52+ ‘Simplicity’ Writing Prompts
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Finding Beauty in the Banal
Pick an everyday object and articulate why it could be perceived as a piece of art.
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The Valentine’s Delivery
Write about your experience making and hand delivering valentine cards at school.
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The Unassuming Queen
Write about a humble queen who rescues her kingdom from ruin while maintaining her low-key lifestyle.
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Miracles in Mundanity
Record an ordinary moment from your daily life and reveal the unique beauty or joy it exudes.
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The Perfectly Simple Gift
Write about a seemingly small or simple gift that brought immense joy to the receiver.
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Just Zeros
Write about a character who inherits a fortune, only to lose interest in it, realizing their love for minimalism.
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Monotonous Life
Write about a character longing for adventure and excitement, but when the opportunity arrives, they find they preferred their quiet…
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Celebrating Art From A Child’s Eye
Write an appreciation piece for a childhood art project that you truly admire.
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Easter’s Symbolic Significance
Reflect on your childhood understanding of Easter and how it has developed over time.
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Your Innocent Nemesis
Ponder on the biggest obstacle or ‘villain’ you perceived as a child. How do you understand that ‘villain’ now that…
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Complexity of Emotion
Describe a simple activity like making tea or walking to the store, but fill it with deep emotional significance.
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Picnic in a Dream
Create a picnic scene set in the most extravagant, dreamy or exotic location you can imagine.
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Sunset from a Child’s Perspective
Write about a summer sunset from a child’s perspective. What would they notice first? How would they react?
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Undercover Alien in Kindergarten
An undercover alien operative is sent to Earth to learn our ways but ends up blending in a kindergarten.
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Through a Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child, interpreting their surroundings in unique and innocent ways.
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Opera in the Ordinary
Send your imaginary opera character on a completely normal day – go to school, make dinner, clean the house. What…
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Bonding Through Quality Time
Write a narrative where shared moments and undivided attention play a pivotal role in the relationship between two characters.
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Snow Angel Chronicles
Write about a moment, either real or imagined, where you’ve made a snow angel.
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Gratitude in Simplicity
Write about a simple moment in your life that brought you unexpected peace and joy.
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Botanical Befriending
Imagine your inner child having the ability to converse with plants, trees, flowers or any form of green life.
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Ordinary Beauty Appreciation
Choose something commonplace around you and write about why you are thankful for it.
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Strawberry Fields Forever
Imagine owning a strawberry farm and write about a day in spring when the berries are ripe and ready to…
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Abandonment in the Arctic
Write a piece where your character is stranded in the cold and desolate landscape of the arctic.
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Joy in Simplicity
Describe the happiness you witnessed someone having with a simple, inexpensive Christmas gift. How did it make you feel?
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The Wise Fool
Design a tale about a seemingly foolish character who seems to inadvertently solve complex problems.
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Life Lessons from Pokemon
Narrate how a trainer learns valuable life lessons from their Pokemon friend.
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Royal Love Scandal
Write a royal-court-based romance where a member of the royalty falls in love with a commoner.
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Box of Crayons
If you could describe your childhood in different crayon colors, what would they be, and why?
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2. Carefree Innocence
Reflect on a time when you were deeply happy as a child and narrate it with all its nuances.
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Harvest of Happiness
List ten things that bring you true joy, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
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Joy in Simplicity
Choose a simple act or gesture that brings you joy and describe why it makes you happy.
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Furry Companions
Write about the relationship with your pet or a memorable encounter with an animal.
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The Dance of Day and Night
Craft a poem that describes the transition from day to night as a slow, evocative dance.
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Daily Simplicity
Discuss your minimalist lifestyle and how it contributes to your overall well-being.
