607+ ‘Mind’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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The Unseen Nemesis
Dive into the mind of a villain who is an invisible presence, exerting influence from the shadows.
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Identity Under the Spotlight
Write about the internal struggle of a superhero while strongly considering revealing their true identity.
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Dreamland Autobiography
Write an autobiography detailing the dream you remember best, and delve into the emotions it stirred.
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Mind-Boggling Mysteries
Write a mini-mystery and then solve it using logical deduction and clues you’ve embedded in the story.
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Alternate Reality Escape
You accidentally stumble upon a parallel universe. How is it distinctly different from ours and how can you get back?
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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The Test Triumphs and Turbulence
Write about a particular test or assignment that stands out in your mind.
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Magical Hobby Transformation
Imagine if your favorite hobby was a magical power: what would this power look like and how would you use…
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The Magic Paintbrush
Imagine you have a paintbrush that can bring anything you paint to life. What would your first painting be?
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Body Part Superpowers
Imagine that one of your body parts has a superpower. Which body part is it and what superpower does it…
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Echoes of First Love
Recount your first love experience and how it affected your perception of love and relationships.
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Superhero Tactics
Describe a detailed superhero fight sequence focusing on the specific tactics and moves your superhero uses.
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Haunting Insights
Construct a dialogue where a ghost reveals the reality of the afterlife to a living person.
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Romantic Rituals of Machines
Imagine a world where machines have emotions, then write a story about how robots celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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The Music Behind The Magic
Write about the influence and importance of Tchaikovsky’s score in creating the magical atmosphere of The Nutcracker Ballet.
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Confessions from the Killer
Write a series of chilling entries from the diary of a serial killer recounting their gruesome deeds.
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The Methodical Maniac
Create a character study of a serial killer who is methodically planning his next grisly act.
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The Kidnapper’s Perspective
Write a story about a kidnapping event but from the perspective of the kidnapper.
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Sympathetic Mind-controller
Create a villain with the power to control minds, yet uses it out of necessity rather than malice.
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Ode to an Icon
Choose a historic figure whose birthday falls in February and write a tribute to them in their voice.
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Ice Tomb
Describe the agony and struggle of a person who has accidentally fallen under the ice in a frozen lake.
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Animal Autobiography
Choose your favorite wild animal and write an autobiography from its perspective.
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Iago’s Deceit
Write a psychological profile of Iago from Shakespeare’s “Othello”, detailing his motivations and methods for manipulation.
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Irredeemable Beast
Craft a character narrative for a villain who is pure evil, showing no remorse, and beyond redemption.
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Heartache and Healing
Articulate a Haiku that encompasses the themes of heartbreak and subsequent healing.
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Journeying with Emerson’s Wisdom
Reflect on the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Life is a journey, not a destination.” and write about how it…
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The Fort of Thoughts
Write about your childhood hideout, whether real or imaginary, and what it represented for you.
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Music-Induced Memories
Choose a piece of music that holds significance to you and weave a narrative from the emotions it evokes.
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Mortal Affections
Write a story where a mortal person falls deeply in love with both a vampire and a werewolf. Explore the…
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Haunted Mindscape
A traumatic event from the past haunts the protagonist as they try to make sense of a current problematic situation.
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Memory Maze
Write a story where the protagonist starts to question their memories and their own sanity.
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Creeping Shadows of the Mind
Write a tale about an average character with an irrational fear and follows the character as they confront it head…
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Internal Discourse and Transformation
Write a short story where the main character’s internal dialogue leads to a personal transformation.
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The Puzzle of the Heart
Expound upon a time when logic did not align with your feelings in a romantic situation.
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Vaults of the Mind
Pen a story of a skilled psychiatrist who can delve into people’s memories, but stumbles upon a mysterious memory in…
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Autumn Air Breath
Write about the smell of Fall, focusing on outdoor smells like the freshness of the autumn air, the scent of…
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Artificial Intelligence Awakening
Write about an artificial intelligent being’s first moments as it gains self-awareness.
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Obscured Reality
Craft a story where the detective, while probing into an old case, realizes that his/her perception of a past event…
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Truth and Consequence
Take a true crime story you’ve read about and reimagine the events, focusing on the mind of the perpetrator or…
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Into the Hive Mind
In a future where neural cybernetics allow humans to link minds and share thoughts, construct a story about a character…
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Remnants of a Ruthless Regime
Write a character who used to be a part of a terrifying dystopian government and still bears scars, both physical…
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Fragments of a Fractured Mind
Create a character who suffers from a mental illness, causing hallucinations or delusions, and these visions inspire dread in the…
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The Unseen Herald
Your superhero has been exiled to a different dimension/a world invisible to others. Write about the struggles of their unseen…
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Plotting the Villain’s Backstory
Write from the antagonist’s perspective about their backstory and what made them turn into the ‘villain’.
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Coping Mechanisms
In a post-apocalyptic world, narrate a story about a character who uses humor as a way to cope with the…
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Time Traveling Mind
Imagine a superhuman who could insert their consciousness into past versions of themselves.
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A Refuge in Imagination
Imagine how children in the midst of a zombie apocalypse might create an imaginative, almost fantastical world as a coping…
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Meeting of Two Worlds
Write a story about the first encounter between Europeans and indigenous people of the New World.
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Forged in Fire
Imagine a story where a character’s inner strength and determination manifest as physical superpowers.
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Protagonist’s Perspectives
Compose a story written entirely from the perspective of your protagonist, exploring their thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences.
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The Superhero’s Last Stand
Imagine a scenario where your aging superhero makes one final formidable show of bravery.
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Brainstorming Bubbles
Start with a single word or idea and form a “mind-map” of related topics, characters, or themes. Write about one…
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Childhood Havens
Write about your favourite childhood hangout spot, whether real or invented, and how you felt there.
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Doodling Your Dream
Draw or describe a recurrent dream or a very memorable dream from your childhood.
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Obsession: A Toxic Love
Write a tale about a character who is dangerously obsessed with someone they cannot have.
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The Conscious Hive
Pretend your beehive can think and feel collectively; write about its perceptions and emotions.
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Psychic Soldiers
Pen a tale about a future military organization that employs psychic soldiers capable of deploying both physical and psychic weaponry.
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Superhero High School
Imagine a high school where every student has a secret superpower. How is the high school experience altered?
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The Uncontrolled Contraption
Imagine a superhero with a gadget that has the ability to control the user instead of the other way around.
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Life of a Vigilante
Dive into the psyche of a superhero who operates outside the boundaries of law. Delve into the reasons and philosophy…
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Mental Might
Your hero’s greatest weapon is their mind. Write a sequence where their intelligence saves the day.
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The Power of Daydreaming
Have you ever drifted off in a daydream? Write a story about where your mind wanders.
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Dream Diary
For a week, keep track of your dreams and write detailed narratives about them each morning.
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Thankful Map
Create a mind map of all the things you are grateful for and connect them with lines showing how they…
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The Steampunk Detective
Craft a mystery about a detective in a steampunk world working on a seemingly unsolvable case.
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Spring Cleaning of the Mind
Write about how you will declutter your mind and the positive mental health practices you wish to adopt.
