146+ ‘Disaster’ Writing Prompts
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The Reluctant Rescuers
Write about a group of friends who must save their neighborhood from a hilarious, improbable disaster.
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Zombies as Salvation
Explore a world where a zombie apocalypse inadvertently saved humanity from a worse fate.
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“The Last Stand”
Imagine a protagonist at the end of their line, cornered and facing their ultimate enemy in a final confrontation.
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Bug Out Bag
Your main character’s bug-out-bag has gone missing in the midst of impending disaster, discover what happens next.
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Earth Day Hero
Create a character that aims to save the Earth from an impending danger that only they are aware of.
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Echoes in the Silence
Explore the companionship between a person and a service animal during a zombie apocalypse.
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The Invention Disaster
Create a character who invents a machine only to realize that it does more harm than good.
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Disaster Intervention
Write about the American Red Cross role in a major disaster from the point of view of the rescue team.
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The Forgotten Payload
Write about an aircraft carrying an unknown, dangerous payload and an innocent crew who must prevent disaster.
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Surviving the Fallout
Describe a day in the realm of a post-apocalyptic world, where the remnants of civilization clump together for survival.
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The Unseen Threat
Write a story where the protagonist is facing an impending disaster they can’t physically see.
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Resilient Survivor
Pen down a narrative about a person who survives a natural disaster and becomes a beacon of hope for their community.
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Dangerous Prophecy
A prophecy hints at a great disaster which only the protagonist can prevent. The protagonist doesn’t know where to begin, but time is running out.
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Disaster at the Diving Board
Describe a situation where a high dive at the water park goes wrong, but ends up leading to a positive outcome.
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Survival at Sea
Write a thrilling personal narrative about a major mechanical failure onboard your research vessel far from the shore.
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Sea Monster Wrath
Narrate a historical ship disaster from the perspective of a benevolent sea monster who attempted to save the doomed sailors.
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Stranded at Sea
Brainstorm a survival story after a shipwreck, detailing the challenges, victories and ultimate fate of the person stranded.
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Salvage Secrets
Write about an unusual and unexpected item salvaged from the shipwreck, and how it becomes essential for survival.
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From the Ashes
Reimagine a historical event of disaster or tragedy through the perspective of your favorite fictional characters.
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Road Trip Disaster
The Winchester brothers undertake a road trip, only to stumble upon a haunted town.
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Inquisition Leadership
Write about your character becoming the leader of the Inquisition and their first dramatic confrontation.
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Trial by Friendship
Write about a moment when the Champion’s loyalty to a friend conflicts with their responsibility as Champion.
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Astroid Mining
Imagine a future where humans mine asteroids for precious resources. What happens when they stumble upon something unexpected?
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The Chosen One
You wake up one day to find a mystical entity, claiming you’re the chosen one to save the world from impending disaster.
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Resilient After Disaster
Reflect on an experience or imagine a situation where you’ve emerged stronger and more resilient after a major catastrophe.
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Historical Headlines
Reimagine a significant event that you’ve read in a newspaper or online news article, and write from the perspective of a bystander.
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Forces of Nature
Explore a natural disaster or significant environmental event that your character experienced.
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Wedding Day Disaster
Chronicle an event where everything that could go wrong on a character’s wedding day, does.
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Navigated Through Crisis
Reflect on and document how you navigated a recent crisis or major current event.
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Survivor’s Voice
Write about a victim of a natural disaster finding their strength and voice during their path to recovery.