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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