110+ ‘Competition’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Corporation
Consider a more business-structure hierarchy where there is a CEO-like zombie making decisions, with various tiers of zombies beneath them.
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The Joy of Firsts
Reflect on an achievement that was a “first” for you, such as winning a competition for the first time or mastering a new skill.
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Pitching Perfection
Write a fictional story about a middle school boy or girl who pitches a perfect game.
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The High Stakes Sledding Race
Imagine being a participant in an impromptu neighborhood sledding race; what would your experience be?
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The Sports Robot
Imagine you had a robot that could play any sport perfectly. Write about your adventures with the sports robot.
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The Sibling Rivalry
Write about a villain who is motivated by jealousy towards a more successful sibling.
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Chasing Frozen Goals
Write about training for a winter sport and the challenges you had to overcome.
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Dog Sledding Expedition
Write a narrative about a dogsled racer who embarks on a rigorous Arctic journey.
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Irish Dance Showdown
Write an intense scene of a dance off within a Traditional Irish Dancing competition.
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Space Race Rivalry
Write about the experiences of a scientist working on either the American Apollo or the Soviet Sputnik programs.
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Unexpected Victory
Write about a highly anticipated competition where the underdog triumphs, but the victory feels hollow.
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Historical Sandcastles
Announce a sandcastle-building competition amongst friends, family or strangers, make it historically accurate.
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Sunscreen War
Imagine a world where sunscreen is akin to a precious gem or an invaluable resource, capable of sparking conflicts.
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Battle Royale
Pen a compelling tale about superheroes from various settings compelled to battle each other in an interdimensional tournament.
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Olympic Dreaming
Imagine yourself as an Olympian in your favorite sport, preparing for the most important competition of your life.
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Competitive Gardening
Create a humorous story about a pair of fiercely competitive neighbors who battle it out over the best garden.
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Valentine’s Day Triumph
Tell the tale of how you managed to create the best Valentine’s Day card in your school.
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President’s Day Parade Satire
Write about a redesigned President’s Day parade where past and present leaders compete in absurd carnival games for the title of ‘Ultimate Commander’.
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2)From Bits to Bliss
Create a story around a couple who found love through a shared interest in an online game.
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Extreme Skiing Showdown
Write a story about a high-stakes, extreme skiing competition between two longtime rivals.
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Operation Snow Angel
Write about your adventures of making the biggest snow angel in your neighborhood.
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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 Chase after the Treasure
Write a narrative where the central character is led on a chase that promises a hidden treasure at the end. The catch is that numerous other seekers are hot on their trail, making it a dangerous pursuit.
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The Fiddler’s Tale
Narrate a story about a suspenseful fiddling competition a la “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, but set in an Irish pub.
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Valentine Night’s Disappearance
An extravagant Valentine’s Day cruise witnesses the disappearance of a renowned romantic novelist and it’s up to a cruise-ship detective to solve the mystery.
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Moral Crossroads
Write a story about a successful entrepreneur who, under pressure to stay ahead, considers participating in ethically questionable business techniques.
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Quest for The Last Donut
Write a story where employees embark on a perilous journey through the workplace to reach the break room and claim the last donut.
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Dancing for Dinner
Imagine the lives of dance marathon participants during the Great Depression, an era of poverty, and desperation.
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Duck, Dodge, and Dance
Write about a staid dodgeball game that suddenly turns into a spontaneous dance competition.
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Easter Egg Hunt Memories
Recall your fondest memory participating or watching the Easter Egg Hunt during family gatherings.
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The Echo of Playground Hustle
Recall a memory of a game you played as a child and what outcomes—both wins and losses—taught you.
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Chasing Your Tale
Write a story about an event that was significantly changed because of something you wrote.
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Humble Pie Tasting Championship
Write a hilarious anecdote about a stressed out lead chef who accidentally swaps the main dish with a bizarre concoction during a prestigious culinary competition.
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Our Very Own School Festival
Conceptualize a school-wide festival to celebrate the end of the semester.
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Racing for Rent
Your penniless characters engage in an unlikely treasure hunt competition where the prize is their rent for the next year.
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Modern Magical Morals
Select a classic fairy tale known for its moral lessons, and rewrite it with a relevant modern lesson.
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Holiday Ritual Insights
Explore a ritual that your family practices during the December holidays that seems unusual to outsiders.
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Thrills of The Easter Hunt
Relive the excitement and tales of an Easter egg hunt you participated in.
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Unexpected Allies
Develop a drama story where your protagonist becomes an unlikely ally with his/her biggest competitor.
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Egg Painting Competition
Write about a fictional egg painting competition from the perspective of a participant, where your unique heritage and culture play a significant role in color choices and designs.
