113+ ‘Collective’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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Unraveling the Pandemic’s Impact
Describe your experiences in a world reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, elaborating on how your daily life has changed.
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Our Family Traditions
Elucidate a memorable family tradition that holds a significant place in your heart.
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Highlights of the Year
Reflect on the last year and identify three moments where your colleagues truly shined. Describe those moments in detail, then share how it made you feel as a team member.
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Voices for Wildlife
Write a speech aiming to persuade your local community to participate in wildlife conservation efforts.
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Eve of the New Decade
Express your thoughts and feelings when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve ushering a fresh decade.
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Icebound Echoes
Imagine a campfire story about a group of friends who hear eerie voices echoing through the frozen forest at night.
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Shape-shifters’ Plight
Write about a unique society of shape-shifters struggling for survival as their ability begins to wane.
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The Dream Metro
Write about a city where the dreams of its residents physically shape the cityscape.
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The Spirit of Community Events
Write about a local event or festival that you recently participated in.
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The Harvest Angle
Write about the historical and cultural significance of harvest time, especially as it relates to November.
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Preserving Humanity
In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, write about a group of survivors who make efforts to preserve art, culture, and traditions.
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Star Of Bethlehem
Write a fictional narrative from the perspective of the Star of Bethlehem on Christmas day.
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Many Traditions, One Table
Write about the unique traditions your family has around the Thanksgiving table.
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Universal Stand
Create a school charter against bullying with roles for staff, students, and parents.
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Mismatched Memories
Modify the workings of memory, making it a communal rather than individual experience.
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Crisis of Pantheons
Write about a crisis that requires the collective effort of superheroes from different universes.
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Worlds in Peril
Create a narrative where multiple universes are in danger simultaneously, requiring the collective efforts of superheroes from each realm.
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Beauty in Togetherness
Take a moment to recall a memorable group outing or trip with your girlfriends and describe it in detail.
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Intergalactic Treasure Hunt
Imagine a futuristic world where space pirates compete to uncover a legendary treasure.
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Cosmic Odyssey
You’re a crew member on humanity’s first interstellar voyage. Describe key moments from this trip.
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Impact of Human Actions
Explain how human activities influence Earth’s environment, focusing on both beneficial and harmful outcomes.
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The Christmas We Forgot
Write a story about how Christmas got cancelled one year causing all Christmas movies to be deleted. How do people reclaim their lost Christmas spirit?
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Salute to Health Heroes
Write about the collective efforts of healthcare professionals around the world in the face of a pandemic.
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The Easter Rebellion
Rewrite an Easter celebration as the backdrop of a non-violent revolution or protest.
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The Global Pandemic Perspective
Write about the current global situation of COVID-19 and how it has affected your daily life.
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Saving Our Future Together
Write a story where you and your friends unite to take action and address a local environmental issue.
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Hunger Games: Cooking Show Edition
Food Network Stars are suddenly placed in a real-life Hunger Games.
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The Mash-Up Culture
Reflect on elements of different cultures that have been adopted into your own culture and share your opinion of this amalgamation.
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Harvest Festival Tales
Imagine a local harvest festival unique to your fictional community, complete with culture, traditions, and rituals.
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Shadow Behind the Harvest Moon
Create a narrative about a mysterious event that takes place every October on the night of the Harvest Moon.
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JFK’s Last November
Recreate impressions of November 1963 from the perspective of a character living through the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Molecule Manipulator
Your superhero is a sentient entity existing at the molecular level – with the power to manipulate its environment from within.
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Mysterious Strangers in Town
Write a tale about an unfamiliar face in a small town, and the strange events following their arrival.
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Mysterious Harvest Light
Write about a community that is plagued by strange disappearances during the harvest season.
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In Silence, They Whisper
The residents of a remote town stop speaking altogether after a gruesome murder. The only communication they share with outsiders is a cryptic warning: “Silence will protect you”.
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The Virus Within
Create a premise where an epidemic emerges but is only transmissible through emotional stress.
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The Disappearing Folklore
One day, all fairy tales and legends are wiped from people’s memories leaving characters to piece together the forgotten lore.
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Life after the Pandemic
Imagine a post-pandemic world — how things have changed, what lessons have been incorporated and how life has evolved.
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Create your Own Fairy Tale
In a group, create a brand-new fairy tale, with each person adding a new element to the story.
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Homecoming of the Geese
Write a narrative centered around the annual October return of a flock of geese to a particular lake.
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Innovation of Necessity
Craft a narrative about a society facing a daunting crisis that gets resolved by an unexpected innovation.
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An Unsung Hero
Write about an unsung hero from the Indian Independence movements whose stories have almost been forgotten.
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Chilling Children’s Show
A popular children’s TV show starts broadcasting eerie and sinister episodes.
