105+ ‘Patience’ Writing Prompts
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Anticipation on Christmas Morning
Describe the experience of waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, and the rush of expectation.
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The Hobby Swap
Write about switching hobbies with a friend for a day. What would you choose to learn, and what would you…
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The Joy of Collecting
Write about a collection you started, why you chose it, and the journey it took to build it.
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Cupid’s New Apprentice
Write a story from the perspective of Cupid’s new apprentices on their first Valentine’s Day.
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The Beast’s Beautician
Write a story about a beautician who tames a ferocious beast and helps him regain his human form.
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The Waiting Game
Consider the prolonged state of inactivity during hibernation and its implications on patience and waiting.
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The One Who Stays Behind
Detail a day in the life of the superhero’s love interest who waits for their return, everyday.
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Rescheduled Time Zones
Write a story where a couple is grappling with the challenges of living in two different time zones.
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The Virtue of Patience
Recall a moment when you had to practice patience, even when it was challenging. Discuss how it impacted the situation…
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The Portrait of Resilience
Write a character portrait of yourself in a time of pain that accentuates your strength and resilience.
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Operating Room Rescues
Develop a narrative where a superhero is a surgeon who saves lives both on and off the operating table.
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Green Thumb Diary
Write a note from the perspective of a plant, detail how it feels to grow from a seed to a…
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Love in Letters
Envision a man and woman courting solely through handwritten letters in the pre-digital era.
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3)Long Distance Love Lines
Describe a relationship that starts and develops online due to geographic distance.
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The Power of Drafting
Chronicle your writing process for a piece of work you’re particularly proud of and highlight the revisions you made along…
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Upon Reflection
Think of a childhood situation when you felt misunderstood, and compose a letter to your younger self.
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The Grimm Cinderella
What if Cinderella wasn’t escaping her stepmother, but a deranged serial killer?
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Harvest Time Analogies
Compare the end of autumn to the harvest season. How do feelings of ending and achievement co-exist for you?
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Surviving a Blizzard
Imagine getting stuck in a severe snowstorm, presenting the struggle, emotions and ultimate survival.
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Savoring Self-Love
Describe five ways in which you’re going to show yourself love and kindness over the next week.
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Planting Seeds for Your Plot
Imagine that your novel’s plot is a seed that you’re planting in April.
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The Story of a Seed’s Journey
Imagine you are a seed that has embarked on an adventure to grow into a tree – write your story.
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The Book I Never Understood
Write about a book that you had a hard time understanding, and what difficulties you faced while interpreting it.
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Unpacking Challenges
Drill down on the prominent challenges you faced last year, and explore how you got through them.
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Wisdom in Bloom
Observe the different stages of growth of a flowering plant in your garden and draw life lessons from it.
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Undying Love
Imagine a world where vampires may only marry their true soulmate. Write about the struggles and trials of a vampire…
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Treasured Teachers and Mentors
Write a thank-you letter to one of your favorite teachers, detailing how they’ve positively influenced your life.
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Teacher Traits
Think about your favorite 5th grade teacher and write about what makes them so special to you.
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Love Without Boundaries
Compose a story about a long distance relationship where the individuals are able to celebrate Valentine’s Day together for the…
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Research Papers and Personal Growth
Explain how writing a research paper can contribute to an 8th grader’s personal and academic growth.
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Crystal Memories
Write about a character who enjoys ice sculpting but one day, a sculpture tells them a story.
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First Lessons in Nature
Describe a powerful moment in your childhood that took place outside in nature.
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Meet A Martian
Imagine you’re the first human to meet an alien from Mars. What does the alien look like and how does…
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Pumpkin Spiced Stories
Imagine you are a pumpkin growing in a pumpkin patch. Tell your story of becoming the biggest pumpkin in the…
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Growing Pains
Detail the process of growing a particular flower or vegetable and the lessons learned along the way.
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Nature’s Harvest
Write about the process of planting, nurturing, and harvesting a single fruit or vegetable.
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Strawberry Fields Forever
Imagine owning a strawberry farm and write about a day in spring when the berries are ripe and ready to…
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Across Time and Space
Craft a story about two lovers separated by great distances, who faithfully communicate through messages in a bottle.
