38+ ‘Dwelling’ Writing Prompts
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War Among the Stars
Write a tale about celestial beings involved in a cosmic war, where each star represents a different warrior or deity.
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Winter’s Haunting Frost
Write a story about a haunted house where paranormal activities intensify with the cold of winter.
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Jellyfish Overlords
What would society look like if the dominating species wasn’t humans but jellyfish?
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Summer Bloom Reflections
Using each of the five senses, describe the scene of a flower blooming in a lush summer garden.
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Dying Sun
Write about a vampire who desires to experience the sun one last time before their eternal slumber.
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Sky City Discovered
Write a tale about an explorer who stumbles upon a previously unknown city floating in the sky.
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Among the Bunny Trails
Write about coming across a rabbit’s dwelling on Easter and the possible adventures inside.
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Unpacking Challenges
Drill down on the prominent challenges you faced last year, and explore how you got through them.
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Meeting the Garden Sprites
Imagine encountering a mischievous or wise creature living among the flowers, foliage, and undergrowth of your garden.
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Journey to the Future
Write a future-focused entry detailing how you’d ideally like to overcome your grief.
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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Picturing a Bright Future
Write about a vision of your future which doesn’t involve your heartbreak.
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Haunted Lockers
Consider a story in which a set of ancient lockers from the earliest days of the school are haunted by…
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Reflecting on Healthy Habits
Think back on the past year and write about the healthy habits you’ve formed.
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River of Consciousness
Write a flash fiction piece in the stream of consciousness mode, focusing on the thoughts and reactions of your protagonist…
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Reframing Regrets
Choose a regret that you’re holding on to. Rewrite the story in a way that transforms the regret into a…
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Commoners and Gods
Explore a faction’s relationship with ordinary citizens, dwelling on the societal implications, public opinion, and the heroes’ perspectives.
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Silent Observer
Describe Earth Day celebrations as a city-dwelling animal, such as a pigeon or a squirrel.
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Innocent Bystander
Narrate Earth Day from the perspective of a forest-dwelling animal whose home is threatened by deforestation.
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Finding the Perfect Gift
Write a story about the search for an elusive ideal gift for a very special person.
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Building the Ultimate Planetary Playground
Construct a detailed landscape of your ideal planet, complete it with unique geographical features and living creatures.
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Blanket Fort Fantasies
Narrate a whimsical adventure that occurs within the confines of a couch-fort built on a frosty winter evening.
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Journey to the Stars
Imagine a child’s trip to space encountering alien creatures, planets and galaxies.
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Aquatic Aid
Develop a fairy tale around an underwater creature who assists a land-dwelling protagonist on a crucial mission.
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Abstract Extraterrestrial
Design a Pokemon type that originates from outer space. What are its abilities? How does its alien nature affect its…
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Desolate Despair
Write about a character trapped in a deserted place, like a haunted house or a derelict ship.
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Manifesting Strengths
Reflect on five strengths that you possess and describe how you’ve utilized them in a particular situation.
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Revise History
Choose an event from your past that you would change if given a chance and describe the alternative reality it…
