612+ ‘Building’ Writing Prompts
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Monarchy’s Blueprint
Write about a young ruler responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of their magical kingdom.
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Magic Woven into Reality
Write a story about a day in your regular, daily life touched by a magical event.
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Bonding Through Quality Time
Write a narrative where shared moments and undivided attention play a pivotal role in the relationship between two characters.
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Stolen Glances
Craft a narrative about two strangers sharing glances in a public place on Valentine’s day.
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Scribing the Codex of Wisdom
Describe the crafting of a legendary text that holds the deepest secrets and knowledge of the world.
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Building Imaginary Worlds
Design an imaginary world, detailing its geography, inhabitants, culture, rules, and unique features.
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Letters from Future Me
Write a letter, as your future self, praising your current self for how you are living your life.
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The Suited-Up Avenger
Write a story where you are the superhero, providing detailed descriptions of your heroic deeds and your superhero name.
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Unicorn Within
Describe a time when you overcame a challenge that you initially thought was impossible.
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The New Kid
Imagine you’re the new kid in the 5th grade at a new school. Write about your first day.
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“My Imaginary Kingdom”
Design an imaginary kingdom or world and describe the fantastic characters, magical creatures, and strange landscapes you would find there.
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Fantastic Worlds
Imagine a magical land full of mythical creatures and adventures. Write a story set in this world.
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Invaded Safe Haven
Imagine coming back home only to find things in disarray and suggestive of a creepy presence.
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Santa’s Perspective Chronicle
Take on the first-person perspective of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve night.
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Character-building Moment
Narrate a significant event that left a profound impact on your character and your overall outlook.
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Unveiling the Wolf
Write a story where a character introduced initially as benign or even friendly, over time, progressively peels back their façade to reveal their villainy.
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Secret Santa Mystery
Write about a work Secret Santa where strange, personalized gifts begin to reveal hidden office secrets.
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An Alien’s Diary
Write an interview with an alien that has just landed on Earth, detailing their experiences and understanding of our planet.
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Letter to a Fairytale Character
Compose a letter to your favorite fairytale character, asking them questions about their magical lives.
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Building My Dream Castle
Write about designing and building your dream castle, including the materials, the people who live there, and the daily activities.
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Build a Monster
With a partner, each students draws a half of a made-up monster and then together they write a story about its adventures.
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Story Swap
Partner with a classmate and write a story where one person starts the story and the second person finishes it.
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Building Blocks of Creativity
Design your dream building not as an architect, but as an artist; consider the form, the color, the texture, and the impact on its environment.
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Interstellar Diplomacy
You’re working as an interpreter and cultural intermediary in an alien embassy. Write about a day at work.
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Haunted Happenings
Write a first-person journal entry documenting a chilling encounter at a haunted house.
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Imaginary World Creation
Imagine and describe a world where one fundamental law of nature is different.
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The Invisible Bridge
Dive into the life of a bridge builder during the Iron Age and explore his challenges and opportunities.
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Mythic New Year’s Night
Imagine celebrating a New Year’s Eve where mythological creatures join the revelry.
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Mystical Creature Creation
Invent your own unique mythical creature and write a story about its adventures.
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Establishing the Habit
Write about your daily routines and how writing can be incorporated into them.
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In a Faraway Land
Describe a fantastical world with its own unique rules, creatures, and landscapes.
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Eerie Silence
Write about the unsettling calmness in the first hours before the zombie apocalypse erupts.
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Building Bridges
You are given the task to build a bridge that can hold the heaviest weight. What would be your approach?
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self offering advice based on the experiences you have had so far.
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Hero’s Dark Secret
Write a story where the hero of your fantasy world harbors a dark secret that could destroy everything they fight for.
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The Unsuspecting Heroine
Write about an ordinary woman who discovers she’s the heir to a magical lineage.
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Haunting on Halloween Street
Write about a made-up residential street where every house has a unique supernatural entity.
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My Superhero Name
Create your own superhero character and give them a special and unique name using some new words you’ve learned.
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Building Word Tower
Write about building a tower with your favorite words. How tall is the tower? What does it look like?
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Building a Spaceship
Write about the process of building a spaceship with your friends, detailing each of your roles and contributions.
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Green Metropolis
Imagine a world where everything is green, from skyscrapers to the clothing people wear. How would this change everyday life?
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Crushed by His Creations
Write about the demise of an architect in an intricately described scene where his masterpiece building collapses on him.
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Haunted Mansion Secrets
Write a ghostly narrative about a well-known Gothic mansion hiding century-old secrets.
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Ghost Town Legends
Craft a tale about a deserted ghost town with its own haunting lore and inhabitants.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Create a story about a group of friends who discover a secret tunnel leading to the center of the earth.
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Mystical Creature Encounter
Write an exciting story about a day spent with your favourite mythical creature.
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Kiss or Kill: The Superheroes Love Story
Narrate a story about two superheroes/villains who, at war with one another, start developing feelings.
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Fantastic Beasts in My Backyard
Create a tale about discovering a magical creature in your backyard and the unique experiences you share.
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Crowning the Homecoming King & Queen
Write about a homecoming football game and the associated festivities in your school.
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Tales of the Unseen City
Craft a story about a hidden dimension in a bustling city that only a few can see.
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Journey to Another Realm
Write a story where your main character, a 6th grader, stumbles into a magical, parallel universe.
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Arachno-Sapiens
What if spiders were as intelligent as humans and could communicate with them? Write a story based on this premise.
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Grandma’s Secret Life
Suppose your grandmother was actually a secret agent. Write a story detailing her secret life.
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Ultimate Heist
Outline a nearly impossible heist involving a crew of misfits, detailing their plan and its execution.
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Crafting a Fictional City
Construct a brand-new city from scratch, considering its culture, geography, architecture, and society.
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The Runaways
Pen a tale about a group of teenagers who decide to run away and start their own community.
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Journey to The Unknown
Imagine a situation in which your character suddenly has to leave their home planet and settle on an unknown one.
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Culinary Concoctions
Write about a culinary dish that you craft meticulously, interweaving the cooking process with your life’s journey.
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Futuristic Frontiers
Write a journal entry as if you’re a scientist exploring a newly discovered planet in the year 2500.
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Magical Creature Encounter
Let your imagination run wild and write about a day where you encounter a magical creature in your neighborhood.
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Lost in a Forest vs Lost in a Mall
Describe getting lost in a fantasy enchanted forest and also write about the experience of being lost in a shopping mall.
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The Hidden World Beneath
Craft a tale on the discovery of a hidden world beneath your character’s city, and the adventures they embark on after the uncovering.
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Mystical Artifacts and Their Keepers
Create a story where an old sage entrusts your character with a mystical artifact and sends them on a life-altering quest.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
Write a brief tale about a royal heir’s journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.