1475+ Category: Creative Prompts
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Friendship Testing Times
Write about a time when your friendship with someone was tested. How did you both handle the situation?
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Catchphrase Creation
Create a unique catchphrase for yourself and explain what it means and why it represents you.
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Dream Job
Imagine you just landed your dream job. What does a day on this job look like?
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Animal Transformation
Imagine that you can transform into any type of animal, any time you wish. Write about the animal you turn…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Feast
The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves to eat! Recreate a week’s worth of meals for the caterpillar with your favorite foods.
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Always Looking for Toad
In Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” stories, Frog is constantly looking for his friend Toad. Write a story where you…
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The Terrifying Mrs. Trunchbull
Imagine you’re the new headteacher taking over from Miss Trunchbull in Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”. How would you change the school?
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Islands of Adventure
If you were stranded on a deserted island like the kids in The Swiss Family Robinson, what items would you…
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Wizarding Worlds
Imagine you received an acceptance letter to a magical school. What would your first day be like?
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The Day in the Life of…
Write a story from the point of view of a domestic pet or wild animal experiencing a day in their…
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Letter to the President
Write a formal letter to the President of your country expressing your ideas and opinions.
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Fairy Tale Rewrite
Choose a classic fairy tale and rewrite it in your own words.
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Riddle Me This
Think of an object or animal and write a riddle about it using descriptive words.
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Star’s Palette
Craft a cosmos-inspired poem, painting a picture of the night sky and its celestial bodies.
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Poetic Time Machine
Write a poem as though you’ve time-traveled to a notable historical era.
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Animated Life
Create a poem based on the perspective of your favorite cartoon character.
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Visual Poetry
Choose a scene from your favorite place and pen a poem capturing its essence and beauty.
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Fantasy Creature Chronicle
Compose a verse about a made-up magical creature, its nature, and the fantastical world it lives in.
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Once Upon A Silhouette
Write a story inspired by a photograph of a silhouette.
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Photograph’s Teleport
Choose a photograph of a place you’ve never visited and describe being there, as if you’ve just teleported.
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Picture The Past
Select a black-and-white or sepia-toned historical photograph and imagine the story behind it.
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The Unseen Photographer
Imagining the person behind the camera, describe who they might be and what led them to take this particular photograph.
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Through The Window
Describe the scene you see through a window in a photograph.
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Opera in the Ordinary
Send your imaginary opera character on a completely normal day – go to school, make dinner, clean the house. What…
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Music Genre Magic
Imagine your life is a movie and each chapter is represented by a different music genre. Write about why you…
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Soundtrack for a Season
If you were to compose a soundtrack for your current life season, what would it sound like?
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Playlist Persona
Choose a song that represents each member of your family and explain why you made these choices.
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Symphony of Self
Write a story or a poem that portrays your life as a song in itself.
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Zany Zoo
If you ran a zoo filled with mythical creatures, what would a normal day look like?
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Time Travel Mishap
Accidentally, you have landed in the wrong era due to a time machine error. Write about the wonky adventures you’d…
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Talking Food Fiesta
The vegetables in your fridge start talking one day. Write a conversation between three different types of vegetables.
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Silly Superpower
Create a superpower that is completely useless and write a story about a superhero trying to make it work.
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Monster Party
Describe the most fantastic, outrageous party ever thrown by a group of friendly monsters.
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Dear Book Character
Write a letter to a character from a book you’ve read recently. You can ask questions or share your thoughts.
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Letters from Extraordinary Pets
Imagine that your pet (or an imaginary one) has learned to write. What would a letter from them say?
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The Writing Appetite
Write a letter to your favorite food, talking about why you like it and how you feel when you eat…
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A Worldly Pen Pal
Imagine you have a pen pal from another country. Write a letter introducing yourself and asking about their culture.
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Letters from the Future
Write a letter to your younger self and share everything you wish they knew.
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Powerful Potion
Imagine you’ve discovered a magical potion that can give you superpowers. Which superpower would you choose and why? Write about…
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The Day of Role-Reversal
Pretend that for one day, you become the parent and your parents become the kids. Write about this experience.
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My Robot Friend
Imagine you have a robot friend who can do amazing things. Describe your daily life together.
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Detective Diary
You’re a young detective tasked with solving a mystery. Detail the clues, your investigations, and how you eventually solve it.
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Fantastic Worlds
Imagine a magical land full of mythical creatures and adventures. Write a story set in this world.
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Life as My Pet Sees It
Write a day in your life from your pet’s perspective.
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My Future Invention
Design an innovative invention that you believe will impact the future.
