1083+ ‘Sense’ Writing Prompts
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Empathy Exercise
Choose a person you struggle to understand or get along with, and write a narrative from their perspective.
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Festive Foods
Write about a festive food that is unique to your culture and describe how it’s prepared.
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Lost City of Gold
Craft a story that centers around discovering an ancient, hidden city in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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Around the World in My Room
Describe an object in your room that came from another country or represents another culture.
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The Test Triumphs and Turbulence
Write about a particular test or assignment that stands out in your mind.
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In the Shoes of a Collector
Put yourself in the shoes of a collector. Pick something you would like to collect and describe your collection.
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Unheard Stories Behind the Stage
Describe the exhilaration of performing on stage in a school play or band concert.
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Carolers on Elm Street
Write a short story featuring a group of capable carolers bringing joy to the residents of Elm Street.
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Envisioning Climate Change
Imagine what the world will look like in 50 years if the current rate of climate change continues.
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The Great Jester
Imagine you are the king or queen’s jester and are tasked with planning the April Fool’s Day pranks at the royal court.
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Mermaid’s Melancholy
Narrate a poignant tale about a mermaid’s life beneath the waves and her longing for the world above the sea.
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A Day in Ant’s Life
Write a story about a single day in your life if you were an ant. Describe the challenges you face and your interactions with the world.
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View from a Cloud
Imagine you are a cloud looking down on the world below. Describe what you see and the emotions you feel.
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The Unseen Predator
A character realizes they are being followed, but has no knowledge of their pursuer.
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Beloved Automaton
Write a scene where a human falls in love with an advanced, human-like AI. Discuss the AI’s response to their feelings.
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A Child’s Yuletide
Relive Christmas as a child: the overwhelming anticipation, the joy of unwrapping presents, and the wonder of Christmas stories.
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Taste of Yuletide
Write about a specific Christmas food or a meal that holds a special place in your heart.
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Enigma of the Lost Civilization
Write about an archaeologist uncovering clues pointing towards an unknown, vanished civilization.
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Earth Day Promise
Write a letter to Mother Earth, detailing what you promise to do to take care of the planet.
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The Changing Landscape
Document how a particular natural wonder has changed over time—due to natural processes or human intervention.
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Potluck on the Irish Holi
Write about a St Patrick’s Day potluck where everyone brings an Irish dish.
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Mysterium Tremendum
Describe an experience where you had a sense of the ‘Mysterium Tremendum’—the overwhelming mystery and awe associated with the divine.
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Irish Road Bowling Excitement
Write a personal narrative about participating in a game of Irish Road Bowling, detailing the incredible highs and lows of the sport.
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Christmas Surprise
Narrate a story about an unexpected, miraculous event or surprise that changed your Christmas in an extraordinary way.
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The Gift of Giving
Write about a time when you were able to provide an unexpected gift or gesture that brought joy to someone’s life on Christmas.
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Dog’s Delightful Discovery
Imagine the excitement of a pet dog as it finds a chew toy in the Christmas stocking.
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Breakfast to Bedtime
Describe your regular school day from the moment you wake up till you go to sleep.
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Changing Seasons
Draft a letter to a friend or loved one discussing how season transitions, specifically autumn, impact your emotions and daily routine.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Dream Travel Destination
Describe your dream travel destination, what you would do there, and who you would take with you.
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Time-Traveling Cowboy
A cowboy accidentally falls into a time portal and lands in modern times, trying to make sense of city life while handling his cowboy duties.
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Revolutionary Russia
Amidst the Russian Revolution, you are a spy for the allies, sent to infiltrate the Bolshevik inner circle.
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Dreamy Destinations
Write about a place you have never visited but would like to, detailing what you imagine it to be like.
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Macbeth’s Ambition
Write a story from the perspective of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, detailing his thoughts and motivations behind his villainous actions.
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The Clown of Shadows
Pen down a story about a villain who is a rogue circus clown, with a dark sense of humor.
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Laughing Assassin
Write about a charismatic assassin who utters clever catchphrases before striking his targets.
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Dwindling Connections
Write about your relationship with the people you knew before becoming a vampire, detailing feelings of connection and disconnection.
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The Road to Humanity
Write about a vampire who embarks on a grueling path to regain his human nature.
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Vampire Noir
Write about a vampire detective solving mysteries in a dirty, dangerous, and supernatural city.
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Double Surprises
Write about a scenario where both partners plan to propose to each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Lonely Valentine’s
Your pet notices that you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone. How do they comfort you?
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Behind the Chocolate Hearts
Describe the thrill of receiving a box of Valentines chocolates from a secret admirer.
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Love Lost in Time
Write a tale about a love letter lost in time, discovered many years later on Valentine’s Day.
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Journey to the Stars
Write a story of a space adventure, starting each line with “In the spaceship, we…”.
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Circle of Kindness
Begin each line with “I can be kind by…”, brainstorm ways in which you can be kind to others.
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My Imaginary Friend
Write about the adventures with your imaginary friend beginning every paragraph with “My imaginary friend and I…”.
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Kindergarten Adventure
Write a story about a great adventure you had or would like to have at kindergarten.
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Chasing Rainbows
Imagine you’re a little explorer set out to find the end of a rainbow. Describe your adventure.
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Fanning the Whimsy Flame
Write a short fantasy story featuring your childhood self as the main character.
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Haunted Mindscape
A traumatic event from the past haunts the protagonist as they try to make sense of a current problematic situation.
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Favorite Family Tradition
Reflect on a favorite family tradition and how it made you feel as a child.
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Superheroes and Role Models
Reflect on the fictional characters or role models from your childhood that made you feel safe and protected.
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Comforting Lullabies
Write about a specific song, rhyme, or lullaby from your childhood that provided comfort in difficult times.
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The Epic Battle
Imagine an epic battle between your superhero and their arch-nemesis. What are they fighting for? Who wins, and why?
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Understanding Gratitude
Write an entry appreciating five simple things in your life and elaborate on why you’re grateful for them.
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My Allergy Survival Kit
Write a list detailing items you’d have in a hypothetical ‘allergy survival kit’.
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The Anti-hero’s Code
Create a narrative about an anti-hero living on the fringes of a high-tech society.
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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Living with Trisomy
Imagine a day in the life of a family affected by a Trisomy condition. Describe their challenges, victories, and the strength they exemplify.
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Mystical Marine Adventure
Write about a deep-sea diving adventure where you encounter magical sea creatures.
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Places of Serenity
Describe a place you’re particularly thankful for, explain why it’s important to you.
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Cosmic Space Race
Script a thrilling chase scene taking place in space, with spaceships as chase vehicles.
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The Lost Tourist
You’re lost in a foreign city with no means of communication or navigation, and someone is following you.
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Night Shift Mystery
Set in a sleepy, late-night store, your character interacts with a string of peculiar customers, gradually suspecting that they aren’t ordinary.
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Letter to a Book Character
Choose a character from a book you are reading and write a letter to them.
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Inside Out Emotions
Write a poem describing a time you felt a strong emotion, like excitement or anger.
