246+ ‘Dive Deep’ Writing Prompts
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Yearning for the Past
Narrate the sentiment of longing for the lost civilization through the perspective of a character.
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From Challenge to Triumph
Choose a major challenge you have been through, and depict the journey from that challenge to the point of overcoming it.
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Festival Melting Pot
Describe a traditional festival or celebration from your culture you would want to share with your classmates.
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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 Memory-Laden Bauble
Write about a specific Christmas decoration that holds importance to you in a personal way.
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Joyous Journeys
Write about the happiest journey you’ve ever taken and why it makes you smile even today.
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Gravity-defying Gardner
In a kingdom ruled by wizards, write about a gardener able to grow magical plants.
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Nutcracker, the Unseen Hero
Pen a first-person narrative from the Nutcracker’s point of view showcasing the untold trials and triumphs he faces.
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Ice Tomb
Describe the agony and struggle of a person who has accidentally fallen under the ice in a frozen lake.
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Whispers of the Classroom
Recall a time in your childhood when you felt afraid or anxious because you didn’t understand something in school.
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Ode to a Bygone Valentine
Craft an adventure tale about a character who discovers an old Valentine’s Day tradition and tries to bring it back.
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Lost Love Letters
Write a story in which a character discovers old love letters that trigger flashbacks of a tumultuous romance they had nearly forgotten.
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Classroom Confessions
Revisit a character’s high school experience, exploring a pivotal or transformative confession that happened during those years.
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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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Enchanted Artifacts
Write about a mystical artifact that possesses significant power. Explore how an ordinary boy/girl comes into possession of it and the consequences.
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Unpopular Opinion
Choose an opinion you hold that is generally unpopular or against the mainstream mindset.
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The Blood Donor Crisis
Imagine a vampire kingdom where the main source of the population’s sustenance is dwindling down.
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Personal Metamorphosis
Reflect on a past moment that marked a significant transformation in your life.
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The Sacrificial Love
Pen a tale where one lover voluntarily sacrifices their life for the sake of their loved one’s survival.
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Irish Dance Showdown
Write an intense scene of a dance off within a Traditional Irish Dancing competition.
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Wild, Wild West
Imagine being sent back to the era of Cowboys and Wild West. Create an exciting narrative involving wild cons, towering saloons, and cowboy adventures.
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Forest Visionary
Imagine you’re an artist or a poet, trying to capture the essence of spring in a thriving thicket.
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Book World Adventure
Create a short story where you wake up one day in the world of your favorite book.
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Underwater Cities
Imagine a bustling underwater city and describe the day-to-day life of its inhabitants.
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Reflections in the Shadow
Describe a scenario where a sidekick is dealing with feelings of insecurity or inadequacy compared to their superhero.
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Renewed by Love
Pen a narrative about a character who was healed emotionally or psychologically because of love.
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Daily Blessings
Write about the three things you are most grateful for in your current day to day life.
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Obsession: A Toxic Love
Write a tale about a character who is dangerously obsessed with someone they cannot have.
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Last Wish Retribution
Create a narrative around a dying woman’s curse that brings forth a vengeful spirit, terrorizing those who didn’t fulfill her last wish.
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Deserted Island Survival
Write a story about a group of people stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck.
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Transcendentalist Titan
Create a superhero during the American Transcendentalist Era, whose powers reflect the philosophy of that time.
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Fallen Heroes
In a post-apocalyptic world, your protagonist is a superhero who has lost their powers.
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Conflict Within the Ranks
Write about a disagreement between members of a superhero team that threatens to dismantle the group.
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Springtime Symphony
Craft a sensory-rich story about waking up to the first warm, sunny day of spring.
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The Luck of the Irish
Write a short story where the main character possesses extreme good luck, but only on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Shape-Shifter’s Conflict
Your main character, a shape-shifter, is in love with someone who fearfully despises shape-shifters.
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Celebrating Singular Bonds
Write an open letter to a friend who has made a significant difference in your life.
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Cosmic Odyssey
You’re a crew member on humanity’s first interstellar voyage. Describe key moments from this trip.
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November Ballad
Imagine you are a musician tasked to compose a song that encapsulates the spirit of November. Describe the process.
