512+ ‘Dream’ Writing Prompts
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Once Upon A Dream
Craft a fairytale that begins with the main character waking up from an unusual dream.
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Dreamland Autobiography
Write an autobiography detailing the dream you remember best, and delve into the emotions it stirred.
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My Shape Shifting House
If your house could change shape based on the numbers you tell it, write about how you would change it from day-to-day.
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Cocooned in a Startup
You and your closest friends decided to build a startup. Share your journey—what would your product or service be, and how would you assign everyone’s roles to be most productive?
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Holiday Superpower
Imagine a magical power that you gain only during a holiday, and describe a day using this power.
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Summer Adventure
Narrate a thrilling summer adventure you had (or wish to have) with your best friend.
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The Ultimate Superpower
If you were to possess one superpower to aid you in accomplishing your life goals, what would it be and why?
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A Day in the Life of a Hobby Star
Pretend for a day you are the best in the world at your favorite hobby, describe how it feels and what you would do.
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The Hobby-Master
Imagine that you could instantly be a master at any hobby. What hobby would you pick and why?
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Future Travel Adventures
Imagine you have the ability to travel anywhere in the world. Where would you go and why?
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Dream Destination
Write about a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting, why you’d like to go there, and what you imagine it would be like.
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Sleep No More
Narrate a tale about a protagonist who starts losing the distinction between dreams and reality.
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Negotiating a Business Deal
Imagine you are the owner of a company and draft a business letter to a potential partner, proposing a business partnership or deal.
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Job Application Letter
Write a business letter applying for a job that you dream of having in the future.
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Heart-shaped Bay Leaves
Craft a story about the superstition of sleeping with bay leaves under your pillow on Valentine’s Day for dreams of future partners.
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Chasing the Sun
Imagine that you could escape the January blues by going anywhere you wanted. Where would you go and why?
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Unforgettable Adventures
Create a narrative about a fantastic adventure you and your friend imagined or went on.
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My Dream Autumn Garden
Imagine and describe your dream fall garden. What fruits, vegetables, or flowers would it have?
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Charmed Reveries
Write a story in which a character’s dream has significant implications on the real world.
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Unrealized Aspirations
Muse on a repeating dream that reflects an unfulfilled desire or an unrealized aspiration.
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Dreamer’s Odyssey
Imagine that you can control your dreams and are about to embark on a fantastic odyssey. Write the story.
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Retelling Cancelled Plans
Pen a narrative about a 2020 trip that didn’t happen because of the pandemic.
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Fantastical Garden Gumption
Craft an imaginative tale about a gardener who plants seeds of dreams that bloom into realities.
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Dream Travel Destination
Describe your dream travel destination, what you would do there, and who you would take with you.
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Mid-Summer Night’s Dream
Weave a narrative around the mystical events that occur under a clear, starlit summer night sky.
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Palace of Past Affection
Create a dream house in which your inner child would feel loved, safe, and significant.
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Dreams Corrupted
Build a villain who holds the same dream as the hero but approaches to achieve it by immoral means.
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A Valentine’s Love Letter
Write a love poem in the form of a letter addressed to your significant other (real or imagined).
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Hardware Terror
Imagine a customized piece of technology that fulfills every user’s dream, but, in return, unlocks their darkest fears.
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Haunting Regrets
Write about a significant regret or unfulfilled dream from your past that haunts you like a ghost.
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The Dream Metro
Write about a city where the dreams of its residents physically shape the cityscape.
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Unlocking the Subconscious
Describe one of your dreams in immense detail and analyse its possible interpretations.
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Whispers from Shadowed Depths
Build a story upon a recurring dream that may be a warning about the future.
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Portals to Unreality
Describe a dream in which a common object transforms into a portal to another universe.
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Lucid Dreams Unfolding
Incorporate elements of a lucid dream into a short story where the line between reality and subconscious become blurred.
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Driving the Dream Car
Describe the best road trip ever in your dream car. Where would you go, who would you take, and what would you do?
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Journey to a New Planet
Imagine you’re traveling to a new, uninhabited planet. What would you bring with you, and why?
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A White Christmas
Share a story about spending Christmas in a city known for its snow-covered landscape.
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Adventure Anticipation
Create a list of adventurous activities you’d like to experience in the next year.
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Dream Destination
Describe your ‘dream’ travel destination for the following year and explain why you chose this location.
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Mystical Marine Adventure
Write about a deep-sea diving adventure where you encounter magical sea creatures.
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Fantastic Flying Machines
Describe an imaginary flying machine you’ve created to replace an airplane.
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Imaginary Playground
Imagine a perfect playground. What does it look like? What are the different playthings and why are they special?
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“Business on the Block”
Write about how you’d run a small business in your neighborhood. What would you sell and why?
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Mindful Manifestations
Pen down a real or imaginative scenario where you accomplished a personal goal and describe the journey and the feelings associated with it.
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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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The Abdicated Throne
Imagine a royal character who willingly gives up their throne for something they value more.
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Twisted End
Your character wakes up to find the horror they were living was just a dream, but something from the dream remains in reality.
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A Story Within a Story
Incorporate a tale within your main narrative by weaving in a character who tells their own compelling story.
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Doodling Your Dream
Draw or describe a recurrent dream or a very memorable dream from your childhood.
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Epic Summer Adventure
Plan your dream summer adventure without any restrictions. Where would you go and what would you do?
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Dream Diary
For a week, keep track of your dreams and write detailed narratives about them each morning.
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Prompt Name: My Ideal Playground
Describe your ideal playground including all your favorite play structures.
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First Day as a Pro Athlete
Write about your first day as a professional athlete, playing your favorite sport.
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Starry Night Wonders
Write about a time when you were star-gazing as a child and describe what you imagined.
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Inner Universe Exploration
Pen down about an aspect of your inner self that you rarely show to others.
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Sub-zero Shadows
Illustrate a dream set in a snowy landscape which brought to surface your deepest fears or insecurities.
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Celestial Wishes
If you could grab one star from the night sky and make a wish, what would you ask for and why?
