42+ ‘Crowd’ Writing Prompts
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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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Parade Perspective
Write about observing the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from two different vantage points.
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Witness to the Resurrection
Imagine yourself as a firsthand witness to the resurrection of Jesus and describe what you see, feel, and think.
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A Toast to Murder
Craft a whodunit story revolving around an influential figure poisoned during a celebratory toast.
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Magical Matchmaker
A Cupid-like character has the power to match soulmates but can’t seem to find their own on Valentine’s Day.
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Underground Subway Pursuit
Write a scene where a detective is chasing a criminal through a maze-like subway system.
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A Day in Green
Describe the most memorable St. Patrick’s Day parade you attended or would like to attend.
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The Championship Game
Write a narrative about the championship game of your favorite sport, where you sub in at the last moment and make the winning play.
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The Enigmatic Leader
Pen a story about a charismatic political leader with a cult following who is speculated to be more than what meets the eye.
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Buddha in the Crowd
Describe a situation where you observed suffering and how it made you feel. What did you wish to do?
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Flare of the Sun
Imagine a vampire who has developed a sun-resistant serum that enables him to walk in daylight. What trials and difficulties would he face?
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Parading Perspectives
Write about Mardi Gras from the perspective of a first-time participant, and contrast it with the experience of a seasoned reveler.
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The Mythical Beast Among Us
A mythical creature has somehow appeared in a bustling city. Write from the perspective of the creature.
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The Ordinary Hero
Write about a world where everyone has a superpower, but your protagonist is the one person who doesn’t.
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Cursed Clown Car
Write about a clown car at a circus that starts exhibiting strange, eerie behavior.
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Dreadful Doppelganger
Write about a character who is haunted by their exact replica, who starts altering their life in horrifying ways.
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The Wall Street Crash
Imagine you’re a journalist covering the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that began in October.
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Spotlight Valentine
Picture being on stage, performing on Valentine’s Day when your eyes meet a stranger in the crowd.
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Leaves and Baseball Gloves
Write a creative story that combines the essential elements of Fall and your favorite Fall sport.
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From a Groundhog’s Perspective
Write an essay from the Groundhog’s point of view about Groundhog Day.
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Holiday Hustle and Bustle
Describe the individual scenes, sensations and interactions that make up a day of holiday shopping.
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Inventive Ice Cream
Write about an ice cream inventor who decides to create unique winter-inspired flavours.
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Performance Day
Write about your feelings and experiences before, during and after a big school event, such as your first performance.
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Voice from the Crowd
Describe your involvement in a significant event or movement and the impact it had on you.
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Embracing Your Quirks
Write a list of peculiar habits, traits or interests that many people don’t know about you.
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Loneliness in a Crowd
Describe an incident when you felt completely isolated even when surrounded by friends or family.
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Voices in the Crowd
Consider yourself in a crowd of people. Everyone’s talking, but you’re only drawn to one voice. Write a poem about the voice that captures your attention.
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Hidden in Plain Sight
You notice someone hiding in a crowd. Write about the mystery that unfolds when you decide to follow them.
