical figure to another. Unravel the contents of this letter and its implications on the course of history.
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Alternate Reality
Write a letter to yourself in an alternate universe, where a significant personal decision led to a completely different life.
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Letters from the Future
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, full of encouragements, foreseen achievements or future experiences.
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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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The Unsent Letter
Write down the things you wish you could say to a person you’re no longer in contact with but didn’t, bundled in an unsent letter.
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Fictitious Pen-Pal Friendship
Create a fictional character from a different culture or era, and write them a letter as though you are establishing a pen-pal relationship.
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Letters to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self, sharing advice, warnings or simply a heartening message.
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Letter to your Future Self
Write a heartfelt letter to your future self sharing your current aspirations, worries, and pieces of advice.
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Stories from the Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the life you’ve lead and how the experiences shaped you.
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Love Letter Continuity
Craft a series of love letters between two characters over several defining moments in their romantic journey.
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Unspoken Dialogue
Write a poem expressing a conversation that you wish you could have with someone who is no longer in your life.
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Untold Love Letter
Craft a timeless love letter addressed to your significant other that you never plan to send.
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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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Letters to an Author
Choose a deceased author and write a letter to them, discussing your feelings about one of their books and any questions you have about their work.
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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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Letter To My Family
Write a hypothetical coming-out letter to your family capturing the feelings, thoughts, fears, hopes, and truths you want to convey.
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A Letter to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self as a single parent, discussing hopes, fears, and expectations.
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Letter to My Future Grandchild
Write a letter to your future grandchild on the day of their birth, what wishes and words of wisdom do you want to share with them?
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Introducing Future Family Members
Imagine the family members you haven’t met yet – your children, grandchildren or even great-grandchildren, and write a letter introducing yourself and describing the life you’ve lived so far.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to your great-great-great grandchildren, discussing your hopes and dreams for their future, and what you want them to remember about their heritage.
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Building Family Fortitude
Write a letter to a younger family member, providing advice on how to build and sustain resilience pulled from your family’s collective experiences.
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Letters To Loved Ones
Write a letter to a family member expressing your love and gratitude for them.