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The Easter Bunny Trademark Backstory
Craft an imaginative story about how the Easter Bunny began and earned its iconic role in Easter traditions.
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Sci-fi Easter Escapade
Create a futuristic Easter egg hunt set on a different planet with alien species also participating in the hunt.
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Egg Hunt Rivalry
Narrate the intense rivalry between two egg hunting families at an annual neighborhood Easter celebration.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Narrate a story about the most memorable easter egg hunt your family ever had.
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The Perfect Snowball Fight
Construct a story centered around a memorable or humorous snowball fight during Christmas.
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The Rivalry Within
Create a scenario where two family members are up against each other in a high stakes competition.
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Madness of March
Pen down your thoughts about the “March Madness” NCAA Basketball Tournament and the feeling of competition.
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High Stake Competition
The protagonist must win an intense, high-stakes competition that they are grossly unprepared for.
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The Cupcake Confession
Craft a comedic story about a cupcake decorating competition going awry during an Easter gathering.
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Sibling Rivalry
Outline a drama where sibling rivalry starts as a friendly competition but gradually becomes detrimental.
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Class Clown Crown
Write about the exaggerated shenanigans a character goes through to claim the title of ‘Class Clown’ at school.
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The Class Election
Create a dialogue between two school friends who are going up against each other in a class election.
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Sibling Rivalry
Write a new twist on a fairy tale where the conflict is driven by intense rivalry between siblings for control over a magical object or kingdom.
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Afterlife Office Politics
Devise a narrative around employee conflicts at an afterlife processing firm.
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Peculiar Pet Competition
A town holds an annual peculiar pet competition and this year, the competition is fierce.
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The Ultimate Purchase
Create a story where a character is looking to buy something extremely specific on Black Friday.
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Scrutiny Scavengers
Raconteur the experiences of a scavenger in the wild, possibly a vulture or a hyena, sharing its perceptive lens of life.
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Elf Competition
Write about a day when the elves have a friendly rivalry to see who can create the most impressive toy.
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The Great Snowman Building Contest
Write about experiencing a neighborhood snowman building contest from a child’s perspective.
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The Trade Winds
Create a tale of rivalry between two sailing merchants, charting their lives, competition, victories, and defeats across high seas.
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Epic Fishing Tournament
Write about a heated fishing tournament onboard the fishing boat where everything that could go wrong did.
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The Rival Showdown
Describe a long-standing rivalry between you and another Pokemon trainer, culminating in a grueling battle.
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Diverse Ecosystem Complexity
Explain how different Pokemon species could coexist peacefully in a determined environment.
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Surprising Alliance
Your protagonist and their rival must temporarily team up to overcome a greater challenge.
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Divided Loyalties
Your protagonist and their rival want to catch the same rare Pokemon, leading to a significant clash.
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Rivalry Reignited
Write a scenario where your character meets their biggest rival at a Pokemon Contest.
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Altercation in the Air
Write about a fierce mid-air clash between two world-famous Seekers during a Quidditch World Cup match.
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Cutthroat Competition
Scene where your chosen characters from your fandom are pitted against each other in a fierce competition.
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Fashion Face-off: Historical Edition
Craft a fanfic where renowned figures from history participate in a reality fashion design competition.
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Battle of the Celebrity Chef
Write a fanfic centered around a reality cooking show where your favorite celebrity chefs face off in the ultimate cooking competition.
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Unlikely Allies Turned Lovers
Write a fanfic where two rival characters gradually fall in love despite their ongoing competition.
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Rival Rendezvous
Write a story where members of two rival K-pop bands meet secretly and form an unexpected friendship.
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Challenges of Academy Life
Imagine a character’s first day at an elite academy or school focused on specific abilities or skills. Write about the experiences, friendships, and rivalries they form.
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Of Rivalry and Friendship
Pen a story where two hardcore rivals, despite their differences, form an unlikely friendship.
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The Thrills of Competition
Recount an event or competition that led to self-discovery or personal growth.
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Ultimate Showdown
Write a high-stakes competition where the protagonist’s school or community’s reputation rests on the outcome.
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Untapped Talents
Jot down a talent or skill you possess that doesn’t get enough spotlight in your daily life.
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Game Changer
Write about a significant game or match that you witnessed or participated in that changed your perspective on the sport.
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From Enemies to Lovers
Write about two characters who hate each other at first sight but eventually fall in love.
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Reality TV Reimagined
Write a dialogue between two reality TV show contestants, but from a futuristic or fantastical show that doesn’t exist.
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Zone of Zest
Create an invigorating plot where the protagonist enters a competition that tests not only their physical strength but their mind and spirit too.