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Alien Translator
Suppose you’re a linguist who has been assigned to decipher the language of an alien that has just arrived on…
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Culinary Adventures
Write about taking up cooking or baking as a hobby. How do you imagine your first experience in the kitchen?…
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Experience of Fasting
Share your experience of fasting during Lent, the challenges and the revelations.
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Being a Cactus
Write about life from a desert plant’s perspective, highlighting its struggles and triumphs.
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Ice Sculpture Reflections
Imagine yourself as an ice sculpture. What would it look like, what kind of details would it display, and how…
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Wise Old Owl
Create a character sketch of an old, wise owl who serves as the advisor or mentor to other animals.
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Party Planner Panic
Imagine you are planning a birthday party for a friend, but something major goes wrong. How do you fix it?
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Melancholy Awakening
Write about a vampire falling for a human while fighting his own feelings of loneliness and existential dread.
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The Invented Sport
Create a tale about a group of children inventing their own unique sport, complete with rules and a thrilling championship…
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Tree Wisdom
Imagine a tree could give advice, what life lessons do you think they would share based on their experiences?
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First Hunter-Gatherer
Write the story of the first prehistoric human who decided to plant a seed and wait for it to grow,…
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Breaking Barriers in Hobbies
Write about a hobby that you picked up which was initially difficult for you.
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Interstellar Romance
Two passengers on a spaceship start to develop feelings for each other during a long interstellar journey.
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Exploring Pokemon Bonds
Write about a Pokemon Trainer forming a bond with a Pokemon that has a traditionally aloof or aggressive nature.
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Legacy of Lineage
Write about a seasoned Pokemon breeder trying to cultivate a perfect lineage and the challenges faced along the way.
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Hufflepuff’s Character Study
Choose a character from Hufflepuff House and dive into their thought process and motivations.
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Hufflepuff’s Heart
Imagine you are a Hufflepuff student facing a challenging situation, record your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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Relic of the Rails
An abandoned train station is home to a spectral passenger waiting for a train that never arrives.
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Rebirth and Regression
Write about a character finding themselves reborn in an AU setting, with all their memories intact but trapped in a…
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Spider Vessel Chronicles
Write a fanfic about someone who discovers a magical spider living inside an unused vessel in their house.
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Interpreting Past Mistakes
Pick a past mistake and write how it could be seen as an opportunity for learning and growth.
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Understanding Self-Talk
Analyze the tone and content of your self-talk during failures and stressful situations.
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The Art of Your Patience
Write about a situation where your patience was thoroughly tested, and how you reacted.
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Personal Growth Timeline
Draw a timeline from your past to present, marking events or moments that contributed to your personal growth.
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Recipe for Self Love
Imagine that self love is a recipe; what ingredients are necessary and in what quantities?
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Cultivating Self Compassion
Jot down a list of five things you would tell a dear friend who is having a hard time.
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The Compassionate Assignment
Pick someone you often find difficult and write about them with compassion and understanding.
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Sailing through the Storm
Write about the top three personal strengths that helped you navigate through tough times.
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Embrace the Wait
Think about a time when delayed results or waiting unexpectedly had positive outcomes.
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The Patience Workbook
Create a fictional character who lacks patience. Write a storyboard for them about their journey of learning patience.
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Contemplating Delayed Gratification
Write about a time when you had to wait or work hard for something that you wanted badly.
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Cultivating Patience
Jot down a scenario where you’ve exhibited patience or a situation where you wished you had.
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Bridge of Understanding
Write a detailed letter offering support to a depressed individual while expressing a deep understanding of their feelings.
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Blossoming From Darkness
Envision a world where your depression is a seed, and your recovery, a blooming flower. Draft this journey.
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Road to Recovery
Write a narrative where a character dealing with depressive thoughts begins their journey towards self-care and healing.
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Seed to Sequoia – Idea Development
Discuss the process of developing a simple idea into a fully fleshed out narrative.
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The Hidden Hero
Write about a faceless hero, someone in your everyday life whose small actions make a large difference.
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Path of Personal Development
Trace your personal development over the years, focusing on key life lessons and growth.
