432+ ‘Want’ Writing Prompts
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Academic Goal Setting
Identify the academic goals that you want to achieve in the near future or upcoming semester. Write about plans and strategies to achieve these goals.
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Frosty Footprints
Imagine a walk on a snowy Christmas day with your lost loved one, describe where you go and the conversation that takes place.
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Waste Not, Want Not
Write about an item you regularly throw away and devise an alternative use for it.
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Unwritten Childhood Dreams
Recreate the list of Things I Want to Be When I Grow Up that you wrote as a child.
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Revisiting First Love
Describe your first love in detail and reflect on how it shaped your relationships in the subsequent years.
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October Resolutions
Reflecting on the ten months that have passed, write about what resolutions you’ve achieved and what you still want to accomplish before the year ends.
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Rediscovery of Childhood Dreams
Reflect on a childhood dream or ambition that you were passionate about but never pursued.
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The Bridge of Hope
Write about a future where you’ve moved past your heartbreak and healed.
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Letter to your Tears
Write a compassionate letter to your own tears.
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Invent Your Own Gadget
Imagine you can create a device that could do anything you want. Write about what it is and how it works.
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Leaving the Door Open
Write a heartfelt letter to your future self explaining what you learned from your heartbreak.
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The Healing Path
Write about the journey of healing you want to embark on from your heartbreak.
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My Dream Journey
Write about a dream trip you want to take and talk about places you would visit, people you would meet, and things you would do.
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Islands of Adventure
If you were stranded on a deserted island like the kids in The Swiss Family Robinson, what items would you want with you and how would you survive?
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Time-travel
Write about a time you wish you could go back to and the things you would have done differently.
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Fantastic Adventures to Dreamlands
Describe the most incredible adventure you can imagine, where you would go and who you would take with you.
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Apostrophe Adventure
Write a letter to Santa Claus explaining what you and a friend want for Christmas.
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Talking with Aliens
Write a poem as if you are communicating with an alien species, expressing the beauty and complexity of human life.
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Future Self-Reflection
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the personal growth you want to achieve.
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The Haunting Halls
Write a story about an abandoned mansion you’ve inherited which is rumored to be haunted.
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Legacy and Life’s Worth
Write about the legacy you hope to leave behind and your thoughts on what makes a life well-lived.
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An Ethereal Passenger
Project a scenario where a spirit hitches a ride with an unsuspecting traveler.
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Embracing Change
November signifies the transition from fall to winter – a time for change. Write about a significant change you want to make in your life.
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Future Vision
Pick a new year quote that speaks to ambition or hopes and write about your ideal future.
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Resolutions Rewritten
Pick any past New Year’s resolutions and write an imaginary scenario where you perfectly met all of them.
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Sculpting Habits
Identify a new habit you want to incorporate into your life this year and outline a plan on how you’ll achieve it.
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Dream Destination
Envision a place you’d love to visit this year and describe your ideal experience there.
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Predict a Happy Adventure
Imagine an adventure you could have in the coming year and describe it in detail.
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Detox and Renew
Describe a habit or relationship you want to detox from in the New Year and how you plan to replace it.
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Letter to Future Self
Pen a letter to your future self detailing your hopes, dreams, and fears for the forthcoming year.
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Reflections and Resolutions
Write about the year just gone and the resolutions you have made for the New Year.
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Earth Day Reflections
Write about your personal activities or contributions that align with the spirit of Earth Day.
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Secret Whispers in the Attic
Craft a story about discovering an ancient spirit residing in your home’s dusty attic.
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Songwriter for a Day
Imagine if you were a songwriter and had to craft a hit song about your life. What would it sound like?
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Axe on the Doorstep
A well-liked local figure’s murder shocks a small town, and the only clue is an axe left on his doorstep.
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Fresh Start
Write a positive letter to your future self, detailing the things you hope to achieve now that you are moving forward.
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Achieving Your Ambitions
Write about an ambition you want to achieve and the steps you will take to do so.
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The Power of Habit
Explain a habit you want to implement this year and why. Then, develop a plan to integrate this habit into your routine.
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Mother’s Day Reflections
Write a memoir piece about a Mother’s Day celebration that left a lasting impression on you.
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Love in Letters
Imagine yourself writing a love letter to your partner that reveals the deepest corners of your heart.
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Solitude’s Symphony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a heartbroken individual alone in nature.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Compile a list of past achievements and use them to set goals for the coming year.
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Midnight Magic
Imagine that on Christmas Eve you have the power to grant a single miracle. Who would you help and what would your miracle be?
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A Year in Metaphors
Select a handful of metaphors that encapsulate who you want to become in the new year.
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Friendly Conservation
Write a letter to an endangered animal, expressing how they feel about the situation and what they want to do to help.
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Scribbles to Future Self
Write a letter to their future self detailing their current dreams, fears, and daily life.
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The Quill of Destiny
Develop a story about a quill that pens not what the drawer wants but foretells what their future holds.
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Realm of the Forgotten Gods
Write a tale about forgotten gods who once ruled the world, now living among oblivious humans.
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Seeds of Change
Imagine if you could cultivate a plant that is symbolic of a change you want to see in your life.
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Small Business Visionary
Imagine you’re starting your own business. What would it be and how would you run it?
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The Oracle’s Eye
Narrate the tale of a crystal orb that shows its beholdere the truth they most need to see, but not always the one they want to.
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The Magical Journal
Imagine your diary has magical powers and can change one thing in your life. Write a diary entry about what you would want it to change and why.
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A Day in Their Shoes
Choose a profession you respect but would never want to do and write about a typical day in that profession.
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Journey to the Future
Write a future-focused entry detailing how you’d ideally like to overcome your grief.
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Grafting Good Habits
Detail a positive habit you want to develop and why you want to integrate it into your daily routine.
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New Year Resolutions
Jot down five resolutions you want to set for the new year, as well the steps you’ll take to achieve them.
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The Perspective Switch
Conclude your story by revealing the entire narrative was seen and narrated from a surprising perspective.
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Letter to a Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, describing your current life and ask future questions.
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Why College
For this prompt, examine why attending a college is important to you and in what ways you believe it will enhance your life.
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Future Field of Study
Write about the subject you are most interested in pursuing in college and why it interests you.
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Introducing Myself through a Character
Design a character who represents you. What hobbies would they have? How would they interact with others?
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Letter to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, detailing your hopes, fears, and dreams.
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Silenced Voices Echoing
Envision an interview with an inspiring woman whose voice has been suppressed or overlooked in history.
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Earth Day Celebration Anthem
Imagine you are tasked with composing an anthem for Earth Day; write about the process.
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Overcoming the Impossible
Compose a story about a character who has to face and overcome an impossible challenge.
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Phantom Pain
Explore the absence of a loved one as phantom pain.
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Unseen Wounds
Write a letter to a person who broke your heart letting them know the impact they’ve had on you from a wound they cannot see.
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Solitary Soliloquy
Imagine that you’re having a conversation with a future version of yourself from the end of next year. What would you discuss?
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Imaginary Superpowers
Imagine if you woke up one day with any superpower you wanted. What would it be and how would you use it?
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Artistic Adventure
Imagine that you can jump into your favorite painting or picture. What image would you choose and what would happen when you enter it?
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Mapping Your Future
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Describe a day in your future life with as much detail as possible.