395+ ‘Curiosity’ Writing Prompts
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Valentines Voyager
Compose an imaginative piece where you are a love letter written by a secret admirer, journeying to your recipient.
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Crafting the Beer Recipe
Describe the process of developing Guinness’s distinctive taste and brewing methods.
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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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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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Chasing The Abyss
Create a narrative where your character is a marine biologist who finds an unexplored underwater chasm.
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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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Around the World in My Room
Describe an object in your room that came from another country or represents another culture.
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Discovering New Hobbies
Write about a hobby you would like to start and why you find it interesting.
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The Hunt for the Missing Valentine
Write a captivating mystery picture book centered around a missing Valentine’s Day card.
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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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The Curious Case of the Classroom Ghost
Churn out a story that revolves around a friendly ghost inhabiting an old classroom in a quaint school.
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Whispers in the Attic
Write about a protagonist hearing persistent eerie whispers in their attic, leading to an unexpected revelation.
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A Day in Ant’s Life
Write a story about a single day in your life if you were an ant. Describe the challenges you face and your interactions with the world.
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Easter Egg Mystery
Write a detective story where you find an unusually decorated Easter egg and follow the clues to find out its origins.
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The Ghost Town
Write a story about a deserted ghost town that isn’t really deserted, but the home to hair-raising creatures.
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Traveling in a Spaceship
Imagine you are traveling in a spaceship. What would you see out of the window? Write a story about your journey.
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First Day Nerves
Write about a memorable ‘first day’ experience – your first day of school, work, or any new environment.
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Mystical Cavern Civilization
Write about an exploration into a mystical underground civilization, deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Christmas Journey Through Time
Detail an imaginary Christmas journey through different historical periods.
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Fish Festive Observations
Describe a Christmas gathering from the viewpoint of a goldfish in a tank.
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Dog’s Delightful Discovery
Imagine the excitement of a pet dog as it finds a chew toy in the Christmas stocking.
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The Winterlake’s Tale
Create a story around a winter campfire, where the frozen lake nearby is rumoured to be the haunting ground of a sunken ghost ship.
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Forgotten Murder
The protagonist discovers an old unsolved murder case in their relative’s dusty attic.
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Secret Valentine
Imagine you have received a heartfelt, anonymous Valentine’s Day letter. How would you react? Who would you suspect it was from?
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The Villain Unseen
Write a story where the villain remains concealed and unidentified until the climax.
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Night In The Vampire’s Den
Write about a detective working on an eerie murder case that leads them to a mansion with Vampire Lords as its occupants.
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Ancient Vampire’s Artifact Hunt
Write a story about a centuries-old vampire who goes on an adventure to find a long-lost artifact.
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Heart-Shaped Treats
Your pet noticed a sudden influx of heart-shaped treats. How would they perceive this?
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Behind the Chocolate Hearts
Describe the thrill of receiving a box of Valentines chocolates from a secret admirer.
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Love Lost in Time
Write a tale about a love letter lost in time, discovered many years later on Valentine’s Day.
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Journey to the Stars
Write a story of a space adventure, starting each line with “In the spaceship, we…”.
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The Masterstroke of the Heavens
Imagine yourself as a lightning bolt and describe your journey from the clouds to the ground.
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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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Errand Of Truth
Write about a friend entrusted to deliver a letter with sensitive information, who succumbs to temptation and reads it.
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The Hidden Drawer
Recall a moment from childhood when you found something troubling or mysterious in a hidden drawer or cupboard in your home.
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Embracing Childhood Curiosities
Reflect on what used to pique your curiosity the most when you were a child.
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The Key to Imagination
Imagine coming across an old, rusted key and write a story about what it opens.
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Instructions From Beyond
Imagine a character receiving a message or command from a supernatural entity or an unexpected source.
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Beneath the Ice
Narrate a story about an expedition team that uncovers an ancient civilization trapped under Antarctic ice.
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Enigmatic Café Encounter
Write about a person who receives an anonymous letter at their regular café, setting them on an unexpected adventure.
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The Allergy Scientist
Write a short report, as though you are a scientist, studying why people get allergies in the fall.
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The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Scientists often say the universe is all around us – even in a single grain of sand or a droplet of water. Write a story exploring this idea, making the ordinary extraordinary.
