148+ ‘Silence’ Writing Prompts
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Lost Underground City
Describe a sprawling underground system beneath a rural town, lost to time and shrouded in menacing mystery.
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The Heartwood Hollow
Describe a journey through a magical forest, where each tree holds the soul of a past hero.
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The Power of Silence
Write a scene depicting a silent, non-verbal exchange of love between two people.
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Echoes in the Silence
Explore the companionship between a person and a service animal during a zombie apocalypse.
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Unexpected Stand-In
Write a story where a person falls in love with a human-sized puppet who they think is real.
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Winter’s Silent Whisper
Write about a solitary winter night during your travel and how it made you reflect.
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The Sound of Silence
Describe the unique silence that follows a heartbreak and how it resonates in different aspects of your life.
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Savoring Silence
Describe an experience of a quiet Christmas Eve, just before the world wakes to the excitement of the holiday.
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In a Library’s Eyes
Create a flash fiction piece where a library is the narrator, detailing the stories of its visitors.
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Communion with the Cold
Desire a vivid account of the icy, frozen landscapes as seen from the perspective of someone aboard an icebreaker ship.
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Echoes of the Past
Your protagonist has stumbled across a forgotten graveyard. What emotions or thoughts does this graveyard evoke?
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Lost in Translation
Write about a relationship where hurtful words were misunderstood due to a langauge barrier, leading to emotional pain, and how comfort was sought in silence and understanding.
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The God’s Silence
Explore the reason why the Old Gods in Dragon Age have remained silent for so long.
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Deciphering Silent Dialogue
Reflect on a recent conversation with a loved one where more was communicated via silence or non-verbal cues.
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Echoes of Serenity
Recall a sound that brings you peace. This could be a song, nature sound, or even silence. Then expand on why this particular sound stirs feelings of tranquility within you.
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Gratitude Walk
Write about going on a quiet, solo walk where you reflect on the various aspects you’re grateful for in your life.
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Reflections in the Night
Write about what keeps you awake during the night, the thoughts and worries that prevent you from falling asleep.
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Final Conversations
Create a moving monologue detailing your last conversation with a loved one who has now passed away.
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The Weight of Silence
Convey the depth and heaviness of a moment of profound silence without using any sounds.
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Starborne Solitude
Write about the daily realities and emotions that come with living alone in a space station.
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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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Midnight’s Silent Gift
Write a poem about the quiet magic of the world when everyone is sleeping on Christmas Eve.
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Sound of Silence
Create a poem revolving around the feelings you experience when there’s no music playing.
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Key of Silence
Write a poem about silence and what it means to you, and explore the various forms of silence you’ve encountered.
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Lost Echoes
Pen a poem on a long-ended relationship or friendship from the perspective of remembering it years later.
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Subtext of Silence
Write a story about two people who are in love but have never said more than a few words to each other.
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Pact of Silence
Write about a family secret you and your siblings discovered together and promised to never reveal.
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Mending The Silence
Write about a time when you and your family had to deal with a serious illness or loss, focusing particularly on the importance of communication.