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Building My Dream Castle
Write about designing and building your dream castle, including the materials, the people who live there, and the daily activities.
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Journey to a Parallel World
Write about a journey you undertake into a parallel world, and describe the differences and similarities you find.
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Triumph over Trials
Think about an obstacle you have overcome and reflect on how it has made you stronger.
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Nature’s Inspiration
Describe a moment in nature that filled you with awe and explain why it inspired you.
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Elating Mirror Image
Write a letter to yourself highlighting all the qualities you admire about yourself.
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Unfolding Future Dreams
Imagine your ideal future. Describe what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like. What steps will you take to…
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Gratitude’s Power
Write about something you are grateful for and how it positively impacts your daily life.
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Time-Travelling Adventures
What if you could time travel? Where would you go and what would you do?
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The Ultimate Superpower
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it?
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A Key To Another World
You find a mysterious key that opens a door to another universe. Describe this world and your experience.
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Start Your Own Planet
Imagine if you could create your own planet. What would it be like?
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Mystical Creature Creation
Invent your own unique mythical creature and write a story about its adventures.
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Mapping Your Future
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Describe a day in your future life with as much detail as…
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Inside The Box
Design your dream bedroom, detailing what you’d put inside it and why.
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Exercise in Empathy
Write a story from the perspective of your pet or favorite animal.
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The ‘What If?’ Method
What if you woke up one morning and everyone could read minds? Write about how your day would be different.
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Practicing Creativity
Imagine you are a magician using words as your spells. Write a short story with your magical words.
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The Lost Ornament
Imagine that you found a mysterious holiday ornament, write about the magical adventure it leads you on.
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Holiday Traditions Around the World
Research and write about a unique holiday tradition that is celebrated in another part of the world.
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The Magic of Snow
Write about your first memory of seeing or experiencing snow and how it adds magic to the holiday season.
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Santa’s Helpers
Write a tale from the perspective of an elf working in Santa’s Workshop.
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The Spirit of Giving
Create a short story about a child who discovers the real meaning of giving during holiday festivities.
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Meeting Marco Polo
You have been given a chance to meet Marco Polo after his return from the Far East. What would you…
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Discovering King Tut’s Tomb
Create a story where you’re accompanying Howard Carter during the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. What surprises and adventures await inside?
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Witnessing The Eruption Of Vesuvius
Imagine you were a child witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii in 79 A.D. What would your day…
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Surviving In The Stone Age
Write a story about a day in the life of a child during the Stone Age.
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Embarking on the Oregon Trail
Imagine you’re a child traveling on the Oregon Trail with your family in the 1800s. What do you see, feel,…
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Journey to the Core
Pen down an adventurous tale of a group of child explorers who journey to the core of the Earth in…
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Superpowered Smartphone
Design the ultimate smartphone of the future and describe all its amazing features.
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Interplanetary Vacation
Imagine what a family vacation might be like in a time when interplanetary travel is commonplace.
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Robot Best Friend
Write a story about a kid in the future whose best friend is a robot.
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Culinary School for Taste Buds
Imagine your taste buds go to a culinary school to become experts. Write about their experience.
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A Day in the Life of a Sandwich
Assume the role of your favorite sandwich. Detail a day in your life from the sandwich’s perspective.
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The Mysterious Fruit
Write a story about a mysterious fruit that has never been seen before. What are the effects of eating it?
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Food Fight Adventure
Imagine you are involved in the largest food fight ever. Describe your experience.
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Invent a Recipe
Write about an imaginary dish that you would love to invent and describe how to prepare it.
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Lost in a Storybook
Suddenly, you find yourself trapped in your favorite storybook.
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Secret Superpower
If you discovered that you had a magical power one day, what would it be and what would you do…
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Adventures with a Tiny Dragon
Envision having a pet dragon – but it’s only as big as your thumb.
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Enchanted Classroom
You discover that your classroom is enchanted, and every evening, the objects come to life.
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Journey to Candy Land
Imagine you’ve stumbled upon a secret gate to a land made entirely of candy.
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Time-Traveler’s Journal
You’ve just invented a time machine and can now visit any time period you would like. Document your travels in…
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The Invisible Creature
Create a story around an invisible creature who has landed in your school.
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Alien Translator
Suppose you’re a linguist who has been assigned to decipher the language of an alien that has just arrived on…
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The Magical Mirror
Write a story about a mirror with special powers that takes you to any world you want.
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Journey to Another Dimension
Imagine that you’ve been transported to another dimension with rules different from our own. Describe your experience and encounters there.