851+ ‘Concept’ Writing Prompts
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to survive without these new abilities.
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Dark Deeds and Redemption
Write about a villain who is intrinsically evil but still seeks redemption.
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Finnish Friendship Day
Discuss how Finland shines a spotlight on friendship instead of romantic love on Valentine’s Day.
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Unveiling True Identity
Describe the moment when a superhero is finally unmasked and their true identity is revealed.
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Fairy Tale Reality TV
Write a satirical fairy tale that revolves around the concept of a fairy-tale themed reality TV show.
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Understanding Decimal Notation
Write an essay to explain decimal notation to a person from the 12th century.
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Exploring Contradictions
Write a short narrative in which the main character holds two opposing beliefs.
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Alternate Reality Escape
You accidentally stumble upon a parallel universe. How is it distinctly different from ours and how can you get back?
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Exploring the Fourth Estate
Discuss why journalism is often referred to as the Fourth Estate and its implications on a society.
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Entering the Golden Years
Reflect on your experiences and emotions when you first acknowledged entering your elder years.
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Fascinating Fractions
Imagine a world where everything is divided into fractions and write about a day in that world.
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Understanding Democracy
Write about what Democracy means to you and detail a situation where you experienced it personally.
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Magic Cashier
Imagine you’re working as a cashier in a magic store where coins can multiply! Write about a day at work.
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Journey to Japan
Describe your experiences participating in the Japanese festival of Obon, where you honor your ancestors.
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Santa Claus – Truth or Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a child who is trying to figure out if Santa Claus is real.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship – either real or fictitious.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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My Letter to Future Me
Write a letter to your future self detailing the changes and personal growth you hope to see.
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The Importance of Friendship
Write about a time when a friend helped you through a particularly difficult situation.
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The Highs and Lows of Friendship
Share a story about a time when a friendship was truly tested but triumphantly survived.
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A Leaf’s Journey
Write a story from a leaf’s perspective as it changes color and eventually falls from the tree.
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The Magic Paintbrush
Imagine you have a paintbrush that can bring anything you paint to life. What would your first painting be?
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Adventures of the Time Traveling Carolers
Create an adventure story where a group of Christmas carolers accidentally time travel while caroling.
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Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit?
Argue for or against the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
Examine and pen your thoughts on the role of freedom of speech in today’s digital world.
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Exploring Equality
Choose a marginalized group you’re connected with or interested in, and explore the social issues they currently face.
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Climate Change Superheroes
Imagine a superhero whose mission is to combat climate change. Write about their origin story, powers, and first big mission.
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Sympathetic Motivations
Craft a backstory for a villain where their evil actions stem from a sympathetic situation or event.
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Fabled Transformation
Write a fairy tale in verse about a vain noble, who is transformed into an unsightly creature and can only communicate in poetic verses.
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Understanding the Unfeeling
Imagine an AI developing emotions and write about its struggle to truly grasp human feelings.
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Escape From The Labyrinth
Imagine a labyrinth, not with minotaurs, but different horrifying creatures in each turn.
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War Among the Stars
Write a tale about celestial beings involved in a cosmic war, where each star represents a different warrior or deity.
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Mythos Reflection
Choose a myth, parable, or story from your religious or spiritual practice that has a profound meaning for you, and explain why.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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The Edible Expedition
Write about a journey where the roads are made of spaghetti, the houses are made of cake, and the rivers flow with lemonade.
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The Migratory Return
Chronicle the return of migratory birds to your region in April, detailing their journey.
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The Circle of Life
Describe the awakening of nature and its inhabitants in April, after the harsh wintry months.
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Expressing Love Publicly
Create a speech for a public gathering that celebrates love and companionship.
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Witch’s Awakening
Write about the moment a young witch discovers her magical powers for the first time.
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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Icebound Entity
Investigate a scenario in which people are being possessed by an otherworldly entity trapped in a block of ancient winter ice.
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Mismatched Medley of Magic
Write a story about a magical creature that stumbled upon a town where every resident has a different, bizarre magical ability.
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Romancing Yourself
Write a narrative about spending Valentine’s Day completely alone, but still making it a day filled with love.
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Brother Against Brother
Write a story about two siblings who end up fighting on opposing sides in a war.
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Repressed Desires
Imagine a villain who acts on the desires, impulses, or emotions that the hero suppresses and struggles with.
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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Mercy of the Sunlight
Write about a vampire who is in love with the sunrise, something they can’t witness without suffering harm.
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Curse of Immortality
Write about a vampire who is tired of its ageless life and seeks an end to its immortality.
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about a vampire attracted to a human. Both struggle to suppress their feelings due to societal expectations, fear, and inherent danger.
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Enduring Eternity
Write about a vampire who is grappling with the weight of watching the world progress over centuries.
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Love at First Sight
Compose a Valentine’s Day Haiku that captures the magic and mystery of love at first sight.
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Parallel Lives
Develop two separate stories featuring different characters that appear unconnected initially but intertwine as the narrative unfolds.
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Trace Your Day
Start with the sentence “When I wake up, I…” and repeatedly add lines to explain the rest of your day.
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Blossoming with Juliet’s Words
Consider the famous quote from Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet.” and pen down your thoughts on the significance of identity.
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Planet of Emotions
Imagine if you could create your own planet based on one specific emotion. Describe how would that planet look, feel and operate.
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Ideas Made Visible
Imagine a concept or subject you find difficult has been turned into a visual art piece. Describe it in detail.
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Classroom Energizers
Write about an innovative warm-up activity to start off class and spark student’s interest.
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Web of Deception
Write a dramatic story where all major characters are hiding secrets from each other.
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Parallels in Time
Describe a situation where your protagonist simultaneously exists in two parallel realities, experiencing different lives.
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Titanic Takedown
Write a story about the biggest cyber-attack in history that is yet to happen, told from the perspective of the group planning it.
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Twists of Time
There is a magic watch that can manipulate time according to the wearer’s will, but every action has unexpected ripple effects.
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Ethereal Metro
Write a story where the spirit world coexists with the humans in a bustling metropolis.
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Haunted Town Council
Imagine a town council entirely made up of vampires and werewolves who secretly manage the human populous.
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Mortal Affections
Write a story where a mortal person falls deeply in love with both a vampire and a werewolf. Explore the emotional struggle it presents.
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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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Alien Lifeforms Within
Ponder over moments where you felt the need to change or hide parts of your authentic self to fit in.
