33+ ‘Wave’ Writing Prompts
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Fallen Leaves, Fallen Moments
Chronicle the most significant memory that comes to you under an October night.
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Snowbound Solitude
Detail a day spent in complete solitude due to a heavy snowfall preventing any travel.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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The Serenade of Ocean Waves
Describe the journey of a wave from the middle of the ocean to a sandy shore.
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Riding the Emotional Wave
Transcribe your emotions into stanzas, beginning with the initial pain and ending with peace or acceptance.
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Global Green Wave
Write about how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in different corners of the globe.
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Surfing the Monster Wave
Write about a determined surfer trying to conquer a legendary, life-threatening wave.
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Gratitude for Ground Thaw
Write a piece expressing gratitude for the thawing ground and the regeneration it brings.
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Winter Traditions
Narrate your favorite winter traditions and how they have shaped your experience of the season.
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Autumn Essence
Compose a poem capturing the myriad hues and feelings elicited by the arrival of October.
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Tidal Waves of Emotion
Write about a fast-paced, emotional event, detailing the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during that time.
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Sunset on the Season
Write about the last day of summer, detailing your emotions and reflections at the close of this seasonal chapter.
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“Kitten Kidnapping”
Create a comedic crime narrative about a notorious cat burglar who steals feline friends, only to pamper them in luxurious…
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Inanimate Dread
Craft a tale about a seemingly harmless everyday object that brings a wave of terror and misfortune to those in…
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Wave of Appreciation
Create a small story where a community shows their appreciation for frontline workers.
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Culinary Childhood Memories
Recount a memory from your childhood where you either helped prepare a special holiday meal or simply enjoyed it.
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The Evolution of Feminism
Write about the evolution of feminism from first-wave to today’s fourth-wave.
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Remembered Melodies
Write about a found music box or a familiar tune, that triggers a wave of memories bringing both comfort and…
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The Forgotten Note
Write a story where your character discovers a note that unveils a series of mysterious events.
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Past Prompt Impressions
Select a popular fanfic prompt from the past and reflect on its impact, resonance and memorable creations.
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Rewinding the Panic Moments
Write about a past situation where you felt a wave of anxiety and imagine how you’d handle it now.
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Journey Visualization
Visualize your anxiety as a journey and write about the landscape, challenges and milestones.
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Riding the Wave
Describe a difficult situation you’ve overcome and the self-loving affirmations it led you to discover.
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The Steam-slinger’s Standoff
Write a tale about a steam-powered gunslinger in a stand-off with the newest model glock-automaton.
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First Love Woes
Write about your first major crush or love, and how that experience shaped you as a person.
