43+ ‘Cat’ Writing Prompts
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Dogs vs Cats: A Debate
Write a persuasive essay from either a dog or a cat’s viewpoint on which species is superior.
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An Innocent Abroad
Imagine a serial killer who travels the world, leaving a trail of bodies in unique locales.
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Uncertain Proportions
Create a narrative around Schrodinger’s cat experiment, but from the perspective of the cat.
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The Broken Mirror
Pen down a narrative where an unusual event is a harbinger of a tumultuous future.
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Chase through Time
Create a suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase between a relentless detective and a criminal with the ability to time travel.
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Sir Catterwaul: A Cat with a Knighthood
Your protagonist is a talking cat who holds an official knight title in a medieval kingdom. Write about his feline…
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Speaking Animals
Write a conversation between a cat and a parrot observing their human from their positions in the living room.
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Cats vs. Dogs
Engage in a light-hearted and humorous debate delineating the advantages of having a cat as a pet over a dog.
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Adopt, Don’t Shop
Write an argumentative essay on the importance of adopting cats from shelters rather than purchasing from breeders.
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Catlore and Superstitions
Research, explore and write a short story or poem based around cat mythology, folklore or superstitions.
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Cat’s Perspective
Imagine you are your cat or a common house cat for a day. Write about your experiences from the cat’s…
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Feline Memories
Reflect on a past or current pet cat in your life and describe the bond and love you shared or…
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Mysterious Feline Companion
Craft a mystery where the family cat has suddenly begun unusual activities.
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Venetian Masked Ball Mystery
Write about a notorious cat burglar stealing an invaluable mask from a lavish masquerade ball in Venice.
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Titan of the Seas
Write a story about a recently retired S.W.A.T. officer who witnesses a murder on the world’s largest cruise ship, and…
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“Kitten Kidnapping”
Create a comedic crime narrative about a notorious cat burglar who steals feline friends, only to pamper them in luxurious…
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The Reincarnated Houseplant
Write a story about the houseplant that seems to have more lives than a cat.
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Ghost Whisperer’s Companion
You discover a stray cat that can act as a medium between you and the spirit world.
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Whisker’s Disappearing Act
In your story, Whiskers, your pet cat, has gained the ability to become invisible at will.
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Real-Life Superheroes
Describe a time in your life when you or someone you know became a real-life superhero.
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My Super Pet
Imagine you have a pet with superpowers. Explain what your pet looks like and what kind of superpowers it has.
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The Mismatched Pair
Create a comic strip featuring two unlikely characters who share a special Valentine’s Day experience.
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Alter Ego Heist
Create a story where the nemesis discovers and threatens the superhero’s alter ego or real identity.
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Critters in Congress
Mice have just been elected representatives of animal kingdom and are at odds with the cat senators. Write a funny…
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Paws for Thought
Imagine if your pet could talk. Write a conversation and include the hilarious misunderstandings between animals and humans due to…
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The Hidden Chase
Describe a chase scene where secret agents are guided by technology and IQ, not physical prowess.
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Twin-hitmen Mystery
Two assassins discover they’ve been hired to kill each other, triggering a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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Phantom Cat Chase
A ghost in the form of a black cat lurks in the shadows, always watching and waiting for the right…
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Haunted Hide and Seek
A spirit can only be seen in mirrors, and it loves to play a deadly game of hide and seek…
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Rogue Operative
Illustrate the life of a skilled operative who has gone rogue and is now being hunted by their former organization.
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Delighting in Simple Pleasures
Write about a simple, everyday activity that brings you comfort or enjoyment, even if just for a moment.
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Fun Through Their Eyes
Imagine a day in the life of your pet or another favorite animal, writing from their perspective about their fun…
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The Perfect Crime
Craft a narrative about an exceptionally brilliant detective and a criminal mastermind who can pull off ‘the perfect crime’.
