230+ ‘Message’ Writing Prompts
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Affirmation Activation
Write down your favorite self-love quote and reflect on how it has influence your self-perception.
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Letter to Depression
Write a ‘Dear John’ letter to your depression.
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Lovingkindness Message
Compose a heartfelt message to someone you care about, detailing how and why they’re important to you.
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Message in a Bottle
Write a letter to your past self detailing your emotions at a difficult time.
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Transforming Pain into Power
Turn your physical pain into a persona, give it a voice, and write about what it might say.
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Love Letter to Self
Write a compassionate love letter to yourself, praising your qualities and achievements.
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Midnight Whispers
You start to hear whispers at midnight from an unknown source. Describe what they say and how you interpret them.
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Postcard Tales
Imagine you’re writing a postcard to a friend about your summer vacation, what would it say?
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Holiday Greetings from Around the Globe
Research different holidays celebrated around the world and write a fictional holiday greeting card from one of them.
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Message in a Bottle
Imagine you only have paper, a pen, and one chance to send a message in a bottle. What would you…
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Cloak and Dagger
Write a story revolving around an encrypted message and a government-proven codebreaker.
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a serene, melody that at the midnight hour, takes on a chilling tone and seems to be warning…
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Whispers in the Shadows
Describe a dream in which you heard messages or instructions from a shadowy figure or a disembodied voice.
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Secret in the Shadows
Write about a character who has noticed someone following them for days and decides to confront them.
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The Mysterious Text
Your protagonist wakes up to an unknown text message, predicting an event that shockingly comes true. What path does this…
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Mother Earth’s Message
Write a passionate cry from Mother Earth that discusses human’s impact on the environment.
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The Sound of Childhood
Try to capture, through poetry, the sounds you associated most with your childhood.
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Cinematic Perspectives
Write a film review discussing its direction, screenplay, performances, cinematography, and overall impact.
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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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Message from the Minotaur
Imagine receiving a message from the legendary Minotaur, what does it say?
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Intrigue in the Art World
Imagine you are an art conservator who uncovers a cryptic message hidden in a renowned artwork.
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Echoing Echoes
Write a poem that personifies an echo, imagining its journey as it travels deep inside the labyrinth of a mountain…
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Technicolor Dreams
Write about a dream you’ve had, reimagine it in vibrant colors and explore what these colors signify.
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Message In a Tech-Bottle
Visualise placing a digital document in a virtual time capsule that your grandchildren will open in the future. What message…