1921+ ‘Creativity’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Toy’s Adventure
Imagine your favorite toy going on an epic adventure. Where would they go? What would they do?
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Haunted Past
A teen discovers that their new home is haunted by a ghost. Rather than being afraid, they become best friends.
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Costume Designing Day
Tell the story of your superhero’s decision to create a costume, and describe its significance.
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Language of Love
Imagine a Valentine’s Day card designed to teach someone how to say ‘I love you’ in multiple languages. Describe what the card looks like and what you would write inside.
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Underworld Unveiled
Take on the guise of an inhabitant of the underworld, describing their life and experiences.
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Inventing the Guinness World Records
Imagine the groundwork involved in establishing the Guinness World Records and its link to the Guinness brewery.
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The Magic of Kindness
Imagine a world where every act of kindness makes a magic sparkle. Describe your day and how it would look with all the sparkles.
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Inventive Innovation
Design an invention that could solve a current world issue, and detail how it would work and implement it.
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A Parade of Celebrations
Imagine your school decides to host a Celebration Parade featuring holidays and festivals from around the world. Which celebration would you choose to represent and why?
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Birthday Surprise
Create a fantastical birthday celebration for a fictional character of your choosing.
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Mission to Mars
Imagine being an astronaut on the first manned mission to Mars. What would be your role and why?
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Life as a Bird
Imagine what life would be like if you were a bird. Write about your daily adventures.
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The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
Narrate the story of a discarded plastic bottle and its journey to a recycling plant.
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Super Powers of Plants
If you had the ability to photosynthesize like a plant, what would a day in your life be like?
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Life as a Drop of Water
Imagine you are a single drop of water in the water cycle. Describe your journey.
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Galaxy Odyssey
Imagine you’re piloting a starship through the endless space, what is your journey like and what new worlds do you encounter?
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Environmental Tale
Write a story about an environmental problem and how the main characters find and promote a solution.
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Unnatural Nature Reserve
Write a tale about a peculiar jungle with extraordinary flora and fauna that defies known science.
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The Secret Language of Fairies
Imagine you have been taught the secret language of fairies. Describe what it sounds like, what you can communicate and what you learned about their world.
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Wandering Through a Magic Forest
Imagine you have suddenly found yourself in a fantasy forest filled with mythical and magical creatures.
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The Hero’s Journey
For a well-known English literature character, rewrite a key section of their journey using modern settings and circumstances.
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Snowbound Solitude
Detail a day spent in complete solitude due to a heavy snowfall preventing any travel.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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Matters of the Unseen
Imagine you have the power to become invisible at will, and describe a day in your life.
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Building a New Society
Imagine your town has been deserted and only your class remains. Describe how you would rebuild and survive as a team.
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Alice’s Fourth Adventure
Consider yourself in Alice’s shoes after her adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
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The Three Little Houses
Imagine you’re the fourth little pig in the famous tale of “The Three Little Pigs.”
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Magical Animal Friend
Create a story about discovering a magical talking animal in your back garden.
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Planetary Pioneer
Imagine you are part of a team pioneering to inhabit a new planet. Describe your first day on this new world.
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Santa’s Sleigh Upgrade
Imagine that Santa has finally decided to upgrade his old-fashioned sleigh. Write about the process he goes through to select a new mode of transport.
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Fantasy Sports League
Design and describe your own fantasy sports league and the rules that would govern it.
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving advice on how to avoid it.
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Star-gazing Adventure
You are camping and watching the starry sky. Suddenly you notice something unusual. Write about your experience.
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My Trip to Mars
Imagine you are the first kid astronaut to travel to Mars. Write about your journey.
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Fall Festival
Write a story about a fun-filled day at a fall festival, including all the activities that were enjoyed.
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School Bus Adventure
Write a story about an exciting or unexpected event that happens on the school bus.
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Living Room Chronicles
Narrate a day you spent entirely in the living room and the different activities you engaged in.
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The Perfect Pet
Describe your ideal pet, real or imaginary, and the fun adventures you would have together.
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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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Resolution Rebellion
Imagine a world where New Year’s resolutions are mandatory and regulated by an authority. How would you react or rise against it?
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An Unexpected New Year’s Eve Encounter
Imagine meeting someone unexpected at a New Year’s Eve party.
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Dawn of Creation
Write about how you think the world was born from the perspective of Mother Nature.
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Nature’s Superheroes
Write a story about an animal or a plant in nature that has superhero abilities.
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Magical Hobby Transformation
Imagine if your favorite hobby was a magical power: what would this power look like and how would you use it?
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The Unseen Chapter
Create an extra chapter for your favorite book that doesn’t change the existing story.
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Journey to the Cloud Kingdom
Tell a story of an exciting adventure to a magical kingdom above the clouds.
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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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Dinosaur Discovery
Imagine you’ve stumbled upon a new species of dinosaur. Write about what it looks like, how it behaves and what you’d name it.
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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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Nightingale Carolers
Imagine a group of magical Christmas carolers who can make Christmas wishes come true with their singing.
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you’ve made a new friend who happens to be an alien. Describe what they are like and a conversation you had with them.
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Body Part Superpowers
Imagine that one of your body parts has a superpower. Which body part is it and what superpower does it have?
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My Ultimate Recess Experience
Describe your preferred play activity during recess and why you enjoy it.
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Historical Happenings
Choose an important event in history that interests you and describe it from your point of view.
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Valentine’s Day in Animal Kingdom
Write a children’s picture book about how animals express love and care during Valentine’s Day.
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Living History
Travel in a time machine to a historical event that fascinates you. Narrate the event from your perspective as if you were present there.
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Day in the Life of a Pet
Write from the perspective of your pet or a favorite animal. Describe their day, detailing their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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Dream Destination
Write about a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting, why you’d like to go there, and what you imagine it would be like.
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Envisioning Climate Change
Imagine what the world will look like in 50 years if the current rate of climate change continues.
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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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The Fool’s Guide
Write from the perspective of an expert prankster giving advice on how to execute the perfect April Fool’s joke.
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Unexpected Superpowers
If you suddenly discovered you had a superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
