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Crazy Siblings Writing Prompts
Writing 1 I have a crazy story to tell… Write about siblings. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Write about what the opposite version of yourself would be like. Should you really give someone the benefit of the doubt if it seems like they will let you down or…
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Mealy Mouthed Advice Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about a meal that means something to you. Write about what the soundtrack of your life would be like, listing the songs you love. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 What’s a piece of advice you got that turned out to be wrong? What do “dreams”…
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A Bucket of Aliens Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about any bucket list or life goals you have. What’s something small you do every morning that gets you started? Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Write about the impression aliens would have about earth if they were to visit. Write about a sound you’d miss…
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Moms and Smells Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Dear Mom… Write about bills. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Can you smell snow? Describe. New Year resolution or intention? What does that mean to you? Writing 3 Write about a/an ______________ moment in your life. Writing 4 Think of an early childhood memory. List the…
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Dessert Decisions Writing Prompts
Writing 1 How to decide pie or cake? What is your favorite or least favorite necessary daily hygiene routine? Explain why. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Write a rhyming poem about falling—falling in love, falling off a log, falling for a trap, etc. What would be your conga…
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Books, Chores, and Topics Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about favorite childhood books. What is your favorite or least favorite household chore? Explain why. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 If you gave yourself permission to DO NOTHING, what would you do? How does it feel? Everything was fine until it started talking… Writing 3…
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Decisions Decisions Writing Prompts
Writing 1 This morning you had a moment (put on socks, decided not to make breakfast, whatever) that was the center of your entire day. What would have happened if you hadn’t done that thing? What might your day look like because of that one tiny decision the other way? Peace or Piece? Which one…
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Memory and Voice Writing Prompts
Writing 1 What’s a long-distant memory that often returns? What can’t you stop thinking about? Are you speaking your authentic voice or echoing the voices of others? How do you know? What do you trust more: silence or explanation? Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Think of someone that…
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Cooking and People Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about departures, farewells, and missing people. Do you like to cook? Write about cooking in your life. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 “They thought I was finished but then…” or “I thought I was finished but then…” What is something that happened to you that…
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This and That Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about travel. Experiences. Dreams. Fears. Write a versus piece. This versus that. Hot vs cold. Etc. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Write about something you don’t understand or have struggled to grasp. Think of someone you know who is different from you in many ways.…
