2083+ Category: Topical Writing Prompts
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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4. Creature Chronicles
Your protagonist discovers that they can see and communicate with mythical creatures no one else can. Describe their experiences.
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3. Reversing the Curse
Your protagonist is living under a curse they desperately want to reverse. What is the curse, and how does it…
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2. A World Divided
Craft a story around a dystopian world where society has changed drastically. Your protagonist is a teenager trying to navigate…
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1. The Day Everything Changed
Describe a momentous day in your character’s life when the ordinary became extraordinary and everything they thought they knew was…
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Lesions of Love
Write a short story about a person dealing with heartbreak and turning it into their strength.
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Dreamland Autobiography
Write an autobiography detailing the dream you remember best, and delve into the emotions it stirred.
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Echoes of My Lonesome Spirit
Write a letter to your solitude, expressing your feelings and the effect of this solitude on your life.
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In the Path of the Unknown
Imagine you are standing at the edge of a vast, mysterious forest that symbolizes your life’s uncertainties.
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Gone but not Forgotten
Write about a person you’ve lost and how their absence affects your daily life.
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Flavour of the Day
Associate your mood with a taste – sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, etc. and elaborates on why this taste is suggestive…
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Mood Spectrum
Write about your mood at the start of the day and at the end, detailing the potential causes for any…
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Gift of the Magi Redux
Write a story that is a modern day retelling of the ‘Gift of the Magi’ story. Make the setting contemporary…
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Land of Mistle-Twist
Imagine a world where holiday rules and customs are completely opposite to the ones in our world. Write a story…
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Holiday Traditions Upended
Compose a story about a family’s holiday tradition that gets disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, but unexpectedly lead to a…
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Miracle on a Silent Night
Write a short story about a small town that hasn’t had a good holiday in years, but is suddenly visited…
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Holiday Magic
Write a short story where the protagonist, a skeptic, begins to see genuine magic happening around him during the holiday…
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The Cross-Cultural Encounter
Write a story about a meeting between two people from vastly different cultures.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Breezy Beginnings
Write about embarking on a new journey or adventure on a day with clear skies and gentle breezes.
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Snowbound Solitude
Detail a day spent in complete solitude due to a heavy snowfall preventing any travel.
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Sun-drenched Memories
Create a narrative centering on a poignant memory indemnified by the vivid, warm glow of a summer sun.
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Stormy Epiphanies
Write about a moment of revelation or profound understanding that comes to you during a thunderstorm.
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The Moment of Success
Describe a moment of great achievement, a pinnacle of success in your career or personal life.
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Entering the Golden Years
Reflect on your experiences and emotions when you first acknowledged entering your elder years.
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Documenting the Big Move
Write about the first time you packed up your life and moved to a brand new place.
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Web Of Life
Describe the relationship between various insects and microorganisms in a specific habitat.
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Beneficial Bugs
Explain the importance of most feared insects and germs in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
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Envisioning Climate Change
Imagine what the world will look like in 50 years if the current rate of climate change continues.
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Climate Change and Future Generations
Write about your concerns for future generations in the face of ongoing climate change.
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The Personal Impact of Climate Change
Consider how climate change has personally impacted your life, whether directly or indirectly.
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Observational Astronomy versus Theoretical Astronomy
Write about which branch of astronomy you feel is more significant and why.
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit?
Argue for or against the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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The Great Debate: Pluto’s Planet Status
Give your stance on whether Pluto should be reclassified as a planet.
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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
Examine and pen your thoughts on the role of freedom of speech in today’s digital world.
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Education and Opportunity Gap
Write about the education system in your area. Does it offer equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their socio-economic…
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Climate Change and Responsibility
Reflect on the issue of climate change, your personal feelings about it, and about ways in which individuals, communities, and…
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Exploring Equality
Choose a marginalized group you’re connected with or interested in, and explore the social issues they currently face.
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The Power of Protest
Write about a protest movement that you feel passionate about, making your case and detailing its importance.
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The Scent of Memories
Describe a fragrance that transports you back to a specific moment in your past.
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Echoes of First Love
Recount your first love experience and how it affected your perception of love and relationships.
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Past and Present Perspectives
Write about a childhood memory that you view differently now as an adult.
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The Cost of Urbanization
Describe a city you know well, focusing on its environmental issues related to urbanization.
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Climate Change Superheroes
Imagine a superhero whose mission is to combat climate change. Write about their origin story, powers, and first big mission.
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Letters to the Future
Pen a letter to your future descendants explaining the current state of the environment.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about experiencing a natural disaster or a significant change in your immediate environment due to climate change.
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Dreams and Aspirations
What were your childhood dreams? Describe these aspirations and compare them to where you are now.
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Reflection of Love
Write about your earliest memory of experiencing love or affection, whether it came from a person, a pet, or even…
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The Little Hero
Recall a situation when as a child you resolved a stressful situation or faced a conflict bravely.
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Relay of Advice
Pen a letter to your younger self detailing the wisdom and encouragement you wish you had known.
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Revisiting Lighthearted Moments
Describe an innocent and fun-loving instance from your childhood that brings you happiness.
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Unexpected Gifts
Write about an instance where you unexpectedly received something that had a profound impact on you.
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A Special Meal
Write about a meal that is particularly memorable because of the place, the people, or the event that transpired.
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Pathway to Anger
Describe your journey through different stages of anger, from irritation to outright fury.
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Mysterium Tremendum
Describe an experience where you had a sense of the ‘Mysterium Tremendum’—the overwhelming mystery and awe associated with the divine.
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Disconnect & Reconnect
Write about a time when you felt disconnected from your faith or spiritual path and what helped you reconnect.
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Mythos Reflection
Choose a myth, parable, or story from your religious or spiritual practice that has a profound meaning for you, and…
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Challenging Beliefs
Write about a time when your spiritual or religious beliefs were challenged, and what you learned from the experience.
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Finding Faith
Explore the moment when you first truly felt connected to your religion or spiritual beliefs.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Text Messages in a Bottle
Imagine you could send five text messages to a past or current important person in your life. What would you…
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Transforming Relationships
Write about a relationship in your life that changed significantly over time.
