138+ ‘Creative writing’ Writing Prompts
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Empathy Exercise
Choose a person you struggle to understand or get along with, and write a narrative from their perspective.
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Historical Heroes
Imagine living in the same time as your favorite historical figure and how that would have shaped your life.
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Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest
Write about an adventure through the Amazon Rainforest. What animals do you see? What plants do you encounter? How does…
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Covering Local Events
Choose a local event in your community and cover it like a professional journalist.
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Unlocking Happiness
Imagine you have a key that can unlock happiness. What does it unlock, and how does it make you happy?
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The Whispering Winds
Write a dialogue between you and the wind, discussing how the wind feels about its job of spreading seeds, bringing…
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.
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Historical Parade
Imagine that you are attending the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade and document your experience.
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Day on an Alien Planet
Imagine you wake up one day on an alien planet. Write about your day and the different activities you would…
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School’s Superhero
If you could have any superpower while at school, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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From the Treetop
Envision yourself as a bird overlooking the school playground – how does it look like from up there?
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Traveling Back to the Past
If you could travel back in time, where in history would you go, who would you meet, and what would…
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Postcard Chronicles
Choose five different international postcards and write a storyline that connects all of them.
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Mystical Marine Adventure
Write about a deep-sea diving adventure where you encounter magical sea creatures.
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My Personal Submarine
Come up with a story about exploring an underwater world in your personal submarine.
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Spell Book Study
Imagine you found a witch’s grimoire. What spells are in it, and what are their effects?
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Colorful Kitchen Stories
Recall your experience making or eating a multicolored meal for National Jelly Bean Day.
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Tool of Tackling Writer’s Block
Describe personal experiences where writing prompts have helped overcome writer’s block.
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Journey into a Storybook
Imagine you could jump into your favorite storybook. Describe what happens.
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Canvas of the Sky
Write a series of poems based on the different moods and colors of the sky during each season.
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Adventures in Grammar Land
Write an imaginary story, but use at least five different types of adjectives in your narrative.
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The Normal Hero
Write a narrative about an individual with no super abilities living amongst superhumans.
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Superhero Diary
Write a diary entry as if you are a superhero finishing up a day filled with heroic deeds.
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The Power of Daydreaming
Have you ever drifted off in a daydream? Write a story about where your mind wanders.
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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Imagine and describe a new planet in the Star Wars universe including its inhabitants, culture, and landscape.
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Heroic Adventure
Imagine you’re a hero of a fantasy land. Describe a day in your life fighting off evil.
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Winter Wonderland
Write a story about a magical winter adventure, using vivid imagery to set the scene.
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Fantasy Halloween Adventure
Invent a Halloween story where you are the main character on a spooky adventure.
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Reimagine Santa’s Origin
Investigate the origins of Santa Claus and reimagine his story for a modern audience.
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Superhero’s Day Off
Report a news story about a day in the life of a local superhero, during their day off.
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Illumination of Thoughts
Light a candle during Earth Hour and describe your thought process with the flicker of the flame.
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Joyful Journeys
Write about one uplifting experience or journey that consistently brings a smile to your face.
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Nature’s Symphony
Write an ode celebrating the beauty of nature as if it were a concert or symphony.
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A Day as the Teacher
Imagine you were the teacher for a day. Write about what you would teach and how you would do it.
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The Kindest Kid on the Block
Imagine being the kindest kid in your neighborhood. What does a day in your life look like, and what actions…
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Fantasy Creature Chronicle
Compose a verse about a made-up magical creature, its nature, and the fantastical world it lives in.
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Unleashing the Hidden Artist
Write about how developing a new creative hobby or skill has affected your views on creativity.
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The Mysterious Letter
What would you do if you found an anonymous letter offering a cryptic clue to find a hidden treasure at…
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Animal Interpreter
You wake up one day and realize you can understand what animals are saying. Write a story about your experience.
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Angel’s Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a Christmas Angel making miracles happen around the world on Christmas Eve.
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How Many Foods I Like
Write about five different foods you like and a number-themed story about each one.
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Explorer’s Adventure
Imagine if you were a famous explorer setting out on a voyage. Write about the journey and the challenges you…
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Fabled Fantasy Land
Imagine a brand new world for a children’s book. Describe it in vivid detail and enumerate what makes it different…
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Around the World in Words
Write a travel story with a partner, where each student writes about one leg of the journey.
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Transforming Reality
Choose an ordinary, everyday object and describe it as if it was a masterpiece of art.
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Counting Adventures
Write a story about an adventure where the main character uses counting to solve problems.
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Unlocking Linguistic Power
Write about a time when you leveraged your writing skills to communicate something important.
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Under the March Rain: A Biography
Write a biographic piece about a March-born individual or historical figure, integrating the theme of rain.
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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The Great Invention
Choose a significant invention from history that has always fascinated you, now write a story about its creation.
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King Arthur’s Comical Companion
Imagine if a modern stand-up comedian was transported back in time, and became a part of King Arthur’s round table.
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Irony of the Chosen One
Write a tale about you being selected as the Chosen One only to find out that the mission only requires…
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Comic Book Craze
You’ve been asked to write a new comic book. Describe the main characters, plot, and special powers of the protagonist.
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From Garden to Table
Imagine being a vegetable on a farm and narrate your story from seed to dining table.
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5. The Friendship Sandwich
Imagine making a friendship sandwich. What ingredients would you put inside? Why?
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Backpack Adventure
Imagine your backpack could talk, what stories would it tell about the first day of school?
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Moon Colony Adventures
Imagine you are a child living in a moon colony in the year 2121. Write about your experiences and adventures.
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Balloon of Anger
Imagine your anger as a balloon. Describe its size, color, and what happens when it bursts.
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Book-Inspired Adventure
Write a sequel to your favorite book, extending the characters’ journeys into a new adventure.
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Nature’s Whispers
Describe a day in your life where you can hear and understand the Earth’s whispers.
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Reality Shifter
Narrate a day in the life of a 7th grader who wakes up one day to realize they can shift…
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Animal’s Diary Entry
Pretend you’re an animal for a day. Write a diary entry about your experiences.
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Planet Exploration
Imagine that you could explore any planet in our solar system. Choose a planet and describe your adventure.
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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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The Voice of Mother Earth
Imagine Earth gaining consciousness and starting to speak to its inhabitants. What does it say?
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Being able to imagine the world from unique perspectives is a key element of creative writing. This prompt encourages you…
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Year of the…
Imagine it’s the Chinese New Year and you’re an animal from the zodiac cycle—describe the experiences from this perspective.
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Unexpected Visitor
Imagine if an alien landed in your classroom one day. Write about your reaction and what happens next.