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Revived from Ice
Write from the perspective of a prehistoric creature, magically revived from a block of ice.
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Subzero Expedition
Pen an emotional journey of a team traversing snow-covered landscapes on an archaeological search.
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Buried Civilizations
Imagine a civilization buried under the snow for thousands of years and detail its discovery.
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Ghost of a Secret
Design a premise where a detective must solve a sprawling mystery beginning from an anonymous, unsolicited letter.
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Cultural Cuisine Exploration
Describe a food or dish from another culture that you’d like to try and why.
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Embracing Spontaneity
Write about a time as a child when you acted on instinct and it resulted in a memorable or impactful event.
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Journey to an Unknown Land
Write about a character who decides to leave their comfort zone and embark on an unplanned journey.
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Global Culture Perspectives
Write an essay about a country you’ve never visited but would like to, based on the aspects of that culture that appeal to you the most.
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Cultural Curiosity
Choose a culture different from your own that you’d like to experience and describe why.
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Stoke the Curiosity Fire
Delve into areas of interest or obsessions and explore how they can provide substantial writing prompts.
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Hidden Behind The Mask
Write about a mysterious masked stranger who crash lands into a high-society masquerade party hosted by an aristocratic woman. The encounter incites a series of tumultuous events and a passionate romance.
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Journey to the Moon
What if you could travel to the moon? Write about your journey and what you would do there.
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Time-Travelling Explorer
Imagine if you had a time machine; what era or historical event would you like to witness? Write about your time-traveling adventure.
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The Giving Tree
Imagine if the trees could talk. Pick a tree in fall and write a conversation you’d have with it.
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Galileo’s Apprentice
You are an apprentice of the infamous astronomer, Galileo Galilei, when he is accused of heresy.
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Exploring Nature’s Playground
Write about your most memorable outdoor adventure or experience as a child.
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Post-Humanity World
Write a story set in a future where humanity has modified itself so much through technological enhancements that it raises questions of what it means to be human.
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The Idea Adventure
Embark on an imaginary journey to discover new prompt ideas. Describe your voyage, the terrain you traverse, and the ideas you uncover along the way.
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The Inevitable Horizon
Imagine a future where time travel is possible and document an adventurous expedition a group of explorers undertake to witness the end of the world.
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Mythical Beasts Encounter
Narrate an encounter with a mythical creature in a land far from the ordinary one.
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Cursed Island
Imagine a voyage to an unchartered island that is rumored to carry a centuries-old curse.
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Alien Encounter
Consider a story where the first human encounter with extraterrestrial life takes an unexpected turn.
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Lost Message in a Bottle
Write about deciphering a cryptic message left by someone before the apocalypse.
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Cursed Artifact
Craft a story around an artifact that’s supposed to be cursed, and the archaeologist who discovers it.
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Ghosts in the Machine
Craft a story about AI that not only becomes conscious, but develops ghostly characteristics.
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The Privacy Predicament
Write about a superhero who struggles to maintain a private life due to society’s incessant curiosity.
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Science Fiction Horror
Props a scenario where a group of scientists in a lab make a horrifying discovery.
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Deserted Island Discovery
Write a story about a child stranded on an island, discovering extraordinary things.
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Discovering the Unknown Neighbor
Write a story about a mysterious neighbor you never interacted with.
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Harvest Moon Rituals
Imagine a group performing an ancient, spooky ceremony under November’s Harvest Moon.
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Starry Night Wonders
Write about a time when you were star-gazing as a child and describe what you imagined.
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Revisiting Hallowed Hangouts
Write about your favorite childhood place and why it held such magic for you.
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Alien Encounter
Imagine that you encounter alien life during an exploration of a distant planet. Write about your communication and interactions.
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Distress Signal
Your spaceship’s crew picks up a distress signal from an uncharted planet. How do they respond and what do they discover?
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Secret Identity and Dangerous Revelations
Write about a character who discovers their true identity tied to a notorious unsolved mystery.
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First Magic Mirror Encounter
Write a story where Snow White discovers her own magic mirror for the first time.
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When I Met an Alien
Write a story of a day when you meet an alien. Detail the encounter and your subsequent friendship.
