February Writing Prompts: For the LOVE of writing

Feb 13 min read

Love is in the air, and so is the inspiration! Whether you're crafting a heartwarming love story, a thrilling romance with a twist, or a tale of love lost and found, February is the perfect time to let your creativity soar. From star-crossed lovers and enchanted letters to futuristic romances and chilling Valentine’s Day mysteries, these prompts are designed to spark your imagination across a variety of genres. So grab your favorite warm drink, settle in, and let these romance-themed writing prompts sweep you off your feet. Who knows? You might just fall in love with your next great story! 💕

Contemporary Romance

Missed Connections – Two strangers keep running into each other at the same coffee shop every Valentine’s Day but never speak. This year, one of them finally works up the courage to say hello.
The Last Valentine – A woman receives a Valentine’s Day card in the mail from her late husband, sent before he passed away. Inside is a clue leading her on one final adventure.

Fantasy Romance

A Love Written in the Stars – Every person is born with a constellation tattoo on their wrist that matches their soulmate’s. But when a young prince meets his match, he’s shocked to discover they are his kingdom’s greatest enemy.
The Cursed Love Letter – A secret admirer’s letter arrives every year on Valentine’s Day, but anyone who reads it aloud falls under a love spell. When a skeptical historian receives one, they decide to track down the sender once and for all.

Science Fiction Romance

Love at First Code – A programmer builds an AI designed to analyze human emotions, but when it develops feelings of love, it begins sending them cryptic Valentine’s Day messages.
Parallel Hearts – In a future where people can communicate with their alternate selves in parallel universes, a woman falls in love with a version of her soulmate from another reality—one she can never meet in person.

Mystery/Thriller Romance

The Valentine Killer – Every year on February 14th, a detective receives an unsigned Valentine’s Day card from a serial killer they’ve been hunting for a decade. This year, the card contains a clue that could finally lead to their identity.
Stolen Hearts – A world-famous thief only steals one thing each Valentine’s Day: an object connected to a great love story. This year, a detective is determined to stop them, but when they finally meet, sparks fly.

Historical Romance

A Letter Never Sent – In 1943, a soldier writes a love letter to the woman he left behind but never mails it. Decades later, his granddaughter finds the letter and decides to track down the woman, uncovering a lost love story in the process.
The Masked Dance – At a grand masquerade ball in 18th-century France, a woman falls for a mysterious stranger. When the masks come off at midnight, she realizes he is the one man she is forbidden to love.

Horror Romance

Till Death Do Us Part – A woman’s fiancé dies tragically before their wedding, but on Valentine’s Day, she wakes up to find him waiting for her—as if he never left.
The Ghost of Valentine’s Past – Every Valentine’s Day, a lonely man sees the ghost of his long-lost love. This year, she finally speaks to him—and asks for his help to break the curse that keeps her trapped between worlds.

Comedy/Romantic Comedy

Cupid’s Messy Mistake – A modern-day Cupid accidentally shoots the wrong people with their love arrows, creating total chaos on Valentine’s Day. Now, they have 24 hours to fix everything before true love is lost forever.
Fake Dating Gone Wrong – Two co-workers agree to be each other’s Valentine to avoid the pity of their friends, but the plan backfires when one of them catches real feelings.

Good luck writing!