28+ ‘Memoir’ Writing Prompts
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Time Traveler’s Memoir
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing how you’ve healed from this heartbreak.
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First Love on Valentine’s Day
Write a memoir revealing the story of your first love, set on Valentine’s Day.
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The Time Traveler’s Memoir
Write a travelogue detailing your experiences when you travel back in time to a particular era.
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Song of My Life
Create a soundtrack of your life, using specific songs to represent significant moments.
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Mountain’s Memoir
Write a short piece of fiction from the perspective of the mountains, detailing the various events and changes it has…
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Mother’s Day Reflections
Write a memoir piece about a Mother’s Day celebration that left a lasting impression on you.
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Sunset on the Season
Write about the last day of summer, detailing your emotions and reflections at the close of this seasonal chapter.
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First Day Frights
Write about your first day at high school, detailing your expectations, nervousness, and experiences.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about an unusual Thanksgiving tradition your family has and how it came about.
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Earth’s Memoir
Write a memoir from Earth’s perspective, narrating the changes it has undergone over millions of years.
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Ocean’s End
Pen a journal entry of a retired sailor, reflecting on his voyages, the adventures/treasures he found, and the memories seared…
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The Phantom’s Memoir
Ghostwrite an autobiography from the perspective of a ghost, detailing its life before and after death.
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Mystique Memoirs
You are a ghost who decides to write your own autobiography detailing your life after death.
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Spectral Scribe
Imagine you’re a ghost writer for a deceased celebrity or public figure. Write a memoir as if it is coming…
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Memoir of a First-Time Mom
Chronicle your journey as a new mother, focusing on unseen challenges like postpartum depression.
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Survivor’s Memoir
You are the lone survivor of an expedition gone wrong. How do you survive and what’s the story you will…
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A Letter to Future Me
Compose a letter to your future self, detailing your current hopes, fears, dreams and ambitions.
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Unseen Truths
Write a memoir piece where you reveal a personal experience that others may not believe to be true.
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Unraveling Inherited Recipes
Record a cherished family recipe and discuss the memories associated with it.
