310+ ‘Book’ Writing Prompts
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When Books Come Alive
Choose your favorite book and write a story imagining that you visited its world.
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Sprinkled With Magic
Write a short story based on the book ‘The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes’, changing the backdrop to…
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An Egg-cellent Adventure
Write a story inspired by ‘The Golden Egg Book’ where you stumble upon a mysterious egg.
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Walking in Their Shoes
Write a first-person account of a day in the life of someone very different from yourself.
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Secret Life of Storybook Creatures
Choose a creature from a favorite book and write a story about its daily life when it isn’t on a…
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Book vs. Movie
If the book you read was turned into a movie, what scenes would you include or leave out, and why?
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Character Analysis
Write a character analysis of your favorite character from the book you just finished reading.
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Alternative Ending
Rewrite the ending of your chosen book and analyze how your changes impact the story.
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Character Deep Dive
Choose a character from the book and present an in-depth analysis of their personality traits, motives and actions.
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Killer of Knowledge
Our protagonist is a detective chasing a murderer who kills with books—literally.
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The Mid-Term Ghost Story
Write a supernatural tale based in your school during mid-term examinations.
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An Animal’s Superpower
Think about an animal’s unique ability or trait and describe it as a superpower.
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Dissecting A Favorite Book
Choose your favorite book and write an essay dissecting the major components – plot, characters, setting, and theme.
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The Magic Land
You’ve stumbled upon a magical land hidden within a book. Write about your experiences and the adventures the magical world…
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Diary of Tom Riddle
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective a fictional character who is opposite to you in many ways.
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Journey to Unknown Worlds
Generate a fanfiction prompt leading your favorite character into a completely unfamiliar universe.
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Whisked Away by Storybooks
Conjure up a fanfic where the characters from a child’s favorite storybook come alive.
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Revolution in Time
Write a fanfiction narrative surrounding a historical revolution, but substitute the pivotal characters with figures from your favorite TV, book,…
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Discovering Characters
Write about how using a fanfiction generator introduced you to new characters or fandoms.
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Deconstructing Characters
Write about a popular character from a well-known series and create a fanfiction narrative with a surprising twist involving this…
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Alternate Realities
Imagine taking your favorite character from a book, movie or TV show and place them in a completely different universe.
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A Different Dimension
Pick a favorite character from literature and write a spin-off in an alternate universe.
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Wilderness Challenge: Superhero Edition
Imagine a reality survival show that takes your favorite comic book superheroes out of their comfort zones and into the…
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Time Altered
Write a story where a character travels either back or forward in time, changing the course of the book.
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House of Secrets
Write a fanfic diving into the hidden life of any minor character from a favorite book.
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Haunted Fandom
Write a story where your favorite character from a non-horror franchise encounters unexplained supernatural phenomena.
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Translating Mediums
Choose a fandom based on a different medium (e.g. book to film, film to comic) and create a story as…
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Recipe of Self-Soothing
Figure out your personal recipe for self-soothing and try to make it tangible.
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Quiet Mind’s Sanctuary
Imagine a safe and tranquil place where you can retreat mentally whenever you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
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Living Through Art
Choose a book, movie, or song that had a profound impact on your life and discuss how this piece of…
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The Book of Dynamic Doodles
Spend five minutes doodling, and then write about the shapes, characters, or scenes you’ve created.
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Elements of Comfort
Write about five personal items that provide you with a sense of security and comfort. Explore why these items are…
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The Memory Box
Write about a beloved object or keepsake that connects you strongly to the person you lost.
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The Book Of Emotions
Turn your emotions into characters in a story. Explore what drives them, and the interplay between them.
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Defining Moments
Describe a particular incident that sparked a passion in you.
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Realm Beyond the Mundane
Imagine if your life were a book or movie. What would be the overarching theme or central conflict? Would your…
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Palace of Positivity
Write about a time or place wherein despite your sadness, you found a ray of hope.
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Constructive Dreamworld
Describe your ideal world as if you were writing a book. Detail the scenery, the people, and the ambience.
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Beyond the Outer Shell
Write the backstory of an antagonist from a book, a movie, or your life, trying to empathize with their choices.
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The Book of Your Life
If your life so far were a book, what would be its title and what would be too controversial for…
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Affectionate Artifacts
Write about an item you own now and why it will be invaluable to you in the future.
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Fictional Pen Pals
Develop a correspondence between yourself and a fictional character. Write their letters, as well as your replies.
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Mystery Novelist for a Day
Imagine you’re a best selling mystery writer. Write the beginning chapter of your newest book.
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Reincarnate as the antagonist
Imagine if you’re reborn as the antagonist in your favorite book. Write about your struggles, motivations, and ultimate goal.
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Chapter in Their Shoes
Imagine yourself as a character in your favorite book for a day. Write about your experiences.
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Character Swap
Take your favorite book and switch the main character with your least favorite character. How does the story change?
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Hero Within
Write about a character from a book, movie, or TV series that handles stress and anxiety in a way you…
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Exploring Calming Rituals
Write about a calming ritual or routine that helps you especially during anxious moments.
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Soothing Practices
Write about a self-care routine or relaxation technique that you’re grateful for.
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Seeing Through The Enemy’s Eyes
Write a story from the perspective of a villain or enemy character in your favorite book.
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Borgesian Clockwork Library
Imagine a massive clockwork library that contains every book ever written but operates on an arcane and baffling system.
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World in Pages
Write a brief introduction about a fictional world that you would want to set your book in.
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The Soul Collector
Narrate a chilling tale about a strange object thought to be mere junk until it’s discovered it has been amassing…
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Grimoire of the Unknown
You found an ancient, mystical book that initiates you into the world of magic. Write your first adventure as a…
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Reflecting the Muse
Write about a person, book or experience that first sparked your interest in writing.
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Book of Your Life
Imagine your life as a book, with you as the main character. Write a blurb for this book.
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Eulogy for a Fictional Character
Pen a heartfelt eulogy for a fictional character that impacted you deeply.