3319+ ‘Time’ Writing Prompts
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The Perfect Dive
Illustrate a specific moment where you dived into a lake or swimming pool during summer.
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Across The Time Rift
Create a story where a time-traveler falls deeply in love with a woman from the past, despite the temporal rift…
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Epochal Time Travel
Describe a chase scene across different periods of history as both the protagonist and antagonist can time travel.
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The Ghostly Library
Weave a tale about a local library that turns into a thrilling gateway to different worlds after sundown.
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Hidden Time Capsule
Describe a group of friends who find a time capsule, but as they unravel its contents, they start suspecting it’s…
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Truth in the Reflection
Imagine a character starts seeing an alternate reality in every reflective surface. The reflections show actions that he/she hasn’t committed…
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Marked For Death
Create a tale of a protagonist who discovers they have 24 hours to live—owing to a deadly prediction. How will…
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Time-Travel Paradigm
If you could travel back in time and change one event from your past, what would it be and why?
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The Power of Words
Describe a time when certain words had a strong impact on you, whether positive or negative.
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Time-Travelling Explorer
Imagine if you had a time machine; what era or historical event would you like to witness? Write about your…
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The Harvest Angle
Write about the historical and cultural significance of harvest time, especially as it relates to November.
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Giving Gratitude
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, jot down what you are grateful for this year, even amidst adversity.
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Reflecting November’s End
Write about your thoughts and feelings as November ends, reflecting on what has happened throughout the month.
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Inside Out Emotions
Write a poem describing a time you felt a strong emotion, like excitement or anger.
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Unexpected Gratitude
Choose an episode in your life which was challenging or painful but ultimately led to personal growth or unexpected thankfulness.
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The Generosity of Others
Write about a time someone showed you unexpected kindness or generosity and how it made you feel.
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Appreciation for Nature
Write about a time when you felt a deep connection to nature and describe its immense beauty and peace.
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The Waiting Game
Consider the prolonged state of inactivity during hibernation and its implications on patience and waiting.
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Tradition and Transformation
Write about a time you updated a traditional family recipe for National Empanada Day.
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Nature’s Sweetest Gift
Write an account of a time you indulged in a honey-inspired meal for National Honey Day which is celebrated in…
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Legend of the Lost Kingdom
Write about a forgotten fairy tale kingdom that’s slowly being rediscovered.
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Gardener of Growth
Write about the personal growth of a seed into a beautiful flower, using the plant as an analogy for your…
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Reincarnation Review
Imagine being able to remember every single past life, describe your journey through the eras.
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The Unseen Disciple
Write a story of Easter from the perspective of a disciple who is not one of the twelve apostles.
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Easter Bunny Symbolism
Analyze the symbolism of the Easter Bunny in relation to fertility and abundance.
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Symbolism of the Easter Egg
Delve into the symbolism of the Easter egg and its relevance in contemporary society.
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The Reluctant Mentor
Children suddenly start developing superpowers. A recluse old superhero gets dragged into becoming their mentor.
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Training the Successor
A powerful hero is near the end of his career and is training his replacement. Describe their relationship.
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Rescheduled Time Zones
Write a story where a couple is grappling with the challenges of living in two different time zones.
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Lovers Without Borders
Depict a day in the life of a couple maintaining their long-distance relationship.
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Cotton Candy Fantasy
Create a fictional story based on a protagonist’s first time tasting cotton candy at a summer carnival.
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Gratitude in Grief
Write a letter of gratitude to your past love for the growth experienced through your heartbreak.
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The Magic of Solitude
Write about how solitude after heartbreak has ignited self-discovery.
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Gratitude and Memory
Write about a past event that you didn’t necessarily appreciate at the time, but now with perspective, feel grateful for…
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A Secret Life
Write about a sidekick who leads a double life – one as a superhero’s assistant, and one as an ordinary…
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Galileo’s Apprentice
You are an apprentice of the infamous astronomer, Galileo Galilei, when he is accused of heresy.
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Time Trapped Terror
Your protagonist is stuck in a time loop of a horrifying day. How do they break it?
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Releasing Regrets
Write about one regret you have from the past year, and then draft a plan for letting it go.
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Proactive Planner
Write about a day in your life five years from now. What responsibilities do you imagine you’ll have? How will…
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Reflections on the Spectrum
Write about observing a rainbow for the first time, and your reaction to realizing the science behind this natural phenomenon.
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Eternal Night’s Lantern
Imagine yourself as a solitary explorer experiencing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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The Splendor of Constantinople
Write a narrative set in the grandeur of Constantinople during its peak in the Byzantine era.
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Time Traveling Mind
Imagine a superhuman who could insert their consciousness into past versions of themselves.
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Energies of Equilibrium
Write a personal narrative piece detailing how you balance conflicting demands in your life, inspired by the equal day and…
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Equinox Enchantment
Create a magical story where the March Equinox is an essential day for the creatures of the forests.
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Christmas Time Machine
Imagine you have a time machine and you can spend the Christmas day at any point in history.
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Beholding The Christmas Tree
Detail your experience of decorating a Christmas tree for the first time and how it became a tradition.
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Sands of Time
Imagine a beach bonfire that has the mystical power to show the past or future. Write a story revolving around…
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Respecting Boundaries
Create a story about a time you overstepped someone’s boundaries, how you realized your mistake, and how you made amends.
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Honesty vs. Consequence
Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision between telling the truth and facing the consequences,…
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Love in the Time of Festivals
Narrate a romantic encounter or moment you experienced at an outdoor festival.
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Buntings and Dreamy Booths
Paint a written picture of a particularly stunning booth or stall at an outdoor festival.
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Musical Magic
Share a story about hearing a live band or artist at an outdoor festival for the first time.
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Regifted Joy
Reflect on a time when you regifted something you loved and why you chose to part with it.
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The Art of Thoughtful Gift Giving
Write about the process of choosing a thoughtful gift for someone special and the joy derived from it.
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The Gift of Time
Write about a moment in which you gave someone the gift of your time, detailing their reactions and your own…
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After the Heist
Create a story where the protagonist belongs to a bootlegging gang during Prohibition, and has just successfully evaded law enforcement.
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On Foreign Shores
Describe a scenario of an Irish immigrant, who recently arrived in the United States, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the…
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Balance of the Force
Explore a moment when you had to find a delicate balance between two contradicting factors in your life.
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Gratitude in Hard Times
Write about a challenging experience in your life and specify certain aspects of that period that you’re grateful for.
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The Journey of a Story
Recall a time you started writing based on a prompt and ended up with a story you didn’t anticipate.
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Struggling with the Blank Page
Chronicle a time when you confronted a writer’s block, and a writing prompt helped you overcome it.
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Embracing Winter Solitude
Reflect on your experiences of spending time alone in winter and how it affects your well-being.
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Life in Letters
Imagine finding a string of letters written by an estranged loved one. Write about the emotional journey the character takes…
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Frozen Stilled Moments
Detail a moment from your past that felt frozen in time due to the first day of snow.
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The Last Monastery
Write about the last surviving monastery under a violent invading tribe.
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Time Capsule Chronicles
Imagine you’re creating a time capsule to be opened in 100 years. List the objects you’d include with a detailed…
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Rewind and Fast Forward
Reflect on one event from the last year you wish you could re-experience and one event on the future horizon…
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The First Rescue
Write about the first-ever heroic act of a young prodigy superhero. This is a pivotal moment that sets the course…