Written by:  Jude Bokovoy 

No matter what one has planned for Valentine’s Day, there is always a reason to write. If inspiration strikes, pick out one of these prompts and write one’s heart out. 

VALENTINES DAY WRITING PROMPTS

Personal prompts

• What are a few ways I can show love to others?
• If love was a color what would it be?
• What does love mean to me?
• What does love feel like?
• Describe your best Valentine’s Day memory.
• How do I show love to myself?
• What/who do I love more than anything?
• Who are two people that I love?
• What do I bring to my relationship/friendships?
• Do I prefer to receive love notes or gifts?
• I deserve to be loved because…
• What have I learned from love?
• Write about the person you admire most.
• Explain whether animals do or don’t feel love.
• Do you think parents should give their children valentines?
• Make a list of all the things you have put your heart into.

Fictional prompts

• You are on the hunt for the person who left the peonies and heartwarming card at your front door.
• You create the most successful dating app. What makes your app different from all the others?
• What would the world be like without love?
• You are the final girl left on The Bachelor, he gets down on one knee and proposes. You get a gut feeling that he isn’t the one for you. What do you do?
• Write a valentine for your future spouse.
• Create the ultimate Galentine’s girls day out.
• Write up a class plan for a fourth grade class for Valentine’s Day. Will they make Valentine’s mailboxes, what will they learn about, will there be games?
• You’re a wedding photographer but have yet to find your match.
• In the attic of your new apartment, you find a small red box tied with a bow with a love letter attached to it.
• Write out the most elaborate proposal you can think of.
• Write a love story about a couple who’s been together for over 50 years.
• Plan your future wedding without a budget. 
• You’re cupid for the day, who do you set up?
• You own the local flower shop in town. It’s Valentine’s Day, what customers will be popping in?
• You travel to a place that doesn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. What will you do to explain and celebrate with them?
• Write a movie that revolves around Valentine’s Day.
• Who was the first person to associate the shape of the heart with love?

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu