131+ ‘Drawing’ Writing Prompts
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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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Exploring the Fourth Estate
Discuss why journalism is often referred to as the Fourth Estate and its implications on a society.
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Fall Festival
Write a story about a fun-filled day at a fall festival, including all the activities that were enjoyed.
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Magical Hobby Transformation
Imagine if your favorite hobby was a magical power: what would this power look like and how would you use it?
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Manifest Gratitude
Manifest your gratitude by drawing a roadmap of your life highlighting the most significant moments you’re grateful for.
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Show and Tell
Bring an object that is meaningful to you, create a drawing of it, and write a descriptive piece about the object.
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Emotional Timeline
Draw a timeline of your day-to-day routine and associate an emotion to each activity.
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Recipe of Relaxation
Write about an activity or hobby in your childhood that made you feel most relaxed and why.
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The Twilight Transformation
Use an everyday November twilight event to exhibit a character’s significant transformation.
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The Case of the Unseen Artist
Create a story about an anonymous artist who leaves beautiful drawings behind.
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Hyperreal Dreams
Pen a story revolving around a character who cannot distinguish their nightmarish dreams from reality.
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Fireside Stories
Pen a story inspired by the image of your family gathered around the fireplace in December.
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Creature Camaraderie
Pen down a tale of an unlikely friendship between a misunderstood supernatural entity and a misfit human.
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The Fateful Influenza
Create a narrative where the hero stumbles upon a shocking truth – a global pandemic is not a natural occurrence but a preplanned tactic.
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Message From Beyond
You start receiving eerie messages from a spectral individual who has a special request.
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The New Currency: Emoticons
In this imaginary society, emoticons replace all forms of currency, dictating socioeconomic status and accessibility.
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Voices of Veterans
Write a fictional letter from a war veteran, describing their experiences and emotions.
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Titanic’s Last Moments
Write about what you imagine the last hours on the Titanic may have been like.
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Art of Childhood
Recall an instance in your childhood when you first discovered an urge to create – be it a drawing, a fort, or a story. Reflect on the emotions that accompanied this creative process.
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Emotional Landscapes
Describe a strong emotion you’ve felt, such as anger, joy, fear, or love, using metaphors and similes derived from the natural environment.
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Winter Traditions
Narrate your favorite winter traditions and how they have shaped your experience of the season.
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Emerald Isle Encounters
Pen a poem capturing the essence and beauty of the diverse landscapes in Ireland.
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Message in the Skies
You’re a young child who sees the Japanese planes fly over Pearl Harbor before the attack. Write about what you think they are and how you feel.
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Tales of Transformation
Narrate a story about transformation and change, drawing parallels with the changing landscape of October.
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Reflections in the Crayon Box
Detail an artistic activity from your childhood and how it impacted your creativity today.
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Pages From The Past
Choose a book that hails from a completely different era. Write about how the society, culture, and values depicted in it compare to that of the present era.
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Star-crossed Lovers in Suburbia
Write a tale of two neighbors who are deeply in love, but their HOA’s rules prevent them from being together.
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Discovered Destiny
Luke’s early life on Tattooine is uprooted when he finds R2D2’s hidden message. Write about a pivotal moment that set your life on a new path.
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Springtime Styling Inspiration
Write about a springtime outfit inspired by your favorite Kardashian.
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Candy Cane Crunch
Write about the taste and texture of a candy cane, drawing on detailed sensory descriptions.
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Special Child Skills
Think about a skill or talent you had as a child that you no longer possess or utilize. Why did you stop? How have you changed since you ceased this activity?
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Scandinavian Lore: Ragnarok Reimagined
Imagine a present-day scenario where your superhero must prevent a prophecy similar to Ragnarok, the apocalypse in Norse mythology.
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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Whisked Away to the Future
Create a drawing of what you envision the future world to look like and write about what a day in your life would be like in this future setting.
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Invisible Troubles
Imagine waking up one morning to find out you’ve become invisible. What humorous situations you can get into?
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Tormented Forest Spirits
A group of tourists habitually has fun disrespecting cultural norms during a forest trip, unknowingly angering the vengeful forest spirits described in local folklore.
