29+ ‘physical’ Writing Prompts
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The Protagonist’s Quirk
Describe a special or unique trait of your protagonist that sets them apart from others.
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Call of the Adventure
Detail an adventure or journey that transformed you or your worldview fundamentally.
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Fitness Chronicles
Record your journey towards a healthier life, incorporating your workouts, diet changes, and mental health practices.
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Essence of a Place
Describe a place that has significantly influenced you, detailing its physical and emotive elements.
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Unforgettable Characters
Write a detailed profile of a person who has deeply influenced your life, presenting a vivid portrayal of their personality, appearance, and interaction with you.
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Closing the Distance
Write about a long-distance relationship and the ensuing miscommunication and conflicts. Explore how the characters find their way back to harmony.
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Wilderness Challenge
A hiking trip gone wrong leaves you stranded in a forest for a number of days. Write about your experience, focusing on the strategies you use to endure.
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Weightless Burdens
Explore the idea of carrying ‘heavy’ feelings and thoughts but feeling physically weightless.
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Journey to the Peak
Write a poem depicting your ascent to the top of a mountain, focusing on the struggles and triumphs within.
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Childhood Home Discourse
Describe your childhood home as a character in your life story, allowing it to have its own personality and influence.
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Mastering the Game
Choose a sport or a game and describe what you imagine the journey to become a top player would be like.
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The Incorporeal Body
Capture the essence of your being — not the physical form, but the consciousness or soul that you identify as ‘you’.
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Intrinsic Self
Write about what essential elements create your core self. Are you defined by your relationships, achievements, or failures, or something else entirely?
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you’re an alien anthropologist studying humans. Detail your findings focusing on emotions and behaviors.
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Family Heirlooms
Write about a prized family heirloom and detail its historical or personal significance.
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Family Portraits of the Past
Consider and write about a cherished family photo that holds significant memories.
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Walking Through Illness
Explore the journey of caring for a family member struggling with an illness.
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Houses with History
Write about the home your family lived in when you were a child and its importance in your family history.
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Painting the Picture
Write on the physical aspects of your future family life, from the home you live in to the places you go on vacation.
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Distance Makes Hearts Grow Fonder
Describe a moment you felt a profound longing for your family after moving away.
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The Ancestral Home
Compose a detailed narrative of your family’s ancestral home, conjuring up the place, the surrounding environments, and its vivid memories.
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Quintessential Quarters
Write about the specific corner of your house that you find most comforting and why.
