122+ ‘Weight’ Writing Prompts
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Ultimate Test
The final day of your character’s superhero training has arrived, when a real threat emerges in the city.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Secret Affections
Write a story about a love that can never be revealed due to societal pressures or norms.
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Fall of an Empire
Describe a CEO who has built a business empire on deceit, on the verge of being exposed.
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Sorcerer’s Apprentice
A sorcerer’s last apprentice is tasked with executing a spell that could change their world forever.
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Countless Blessings
List 10 random things you are grateful for and detail why you appreciate each one.
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Enduring Eternity
Write about a vampire who is grappling with the weight of watching the world progress over centuries.
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The Unsent Valentine
Explore the idea of a love letter written for Valentine’s Day that never saw the light of day.
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Superhero Retirement
Explore what happens when your superhero decides to retire. How do they feel? How does the world react?
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Lost and Found Heirlooms
Imagine you find out that you are the last descendant of a forgotten noble family and are told of a…
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Lonely at the Top
Create a story where a superhero, traumatized by loss, isolates themselves from the world.
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Echoes of Heroism
A superhero’s time-traveling successor meets their younger self before they acquire their powers.
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Evil by Circumstance
Create a villain who is reluctantly pushed into evil deeds due to their circumstances. Ponder upon how their environment makes…
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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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The Sultan’s Confidant
Create a story through the perspective of a close advisor to an Ottoman Sultan, documenting the rise and fall of…
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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The Cost of Power
Describe in great detail the physical and emotional toll a superhero battle takes on the hero.
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Remorseful Retrospect
Tells the story of an elderly vampire grappling with the painful memories of all those he had to hurt to…
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Time Terror
Picture a teenager who finds a time machine, but every jump into the future reveals something terrifying.
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Cataclysm From Afar
Explore the fall of a galactic empire due to an overwhelming external power or disaster.
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Masked Tears
Depict a superhero grappling with depression under the weight of their heroic responsibilities.
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The Year Ahead: Hopes and Fears
Write about what you are most excited about and most afraid of for the coming year.
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Martial Moods
Write about the emotional transition from winter into spring, like a ‘spring clean’ for your emotions and thoughts.
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Defying Gravity
Consider how the principles of buoyancy allow a massive structure like a ship to float.
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Salvaging the Family Business
Write a story about someone who gets a chance to revive their failing family business.
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A Moment Suspended in Time
Describe an instant that seems unimportant at first glance but carries great significance upon reflection.
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The Family Teapot Heirloom
How would you keep the tradition alive if you inherited a family teapot that had been passed down through generations?
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Brokering Peace
Create a critical scenario where a major conflict between two powerful alliances can only be resolved by an insignificant third…
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The Turncoat’s Testimony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a person who caused heartbreak by ending a relationship, expressing their guilt and…
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A Cure Worse Than the Disease
Write about a doctor who discovers a cure for a fatal disease, only to find it causes an even more…
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The Elusive Oracle
Craft a story about a cryptic oracle who gives nearly incomprehensible prophecies and the characters’ quest to understand them.
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The Weight of a Lie
Write about a time when you told a lie and how it made you feel. Explore the consequences of this…
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Aztec Armageddon
Your superhero discovers they are reincarnations of an Aztec deity tasked with stopping the end-times prophesied in Aztec mythology.
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Training a Youngling
Write about the day a Jedi first meets their young Padawan learner and how they perceive their potential.
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Dream Eater’s Diary
Imagine a person, who experiences the nightmares of others in their sleep. One night, they stumble upon a terrifying reality.
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Building Bridges
You are given the task to build a bridge that can hold the heaviest weight. What would be your approach?
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The Unwanted Hero
Illustrate a reluctant hero who does not want the responsibility of saving the world.
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Body Transformation Goals
Describe a specific health or fitness milestone you hope to achieve and the steps you plan on taking to reach…
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The Goblin Healer
Write a story about a goblin with a unique ability to heal who must decide how to use his gift.
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The Cursed Heirloom
A family heirloom carries a ghostly curse that impacts the lives of those who inherit it.
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Fitness Breakthrough
Describe a significant milestone you have achieved in your fitness journey, providing as much detail as possible.
