122+ ‘Weight’ Writing Prompts
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The Weight of Silence
Convey the depth and heaviness of a moment of profound silence without using any sounds.
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The Apparel Tells a Tale
Describe a piece of clothing that is significant to you and describe it in intricate detail.
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The Weight of Kindness
Write about a random act of kindness you witnessed or experienced, and why it still inspires you.
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Petrifying Puzzle
Your protagonist receives a series of riddles that, when solved, point towards a chilling reality.
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Medieval Scribe
As a medieval scribe, your work is both a lifeline and luxury. What are you responsible for recording, and how…
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Unraveling the Past
Write about a character discovering a significant item from their past that impacts their current story.
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Playing with Pantoums
Write a pantoum, a form of poetry where the second and fourth lines of each verse are repeated as the…
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The Forgotten Artifacts
Compose a poem about an old photograph or painting that evokes powerful emotions.
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Nostalgia Time Capsule
Write a poem about an object, a smell, or a sound that transports you back to a critical time in…
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Revolutionary Moment
Write a chapter in which your character sparks a revolution or significant change in their environment.
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Breaking the Veneer
Create a character who initially shows a flawless and unbroken facade, yet their flaw burns within them causing self-destruction.
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Graduation Address for Future Leaders
As the valedictorian, prepare a speech for your own graduation, focusing on what you feel your peers need to hear…
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Beneath the Surface
Write about an experience that initially seemed insignificant, but later revealed a more profound meaning.
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The Power of a Symbol
Create a story where the main character designs a symbol that unintentionally becomes a symbol of resistance.
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Second Chance Romance
Write about a couple who separated due to a misunderstanding but find their way back to each other years later.
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The Importance of Farewells
Reflect upon a significant goodbye you had to say that dramatically changed your life.