227+ ‘Drama’ Writing Prompts
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The Love Experiment
Build a logline for a Valentine’s Day drama about two scientists who seek to experimentally understand love.
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Drama Series Reflections
Think of a drama series that captivated you and reflect on the human interactions and societal issues it shed light…
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Possessed Artifact
Your character finds an old artifact in their attic that seems to contain a ghost.
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The Accidental Hero
Pen down a scene where an unassuming character unintentionally reveals a powerful ability in a critical moment.
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The Reincarnated Houseplant
Write a story about the houseplant that seems to have more lives than a cat.
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Secret Santa Mix-Up
Write about a situation where a Secret Santa gift gets mixed-up and ends up revealing a unexpected secret.
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Supernaturally Spooky School
Develop a story about a ghost who haunts a school, including the ghost’s origin and why it chose this particular…
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Vanished Without a Trace
Create a scenario where a well-known public figure disappears under mysterious circumstances.
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Extraordinary Eating Adventures
Develop a short story about the most outlandishly delicious meal you’ve ever had.
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Romeo and Juliet Rebooted
Imagine your version of the Romeo and Juliet story but with a happy ending.
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Dragon Guardian
Imagine a reality where dragons choose children to protect, and your main character finally gets picked.
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Nature’s Echoes
Write an account of a character experiencing personal conflict mirrored by an unfolding natural event.
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Differing Reality
Pen down a story where two parties share an event but possess two vastly differing viewpoints.
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Failed Expectation
Craft a narrative revolving around a character whose expectations of a loved one result in disappointment and resentment.
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Secrets Between Friends
Write a story about lifelong friends whose relationship is tested when one reveals a deep, dark secret.
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War-Time Struggles
Craft a story about a battlefield nurse, dealing with the realities of war while trying to maintain her own sanity.
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Legal Drama
Develop a storyline revolving around a rookie lawyer handling a high-profile case that could determine their career.
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Romantic Drama
Conceive a tale of an unlikely love affair between a high-ranking officer and a maid in a grand mansion.
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Political Intrigue
Write a story set within the walls of a government organization, centered around the political maneuverings and secret plots of…
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The Missing Scientist
A renowned yet eccentric scientist disappears without a trace. Your character, a curious journalist, decides to find out why.
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The Show Stealer
Imagine you are a prop on stage during a theater play. Describe what you observe and experience.
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War of Magical Creatures
Write about a grand war taking place between mythical creatures and what instigates it.
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Mouse-Man: Guardian of the Cupboards
Write a story of a superhero who possesses the ability to control and communicate with mice, and uses this power…
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Whispers from the Wind
Use the perspective of the relentless winds of the Dust Bowl to narrate a tale.
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The Alien Exchange Student
Write about an alien sent to Earth as part of an interstellar exchange student program.
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Twisted Evidence
Imagine a scenario where the detective discovers that the strongest piece of evidence was staged by the real culprit.
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The Unwilling Mastermind
Tell the story of a genius who is coerced into planning a high-stakes crime against their will.
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The Genius Behind Bars
Write about a criminal mastermind orchestrating an elaborate escape while being incarcerated in a maximum-security prison.
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Shadow in the Spotlight
Write a story about a stage-inspired mystery where a performer disappears in the middle of a highly-anticipated show.
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Vault of Secrets
Write about a group of people locked in a vault, and as time goes by, they start revealing dark secrets.
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The Elusive Figure
Write a complex drama about a character who is trying to figure out the identity of a recurring person in…
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The Forgotten Note
Write a story where your character discovers a note that unveils a series of mysterious events.
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Mother Knows Best
Write a story about a domineering matriarch whose well-intended actions result in unintended consequences.
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Sibling Rivalry
Outline a drama where sibling rivalry starts as a friendly competition but gradually becomes detrimental.
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Architect of Unconsciousness
Write a script where the protagonist can create physical structures from their dreams.
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The Clock Strikes Twelve
Write a scene that starts exactly at midnight, either as a planned event or an unexpected surprise that throws the…
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Unplanned Guest
Begin your story with a mysterious stranger knocking at the character’s door in the middle of the night.
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Suburban Drama
Compile a series of narratives on the personal dramas and unforeseen occurrences unfolding in a seemingly flawless suburban neighbourhood.
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The Extracurricular Excel
Describe an extracurricular activity you participated in and how it enhanced your school life.
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Character’s Internal Struggle
Write a story focusing on the protagonist’s internal conflict and how it affects the story’s plot.
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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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Maritime Malfunction
Write about a technical failure on the ferry mid-journey and how you and the other passengers handle it.
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Emergency on the High Seas
Craft a story about an emergency scenario on a cruise ship and describe its resolution.
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Memory Intruder
Imagine your protagonist rewaking lost memories after meeting a ‘stranger’, who has a pivotal role in their forgotten past.
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Crossovers: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Choose two of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy worlds and create a scenario where they collide.
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Resilient Villains
Imagine a scenario where the main antagonist from a popular action movie survives and plots revenge.
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Behind the Explosions
Write an alternate timeline where the climactic explosion at the end of your favourite action movie never happened.
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Unexpected Heir to the Fortune
Imagine if a seemingly unimportant character turns out to be the secret heir to the family fortune. Create a story…
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Battle of the Celebrity Chef
Write a fanfic centered around a reality cooking show where your favorite celebrity chefs face off in the ultimate cooking…
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The Bitter Betrayal
Craft a tale about a trusted ally turning into a foe and the upheaval it brings into the protagonist’s life.