42+ ‘Critique’ Writing Prompts
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Analyzing Advertisements
Write a critique of a television commercial or online advertisement you recently saw.
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Satire and Society
Choose an aspect of society that frustrates you and spin it into a satirical comedy.
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Satirical Twists
Write a story featuring a character who provides humorous commentary on societal norms or political situations.
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Selfie Society
Write a satirical story highlighting the obsession with selfies and the impact on society.
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Species Swap
Write a story where the roles of animals and humans are switched, and animals are running everything.
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Sign of the Times
Write a short satirical story based on a current social or political issue that you feel strongly about.
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society…
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Feedback Trust
Write about an experience where you received constructive feedback and detail how you handled it.
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Fractal of Faces
Describe the different personnas you portray in different situations and relationships.
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Tornado Tangle
Write from the perspective of a tornado chaser who finds themselves stranded in a storm.
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Review Reporting
Review a recently released movie, book, or album with the eyes of a professional critic.
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Perspective from the Future
Write a letter from your future self to your current self about a resolution you should make.
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Mixed Up Priorities
Write about a society that celebrates Earth Day as a hollow, commercialized holiday, ignoring actual environmentally-conscious actions.
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‘Dinner Party Gone Wrong’
Imagine attending a dinner party where each guest begins dying one by one.
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Chilling Children’s Show
A popular children’s TV show starts broadcasting eerie and sinister episodes.
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Balancing Act
Critique a piece of flash fiction, balancing positive aspects and areas of improvement.
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Eyes of an Editor
Imagine you are an editor at a publishing house and base your story on a submission that absolutely blew you…
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The Price of Love
Write about a dystopian society where love is a rare, taxable commodity and a pair defy these norms.
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Reality Mirror
Pen a story where people still enforce societal norms and prejudices even in the face of Armageddon.
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Satire in Society
Think about a popular societal norm or aspect and rewrite it with a dash of satire.
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The Art of Critique
Write a detailed review of a recent art exhibition, art film, or live performance that you attended.
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Breaking the Self Critique Cycle
Write about a recent time you were overly-critical of yourself. Explore how this critique was a reflection of your self-perception…
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Unmasking The Inner Critic
Write a letter to your inner critic expressing your feelings towards them.
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Embracing the Imperfections
Write about a physical feature you often criticize, but actively think about why this feature is actually wonderful.
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Prompt Critique
Select a fun journal prompt you’ve attempted before and provide critical feedback on it.
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Alien Anthropologist
Write a story about human society from an alien’s perspective studying Earth as a culturally diverse planet.
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Education System Appraisal
Write your opinion about the current state of the education system in your nation and suggest areas for improvement.
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The Evolution of Fashion
Trace the evolution of a fashion trend, and explore how it impacts society’s standards of beauty.
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Cinematic Perspectives
Write a film review discussing its direction, screenplay, performances, cinematography, and overall impact.
