255+ ‘Valentine’s Day’ Writing Prompts
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Multilingual Metaphors of Love
Pick a metaphor that you associate with love or Valentine’s Day and translate it into different languages. Analyze how the…
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Language of Love
Imagine a Valentine’s Day card designed to teach someone how to say ‘I love you’ in multiple languages. Describe what…
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Global Gestures of Love
Research Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world and write about how these might be communicated in respective native languages.
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Expressions of Affection
Explore how Valentine’s Day phrases and expressions of affection would translate into various languages.
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Translating Love
Write a love letter as if you’re a language translator, attempting to capture the essence of Valentine’s day in a…
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Dia dos Namorados in Brazil
Write about Brazil’s June 12th romance holiday, Dia dos Namorados, or ‘Lovers’ Day.’
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Finnish Friendship Day
Discuss how Finland shines a spotlight on friendship instead of romantic love on Valentine’s Day.
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French Valentine’s Customs
Write about “une loterie d’amour” – the love lottery, a now extinct French Valentine’s Day tradition.
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Romantic Bollywood
Explore the impact of Valentine’s Day in India, with a special focus on its reflection through Bollywood films.
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Write about the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Western traditions.
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The Anti-Valentine’s Crusader
Craft a story of a character who is a notorious Valentine’s Day hater but ends up finding love in the…
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The Love Triangle Conundrum
Incorporate a love triangle into your Valentine’s Day story, with the situation resolving in a surprising yet heartwarming ending.
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Valentine’s Mishaps
Write about unexpected events causing a series of comedic calamities on Valentine’s Day, yet leading to a happy ending.
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Eternal Love
Consider a scenario where a couple spending Valentine’s Day in a haunted estate are forced to confront ghosts trapped in…
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The Locket’s Secret
An ancient locket purchased as a Valentine’s Day gift bestows a horrifying curse upon its recipients.
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Innovative Valentines
Design a picture book that presents unique and creative ways children can show their love on Valentine’s Day.
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The Loneliest Heart
Create a heartfelt picture book about a lonely heart finding friendship on Valentine’s Day.
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A Valentine’s Day Miracle
Write a magical story about a Valentine’s Day miracle that brings joy to a community.
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The Hunt for the Missing Valentine
Write a captivating mystery picture book centered around a missing Valentine’s Day card.
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Valentine’s Day in Animal Kingdom
Write a children’s picture book about how animals express love and care during Valentine’s Day.
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Love Letters to Self
On Valentine’s Day, write a love letter to yourself, focusing on your strengths and achievements.
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Flowers Speak Louder than Words
Analyze the symbolism of different flowers given on Valentine’s Day.
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Behind the Box of Chocolates
Explore the origins and evolution of giving chocolates as a Valentine’s Day tradition.
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Global Love Celebrations
Write about different traditions associated with Valentine’s Day in various cultures around the world.
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Apple Peel Prophesy
Discuss the age-old superstition that the length of an apple peel removed in one piece on Valentine’s day can predict…
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Sneezes of Love
Write a story about the superstition that if a young woman sneezes on Valentine’s Day, she’ll marry the next man…
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Heart-shaped Bay Leaves
Craft a story about the superstition of sleeping with bay leaves under your pillow on Valentine’s Day for dreams of…
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Whispers of the Love Birds
Write about a Valentine’s Day superstition where birds predict your future love.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your…
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at…
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Romantic Rituals of Machines
Imagine a world where machines have emotions, then write a story about how robots celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Intergalactic Amorous Affair
Compose a narrative from the perspective of a sentient alien observing or participating in Valentine’s Day for the first time.
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Love Among Feathers
Write a story where a couple of birds are celebrating Valentine’s Day in their own unique way.
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The Evolution of Valentine’s Day
Write a speech about how Valentine’s Day has changed and evolved over the centuries.
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Proclaiming Self-love
Craft a speech that focuses on the importance of self-love on Valentine’s Day.
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Romancing Yourself
Write a narrative about spending Valentine’s Day completely alone, but still making it a day filled with love.
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Secret Valentine
Imagine you have received a heartfelt, anonymous Valentine’s Day letter. How would you react? Who would you suspect it was…
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Less-Than-Perfect Valentine’s Day
Write about a Valentine’s Day gone wrong and discuss your attempts to salvage the situation.
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The Valentine’s Day Fight
Narrate a fictional Valentine’s Day argument with your partner and explore how you would resolve it.
