412+ ‘Communication’ Writing Prompts
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Star Crossed Voyagers
Imagine a celestial romance where your protagonists are from different planets, writing passionate letters across the galaxy.
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Love Letters from the Front
Describe a romantic relationship sustained through letters while one partner is away at war.
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Revising Relationships
Explore how relationships or friendships in your life might have changed if certain arguments or miscommunications had been revised.
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Unspoken Apologies
Write a story where the protagonist, after a betrayal, enacts gestures of apology instead of saying them.
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Invisible Threads
Create a narrative that explores a world connected by invisible threads that only a few can see and manipulate.
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Musical Language
Create a story where communication is solely through music – melodies, rhythms and harmonies replace words.
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Fractal of Faces
Describe the different personnas you portray in different situations and relationships.
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Spectral Therapy
Spin a twisty tale about a psychiatrist who starts treating a ghost, helping it process its death and unfinished business.
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The Emotion Behind the Mask
Write about an emotion you often hide from others and explore why you keep it hidden.
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The Missing Letter
Imagine if one letter was missing from the alphabet. Which letter would cause the most trouble and why?
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A World Without Labels
Envision a world where there are no stereotypes or preconceived notions about others. How would human interaction change?
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First Contact
Write a narrative about an Earth space crew who make first contact with an extraterrestrial species.
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Friendship Testing Times
Write about a time when your friendship with someone was tested. How did you both handle the situation?
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Bonds Beyond Bloodlines
Explore a relationship with a non-human entity and the realistic emotions associated with it.
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Intergalactic Pen Pal
You’re corresponding with a friend from another galaxy. Chronicle your letter exchange.
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Constructing a Hideout
Create a set of directions on how to construct your ideal hideout or secret fort.
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Messages from the Past
Your character finds a series of hand-written letters from the pre-apocalyptic period. What do they say and how does your…
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Guardian of the Forest
Imagine you’re a guardian spirit of a forest. Write a poem about a day in your life.
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Symphony of the Night
Write a story where vampires communicate through a unique form of music, one only perceptible to their species.
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Time-trapped Planet
A team of astronauts lands on a planet where time operates completely differently once you transcend its atmosphere.
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5. The Animal Whisperer
Imagine you have the ability to talk to animals. Write about a day spent having conversations with your animal friends.
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The Communication Bridge
Narrate about communication with your pet. Do you believe a mutual understanding exists between you and your pet?
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Incredible Talking Mime
In a world where everyone is mute, the only person who can talk is a mime artist.
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Moon Whisperer
Create a character who is able to communicate with the moon. What secrets does the October moon reveal to them?
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Windy Whispers of Love
Craft a tale about two lovers communicating their feelings through October’s winds.
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Formatting Fiasco: A Comedy of Errors
Write a comedic dialogue where two characters cannot understand each other because of poor writing formatting.
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The Formatting Detective
Imagine you’re a detective trying to make sense of a jumbled, poorly formatted essay. Write a story about your experience.
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A Day in History
Write about a significant historical event, and describe what it would have been like to witness it.
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Godly Whispers
Write a story where the protagonist communicates with a deity through unusual, everyday occurrences.
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Whale Song Whispers
Craft a story around the connection between a young sailor and an ancient, wise whale communicating through their unique song.
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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…
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Language Barriers Broken
Create a story where two characters from different linguistic backgrounds build a strong bond.
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Dealing with Denial
Palpable evidence of climate change surrounds you, but your best friend denies it exists. Write about how you would convince…
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Phantom Phone Call
Imagine receiving a phone call from a deceased loved one. How do you react, and what does this lead to?
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Migration Myth Busting
Identify a common myth or misconception about migration and provide data-backed evidence to challenge it.
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Love Letter Compilation
Write a series of love letters that capture the different stages of a couple’s marriage.
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Trapped in the Map
Imagine a character who is magically trapped inside a map of a magical kingdom, and can interact with the real…
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Intangible Love
Craft a romance between a ghost and a human, working around the haunt’s untold story and their desperate need to…
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Letter to my favorite book character
Choose a favorite character from a book and write a letter to them expressing your thoughts, questions, or feelings.
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Star-Crossed Story
Imagine two characters from different worlds who are only able to communicate when a unique star is visible in the…
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The Elephant Versus Rhinoceros Debate
Write a story where you and your kindergarten friend have differing opinions on whether elephants or rhinos are better.
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Galactic Giggles
Imagine an alien race that communicates through laughter. Write a story about your first encounter with them.
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Conversations that Matter
Write about a meaningful conversation you had and its lasting impact on you.
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Telepathy Trial
Telepathic abilities suddenly manifest in a small percentage of the human population. How does society cope with this new reality?
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Inscribed Incantations
Create a system of runic magic, where the very act of writing becomes a magical ritual.
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Analyzing Love Languages
Reflect on the way you interpret and express love, and how it has shaped your relationships.
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Midnight Whispers
Create a story around enigmatic whispers that a character hears each night, leading them into a compelling mystery.
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Preparing for Independence
Reflect on five skills or practices you think are crucial to live effectively in college and how you plan to…
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First Contact
An interstellar explorer makes the first contact with a highly intelligent alien civilization.
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A World Without Barriers
Imagine, if the internet and language are not barriers, where in the world would you wish to study and why?
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Bridging Sociolinguistics
Reflect on your cultural background and how it shaped the way you communicate.
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Dynamics of Dialogue
Examine a meaningful conversation you had this year, highlighting why it was impactful.
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Bridge of Words
Write a letter to your future self about what you expect to learn or achieve through writing.
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Messages in the Raindrops
Imagine a world where raindrop patterns held cryptic messages — and you’re the only one who can decode them in…
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Grounded Predators
In an alternative world, flight was never invented – write a story exploring the repercussions of this fact in a…
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Time-Travelling Mishap
Imagine you have travelled to the time of ancient Rome, but you can only communicate using modern internet slang.
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The Habit Evolution
Imagine your life a year from now if you successfully establish a daily writing habit.
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Scream in Silence
Write a story where the protagonist is mute, but must save themselves from an unspeakable horror.
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Surviving In The Stone Age
Write a story about a day in the life of a child during the Stone Age.
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A Letter from the Civil War
Assume you’re a soldier in the Civil War, write a letter to your family back home describing your experiences.
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The Civil War Sweethearts
Imagine a romance blossoming amidst the peariled fronts of the Civil War, write a passionate exchange of love letters between…