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Prompt Yourself: Weekly Prompts February 19–25
Prompts to tempt your muses
Welcome to the 60th week of Weekly Prompts here at PW!
Since it’s still Love Month, I thought to continue the prompt about “love.” Not just about lovers. But all kinds of love.
Also, I noticed that many responded to my last post, so thank you. Links to last post responders will be shared below just in case you want to read them.
Love never fails as they say, so for this week’s prompts, let’s continue to talk about all forms and kinds of love. Family, relationships, friendship, love for pets. Everything about love.
Before we get started, here are a couple of quick reminders:
How This Works
- Use these prompts to write poetry, fiction, an essay, creative non-fiction, or an article. They are totally open to interpretation! Include a link to the prompt at the bottom of your post.
- If you use one of these prompts, you can submit the result here at PW, to any publication that accepts prompts from other publications, or self-publish. If you submit somewhere besides PW, make sure to include a link to the prompt and tag PW editors so that we do not miss reading your story!
- You don’t have to use PW’s prompts to submit work here. We are an open publication for established and new writers to submit their writing — usually based on writing prompts from here or elsewhere, but unprompted stories are also welcome!
- Please be sure to use the correct Reader Interest Tags when you submit your work to PW so it lands in the right place on the homepage. Please use ONE (not multiple) of the following tags: Poetry, Fiction, Essay, or Articles. Your other four tags can be whatever you wish them to be.
- Please ONLY submit drafts. To do this, once you have finished writing, instead of hitting the Publish button, click on the three dots (…), choose Add to Publication, click on Promptly Written, and then submit. This will put it into our queue, and we will publish it on our end.
- Each week, you will find prompts for Monday-Sunday. However, you do not have to use them in the order they are written. Browse them all and use only the ones that resonate with you. Submit your work any time during the week (or long after!).
- If you previously wrote for PW but haven’t in a while, you may need to go to the Submission Guidelines and ask to be a writer again. We went on hiatus a few months ago and stopped accepting submissions; if you were a writer with us before that time, you will need to sign up again.
- Have fun!
Are you ready? Great! Let’s get prompting!
Moody Monday
Write a ‘moody’ poem or story around any of the following:
1. The warmth of a hug you wish you could feel just once more
2. The unsaid words hanging between two friends after a fight
3. The pang of nostalgia upon finding a childhood toy
4. The weight of a secret between siblings
5. The last note of a song that used to be “ours”
Tuesday Twosome
1. Conceptual Theme — The Language of Love Twosome — Exploring Love Languages AND Expressing Love in Various Ways
2. Conceptual Theme — Emotional Support Twosome — Listening Sessions AND Sharing Coping Strategies
3. Conceptual Theme — Dream Sharing Twosome — Sharing Dreams AND Interpreting Them Together
4. Conceptual Theme — Childhood Memories Twosome — Sharing Childhood Photos AND Telling Stories Behind Them
5. Conceptual Theme — Building Confidence Twosome — Setting Small Challenges AND Celebrating Achievements
Wednesday’s Either/Or
1. Either “Learning From Each Other” or “Teaching Something New”
2. Either “Sharing Your Biggest Fear” or “Confessing an Unfulfilled Dream”
3. Either “Discussing What Love Means to You” or “Exploring the Different Languages of Love”
4. Either “Reflecting on a Moment of Forgiveness” or “Appreciating a Second Chance”
5. Either “Offering Words of Encouragement” or “Sharing a Moment of Silence”
Thursday’s Thoughts
1. “The heart wants what it wants. There’s no logic to these things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that’s that.” — Woody Allen
2. ”Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” — C.S. Lewis
3. “Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.” — Mother Teresa
4. “Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.” — Osho
5. “In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — Paul McCartney
Fiction Friday
Use any or all of the following concepts for a story:
1. A child who feels overshadowed by siblings finds unique ways to express love and carve out their special place in the family.
2. An artist paints a mural in a troubled neighborhood, sparking a community movement filled with love and transformation
3. A teenager coping with social anxiety finds courage and connection in an online game, forging deep friendships beyond the screen.”
4. A professional athlete sidelined by injury discovers the power of mentorship and giving back, finding fulfillment beyond the game
5. An introvert and an extrovert, roommates by chance, discover the depth of friendship through their differences, teaching each other about love’s varied expressions
Random Words Saturday
With 2 or more of these words, craft a letter to someone you’ve never properly thanked. Reflect on a moment of unexpected support, a lesson learned without words, or a simple act of kindness that stayed with you.😁❤❤ How did this person’s action impact your life? Was it their empathy, patience, or perhaps their courage that left a lasting impression? Use these words as keys to unlock and share a piece of your heart that honors the silent bonds of love
- Empathy
- Courage
- Silent
- Impact
- Unspoken
- Foundation
- Belief
- Presence
- Silence
- Affection
- Unwavering
- Deep
- Quiet
- Memorable
- Cherish
- Momentus
- Stirred
Spiritual Sunday
1. Explore the concept of agape love and its place in your life.
2. Reflect on the ways love has inspired you to act for the greater good.
3. Reflect on moments when love helped you overcome fear or doubt.
4. Share how the absence of love has impacted your spiritual journey.
5. Discuss how love for the self is mirrored in your love for others and the world.
Bonus Prompt — Write a poem, flash fiction story (500 words or less), or essay on the sacrifices parents make out of love for their children.
There you have it. A week’s worth of prompts to tempt your muses. We look forward to reading your submissions. Don’t forget to mention me so I won’t miss reading your story.
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Last Prompt Post Responder:
I crumble the words, and with it, your existence, at least, thats the lie I tell myself. By Tas (they/them)
I inhale deeply and repeatedly, trying to imprint this on my mind. By Newfound Girl
A letter never sent, a part of me forever at sea. By izzibella Beau
As the city’s skyline watched over them, the stars above whispered of melodies yet to be sung and tales yet to be told. By izzibella Beau
The little voice in our heads says, “this is not right,” but our bodies keep seeking the coziness of the comfort zone By Seda Anbarcı
I experienced the same type of high the one time I caught a gigantic wave during hurricane season in Florida, and I dropped down with the wave before riding it into shore. By Alexandra Christensen
However, I have realized certain common parenting mistakes can contribute to or exacerbate depression and anxiety issues in teens. By Kristi Makusha
Remember, it’s love that makes this journey a precious pearl. By izzibella Beau
Emma returned to the shelter, her heart heavy yet full. She knew that her bond with Blue was a chapter in a larger story, a story of healing, of hope, and of the unspoken connections that change us forever. By izzibella Beau
One half wants to move on Thinking I’d be stronger by Caroline de Braganza
It’s a reminder that whether we meet people online or face-to-face, what’s important is the friendship and love we share izzibella Beau
Tiredness slipped in on Grace, and she closed her eyes, soaking up the sun. The letter slipped from her fingers, fluttering downward to join the few leaves lying on the ground. By Amanda Gravely
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