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Validation of Sadness
Write about a time you felt extremely sad and explain why it’s important to acknowledge these feelings.
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The Weight of Invincibility
Write about the mental or emotional toll of being completely invulnerable and immortal.
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Blossoming the Flower of Love
Conceive a drama story where a bouquet of flowers serves as the symbol of love and provokes dramatic consequences.
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The Mundane Turned Sacred
Choose an everyday object and make it a central motif of your story. Explore how it symbolizes a profound change…
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Keeper of the Runes
Create a story about a gifted Viking rune master who foresees an ominous future.
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First Person Immersion
Weave a tale using the first person narrative, but let the readers only know what the narrator knows.
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Confronting the Antagonist
Write a scene where the hero and villain face each other for a final showdown.
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Survivor’s Guilt
Write about a character who is the only one to survive an attack in a zombie apocalypse.
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Ancestor’s Secret Keeper
Write about a ghostly character who is an ancestor of the protagonist, tasked with protecting the family’s darkest secret.
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The Weight of Secrets
Write about a character who carries an enormous secret that weighs and affects every area of their life.
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Born Into Power
Create a dramatic story based on a character who is unwillingly thrust into a powerful position.
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Melodies of My Heart
Craft the chorus for a love song, focusing on conveying your feelings as vividly as possible.
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Chilling Encounter
Craft a micro story about a character who can sense the emotions of people they touch.
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The Weight of the Invisible
Something unseen but palpable is causing dimensions to distort and reality to warp in your protagonist’s home.
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Grimm’s Modern Morality
Select one of the moral themes from the Brothers Grimm’s tales and contextualize it in a modern-day dilemma.
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Boosting Memory Lane
Write about an object or place significant to your past and describe how you would relive a day with it…
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Time-changing Advice
Construct a dialogue in which Dumbledore gives advice to a Hogwarts student, which drastically changes their destiny.
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Unburdening Legacy
Portray a ghost whose redemption journey involves unraveling a painful family history and making peace with it.
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Unpacking Shadows
Create a written portrait of a ‘ghost’ left behind by the grief and describe their presence in your day-to-day life.
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Veil of Duty
Write about the rigors of Templar training and the weight of duty that positions in the Order demanded.
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Keeper of Lore
Write about a character who holds ancient secrets and unknown lore of Ferelden, exploring their role and significance in the…
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Destiny of the Chosen One
Your character learns they are destined to play a major role in stopping an impending disaster or achieving a certain…
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Harbinger of Hope
Craft a story revolving around a single character who could potentially make a difference in a lifeless world.
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The Chosen One
You wake up one day to find a mystical entity, claiming you’re the chosen one to save the world from…
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Deciphering Silent Dialogue
Reflect on a recent conversation with a loved one where more was communicated via silence or non-verbal cues.
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A Taste of Childhood
Write about your favorite childhood dish, the flavors, aromas, and the feelings associated with it.
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More Than a Milestone
Describe a milestone or accomplishment that meant more to you than the achievement itself. What was the greater significance and…
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Unforgettable Victory Anniversary
Communalize an anniversary of a significant victory in your recovery.
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Mapping Wellness Goals
Describe your physical health and fitness goals and how you plan to achieve them.
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The Burning Bridge
Write about an emotional burden or regret that you want to let go of. What would your life look like…
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Gratitude Amidst Chaos
Journal about three things you are grateful for, despite facing bouts of depression.
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Boxes of Buried Emotions
Picture your suppressed emotions as physical items stored in a box. Describe each one as you slowly take them out.
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Forgiveness and Freedom
Identify a grudge you have been holding onto, express why it has lingered, then write a letter of forgiveness to…
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The Invisible Weight
Describe what living with depression feels like and how this reality often clashes with public perception.
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Spot The Change
Describe the changes in your behavior or lifestyle that first hinted you were experiencing depression.
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Shifting Perspectives
Imagine your anxiety as a physical entity, describe what it looks and feels like.
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Journey of a Feather
Imagine you’re a feather gently floating in the wind. Write about the journey you undertake.
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Final Conversations
Create a moving monologue detailing your last conversation with a loved one who has now passed away.
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Camelot Emissary
Imagine you’re a diplomat in the court of King Arthur. Document an important negotiation.
