170+ ‘Symbol’ Writing Prompts
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Shamrock and National Identity
Describe the relationship between the shamrock and Irish identity. If you were to choose a symbol for your own identity,…
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Shamrock and Luck
Reflect upon the connection between the shamrock and the concept of luck. Can you recount an instance when you felt…
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Dormant Spirits Awakened
Write about an individual who starts experiencing strange occurrences after moving into an old house that is revealed to be…
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In the Shadow of the Colossal Tree
Create a story set in a society living in the shadow of a massive, ancient tree.
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Room of Memories
Write about a room that contains tangible manifestations of a person’s weaknesses and failures.
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Varieties of The Easter Bunny
Write a short narrative from the perspective of the Easter Bunny traversing various countries and encountering different Easter traditions.
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The Magic Easter Bunny
Imagine if you were to meet the Easter Bunny, what would you expect and what would you say?
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Iconic Easter Symbols
Choose any one of the Easter symbols – the lamb, the chick, the egg, or the lily. Write a folkloric…
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Hanukkah Light Reflections
Write about what the Menorah lights represent for you and how they have impacted your life.
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The Comfort of Cocoa
Create a warm story centered around a cup of hot chocolate on a snowy winter evening.
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Disquieting Labyrinth
Write a story about a labyrinth known to shift and change rooms based on person’s deepest fears.
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Despair at Dawn
Depict a scene in which the break of dawn, typically a symbol of hope and renewal, brings despair during a…
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A Farewell to Roses
Write a monologue from the perspective of the last rose you received or gave during your relationship.
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Labyrinthine Horror
Your protagonist awakens in a labyrinthine mansion where terrifying monsters lurk in every corner. They only have an antique candlestick…
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Enduring Symbol
Choose a common symbol found in many myths (a tree, a mountain, a river) and create your own myth explaining…
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Dystopian Upgrades
Write about a futuristic society where cybernetic enhancements are a symbol of status and wealth.
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Bunny Persona
Your character needs to dress as the Easter Bunny for an event but encounters a predicament.
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Blanket Fort Fantasies
Narrate a whimsical adventure that occurs within the confines of a couch-fort built on a frosty winter evening.
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Love at First Blunder
Imagine a couple whose love seems to bloom amidst a colossal sequence of endless accidents.
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Lost in Time
Write about a young child who finds an antique doll in the attic, which is possessed by the spirit of…
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The Language of Love
Compose a poetic piece using symbolism to describe love in a unique and profound way.
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Sprinkled With Magic
Write a short story based on the book ‘The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes’, changing the backdrop to…
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Hidden Stories
Choose any object around you. Now, write a story about that object from the perspective of someone for whom this…
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Harvest Moon Tales
Write a spooky or mysterious story that takes place under an October Harvest Moon.
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The Charming Mouse Knight
Imagine a world where a brave mouse takes up the mantle of a knight and sets on an heroic journey.
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Stolen Dragon Fire
Your hero’s mission is to retrieve stolen dragon fire. How do they go about it and what obstacles do they…
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Destiny’s Trinket
A trinket, possesed by your protagonist since childhood, begins to show magical properties. As the protagonist seeks to know more…
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The Lost Charm
Write a story about a person who lost their lucky charm right before an important event.
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The Mysterious Santa
Create a story where Santa, in reality, turns out to be someone the protagonist least expects.
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Mariner’s Muse
A ship that was lost and considered a mariner’s tale, returns to haunt the coast where it was last seen.
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Discovering Your Inner Patronus
Imagine what form your Patronus would take, describing it in great detail.
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Phantom Cat Chase
A ghost in the form of a black cat lurks in the shadows, always watching and waiting for the right…
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Wielding the Sacred Ashes
As the Warden, write about your decision to use the Sacred Ashes of Andraste to heal the sick Arl Eamon.
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Pilgrimage
Describe a pilgrimage to the Urn of Sacred Ashes and your character’s emotional journey throughout.
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Symbolic Persona
Identify a symbol or object that represents you best and describe why it does.
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The Creative Strength
Identify a particular challenge in your life and fashion an artistic symbol to represent overcoming it.
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Soothing Tides
Visualize yourself by the ocean, watching the ebb and flow of the tide. Write about this experience and its impact…
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The Remaining Monarch
Imagine a world post-apocalypse, where royalty still exists and reigns supreme.
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Staring Down the Mirror
Write a monologue using a mirror as a symbol, discovering truths about yourself you’d previously been unaware or in denial…
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The Boat That Carried You
Write a monologue based on the symbol of a boat, representing a key turning point in your life.
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Epic Journey for a Sacred Artifact
In your novel, introduce a sacred artifact that your protagonist must recover to save their world.
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Ballet Shoes and Dreams
Describe the journey of a pair of ballet shoes from the hands of the maker to the feet of an…
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Symbols of Connection
Describe an object or person that carries immense significance for your leading character.
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The Power of a Symbol
Create a story where the main character designs a symbol that unintentionally becomes a symbol of resistance.
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Sunday Suppers
Narrate a typical Sunday supper with your family, taking note of the atmosphere, conversations, and shared bonds.