252+ ‘Nostalgia’ Writing Prompts
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Gift of Giving
Recall the first time you were involved in picking out Christmas presents for someone else.
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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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Realm of the Forgotten Gods
Write a tale about forgotten gods who once ruled the world, now living among oblivious humans.
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Late Love Letter
Create a Valentine’s Day romance logline revolving around a love letter misplaced and found years later.
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A Once Unvoiced Love Letter
Write a letter to a past love, revealing feelings that you never got to express.
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New Year’s Eve Retrospect
Describe a New Year’s Eve tradition from your past and what it means to you now.
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Revisiting Childhood Spaces
Reflect on your childhood home or environment. Draw or describe it in great detail.
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Family Recipes and November
Write about a family recipe traditionally prepared in November and share the story behind it.
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Autumn’s Transformation
Explore your feelings about the transitioning seasons as October heralds an end to summer and beckons winter.
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Christmas Reunion
Pen a narrative about a significant Christmas family reunion that shaped your perspective on the importance of family.
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House of Memories
Detail each room of a beloved family relative’s house, capturing the emotions and memories attached to each space.
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Written in Ice cream
You keep meeting the same person at your favorite ice cream truck and feelings start to stir.
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Haunted Hanna-Barbera
Imagine a world where all the lovable Hanna-Barbera characters like Scooby Doo and the Flintstones exist, but in a twisted, nightmarish version.
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The Forgotten Christmas Ornament
Write from the perspective of a Christmas ornament that’s been left in the attic.
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Holiday Homecoming
Create a story about a character who must return home for the holidays, only to find everything has irrevocably changed.
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Thankful for Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about your favorite Thanksgiving tradition and why it fills you with gratitude.
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Haunted Lockers
Consider a story in which a set of ancient lockers from the earliest days of the school are haunted by the ghosts of former students.
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Discovery in Bedtime Stories
Reflect on your favorite childhood bedtime story and how it shaped your perspective on life.
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Rooted in Memory
Create a story starting with the line “Every tomato in this farm carries the flavor of nostalgia”.
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Recipe for the Soul
Imagine food as an emotion, choose an emotion and describe it as a dish.
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Culinary Childhood Memories
Recount a memory from your childhood where you either helped prepare a special holiday meal or simply enjoyed it.
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Lost Letters
Compose a narrative about stumbling upon a bundle of old letters that rekindlings a forgotten romance with a mysterious end.
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Your Life’s Soundtrack
Select five songs that define different stages of your life and write about why they were significant.
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Mistletoe Memories
Write a story about an elderly couple reminiscing about how they fell in love under a mistletoe.
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Holiday Heartbreak
Explore a situation where a character is trying to forget a heartbreak but falls in love under the mistletoe.
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Revisiting the Ballroom
Write a story set in an abandoned grand ballroom where a couple had once professed their love.
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Parallel Possibilities
Imagine if a pivotal decision you made in life was made differently – how would your life look now?
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The Abandoned Castle
Describe a once glorious but now ruined castle and the magical spirits that inhabit it.
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Heirloom Heartbeat
Write about a family keepsake or heirloom that symbolizes love and its story within your family.
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Escape from Terra
Write a story from the perspective of an alien who has been living covertly on Earth and is yearning for their home planet.
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Secret Hideouts
Write about a hidden place only you knew about when you were younger and the adventures you had there.
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Galaxy Farewell
Write about a heartfelt farewell your character has with their beloveds or homeland before leaving for a new galaxy.
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Interactive Nostalgia
Spend 15 minutes engaging in an activity you loved in your childhood, then write about the experience.
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A Tapestry of Traditions
Detail how a variant or new tradition in your Easter morning celebration made you feel.
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Lost Connection
Write about two siblings who were once extremely close but have now grown apart due to a past incident.
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Masterchef at Home
Step by step, explain a recipe of your favourite dish and describe why you love it.
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Monstrous Affection
Create a scene in which the villain expresses love or affection towards someone or something.
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The Comfort of Cocoa
Create a warm story centered around a cup of hot chocolate on a snowy winter evening.
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November Nostalgia
Write a reflection on a past November event, detailing how you’ve grown since then.
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Past Reconnection
Draft a dialogue characterized by old lovers reunite unexpectedly, resurrecting old feelings.
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Remembered Melodies
Write about a found music box or a familiar tune, that triggers a wave of memories bringing both comfort and despair.
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Christmas Day Reflections
Recount your feelings and thoughts as your perfect Christmas day draws to a close.
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Life After The Storm
Write about the calm and changes in the atmosphere once a summer storm has passed.
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The Unopened Letter
Craft a story revolving around a character receiving an old, unopened letter.
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Deceptive Nostalgia
Write a story where revisiting a cherished childhood memory leads to a terrifying revelation.
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Haunted Nostalgia
Write about a much-loved relic from your past that begins to exhibit inexplicably terrifying behavior.
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The Time-Travelling Nutcracker
Create an adventure starring a magical nutcracker doll that teleports you to different moments from past Christmases.
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Fireside Tales
Describe a story or a series of events that took place in front of a crackling fireplace.
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Uniquely Decorated
Write about the unique Christmas decoration in your home as a child that you loved the most.
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Doodle in Distress
In a tragic twist, everyone’s favorite cartoon character has been kidnapped. What unusual quest unfolds to rescue them?
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Revisiting Lost Connections
Write about someone you’ve lost touch with and wish you could reconnect. Reflect on why you missed this person and what you would say if you had a chance to talk.
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Boosting Memory Lane
Write about an object or place significant to your past and describe how you would relive a day with it if you had the chance.
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Crackling Fire Tales
Write a fictional piece about a proper old-fashioned story-telling evening around a fireplace on a chilly October night.
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Autumn Nostalgia
Describe the sounds, smells, sights, and feelings that come with an October evening.
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Flashback Floats
Recall a memory of a trip to the water park from many years ago. Describe how it links to a significant event or person in your past.
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Summer Cocktail Creation
Describe designing your own signature summer cocktail, from its taste and appearance to the feelings it evokes.
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Echoes in the Empty House
You return to your shared home first time after your partner’s death on Valentine’s Day.
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Kitchen Tales: The Holiday Edition
Chronicle the story of a recipe that has been passed down through generations in a family’s holiday feast.
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The Great Snowman Building Contest
Write about experiencing a neighborhood snowman building contest from a child’s perspective.
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The Old Captain’s Last Voyage
Narrate a story about an old captain who decides to embark on one last fishing boat journey before he retires.
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Serendipitous Encounter
Imagine running into an old friend or flame on a ferry boat and describe the experience.
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The Legacy of the Elite Four
Write about a retired member of the Elite Four, reflecting on their glory days and sharing wisdom with an upcoming trainer.
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The Hogwarts’ Professor Path
Write from the perspective of a character who returns to Hogwarts as a professor.
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The Time Room’s Twist
Write a narrative where you stumble upon the Time-Turners from the Time Room and have an opportunity to revisit any moment from past or future.