88+ ‘Birth’ Writing Prompts
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to survive without these new abilities.
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Easter’s Three Messages
Write about the themes of death, resurrection, and new life as they relate to Easter.
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The Prophecy and the Hero
Write a fantasy story where an ancient prophecy foreshadows the birth of a hero and his heroic journey.
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Swapped Destiny
Write about a character who discovers they were switched at birth with a prince or princess.
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The Birth of Villainy
Draft a backstory for a villain, describing the series of events that led to their transformation.
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Tales of the Sea Turtle
Narrate the life journey of a sea turtle, from its birth on a beach to its adventures in the ocean.
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Birth of a Symbol
Write about your superhero realizing the significance of their emblem or symbol on their costume.
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The Birth of Jazz
Imagine you are a musician during the Jazz Age, describe your experiences and struggles you went through to perfect your craft.
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Thankful Milestones
Pick a significant life milestone and write about the people, circumstances, and aspects of that period for which you’re grateful.
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Prompt Harvesting
Imagine a mental garden where ideas grow. Describe your garden and the process of ‘cultivating’ and ‘harvesting’ these ideas for prompts.
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The Emergence of a New Species
Imagine humanity evolving and adapting to the aftermath of an apocalypse.
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Bionic Warrior: The Evolution of a Hero
Create a story around a bionic superhero whose powers are the product of innovative bioengineering.
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Clockwork Heart
Describe a world where emotions are regulated by clockwork devices implanted at birth.
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The Prophecy Comes True
Write about a prophecy given to your protagonist at birth and how it plays out.
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Children of Shadows
Write about a world where every child is groomed to join ‘The Order’- a secret society, from birth.
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Chinese Zodiac Storytelling
Draft a fantasy tale where you are the embodiment of your Chinese zodiac sign.
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Perception Deception
Your character can read minds but struggles with the woes of knowing everyone’s thoughts and intentions.
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Kindred Spirits Reunited
Imagine a scenario where two soulmates, who were separated at birth, grow up and find each other in the most unlikely circumstances.
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Perfect Tsunami
Describe the perfect mark of a tsunami, from its inception to the moment it hits the shore.
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Career Dreams
Write about a futuristic career that doesn’t exist today but could be a sought after job in the future.
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Krampus Night Narratives
Write a spooky story about Austria’s legend of Krampus, Saint Nicholas’s dark companion who punishes naughty children during Christmas season.
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Birth of Darkness
Write a narrative about the transformation of the first Sith, exploring the interplay of power, morality, and fear.
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Circle of Life: Winter Edition
Write about the different life stages of a snow hare from birth to adulthood during the winter season.
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The Cursed Child
Ponder on a child born into a curse that affects everyone around them from the moment of their birth.
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The Cycle of Life
Write about the cycle of a plant, from seed to harvest, and how it mirrors human life.
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Birth of Darth Vader
Describe what you believe Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader felt like, from his perspective.
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Genetically Engineered Future
Consider a future where genetic engineering is mainstream: good or bad traits can be selected or eliminated at will before birth. How does society change?
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Ghostly Guides
In a world where each person is assigned a ghost guide at birth, what is your experience?
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The Rejection Letter and its Aftermath
Write from the perspective of an author who receives a rejection letter from a publishing company.
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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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The Birth of a Faction
Write about the formation of your own superhero faction, detailing the ideologies, mission and power dynamics among the members.
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Switched at Birth
Craft a story where two close friends realize their romantic feelings for each other when they find out they were switched at birth.
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Mawlid al-Nabi Celebration
Narrate a day in the life of a child experiencing the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi for the first time.
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The Vanishing Twin
Describe a character who begins to have strange experiences, only to discover they had a twin who vanished mysteriously at birth.
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Invasive Genetic Modification
Conceive a world where every newborn is genetically engineered to conform to specific standards.
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Earth’s Memoir
Write a memoir from Earth’s perspective, narrating the changes it has undergone over millions of years.
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Destined Dualism
Write about a superhero who is born with another identity and their struggle to embrace it.
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Unknown Savior
Create a story where a superhero orphaned at birth discovers a sinister reason behind their abandonment.
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Heroes’ Saga
Craft a myth detailing a hero’s journey, including their divine birth, heroic deeds, tribulations, and ultimate fate.
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Decades Dabbler
Create a Vampire character who has lived through multiple historical periods and how those time periods have shaped their character.
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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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Blossoming Ideas
Write about a fresh, original idea that you’ve been nurturing, like a budding flower.
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Petals of Poetry
Compose a heartfelt poem dedicated to a loved one, using their birth flower and its characteristics as central imagery.
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Blossoming Memoirs
Write a memoir chapter where a significant event or turning point in your life is compared to the life cycle of your birth flower.
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Bouquet of Birthdays
Using the flowers associated with different birth months, write a series of brief biographical sketches.
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Embracing the Archetypes
Consider your life as it fits into the traditional story archetypes (the journey, the transformation, etc.) and write your autobiography.
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The Birth of the Red Cross
Re-imagine the founding of the American Red Cross from Clara Barton’s perspective.
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Rise of the Mutants
Explore the concept where post-apocalyptic radiation generated unprecedented evolutionary changes, giving birth to mutants and their struggle for acceptance.
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Birth of a Pokemon Village
Craft a narrative detailing the creation of a secluded village where humans and Pokemon live in harmony.
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The Missed Connection
Visualize a pivotal scene from a movie, but with an unexpected twist where it doesn’t happen as it did in the film.
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The Birth of Flemeth
Describe the circumstances that led to Flemeth becoming the person she is in Dragon Age.
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Birth of a Hero
Construct a backstory for an anime hero, explaining the circumstances and trials that led to them taking up their heroic role.
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Alternative Universe
Envision an alternate universe where one fundamental law or principle of the world is opposite. Describe a day in such a world.
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Resilient Roots
Write about a historical or personal event that challenged or changed you, detailing how you’ve grown after this event.
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Table for One
Write a story where the protagonist spends the holidays alone and creates a novel and meaningful way to celebrate.
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Birth of a Legend
Write a story about the humble beginnings of an ordinary child who eventually becomes a legendary hero.
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Birth of a Villain
Write the backstory of an antagonist, focusing on the motives behind their sinister actions.
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Switched at Birth
Imagine a story where two people learn they were switched at birth, and one of them has been inheriting a criminal empire unknowingly.
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Cycle of Rebirth
Create a poem embodying the birth, death, and rebirth cycle seen in seasonal changes.
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Birth of a New Chapter
Write about the moment you first held your child, or if you do not have children, a moment when a new life entered your world.
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Power of a Purple Cow
Write about a day on a farm from the perspective of a farmer who just experienced the birth of a purple calf.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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The Birth of Civilization
Write a story about a day in the life of an individual living in one of the first Mesopotamian cities.
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Letter to My Future Grandchild
Write a letter to your future grandchild on the day of their birth, what wishes and words of wisdom do you want to share with them?
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The Birth of Our Name
Write about the historical origin of your family name and what it might signify.