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Discovering Hidden Goals
Uncover and write about the goals you hadn’t realized you wanted to achieve.
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Abandoned City
Describe an abandoned city that your character must journey through on their adventure.
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Solar System Sojourn
Imagine you’re traveling through our solar system, visiting each planet. Write about your journey and what you see.
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Parallel Universe Murder
Create a tale where a detective has to solve a murder that took place in several parallel universes at the same time.
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First Love Soliloquy
Write a monologue expressing the feelings of a character experiencing first love.
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Modern Macbeth’s Phantom
Write a modern interpretation of William Shakespeare’s haunting tale of Macbeth and the Ghost of Banquo.
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Aladdin’s Haunted Lamp
What if Aladdin’s magical lamp didn’t contain a friendly genie, but instead housed a malevolent spirit?
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Emotional Identification
Identify one personal experience when you felt a powerful emotion, dig into the reasons behind that emotion, and describe how it shaped you.
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Surrealist Dreams
Write a narrative about a dream you once had – emphasize the ambiguous and irrational elements.
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School Cafeteria Chronicles
Recount a remarkable incident or event that happened in the school cafeteria.
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Rainy Day Reverie
Imagine sitting by the window on a rainy day, thinking about an important change you’re about to make in your life.
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Ethereal Enchantment
Imagine a clear, quiet winter night where the sky is alight with stars. Write about the mystical conversation between you and the cosmos.
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Shadows on the Mind
Create a thrilling story revolving around a protagonist who can listen to the thoughts of others.
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write a poem that symbolizes your journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
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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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Survivor’s Solitude
Write a story of a character who wakes up to find they are the last person on earth.
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Forbidden Magic
Request authors to imagine a plotline where the use of a certain form of magic is forbidden in the fantasy world.
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The Heist
Create a story about a group of amateur burglars who decide to rob the most secure bank in the city.
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Spring Break Volunteer Work
Explore your experience or aspiration of volunteering over Spring Break.
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Underwater Adventure
Describe a thrilling underwater journey with various sea creatures and hidden worlds.
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Snapshot Symphony
Compose a story inspired by a personal family photograph. What are the emotions and situations depicted?
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The Greatest of All Time
Discuss an athlete who you consider the greatest in their field, justifying your point of view.
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AI: Blessing or Curse
Present your stance about whether Artificial Intelligence is a boon or bane for society.
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Climate Change Stand
Write about your views on climate change and the measures you believe should be taken to combat it.
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Profit or Passion?
Analyze whether Valentine’s Day has shifted from a genuine celebration of love to a major marketing strategy.
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Mysterious Pumpkin Patch
Someone has noticed something very strange about the pumpkin patch in the town.
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Umbrella Sanctuary
Imagine a world in which umbrellas are the only protection against a mysterious environmental threat.
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A Tapestry of Traditions
Describe an event where two different cultures celebrate the same occasion in their unique ways.
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The Supermarket Showdown
Detail an epic showdown between two elderly women arguing over the last pack of toilet paper in a supermarket.
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The Unassuming Sidekick
Write a story in which the least likely character is actually a superhero’s sidekick.
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Radios and Road Trips
Write about a song or music album that instantly snaps you back to a certain phase or moment in life.
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Heartwarming February
Reflect on the most memorable Valentine’s Day experience you had in your past Februarys.
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Undying Love
Imagine a world where vampires may only marry their true soulmate. Write about the struggles and trials of a vampire searching for their eternal partner.
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Summer Night Conversations
Write a conversation you had during a summer night that had a significant impact on your life.
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Late Love Letter
Create a Valentine’s Day romance logline revolving around a love letter misplaced and found years later.
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The Artist’s Enigma
A renowned artist, known for his eccentricity, is found dead in his locked painting studio with a half-finished painting.
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Navigating Through Emotions
Explore the multitude of feelings you experienced through heartbreak and the different ways you dealt with them.
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Mirror of Emotions
Choose an emotion you’ve felt strongly recently and elaborate on why and how it affected you.
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Parallel Paths
Imagine a world where two characters’ lives follow eerily similar trajectories, but one drastic difference leads to a bitter conflict.
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Blizzard in a Bottle
Write about a character who discovers a tiny, magical blizzard trapped in a bottle.
