121+ ‘Awe’ Writing Prompts
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Dragon Riders of Elorim
Create a narrative based on a civilization co-existing with dragons and the select few chosen as their riders.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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Planetary Pioneer
Imagine you are part of a team pioneering to inhabit a new planet. Describe your first day on this new world.
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Witness to the Resurrection
Imagine yourself as a firsthand witness to the resurrection of Jesus and describe what you see, feel, and think.
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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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Traveling in a Spaceship
Imagine you are traveling in a spaceship. What would you see out of the window? Write a story about your journey.
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Lost City Under the Sea
The protagonist is part of an exploration team to a city drowned and forgotten by the world.
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Northern Lights Phenomenon
Describe the experience of witnessing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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Voices in the Wind
Write a monologue expressing the thoughts of a solitary human being witnessing a hurricane.
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Abyssal Palace
Imagine a villain whose secret lair is an elaborate palace hidden deep within the ocean.
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Cosmic Solitude
Imagine you are the last human being left in existence, in the vast emptiness of the universe.
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Solstice Silence
Describe the longest night of the year from the perspective of an animal or nature’s element.
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The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Scientists often say the universe is all around us – even in a single grain of sand or a droplet of water. Write a story exploring this idea, making the ordinary extraordinary.
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Buried Civilizations
Imagine a civilization buried under the snow for thousands of years and detail its discovery.
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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The Melting Glacier
Describe the experience of early humans seeing a glacier melting for the first time.
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Through City Skyline
Imagine a high-speed chase across a city’s rooftops, where every leap and landing is a matter of life and death.
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Appreciation for Nature
Write about a time when you felt a deep connection to nature and describe its immense beauty and peace.
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The Rainbow in My Room
Describe an instance when you created a rainbow in your own room using a prism and daylight, and how understanding the physics of it transformed the magical spectacle into something even more fascinating.
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Reflections on the Spectrum
Write about observing a rainbow for the first time, and your reaction to realizing the science behind this natural phenomenon.
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Eternal Night’s Lantern
Imagine yourself as a solitary explorer experiencing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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Cosmic Awakening
Write about a bewildering encounter in outer space that results in a character developing superhuman abilities.
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Letter to your Future Self
Write a letter to your adult self from the perspective of your child-self – what hopes, dreams and worries did you have for your future and how do you view them now?
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Society’s Masked Savior
Explore the public’s varied reactions as they experience their first encounter with a real life superhero.
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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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Airship Ascent
Draft a story about an underprivileged tinkerer who creates an incredible airship and embarks on an adventurous journey.
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First Magic Mirror Encounter
Write a story where Snow White discovers her own magic mirror for the first time.
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Celestial Symphony
Write about the emotions you would feel if you could listen to the sounds of the universe.
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Storm of Emotions
Imagine you are an astronaut observing a thunderstorm from space. Capture the emotions this scene invokes within you.
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Winter Wonderland
Write a story about waking up to find the world turned into a winter wonderland overnight.
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Alien Object Discovery
Write about an ordinary person who stumbles upon a scientifically advanced yet enigmatic object of alien origin.
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Rekindling Wonder and Awe
Write about a memory of an event or phenomenon that deeply fascinated you as a child.
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Amazon Bunny’s Odyssey
Imagine if the Easter Bunny embarked on an epic journey akin to an Amazon adventure.
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Sunset from a Child’s Perspective
Write about a summer sunset from a child’s perspective. What would they notice first? How would they react?
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Gift of the Spirits
Create a story in which a haunted object bestows its new owner with preternatural abilities.
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Storms Within
Write about a tumultuous emotional experience where the emotions felt like a fierce storm.
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Nighttime Nature Walk
Narrate a nocturnal walk through a local nature site, paying particular attention to contrasting sights, sounds, and feelings.
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Creating a Mythical Beast
Write about the creation of a legendary beast, describing its origin, abilities, and role in the world.
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Mysteries of Exploration
Imagine you are a brave explorer in deep space, dispatching letters to your home planet about the strange and wonderful things you encounter.
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Discovering the Force
Write about the time when you first discovered Star Wars and how it captured your imagination.
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Sputnik Shockwave
Craft a story reacting to the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4th, 1957.
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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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Inspiring the Pencil
Write about a book or author that made you realize the impact writing can have.
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Lunar Escapade
Imagine your inner child embarking on an adventure to the moon or even beyond, to far-off galaxies.
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Gratitude for Nature
Write about how the natural world — a favorite tree, a beautiful sunset, a calming rainfall — has impacted your life.
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Celebrating Nature
Describe an experience with the natural world that made you stand in awe and gratefulness.
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Miracle of Birth
Recount the experience of witnessing or learning about the birth of a new life be it a person, animal or plant.
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Wandering in Wonder
Recall a place of natural beauty or an awe-inspiring experience from your childhood that particularly inspired you.
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Festival of Awe
Write about a major festival or event observed in a culture different than yours, through the eyes of a first-time observer.
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Cliffs of Moher Contemplation
Describe standing on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks.
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The Awakening of Winter
Pen down the raw emotions of an individual who experiences the magical snowfall for the first time.
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Caring for our Blue Planet
Write a narrative about your journey as an astronaut who witnessed the fragility of our planet from space.
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Bridge Between Worlds
You have discovered a magical bridge that takes you from Earth to another world. Write about this world, its inhabitants, and its differences from Earth.
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The Arctic Wilderness
Imagine being alone in an Arctic landscape and describe your surroundings, feelings, and actions.
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Ancient Entity Awakens
Imagine a powerful supernatural entity known only in ancient legends suddenly awakens in the modern world.
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Dragon Trainer’s Diary
Write a series of diary entries from a Dragon Trainer throughout different crucial stages of a dragon’s growth.
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Hues of the Desert
Write a story or poem where the color of a desert environment, at different times of the day, play a key role.
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Sacred Rainforests
Describe an excursion in a rainforest, highlighting the biodiversity and the dense vegetation.
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Childhood Fears
Write about a time you were caught in a summer storm as a child, and detail the fear or fascination that you felt.
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The Mighty Earthquake
Describe the earth-shattering moment of Christ’s death from the viewpoint of a non-believer.
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Experiencing a Higher Power
Write about an instance where you felt a deep connection with a higher power.
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Mysterious Leviathan
Write a story about a team of scientists venturing into the depths of the ocean to discover and decipher the myth of the giant sea monster.
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Historical Collage
Select a historical time period and a separate real-world location, then blend them together to create an entirely new setting.
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Scenic Appreciation Journal
Pick out a beautiful vista or a calming scenic view and spend some time soaking it in, then write about it.
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Tinsel Transformation
Imagine a character who gains superpowers from the spirit of Christmas. What are their powers and how do they use them?
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Starlight Tree
Describe a Christmas where the celestial bodies form a grand Christmas tree viewable from the spaceship.
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Twisted Circus
Conjure a place where a perpetually moving, magical circus mysteriously appears and disappears.
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Mystery in Space
Create your own space adventure where you’ve discovered a new planet, describe what happens next.
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Encountering The Morrigan
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a mortal who has seen The Morrigan, the Celtic Triple Goddess.
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The Underworld Journey
Imagine yourself reducing in size and traveling into the depths of underground geology to explore the world of minerals.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Write a personal essay about an experience of being caught in a severe winter storm or blizzard.
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Deep Sea Exploration
You are given the chance to explore the depths of the ocean. What sea creatures do you encounter, and what challenges do you face in your deep sea adventure?