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The Role of Unionism
Discuss the role of Unionism in creating change, using the United Farm Workers union as an example.
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Unexpected Blossom
Write about two characters who, due to a series of events, discover a growing affection for each other.
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Reindeer Rebellion
Describe a humorous scenario where the reindeer refuse to pull Santa’s sleigh due to request for union rights.
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Silhouette of Shadows
Every full moon, disturbing shadowy figures start appearing throughout the town causing unexplained incidences.
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Reflecting on Shifts in Consciousness
Discuss how the development of Earth Day over the decades parallels with how other holidays have evolved.
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Ocean Explorer
Pen down a collective adventure of a class submarine voyage exploring the ocean depths.
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Temperature’s Tale
Imagine if the Earth could speak, write a dialogue between Earth and its inhabitants regarding the rising global temperatures.
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Eco-Heroes of Tomorrow
Write a short story about a group of superheroes whose mission is to save the planet from environmental crises.
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Predicting World Events
Imagine and write about how you think the world will change in the next year.
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Elves on Strike
Imagine a scenario where all of the elves at Santa’s workshop go on strike. Detail the events leading up to this and the resolution.
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The Super-Power within Family
Imagine if your family collectively had a superpower, what would it be? How would it be used?
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Sibling Scenarios
Write about a time when you and your sibling(s) worked together to solve a problem.
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Singularity and Synchronicity
Describe a civilization that discovered the realities of multiverse and tries to bring about harmony through synchronization.
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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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“Climate Change Awakening”
A natural calamity forces a community to face the harsh reality of climate change.
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Mother-Tongue Memories
Pen down a story set in a time when your ancestors spoke a language that perhaps isn’t used anymore in your family. Explore how this language and culture associated with it has shaped who you are today.
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Cybernetic Specters
In a future where people’s consciousness can be downloaded before death, one such consciousness becomes a much-feared digital ghost, creating chaos in the system.
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Post Apocalyptic Phantoms
After the nuclear apocalypse, the only remaining lifeforms are artificial intelligences and the imprinted souls of the dead.
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The Selfish Survivor
Describe a character so focused on personal survival, they commit morally questionable acts.
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Classroom Zoo
Write about having a school pet. What kind of animal would it be? How would everyone take care of it?
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Uninvited Guest
Imagine a scenario wherein a family member, ostracized for years, surprisingly shows up at a family event.
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Monster Rebellion
Write a story about a rebellion in a society of monsters where the weak monsters are sick of being bullied by stronger ones.
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Prevention Over Cure
Write about precautions medieval villagers may have taken to protect themselves from Dracula, whether they’re real or imaginary.
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Defining Moments in Tragedy
Write a story that revolves around a community that has experienced an unforeseen catastrophe.
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The Silent Marine Predator
A small coastal town gets disrupted by a sea monster, causing havoc and making the fishing sector unfeasible.
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Voice from the Crowd
Describe your involvement in a significant event or movement and the impact it had on you.
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Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Create an imaginative tale where a spinning dreidel transports you to a different time or place.
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Integrating User Feedback
Imagine a scenario where feedback posted on the fanfic generator’s forum leads to significant changes.
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Interstellar Paradox
Imagine a highly advanced civilization that has discovered a way to traverse at the speed of light, but also discovered dreadful consequences.
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The Unseen Monster
Conceptualize a story where the monster doesn’t physically exist, but is rather a profound and shared psychological fear among the characters.
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Seven Souls, Seven Stories
Write about each Old God in Dragon Age as a distinctive character, exploring their unique essences and personalities.
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Veil of Duty
Write about the rigors of Templar training and the weight of duty that positions in the Order demanded.
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Hero of Ferelden
Write about the life and exploits of an ordinary citizen of Ferelden who rises to become a hero that saves his/her nation.
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All for One
In your story, create a group of close-knit friends who band together to face an existential threat.
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School Trip into Isekai
Your class goes on a regular school trip, but suddenly you’re transported to another world. Describe the collective experience.
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Collective Cultural History
Document a significant event or tradition in your culture’s history, explaining its importance and how it impacts your identity.
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Quote Collage
Create a collage of your top five inspirational quotes for recovery and discuss how they collectively aid you in your journey.
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The Haunting Melody
Tell the story of a haunting melody that is subtly controlling the townspeople, altering their personalities.
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Weaponized Melodies
Imagine a story where music is used as a tool – for both defiance and connection – during war times.
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The Ghosts of Pompeii
Create a story about the final day of Pompeii, but from the perspective of the city itself.
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Forbidden Love
Create a narrative around two people who love each other deeply, but due to societal norms, their union is frowned upon.
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Decoding Superhero Tales
Analyze a popular superhero movie or comic series, detailing its cultural significance and impact.
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Unraveling the Secrets of History
Choose a historical event that you find intriguing and explore it, explaining what it entailed and why it interests you.
