1083+ ‘Sense’ Writing Prompts
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Crystalize Calm
Write about a calm and peaceful place that you can mentally retreat to whenever you feel anxious.
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Safe Space Imagery
Create an imagery of your safe space or a place that calms you, and describe how it makes you feel.
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Anxiety Evaporation
Express your anxieties as water droplets on a hot pan and write about them evaporating.
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The Grand Betrayal
Pen a tale where the head of a respected spy agency has been secretly working for the enemies.
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Soulmate Correspondence
Write about two soulmates, separated by time or spatial constraints, connecting through magic letters.
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Food Frenzy Fairytale
Imagine your favorite food has its own magical world. Describe the world and the characters.
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Personal Growth Reflection
Jot down the three significant ways you’ve evolved as a person this year.
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The Other Side of the Mirror
Craft a tale about an antique mirror that reveals grim reflections of the future.
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Setting The Scene
Write about a specific location, describing it so vividly that the reader can picture it in their mind.
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Strangers in a Cafe
The story starts with “He had seen her often, in the crowded café, a stranger yet so familiar.”
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Unfulfilled Dreams
Write about a character striving towards a lifelong dream, only to have it snatched away unexpectedly.
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Frozen in Guilt
A narrative involving a character that lives with an enormous sense of guilt and its baneful consequences.
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Ascending Through the Abyss
Narrate a dream where you had the experience of falling or sinking, followed by a sudden shift of soaring high…
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Dancing with Metaphors
Write about a time when a daunting concept or problem became crystal clear, like a match finally striking to flame.
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The Backward Tale
Pen a microfiction piece starting with the end of the story, then working backwards to the beginning.
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Unseen Magnitude
Consider an ant contemplating the size of a human. Now, imagine yourself contemplating something of much larger scale.
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Oxymoronic Emotions
Write a poem conveying an emotion that is an oxymoron, such as a joyful sadness or a silent scream.
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Public Transit Tales
Capture an experience or observation made during a routine commute on public transport.
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Iambic Pentameter and Rhyme
Pair up iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of your choice and write a poem.
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The Morality of Choice
Formulate a poem dealing with the choices we make and their moral implications.
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Euphoria Uncovered
Describe a time in your life where you felt an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.
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Sense the Swirl
Write a poem on the experiences of different wildlife as they interact with the elements.
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Unmasking Emotions and Imagery
Take an abstract concept like love, time, or pain and express it through a poem using vivid imagery.
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The Unfinished Narrative
Write an epilogue that leaves some things unanswered, indicating that the characters’ stories continue.
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The Unthinkable Betrayal
Create a scene in which a trusted ally is revealed to be a traitor just before the climax.
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Sanctuary Spaces
Think of a place that provided a sense of peace or escape during your childhood and pen down your memories…
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Navigating Crossroads
Delve into a time where you stood at a crossroads, struggling to make a crucial life decision.
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Birth of a New Chapter
Write about the moment you first held your child, or if you do not have children, a moment when a…
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Unseen Heroes
Write a compelling speech about the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the unseen heroes in our society.
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Across Time and Space
You stumble upon a mysterious artifact that harbors mind-bending power to time-travel. Describe an adventure.
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Biotech Revolution
In a future where biotechnology has allowed us to modify our bodies dramatically, what becomes of our sense of identity?
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Escape Route
Imagine you are stuck in a locked room and your only means of escape is through a mysterious portal. What…
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Untold Love Letter
Craft a timeless love letter addressed to your significant other that you never plan to send.
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Pushing Past Phobias
Write about a fear you have overcome in your life and the process you went through to achieve it.
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Dance of Gratitude
Write about people, experiences or things for which you’re thankful, and how they enhance your life.
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Letter to Joyful Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, 5 years from now, envisioning the happiness and positivity in your life.
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Savoring Scintillating Sceneries
Write about the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen, real or imagined, and how it affects your sensibilities.
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Celebration of Personal Achievements
Write about a significant personal achievement, describe how you accomplished it and how it changed your life.
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Finding Inner Peace
Write about a moment of true peace, calm, and mindfulness you have experienced and how it impacted you.
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Edge of the Universe
Imagine being a spaceship captain who reaches the media-portrayed ‘edge of the universe’.
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Culinary Tradition
Describe a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and the texture it adds to your family experience.
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Shared Sorrow
Describe a loss that deeply affected your family and how you collectively dealt with it.
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Tapestry of Traditions
Describe a unique tradition, ritual or holiday in your family and its origin.
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Passing on the Baton
Write about a family tradition that has continued for generations and what it means to you.
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Culture and Traditions
Describe the customs, traditions, or cultural aspects that are significant in your family.