6250+ ‘Life’ Writing Prompts
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Echoes of My Lonesome Spirit
Write a letter to your solitude, expressing your feelings and the effect of this solitude on your life.
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In the Path of the Unknown
Imagine you are standing at the edge of a vast, mysterious forest that symbolizes your life’s uncertainties.
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Passage Through Time
Write about a time in your past that changed who you are now.
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Gone but not Forgotten
Write about a person you’ve lost and how their absence affects your daily life.
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The Path Not Taken
Imagine a major decision in your life made differently and describe the alternate path.
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Mosaic of Memories
Write about a significant memory from each of your life stages—childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and so on.
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Shadows of Love
Write a series of diary entries of your everyday life, where you secretly admire someone.
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Super Powers of Plants
If you had the ability to photosynthesize like a plant, what would a day in your life be like?
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Life as a Drop of Water
Imagine you are a single drop of water in the water cycle. Describe your journey.
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Galaxy Odyssey
Imagine you’re piloting a starship through the endless space, what is your journey like and what new worlds do you…
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Forgotten Whispers
Write about dreams you had as a young child that eventually got lost or forgotten.
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Journeys and Turning Points
Write about a journey or a turning point in your life and the insights it provided.
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Personal Anthem
Identify a song that encapsulates your life or a significant phase of it, and elucidate why.
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Life as a Child on the Oregon Trail
What would life be like if you were a child traveling on the Oregon Trail towards the West in the…
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Time-Traveling to Ancient Egypt
Suppose you’ve been magically transported back to ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaohs.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Conversations with Grief
Pen a dialogue between yourself and your grief, attempting to understand its power and the role it plays in your…
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The Moment of Success
Describe a moment of great achievement, a pinnacle of success in your career or personal life.
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Entering the Golden Years
Reflect on your experiences and emotions when you first acknowledged entering your elder years.
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Documenting the Big Move
Write about the first time you packed up your life and moved to a brand new place.
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Quest for the Phoenix
Write a story where a group of adventure seekers venture towards the unknown, in search of the legendary Phoenix.
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Dive Into the Unknown
Write a story about an intrepid deep sea explorer who makes an unexpected discovery during an expedition.
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Golden Years or Gilded Cage
Convince your readers about the pros or cons of retirement homes for elderly parents.
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The Power of Kindness
Persuade your audience about the transformative power of kindness.
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Unlocking Happiness
Imagine you have a key that can unlock happiness. What does it unlock, and how does it make you happy?
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Thankful Reflections
List three things you’re extremely grateful for at this moment and explore why.
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Joyous Journeys
Write about the happiest journey you’ve ever taken and why it makes you smile even today.
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Anticipation on Christmas Morning
Describe the experience of waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, and the rush of expectation.
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Photosynthesis Journal
Describe a day in the life of a tree, focusing on the process of photosynthesis.
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Fascinating Fractions
Imagine a world where everything is divided into fractions and write about a day in that world.
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Comparing Landscapes
Select two different landscapes, such as a desert and a rainforest, and compare and contrast them in a detailed write-up.
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Journey of a River
Write a descriptive piece illustrating the journey of a river from its source to the sea, highlighting the changes in…
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Exploring Country Cultures
Choose a country you’ve never visited before, research its culture, traditions, geography, and history, then write about it.
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Matters of the Unseen
Imagine you have the power to become invisible at will, and describe a day in your life.
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Bill of Rights in Real Life
Discuss one of the amendments from the Bill of Rights and present a real-life scenario where it is at stake.
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Global Hanukkah Celebrations
Write about Hanukkah as if you were a child living in Israel, detailing your experiences and feelings.
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Journey through a Plant’s Life
Write a diary entry as a plant and describe your journey from a tiny seed to a fully grown plant.
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United for a Cause
Describe a time when your classmates came together to support a community cause. What was the cause and what did…
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A Memorable Holiday Celebration
Recount a specific holiday that you remember vividly for a good or bad reason.
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Santa Claus’ Day Off
Imagine a day when Santa Claus decides to take a day off during the busy holiday season. Write about his…
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving…
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The Inspirational Athlete
Choose a professional athlete who inspires you and write an article about how their journey or skillset motivates you.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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School Bus Bonds
Compose a story about a memorable journey you had on a school bus between home and school.
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Remarkable Teacher Ruminations
Detail a relationship you had with a teacher who significantly shaped your school experience.
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School Club Chronicles
Write about your experience in a school club or extracurricular activity.
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The Day in the Life of My Pet
Write a tale from the perspective of your pet, detailing what they do in a regular day.
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The Hatchling’s Flight Plan
Describe a new habit you want to develop that you think will help you reach your personal goals.
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The Ultimate Superpower
If you were to possess one superpower to aid you in accomplishing your life goals, what would it be and…
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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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Musings of a Pluviophile
Describe what you love about November rain from a perspective of a pluviophile (someone who loves rain).
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An Unexpected New Year’s Eve Encounter
Imagine meeting someone unexpected at a New Year’s Eve party.
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Resolution Retrospective
Reflect on a past New Year’s resolution that had a significant impact on your life.
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Secret Life of a Tree
Write a diary entry for a tree in your backyard or in a park. What has it seen, heard or…
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Life of a River
Imagine you are a river flowing from a mountain to the sea, tell the tale of your journey.
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Web Of Life
Describe the relationship between various insects and microorganisms in a specific habitat.
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.