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Heartache and Healing
Articulate a Haiku that encompasses the themes of heartbreak and subsequent healing.
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Expressing Emotions
Describe a time when you found it difficult to express your feelings to someone you cared about.
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Festival of Love
Explore an alternate realm where Valentine’s Day is a grander world-wide festival with traditions from all cultures.
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Celebrating Valentine’s in Space
Imagine celebrating Valentine’s day on the International Space Station with astronauts from around the world.
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International Love Recipes
Create a narrative around the preparation of a traditional Valentine’s Day dish in a non-Western country.
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Love Symbols Worldwide
Write about Valentine’s Day symbols in different countries and what they mean.
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The Valentine’s Day Gift
Write about a child who has no money, but wants to give a special Valentine’s Day gift.
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Love Potion
Imagine there is a magical love potion that is accidentally spilled in a school on Valentine’s Day. Explain what happens…
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Secret Valentine
Write a story about a child who receives a Valentine’s Day card from a secret admirer.
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Lovesick Teddy
Imagine your favorite teddy bear has developed feelings for another toy on Valentine’s Day. Write a story about how the…
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Double Surprises
Write about a scenario where both partners plan to propose to each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Unexpected Packages
Construct a story about a Valentine’s Day proposal hidden inside a seemingly ordinary gift.
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Cupid’s Predicament
Write a humorous poem from the perspective of Cupid who has run out of arrows on Valentine’s Day.
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The Vanishing Valentine
Every year, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, a particular person goes missing from town.
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Cursed Valentine’s
A couple receives a Valentine’s Day gift that seems to bring ominous signs and strange events.
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The Lost Love Letter
Write a story about a love letter from many years ago that suddenly resurfaces on Valentine’s day.
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A Secret Admirer’s Confession
Write a Valentine’s Day letter from the perspective of a secret admirer finally revealing their feelings.
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From the Archives
Re-imagine an old love letter from one historical person to another in a Valentine’s Day context.
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Valentine’s Day in the Future
Imagine writing a love letter to your significant other next Valentine’s Day. How has your love grown?
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Heroes of Love
Narrate an episode where a soldier does something heroic on Valentine’s Day that is not related to the war but…
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Lofty Valentine
Craft a story about a soldier releasing a Valentine’s Day message via a homing pigeon or balloon in the midst…
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Love Amidst The Ruins
Visualize a scenario where two soldiers from opposing sides find common ground on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine’s Day Peace Treaty
Imagine if on Valentine’s Day, warring nations decide to pause and make a temporary peace treaty.
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Cryogenic Valentines
Write a romantic story about two individuals who find love after being cryogenically preserved for hundreds of years.
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Fantasy Love Quest
Write a fantasy tale where the hero needs to complete a quest to express his love on Valentine’s Day.
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Historical Valentine
Create a story based on a Valentine’s Day during a historical period of your choice.
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Sci-Fi Love Potion
Write a Sci-Fi story about a scientist who creates a love potion for Valentine’s Day.
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The Love Prophecy
A long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces, marking Valentine’s Day as the arrival date of a destined pair of lovers.
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Dragon’s Valentine
What would Valentine’s day be like for a lonely dragon atop a treasure-filled mountain?
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The Valentine’s Day Proclamation
Write a story based on the first Valentine’s Day after the death of St. Valentine.
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Romeo and Juliet’s Hidden Chapter
Imagine a hidden chapter in the story of Romeo and Juliet set on Valentine’s Day.
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Anti-Love Potion Mishap
In a magical world, someone tired of love on Valentine’s Day acquires an anti-love potion that backfires.
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Accidental Valentine’s Day Confession
Create a story where a character unintentionally confesses their feelings for someone on Valentine’s Day.
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Double Date Dog Park Day
Consider a Valentine’s Day outing to the local dog park, where your pet and their best buddy have a play-date.
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Lonely Valentine’s
Your pet notices that you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone. How do they comfort you?
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Heart-Shaped Treats
Your pet noticed a sudden influx of heart-shaped treats. How would they perceive this?
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Classroom Valentine’s
Narrate the experience of distributing Valentine’s Day cards in class and the accompanying emotions.
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A Valentine for Mom and Dad
Write about the time when you decided to surprise your parents with Valentine’s day cards.
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Classroom Cupid
Write about a time you played cupid in school to help a friend deliver their Valentine’s message anonymously.
