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Instructional writing prompts

The intention of using instructional writing prompts is to have a single instruction handed to the writer to focus on the theme of the poem or article being written. If you are ever in a fix about what to write or how to write, use instructional writing prompts that tell you exactly what to write and how to write them.


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List of prompts

  1. Write a poem based on your favourite lyrics.

  2. Describe a boring day.

  3. Start a poem or an article with 'i am carrying this because....'

  4. Write a short story about a moody traffic light.

  5. Describe your life in vintage.

  6. Describe your favourite monsoon activity.

  7. Write a letter to the 19th century.

  8. Which movie describes your life?

  9. What do you talk to yourself about?

  10. Stream of consciousness writing.

  11. Write a piece relating to 8 random objects around you.

  12. What is your favourite toy from childhood and why?

  13. Write a short story using Anthropomorphism (a literary device that assigns human characteristics to nonhuman entities like animals or inanimate objects)

  14. Rewrite the role of your favourite movie character.

  15. Write a vision and mission statement.

  16. Write a letter of gratitude.

  17. Write about what is happening around you.

  18. Make a confession and burn the pages.

  19. Imagine an alternative life.

  20. Pick a song and respond to it through a letter.

  21. Write a lame plot twist.

  22. Write a note on being good.

  23. Write a letter to the fallen trees.

  24. Describe what the right kind of music feels like.

  25. Pick a photograph and write about it.

  26. Write a piece from the last conversation you had.

  27. Write a morning monologue.

  28. Sit outside and write about everything you see.

  29. As an immortal, describe yourself.

  30. Write a continuous poem.

  31. Write a thank-you note to your body.

  32. Analyse the last book your read.

  33. What do you like about today?

  34. Describe self-care.

  35. What is your philosophy in life?

  36. Write your Ted talk speech.

  37. Write a collaborative piece.

  38. Write a critical review of the previous book you read.

  39. Find a new place to write.

  40. Write a recipe as though describing a person.


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