83+ ‘Area’ Writing Prompts
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Historical Geography
Choose a historical event and describe its geographical context and its impact on the land and people.
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The Impact of Climate Change
Research a specific geographical location and write about how it has been affected by climate change.
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My Shape Shifting House
If your house could change shape based on the numbers you tell it, write about how you would change it from day-to-day.
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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 status?
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Rediscovering Local Delights
Describe a ‘staycation’ or a local expedition you embarked on in 2020 due to travel restrictions.
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The Witch in the Window
Write about a neighborhood lady who’s speculated to be a witch and uses her powers for harming those who oppose her.
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A Drop in the Desert
Imagine living in an area facing severe water scarcity and describe your day-to-day life.
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Knight in Tainted Armor
In your story, the villain starts as a hero helping to save the day, but is gradually corrupted and becomes unpredictable in his/her actions.
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Hopping Around the Neighborhood
Describe a walking tour of your neighborhood and detail the things you see and experience throughout the journey.
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Harvest Time
Write about your experiences or thoughts about helping with or observing harvest time in your area.
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Stoke the Curiosity Fire
Delve into areas of interest or obsessions and explore how they can provide substantial writing prompts.
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The Transformed Titan
Explore a situation where a superhero changes their allegiance due to personal reasons, charting their journey as they adapt to their new group.
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Crystal Clear Conclusions
Craft a hyper-short story that leaves no room for interpretation at the end.
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Monumental Clash
Write a story where a superhero and villain battle on an iconic worldwide landmark.
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The Cost of Masked Vigilantism
Dive into a controversial debate where society grapples with whether superheroes should be identified and held accountable just like everyone.
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Paranormal Upshot
Concoct a thriller revolving around a supposed alien sighting, which turns out to be a government experiment gone awry.
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Local History Lesson
Write a report about a local historical event that took place near your school.
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Learning Madness
Write about a topic you find hardest to understand in school and how you would make it easier.
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Discovering New Academic Territories
Choose an area of study you know little or nothing about and spend some time researching it. Write about your findings and what you learned through this exploration.
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Space for Wildlife
Document any improvements you’ve noticed in local wildlife since the last Earth Day.
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Indigenous Spook Tales
Tell a tale of an ancient site in a remote area believed to be haunted by spirits of indigenous people.
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Micronation Madness
Write a report on a newly established micronation in your local area that has declared their independence.
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The Eden Project
Envision a group of survivors discovering a lush, untouched area which they intend to turn into their utopia amidst the ruins.
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Future Field of Study
Write about the subject you are most interested in pursuing in college and why it interests you.
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Deforestation Diary
Create a narrative from the point of view of a tree in an area facing deforestation.
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Infection or Immortality
Describe a dystopian future where a virus grants vampirism, positioning it as a discerning chance at immortality amidst a devastating plague.
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Tree of Creativity
Write about a special tree that grows fruits symbolizing different genres of creativity.
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Rise of the Unassuming Villain
Write a story about a seemingly ordinary character who evolves into a villain due to a series of unfortunate events.
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My Dream House
Imagine and describe your dream house. How does it look, and what kind of rooms does it have?
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The Underworld Kingpin
Write about a character who has infiltrated the top ranks of a powerful criminal organization.
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Manipulating Morality
Pen down a story where the protagonist commits a morally unacceptable act for apparently noble reasons.
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Starless Journey
Imagine an area of deep space that is utterly devoid of stars or any celestial bodies. Crew members of a spacecraft have lost their way navigating through it.
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The Executioner’s Code
Plan and execute a flawless crime from a mastermind’s perspective while following a strict moral code.
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The Weight of Secrets
Write about a character who carries an enormous secret that weighs and affects every area of their life.
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Feigned Malevolence
Throughout the storyline, make your villain character act as though they are villainous for reasons society deems unforgivable. In the end, unveil their genuine motive; a greater good.
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Method to the Madness
Write about a villain who, despite their evil deeds, genuinely believes they’re doing the right thing and also has the charm to convince others to join their cause.
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The Green Awakening
Describe a scenario where a Community manages to reverse the environmental damage in their area.
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Urban Green Spaces vs Untamed Wilderness
Compare your experiences visiting a city park and a natural wilderness area.
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Haunted Hideaway
Describe a secluded house deemed haunted by the local town folks due to an unsolved crime.
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From a Bird’s Eye View
Imagine you are a bird returning to a familiar area for spring. Write about your experiences.
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Describe personal growth experiences, changes you’ve noticed in yourself, area where you feel you’ve improved, and things you’d still like to improve.
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Green Thumb Transformation
Write about how planting a single tree can alter an area’s environmental health.
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Fantasy Treehouse
Write about your ideal treehouse. How would you decorate it? What unique features would it have?
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Pokemon Territorialisim
Pick a Pokemon region and figure out which Pokemon would dominate this area, why, and how this affects the other Pokemon.
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The Forbidden Forest Secret
Imagine a newly discovered part of The Forbidden Forest that is inhabited by creatures unknown.
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A Tale of Templars and Mages
You’re a neutral observer in the volatile conflict between the mages and the Templars. Share your insights, witness accounts, and feelings about the ongoing war.
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Biomes of Fantasy
Describe an anime world where every locality has a distinct life-form, culture, and tradition.
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Evaluating Assumptions
Compile a list of assumptions you make about people, nature, society, or the world overall. Reflect on whether these assumptions are factual or not, and why you perceive them to be true.
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Gratitude for Growth
Ponder on a recent personal growth or achievement that you’re grateful for and detail your journey to it.
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Visionary Blueprint
Write an elaborate description of the ‘ideal you’ across various spheres of life.
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Mapping the Middle Ground
Take two opposing feelings or situations and explore the neutral, balanced territory in between.
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Bridging the Imbalance
Identify an area in your life where you feel most out of balance and write about steps to rectify it.
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Charting Personal Growth
Create a graph or chart that visually demonstrates your progression in a specific area of your life.
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Noteworthy Progress
Evaluate an area of personal growth and write about a moment of noticeable improvement.
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Surmounting Mediocrity
Reflect on an area of your life you feel is mediocre and how you plan to improve it.
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The Grey Area
Revise the tale of Snow White depicting the Evil Queen as a nuanced character rather than an outright villain.
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Ancient Civilization Discovery
Craft a story about archeologists discovering an ancient, unknown civilization.
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The Humble Abode
Describe your childhood home or a significant place from your memory providing as much detail as possible.
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Observing Minute Details
Go to a public area, observe keenly for fifteen minutes and jot down all the smallest details you notice.
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Changing Education System
If you could change one thing about the current education system, what would it be and why?
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The Intersection of Subjects
Write about two seemingly unrelated subjects and explore their intersection.
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Pivotal Game Moments
Describe a moment in a sport or game that decisively changed the outcome, real or fictional.
