232+ ‘Anticipation’ Writing Prompts
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First-Foot Custom
Write a fictional narrative of someone being the ‘first-footer’ in a Scottish New Year’s celebration.
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Melting Ice Cycle
Document the freezing and melting cycle – the transformation of water from liquid to solid form and back.
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Journey to the Fabled Land
Imagine a semi-mythical land and describe a character’s journey towards it.
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First Day Frights
Write about your first day at high school, detailing your expectations, nervousness, and experiences.
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Calm Before the Storm
Write about the serene, peaceful quiet before a storm during an atmospheric November evening. Discuss the sense of calm and anticipation.
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The Spirit of Resurrection
Describe in a poem how experiencing the joy of Easter feels akin to personal resurrection.
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Unwrapping Birthday Wishes
You have just blown out your birthday candles and made a wish. What was it?
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Hospital Holdup
Your main character is trapped in a hospital during a lockdown. Something’s not right, and they have to escape to survive.
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Autumn’s Transformation
Explore your feelings about the transitioning seasons as October heralds an end to summer and beckons winter.
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Embracing the First Sunbeam
Write about how you would feel and what you would do if you were the first person to meet the morning sun.
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Cryogenic Rekindling
You’re an inhabitant of a space colony and have just been awakened from cryosleep. Your significant other was put to sleep at the same time, but they haven’t been revived yet. Write about this anticipation and how your love withstood time and space.
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The Hibernation Chronicles
Narrate experiences of a creature hibernating throughout winter and its awakening to spring
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Annual Gratitude Review
At the end of each year, write down the top 10 moments you’re most grateful for from the year.
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The Midnight Visitor
Detail a plot about a late-night unexpected visitor who brings with him a haunting revelation.
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Insidious Intentions
In your story, write about a villain whose intentions are not clear at the beginning.
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Railway Romance in the West
Weave a tale of two strangers meeting on the last train to the Old West, leading to an unpredictable romance.
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Book vs Expectations
Pen a book review based on how well the book met your pre-reading expectations.
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Strawberry Fields Forever
Imagine owning a strawberry farm and write about a day in spring when the berries are ripe and ready to be picked.
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The Firework’s Journey
Write a narrative from the perspective of a firework being launched on the fourth of July.
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First Day Feeling
Write about what you’re most excited for and what you’re nervous about on your first day of school.
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Father’s Day reunion
Describe a Father’s Day where your family organized a surprise reunion for your father.
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Understanding Lent Traditions
Write about a specific Lent tradition you or your family observes and how it impacts you.
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Groundhog Day Wonder
Craft a story based around Groundhog Day foreshadowing an unusual event for the upcoming year.
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Leaves and Baseball Gloves
Write a creative story that combines the essential elements of Fall and your favorite Fall sport.
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Friday Night Lights
Describe your favorite Fall sport and share your excitement for the upcoming season.
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Castle Quest
Imagine you’re a brave knight on a quest to rescue a trapped prince/princess from a dragon-guarded castle.
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Easter Awakening
Imagine waking up on Easter morning with all the excitement and anticipation. Describe your state of mind and the emotions stirred within.
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Storm on the Horizon
Create a tale set at the brink of the Dust Bowl era, revealing the changes in the environment and people’s mindset.
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Holiday Hustle and Bustle
Describe the individual scenes, sensations and interactions that make up a day of holiday shopping.
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The Magic of Art
Document the process of creating a piece of art or craft, detailing each step and the final result.
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Fallera Girl
Write from the perspective of a young Spanish girl preparing to participate in the event as a Fallera, describing her feelings and the significance of the occasion.
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Pawn Shop Mysteries
Your character stumbles upon an innocuous object in a pawn shop that sets them on a dangerous and suspenseful journey.
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Battle Strategy
Write about your team of superheroes creating a plan for a massive, potentially destructive, imminent threat.
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A Box of Unusual Chocolites
Describe receiving a box of chocolates where each chocolate has an unexpected flavor.
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Yuletide Morning
Describe waking up on a Christmas morning that you consider to be the perfect Christmas. Feel the excitement, the warm wishes, and the joy of the perfect holiday.
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Journey to School
Describe your route to your childhood school and the feelings and thoughts you experienced along the way.
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Invisible Thread
Identify a seemingly insignificant object or event in the first part of your series that becomes vitally important by the end.
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Whispers in the Wind
Use the rhythmic sounds of the wind to set the mood and build suspense in your story.
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“The Secret Door”
Create a suspenseful story about a character who accidentally discovers a concealed door in their house, which they never knew existed.
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The Silent Observer
Craft a story surrounding a child who never talks, only watches, yet, nothing ever escapes them.
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The Glass Slipper Perspective
Write a narrative from an inanimate object’s perspective, specifically Cinderella’s glass slipper.
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Into the Eerie Unknown
Coin a title that infuses an element of suspense and mystery without revealing the exact nature of the horror.
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Independence and a New World
Write a story that captures the anticipation and excitement of a citizen witnessing the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Black Friday Madness
Write about the craziest Black Friday story you’ve encountered or dream up your own.
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The Forgotten Seed
Write from the perspective of a seed that is waiting beneath the ground to sprout.
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Opening Day Excitement
Write a story about a fan’s anticipation and experience on the opening day of the baseball season.
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Autumn Memories
Write about a specific memory you have associated with the start of autumn and returning to school.
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First Day Jitters
Recount your first day at high school, your feelings, expectations, and challenges.
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Star-Crossed Strangers
Pen down a narrative where the protagonists have been separated since childhood, only to meet years later for an arranged marriage.
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Savoring Silence
Describe an experience of a quiet Christmas Eve, just before the world wakes to the excitement of the holiday.
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5. Final Transmission Intercepted
A deep space signal gets intercepted on Earth, which is not just a warning of an upcoming alien invasion but is a horror story itself.
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Advent Calendar Countdown
Write about a family tradition centered around an advent calendar, detailing what each day’s surprise was.
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Elf Competition
Write about a day when the elves have a friendly rivalry to see who can create the most impressive toy.
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Basketball Tournament Adventure
Write a story about a 6th grader playing in a basketball tournament for the first time.
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Bright Horizons
Predict and describe one positive event that you personally believe will happen in 2021.
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Age of Discovery
Imagine you are an explorer aboard a 15th-century Caravel, like those used by Christopher Columbus or Vasco da Gama, crossing unknown seas in search of new lands.
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The Ancient Pokemon Prophesy
Imagine your ancient civilization’s prophecy foretelling the coming of a mythical Pokemon.
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First Ride Nervousness
Write from the perspective of a first year student boarding the Hogwarts Express for the first time.
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Journey To Hogwarts
Write the response letter you would send upon receiving your Hogwarts acceptance letter.
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The Unsung Spectator
Narrate the experience of a spectator watching the thrilling action of the Triwizard Tournament.
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Judges Judged
Create a fanfic where regular participants of a reality shows switch roles with the judges.
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At the Precipice of Change
Pen down the moment when Oghren becomes a father, and how the prospect of parenthood affects him.