19+ ‘Reminiscence’ Writing Prompts
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Sun-drenched Memories
Create a narrative centering on a poignant memory indemnified by the vivid, warm glow of a summer sun.
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Faded Photographs
Write about a character stumbling upon old photographs, triggering memories of an event that significantly impacted their life.
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Love Letter Proposal
Craft a proposal to your sweetheart; but the catch, the whole proposal should be through an old-school love letter.
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Revisiting Hallowed Hangouts
Write about your favorite childhood place and why it held such magic for you.
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Song of Remembrance
November is the time for remembrance. Write a letter to a lost loved one as if creating the lyrics for a song in their honor.
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Hot Chocolate Memories
Recount a memorable or significant moment from the past when you enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate.
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Forgotten Love Story
Tell the story of an elderly person recalling a tragic love story on Valentine’s Day from their youth.
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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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Melody of Reminiscence
Devise a narrative about a melody that brings back flooding memories for a dying old man.
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Meet the Miniature Me
Picture a magical mirror that shows a miniaturized version of your inner child, embarking on pint-sized adventures.
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Titanic Tales
You are a passenger on the ill-fated Titanic. Write a diary entry for the day the famed ship sank.
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The Excitement of Firsts
Remember your first big adventure or experience, and write about what it felt like to dive into the unknown.
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Unboxing Old Letters
Find an old letter, school note or card from your childhood years and write about the feelings it evokes.
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Immortality’s Eternity
Outline Flemeth’s reasoning as she faces the possibility of her ultimate demise.
