16+ ‘BASIC’ Writing Prompts
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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First Vigilante Act
Write about your superhero’s first step into crime-fighting, and their emotions during this crucial phase.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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The Mischievous Moon
Imagine the moon is a mischievous character who keeps changing its shape every night. Write a story about a week in the life of this cheeky moon.
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Neglected Nouns
Choose three areas of your life that you think need improvement, but you always put off working on.
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Living the Moment
Describe a “mundane” daily scenario, but frame it as the most interesting event you ever witnessed.
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The Elemental Artisan
Write a short story about a craftsman who can control the basic elements of nature with their art.
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‘The Faceless Stalker’
Imagine your main character is being watched and followed by a faceless, unknown entity.
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Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life
Delve into the role of artificial intelligence in the modern world.
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take to survive.
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Reimagined Genres
Choose a classic book and completely reimagine it in another genre. Outline the new plot and character arcs.
