607+ ‘Mind’ Writing Prompts
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Battle of Strategies
Write about a thrilling sports match where clever strategies helped your team win.
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Decoding the Cryptic
Weave a tale of a seemingly ordinary object which is actually the key to a global conspiracy.
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Starry Night Wonders
Write about a time when you were star-gazing as a child and describe what you imagined.
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Journey to Self-Care
Compose a list of daily self-care practices you can implement during this difficult time.
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Ice-Cold Reflections
Write about a time when you found clarity or stark realization in a snow-filled setting.
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The Paradox Experiment
Write about a scientist who makes a breakthrough in time travel, but creates a paradox that alters reality in unexpected ways.
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Architect Of Dreams
Rewrite a recurring dream you’ve had as a vivid narrative, trying to find hidden meanings or messages.
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Forgotten Spaces
Write about a memorable place from your past that you no longer visit. Resurrect it through vivid descriptions.
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Inner Magic Wands
Describe your ‘magic wand’ as a child and what sort of magical powers you wished it possessed.
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Walk Down Your Old Street
Describe your childhood neighborhood and the feelings it stirs in you today.
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Undoing The Unabomber
Write a story where the Unabomber, Theodore ‘Ted’ Kaczynski, was caught earlier.
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Snow White’s Horrifying Apple
Instead of causing Sleep, what if the apple Snow White ate caused terrifying hallucinations?
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Illumination of Thoughts
Light a candle during Earth Hour and describe your thought process with the flicker of the flame.
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Surrealist Dreams
Write a narrative about a dream you once had – emphasize the ambiguous and irrational elements.
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The Subconscious Saboteur
Craft a story where a character’s subconscious mind starts manipulating their actions in menacing ways.
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Shadows on the Mind
Create a thrilling story revolving around a protagonist who can listen to the thoughts of others.
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A Haunting in the Mind
A phantom from your character’s past starts haunting them, forcing the character to confront their unresolved issues.
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The Freudian Slip
Narrate an instance where you experienced a ‘Freudian slip’ and analyze its possible causes.
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Life’s Silver Lining
Write about a difficult situation you have faced and how it has positively shaped you.
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Gratitude for Ground Thaw
Write a piece expressing gratitude for the thawing ground and the regeneration it brings.
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The Most Memorable Day with My Family
Write about a day that you spent with your family that you will always remember.
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The Immortal Poet
Write a piece from the perspective of Li Bai, a famous Tang Dynasty poet, expressing his marvel or despair over current events.
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Price Of Power
The source of your character’s superpower is depleting/destroying the very thing they are fighting for.
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Envision being in the audience of Earth’s most destructive drama – the eye of a hurricane.
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Animated Life
Create a poem based on the perspective of your favorite cartoon character.
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Time-trapped Planet
A team of astronauts lands on a planet where time operates completely differently once you transcend its atmosphere.
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My Magical Power
Imagine if you were bestowed with a magical power. Write about what it is, how it works, and how you would use it.
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Winter Reflections
Describe a moment of introspection as you sit by the window, watching the snow fall.
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The Art of Deception
Write about a time Lando successfully deceived the authorities to achieve his objectives.
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The Art of Prompt Crafting
Write about the essentials elements to consider while assembling an appealing 7th grade writing prompt.
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The Artist’s Emotion
Write about the emotions an artist might feel when capturing a summer sunset on canvas.
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Technology and Ethics
Write about a time when you questioned the ethics behind a tech innovation or usage.
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Falling Leaves
Write a detailed scene that describes the sensual experience of walking through fallen leaves.
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The Celestial Lighthouse
Describe a lighthouse whose light can guide lost souls back to the realm of the living.
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The Enigmatic Dream
Imagine your main character experiencing a series of disturbing dreams containing mysterious symbols and occurrences.
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The Mysterious Love Letter
In your story, the protagonist stumbles upon a love letter intended for someone else, and this leads them down a twisty path of intrigue.
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Casting your life
Imagine your life is a movie. Who would play you and the important people in your life?
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Dealing with Denial
Palpable evidence of climate change surrounds you, but your best friend denies it exists. Write about how you would convince them otherwise.
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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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Journey to Stillness
Describe a guided visualization journey that takes you to your most serene and peaceful place.
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Neighborhood Adventures
Describe an unforgettable adventure/exploration in your neighborhood during the summer.
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Whispers of the Wind
Calm your mind and listen closely to the sound of summer breezes in your garden, penning a story or a poem guided by those whispers.
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Unknown Threat
Create a narrative where Mace Windu, using his wisdom, uncovers a threat unknown to the Jedi Council.
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Spiritual Standoff
Write a story involving a protagonist who is a skeptic caught in a battle between two rival ghost factions.
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A Place of Comfort
Describe a place that makes you feel secure and explain why it has such a calming effect on you.
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The Artist’s Enigma
A renowned artist, known for his eccentricity, is found dead in his locked painting studio with a half-finished painting.
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The Future Self Missive
Write a letter to your future self, detailing your current state of mind and where you hope to be.
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Fantastic Dream World
Write about a dream you recently had and describe the world and characters in it.
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Mind-Reading Moments
Imagine you suddenly have the ability to read minds. Write about how an average school day would go.
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Lost Diary
Describe a scenario where the protagonist stumbles across a lost diary that unravels an incomprehensible revelation.