23+ ‘Amusement’ Writing Prompts
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Holiday Superpower
Imagine a magical power that you gain only during a holiday, and describe a day using this power.
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Puppeteer Fairy Godmother
Imagine a scenario where the fairy godmother is controlling people’s lives for her amusement.
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Labyrinth of Fear
Weave a story about an amusement park based on people’s deepest fears, where guests confront and overcome their fear.
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The Abandoned Amusement Park
Craft a thrilling story about a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned amusement park at night.
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Purgatory’s Playground
Weave a story around a group of friends who find themselves stuck in an abandoned amusement park that comes alive when the sun goes down.
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Christmas Through Alien Eyes
Imagine extraterrestrial beings visiting earth during the Christmas season. How would they interpret this phenomenon?
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Mystery of the Lost Egg
Spin a humorous or intriguing tale about a lost Easter egg that turned up in an unexpected place years later.
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Martian Cocktail Party
Write about a fancy cocktail party where Martians and Earthlings are trying to socialize.
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Catalan’s Caganer
Write a mischievous tale about Catalonia’s peculiar nativity figure – the Caganer, who is traditionally depicted as a peasant, squatting with his trousers down in the act of defecation.
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Time Machine Mix-up
In their first-ever time travel, a novice time traveller misinterprets the controls and ends up at a dinosaur-themed amusement park.
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Formatting Fiasco: A Comedy of Errors
Write a comedic dialogue where two characters cannot understand each other because of poor writing formatting.
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Theme Park Love Story
In an unusual series of events, two theme park mascots fall in love. Craft a humorous romance out of their unique circumstances.
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Synchronized Swimming…on Land
Imagine a group of synchronized swimmers forced to perform their routine on dry land.
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Rugby Woes, Bowling Pros
Write about a group of rugby players who, due to a scheduling error, arrive at a bowling tournament instead – and decide to compete anyway.
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Forgotten Amusement Park
Describe a visit to a forgotten amusement park where the rides have a life of their own.
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The Best Fun Prompt
Identify the ‘funnest’ journaling prompt you’ve responded to and explain what made it entertaining.
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Fun Through Their Eyes
Imagine a day in the life of your pet or another favorite animal, writing from their perspective about their fun routines and activities.
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Riding the Waves of Laughter
Reflect on a humorous anecdote, event or a joke that sends you into fits of laughter each time you come across it.
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Lost in Translation
Compose a monologue about a time when a language barrier led to a misunderstanding.