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Daring Defector
Write about a brave individual defecting from their oppressive regime during the Cold War.
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Plastic Impact
Write a story from the perspective of a plastic bag, witnessing the impacts of pollution.
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Predicting World Events
Imagine and write about how you think the world will change in the next year.
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Resurrection Reflection
Explore your feelings and thoughts about the concept of resurrection as seen from a cultural or spiritual perspective.
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Lost Underground City
You’ve just discovered a hidden, ancient underground city, with no sign of inhabitants. Describe what you find and the story you believe unfolded for the people who lived here.
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Crosses to Bear
Write about the personal “crosses” you’ve had to bear and how you connect them with the story of Jesus’s sacrifice.
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Drawing Back the Cartoon Curtain
Think back to your greatest childhood cartoon or television show and explain why it had such an attraction to you.
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Reincarnated Lovers
Unfold a plot where the main characters are reincarnated lovers who keep finding each other in every life.
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Stealth Scrolls Quest
In a world of elves, an ancient set of scrolls containing mysterious instructions has been stolen. Your protagonist, a skilled elven detective, is on the case.
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Rainbow Feast
Draw and write about a magical feast where each type of food is a different color of the rainbow and describe how they taste.
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Underdog Stories
Write a personal story where you or someone you know played the role of an underdog, similar to the March Madness tournament.
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Anger Busters
Draw a picture of something that made you very angry and write about what you did to calm down.
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Colorful Emotions
Draw a picture of something that made you happy today and write a sentence about why it made you happy.
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Aspasia, The Influencer
Write a scene from Aspasia’s life, the woman who influenced the great leaders of Athens.
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The Globe Spy
Craft a story about a commoner who sneaks into the Globe Theatre and witnesses a performance for the first time during the Elizabethan age.
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Elizabethan Court Intrigue
Write about a fictional character maneuvering through the complex politics of the Elizabethan court.
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Global Leaders Assessment
Write about the impact of global leaders’ decisions on the current political climate.
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Unraveling Resurrection
Write about your thoughts on the theme of resurrection, drawing parallels with your personal experiences of rejuvenation and renewal.
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Resurrection Myths
Explore different world mythologies and write a story about rebirth and resurrection – similar to the resurrection story of Jesus.
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Easter Bunny Legends
In your own words, create an origin story for the Easter Bunny, drawing from your understanding of folklore and mythology.
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Festival Farewells
Write about the final night of Dia de las fallas, when all the sculptures are set ablaze.
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Haunted Manor Mystery
Create a story about a group of children who discover mysterious happenings in an old manor.
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Interpreting Dreams
Write the details of a recurring dream and interpret how it relates to your emotions.
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The Almost Perfect Crime
Write about a crime scene that appears to be the handiwork of a mastermind, albeit, with one negligible but crucial oversight.
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Journey to an Unknown Planet
Embark on a creative adventure to an unknown planet, describe it visually and culturally.
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The Wrong Man Escapade
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person becomes embroiled in extraordinary circumstances, wrongly accused of a serious crime.
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Global Health Response
Describe your perspective on how international health organizations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Case of Resolution
Write a mainstream fiction piece with a clear resolution, and then reinterpret it as a flash fiction leaving it open-ended.
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Monster Mash
Develop a story about unexpectedly befriending a monster, inspired by the comedic, heartwarming classic “Monsters Inc”.
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Map of the Mystical Land
Design a map for your fantasy world, then detail the characteristics each region.
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Battle Lines in The Ocean
Write about a grueling battle at sea from the perspective of an unseasoned sailor aboard a military vessel.
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Atlantis Explorer
You are on a submarine mission to find the lost city of Atlantis. Write a journal entry detailing a day in this underwater quest.
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Legendary Pokémon Revealed
Choose a mythical creature from ancient lore and write a Pokedex entry translating it into a legendary Pokémon.
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Brewing Magic in the Potions Shop
Devise your own unique magical potion and describe its effects and uses.
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Fabled Kingdoms Within Books
Contemplate a scenario where characters from different books come together to stop an evil force that threatens all stories.
