216+ ‘Mean’ Writing Prompts
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Thankful for Simple Pleasures
Write about a simple joy or small pleasure in your life for which you are deeply grateful.
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The Midnight Visitor
Detail a plot about a late-night unexpected visitor who brings with him a haunting revelation.
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Whispers in The Night
Write a story about a person who starts hearing disturbing whispers in their house late at night.
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The Impact of Technology on Health
Write about your thoughts on how technology has influenced our overall health and wellness.
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The Haunted Hearths
Describe a haunted Christmas house and the spirits that dwell there, instead of a typical Santa Claus visit.
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Setting Financial Goals
Write down your short-term and long-term financial goals and the steps you believe you need to take to achieve them.
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Gift-giving Redux
Write about the most romantic Valentine’s gift you would buy for your spouse now you are married.
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Caregiver’s Bond
Write the story of a human who was bitten by a zombie, and their caretaker, who inevitably falls in love with them.
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Annual Family Traditions
Dive into your family’s New Year traditions, exploring the significance and personal connections.
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Emancipating the Outcast
Write a story about an outcast character in society overcoming great odds to achieve something considered impossible.
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AI Caretakers
Envision a society where Artificial Intelligence is tasked with looking after human’s emotional well-being. Write about the implications.
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Easter Reflections on Sacrifice
Record your thoughts on the concept of sacrifice as it pertains to Easter.
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Finding the Perfect Gift
Write a story about the search for an elusive ideal gift for a very special person.
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Creating Your Ideal Sanctuary
Imagine crafting your ideal tranquil sanctuary, describing it in vivid detail.
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Gratitude Galore
With November being a month of gratitude, write about something you’re immensely grateful for.
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Fall’s Signature Scents
Enumerate the different smells of autumn and describe what they mean to you.
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Dream Analysis
Describe in detail a recurring dream that you’ve had and try to analyse it from a psychological perspective.
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Journey Towards Forgiveness
Write about an instance where you had to forgive someone or when you were forgiven. Explore the feelings, emotions and the transformation that came with this process.
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Madness of March
Pen down your thoughts about the “March Madness” NCAA Basketball Tournament and the feeling of competition.
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Benefits of Reflection
Discuss your understanding of self-reflection and how it helps you grow personally.
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The Chosen One
Write about a character who discovers they are the prophesied leader of a secret cult.
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Unexpected Transformation
Think about a character who goes through an unusual transformation, physical or mental, and writes about their journey through it.
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The Alien Perspective
Write a scenario where humans are the formidable alien invaders causing conflict in an alien galaxy.
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A Snapshot of a Life
Write a brief description of a character based only on the contents of their backpack or purse.
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Elixir of Truth
Imagine finding an elixir granting you the ability to hear the thoughts of any living creature in your realm.
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The “Unromantic” Gesture
Craft a comedic story about the least romantic Valentine’s Day gift imaginable—and the recipient’s reaction.
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Isolated Yuletide
Imagine being stranded on a deserted island near Christmas, describe your methods to keep the Christmas spirit alive.
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The Never-Ending Enchantment
Your character is stuck in their own version of happily ever after that repeats every day, but they start to doubt if this is what they truly want.
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The Search for True Love’s First Kiss
Write a story where your main character embarks on a journey to discover what ‘true love’s first kiss’ really means.
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The Career Time Traveler
Travel 50 years into the future and describe what your current dream career would look like.
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Utopian Construction
Write about a perfect society – a utopia of your own creation. Describe how it functions and every aspect that makes it a specifically utopian society.
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Snapshot of Changes
Describe a location you are familiar with, and reimagine it in 50 years considering the decline or growth of biodiversity.
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Autumn Nostalgia
Describe the sounds, smells, sights, and feelings that come with an October evening.
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Easter Reflections
Write about your most poignant memory of an Easter celebration from your adulthood.
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Communication Breakdown
Share your experiences about the hurdles in virtual communication and collaboration.
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Heart of the Hurricane
Create a narrative about a group of sailors who must navigate their ship through a deadly storm.
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Talkative Poltergeist
Write a story where a harmless, yet annoying poltergeist, likes to rant and interact with the living.
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Rebirth and Regression
Write about a character finding themselves reborn in an AU setting, with all their memories intact but trapped in a child’s body.
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Resilient Villains
Imagine a scenario where the main antagonist from a popular action movie survives and plots revenge.
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The Sword of Mercy
Write about a Dragon Age character who has just received the mythical weapon known as Andraste’s Sword.
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Ironbark’s Tale
Write a story about the discovery and subsequent journey of the legendary Ironbark artifact.
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Humanity vs Machine
Create a dystopian future where AI and humans are at odds. What are the reasons for this conflict in your anime storyline?
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Futuristic Identity Crisis
Create a story about a robot struggling with finding their identity and purpose.
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The Reality of Virtuality
Write a narrative exploring the consequences and implications of emerging from a virtual reality that feels more real than actual existence.
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Sacrifice for the Win
Write about an athlete who is forced to give up something important to attain their dream of becoming the best.
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Bracketing Anime with Reality
Write about an ordinary person who stumbles upon an extraordinary anime world.
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Crimson Bonds
Write about a vampire clan residing in the modern world, with their existence known but feared by humanity.
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Box of Crayons
If you could describe your childhood in different crayon colors, what would they be, and why?
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Apart from Me-Time
Narrate about a time when you practiced caring for yourself in the presence of others.
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Empathy vs Sympathy
How do you want people to perceive and react to your illness? Do you prefer empathy or sympathy, and why?
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Achievement Jubilation
Write about a personal achievement that made you ecstatic — it could be something big or small.
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Cultural Roots
Write about the traditions, customs, or rituals of your cultural or ethnic background that mean a lot to you.
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Ideal Future
Write about where you envision yourself in 5 years, describing your typical day.
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Discernible Passions
Write about something you can spend hours doing without realizing how much time has passed.
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Sailing through the Storm
Write about the top three personal strengths that helped you navigate through tough times.
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Crossing the Rubicon
Write about a decision that changed the course of your life and played a pivotal role in your personal development.
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Self-Care Inventory
Write a list of self-care activities, both physical and emotional, that make you feel good.
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Embracing Stillness
Dedicate a passage to understanding the importance of relaxation, stillness, and introspective quietude in finding balance.
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Mapping Recovery Milestones
Create a timeline marking your journey towards recovery with milestones and moments that have significantly shaped your path.
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Positives in Negatives
Find a silver lining in the traumatic event that had a significant impact on your development.
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Digging into Dreams
Write a detailed account of your most vivid dream. Don’t miss out on any detail, however bizarre it may seem.
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Letting Go of Grudges
Consider a time when someone wronged you, but you’ve yet to forgive them.
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Mapping Your Passion Landscape
List your top five passions, and describe why each one is important to you and how it shapes your life.
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Gratitude Letter
Write a letter expressing your gratitude to someone who has significantly influenced your life.
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Mapping Emotional Landscapes
Create a visual or descriptive map of your emotions you experience throughout a typical day.
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Behind the Lyrics
Listen to your favorite song and write about what you believe the lyrics truly mean to you.
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Forgotten Origin Story
Create a story about a superhero who wakes up with no memory of their past or powers.