255+ ‘Valentine’s Day’ Writing Prompts
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Love’s First Flutter
Capture the moment when you noticed a classmate in a different light on Valentine’s Day.
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Magical Matchmaker
A Cupid-like character has the power to match soulmates but can’t seem to find their own on Valentine’s Day.
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The Love Potion Misadventure
Write about a wizard who accidentally drinks a love potion and falls head over heels for the last person he sees on Valentine’s Day.
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Enchanted Valentine’s Dance
Describe a Valentine’s Day dance where everyone must wear an enchanted mask that reveals their true feelings.
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Valentine’s Day Dragon Ride
Write about a world where lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking a dragon ride.
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Cupid’s New Apprentice
Write a story from the perspective of Cupid’s new apprentices on their first Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine’s Day in Fairyland
Imagine being a fairy who is in charge of spreading love on Valentine’s Day.
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Heartbreak and Healing
Write about a Valentine’s Day heartbreak, and explore the healing process that followed.
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Redefining Valentine’s Day
Imagine if Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a strikingly different way. Redefine it according to your imagination.
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Love Letters You Never Sent
Consider a former love or a secret crush and write a Valentine’s Day letter you wish you could send.
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Heart-shaped Land
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden land shaped like a heart on Valentine’s day and narrate the adventure that follows.
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Ode to a Bygone Valentine
Craft an adventure tale about a character who discovers an old Valentine’s Day tradition and tries to bring it back.
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Love Lost in Time
Write a tale about a love letter lost in time, discovered many years later on Valentine’s Day.
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The One Who Doesn’t Know
Write a story from the point of view of your unrequited love, discussing their Valentine’s Day without the knowledge of your feelings.
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Solitary Valentine’s Day
Describe your ideal Valentine’s Day if it were just you acknowledging your unrequited love.
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The Non-Materialistic Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal without any materialistic elements like a ring or fancy dinner.
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The Failed Proposal
Create a story where the protagonist painstakingly plans a grand Valentine’s Day proposal, but everything goes wrong.
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The Unexpected Proposal
Write about a non-romantic Valentine’s Day activity turning into a surprise proposal.
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The Scavenger Hunt Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal in which clues leading to the proposal are hidden in places associated with significant moments in your relationship.
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The Role of St. Valentine
Write about the role St. Valentine played in the creation of this holiday.
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Impact on Society
Write about the societal impact of Valentine’s Day and how it has affected our culture.
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True Essence of Love
Describe what you think is the deeper meaning of Valentine’s day and the expression of love.
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Significance of Romance
Explain what romance means to you and how it is celebrated on Valentine’s day.
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Origins of Valentine’s Day
Write about how Valentine’s Day began, the history behind it, and the symbolism of its main elements.
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Valentine’s Day Triumph
Tell the tale of how you managed to create the best Valentine’s Day card in your school.
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Valentine’s Treaty
Write about the world’s political leaders deciding to make peace on Valentine’s day because of a romantic comedy flick.
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Cupid’s Wrong Arrows
Muse on what happens when Cupid’s arrows hit the wrong people on Valentine’s Day.
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Rekindled Fire on Valentine’s
Write a piece describing a couple reigniting their romance on Valentine’s day after experiencing a long-term relationship drift.
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First Love on Valentine’s Day
Write a memoir revealing the story of your first love, set on Valentine’s Day.
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Broken Engagement
Write about a character who plans to propose on Valentine’s Day, but finds out their partner is in love with someone else.
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Forgotten Love Story
Tell the story of an elderly person recalling a tragic love story on Valentine’s Day from their youth.
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Missed Connection
Imagine a scenario where two people are set up for a blind date on Valentine’s Day, but due to a misunderstanding, they never meet.
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Lost Love Letters
Write a story about a character who discovers lost love letters addressed to their partner on Valentine’s Day.
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Friendship to Love
In this story, write about friends who realize their feelings for each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Love Potion Mishap
Write a microfiction where the person drinks a love potion, but it affects them in an unexpected way.
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Secret Admirer Revealed
Write a microfiction about a secret admirer revealing their identity on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine’s Reflection
Analyze your thoughts around Valentine’s Day – does it bring joy or stress, excitement or dread?
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Love in the Cosmos
Imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day in outer space. How would you express love to someone in zero gravity?
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The Feast of Self-Love
Write about Valentine’s day as a day devoted to self-love and treating oneself.
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Valentine’s for the Planet
Imagine Valentine’s day connected to the environment, what would the celebrations look like?
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Valentine’s in a Different Era
If Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a different historical era, how would that look?
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Altered Love Traditions
Re-imagine Valentine’s Day as a holiday celebrating all forms of love, not just romantic.
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Singles on Valentine’s Day
Reflect on how the commercial focus of Valentine’s Day may marginalize those who are single.
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Champion of My Heart
Compose an affectionate letter to a friend who has supported you during your toughest times.
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Family Ties on Valentine’s Day
Write about a family member’s tradition that you love and look forward to every Valentine’s day.
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Re-imagining Valentine’s
Imagine and describe a new version of Valentine’s Day that celebrates singles.
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Celebrating Friendship
Create a recollection of your most memorable Valentine’s Day spent with friends.
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Connected Hearts
#RelationshipGoals: Write a dialogue between two people in a long-distance relationship who can only communicate digitally on Valentine’s Day.
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Heartwarming February
Reflect on the most memorable Valentine’s Day experience you had in your past Februarys.
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Stolen Glances
Craft a narrative about two strangers sharing glances in a public place on Valentine’s day.
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Late Love Letter
Create a Valentine’s Day romance logline revolving around a love letter misplaced and found years later.
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Magic of Mistaken Identity
Develop a romantic logline around the concept of mistaken identity on Valentine’s Day.
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Unusual Valentine’s
Craft a logline for a Valentine’s comedy where the characters attempt to celebrate the day in the most unconventional way possible.
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Romantic Rhythms
February is known for Valentine’s Day. Write about a love song that touched you this February.
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Unforgettable Valentine’s
Narrate your most memorable Valentine’s Day celebration, even if it was not with a romantic partner.
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Love Letter to Myself
Pen down a love letter to yourself this Valentine’s, expressing admiration and understanding for the unique individual that you are.
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Mending Old Wounds
Revisit a past Valentine’s Day heartbreak and explore how it has shaped your current romantic perspective.