2703+ ‘Day’ Writing Prompts
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Z-Day Confessionals
Craft a monologue spoken by a character who has a harrowing secret connected to the zombie apocalypse.
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Collapse Chronicles
Illustrate what life is like after the fall of civilization, focusing on day-to-day survival and emotions.
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1. The Day Everything Changed
Describe a momentous day in your character’s life when the ordinary became extraordinary and everything they thought they knew was turned on its head.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Create a story about a day in an enchanted forest filled with magical creatures.
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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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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Multilingual Metaphors of Love
Pick a metaphor that you associate with love or Valentine’s Day and translate it into different languages. Analyze how the metaphor might change or hold the same meaning in different languages.
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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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Global Gestures of Love
Research Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world and write about how these might be communicated in respective native languages.
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Expressions of Affection
Explore how Valentine’s Day phrases and expressions of affection would translate into various languages.
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Translating Love
Write a love letter as if you’re a language translator, attempting to capture the essence of Valentine’s day in a language different from your own.
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Dia dos Namorados in Brazil
Write about Brazil’s June 12th romance holiday, Dia dos Namorados, or ‘Lovers’ Day.’
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Finnish Friendship Day
Discuss how Finland shines a spotlight on friendship instead of romantic love on Valentine’s Day.
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French Valentine’s Customs
Write about “une loterie d’amour” – the love lottery, a now extinct French Valentine’s Day tradition.
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Romantic Bollywood
Explore the impact of Valentine’s Day in India, with a special focus on its reflection through Bollywood films.
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Write about the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Western traditions.
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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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An Inspiring Health Hero
In light of Doctors’ Day, write a thank you letter to an influential doctor in your life.
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Endless Whitecoat Journey
Write about your most memorable doctor’s visit, either as a patient or as a family member.
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The Anti-Valentine’s Crusader
Craft a story of a character who is a notorious Valentine’s Day hater but ends up finding love in the unlikeliest of places.
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Actually, Just Friends
Narrate a story about two best friends who plan to spend Valentine’s Day together as singles, but unexpectedly end up falling for each other.
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The Love Triangle Conundrum
Incorporate a love triangle into your Valentine’s Day story, with the situation resolving in a surprising yet heartwarming ending.
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Serendipitous Love
Pen a story about two individuals who have sworn off love, unknowingly booked for the same Valentine’s Day event.
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Valentine’s Mishaps
Write about unexpected events causing a series of comedic calamities on Valentine’s Day, yet leading to a happy ending.
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Easter’s Hope in Modern Times
Addressing the power of hope that Easter brings, especially in challenging times.
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Unconventional Hero
Write a fairy tale featuring an unlikely protagonist who triumphs through unexpected means.
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Sunlight Symphony
Describe a day solely from sunrise to sunset, focusing entirely on how the sunlight changes your surroundings.
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Gravity Gone
Imagine waking up one day and discovering that gravity no longer exists – write about your experience.
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Ocean Planet
Picture a world entirely covered with water and write a story about the people who live there.
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A Day in the Life of Your Favorite Animal
Imagine that you’ve turned into your favorite animal, and write about your day.
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Turning Frowns Upside Down
Write a story about a grumpy character who has their day turned around by acts of kindness.
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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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A Day as an Adult
Write about a day when you took up an adult responsibility and how it made you feel.
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Creatures in the Wild
Imagine you are a small creature living in nature, describe a day in your life.
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Adventures in the Backyard
Write about a day spent exploring the nature in your backyard or neighborhood.
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Exploring the Great Wall
Imagine a day spent walking along the Great Wall of China. What do you encounter along the way, and how do you feel?
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Climate Change Concerns
Write about your understanding of climate change and how it has affected your surroundings.
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Birthday Surprise
Create a fantastical birthday celebration for a fictional character of your choosing.
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Stepping Into Their Shoes
Imagine yourself as your best friend for a day. Write about how you would treat yourself.
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A Day in the Life of a Hummingbird
What does a single day look like from a hummingbird’s perspective?
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Bloody Ballads
Compose a Valentine’s Day where poetry and love letters transform into macabre recitals.
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Eternal Love
Consider a scenario where a couple spending Valentine’s Day in a haunted estate are forced to confront ghosts trapped in a cycle of unending romance and tragedy.
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St. Valentine’s Massacre
Reimagine the infamous gangland murder in 1929 Chicago as a supernatural event.
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The Locket’s Secret
An ancient locket purchased as a Valentine’s Day gift bestows a horrifying curse upon its recipients.
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Cupid’s Cruel Intent
Craft a narrative where Cupid is not a charming cherub, but a malevolent entity.
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Living in A Different Era
Imagine living in a past era of your culture and describe your typical day.
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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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Environmental Tale
Write a story about an environmental problem and how the main characters find and promote a solution.
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Flavour of the Day
Associate your mood with a taste – sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, etc. and elaborates on why this taste is suggestive of your mood.
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Mood Spectrum
Write about your mood at the start of the day and at the end, detailing the potential causes for any changes.
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Gift of the Magi Redux
Write a story that is a modern day retelling of the ‘Gift of the Magi’ story. Make the setting contemporary and the characters relatable to today’s readers.
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Magical Transformation Potion
You have stumbled upon a potion that can turn anyone into any object or creature for a day. Describe your adventure of transformation.
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Unusual Heroes Journey
Write about an unlikely, ordinary object that has suddenly been given magical powers.
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Jane Austen In The Modern Age
Imagine what a Jane Austen character would be like in present day society.
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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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Breezy Beginnings
Write about embarking on a new journey or adventure on a day with clear skies and gentle breezes.
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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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The Moment of Success
Describe a moment of great achievement, a pinnacle of success in your career or personal life.
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Rebirth
Weave a narrative where an archeologist uncovers a hidden, elaborate labyrinth leading to the mythical Minotaur.
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Photosynthesis Journal
Describe a day in the life of a tree, focusing on the process of photosynthesis.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red planet.
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Life Cycle Chronicles
Write a story about a day in the life of a butterfly, from a caterpillar’s perspective.
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Fascinating Fractions
Imagine a world where everything is divided into fractions and write about a day in that world.
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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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A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Imagine you are a pioneer child and describe a typical day in your life.
