544+ ‘Earth’ Writing Prompts
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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Space Junk
Devise a solution-based scenario where humans have to tackle the problem of excessive junk in space.
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Star-gazing Adventure
You are camping and watching the starry sky. Suddenly you notice something unusual. Write about your experience.
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Alien Journal
Write a journal entry as if you are a friendly alien visiting earth for the first time.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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The Whispering Winds
Write a dialogue between you and the wind, discussing how the wind feels about its job of spreading seeds, bringing…
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Journey Through The Seasons
Write about your favorite season and how it changes life in your community.
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Climate Change and Future Generations
Write about your concerns for future generations in the face of ongoing climate change.
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A Letter Yet Unopened
Describe a character receiving an earth-shattering letter that they are yet to open.
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Decaying Paradise
Imagine a world where earth’s environmental decay has reached disastrous levels and oxygen is scarce. Write about the life of…
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Earth Day Promise
Write a letter to Mother Earth, detailing what you promise to do to take care of the planet.
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The Changing Landscape
Document how a particular natural wonder has changed over time—due to natural processes or human intervention.
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Unseen Wonders
Write about an aspect of Earth’s natural wonder that often goes unnoticed or undervalued.
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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Discovering Earth’s Beauty
Write about a natural wonder you have visited, using detailed description to transport your readers.
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Unseen Adaptations
Pen a narrative focused on an alien species that mostly communicates or senses the world in a way humans cannot.
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Alien Botanist
Imagine you’re an alien botanist visiting Earth for the first time. Describe the plants you see.
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Mystical Cavern Civilization
Write about an exploration into a mystical underground civilization, deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
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The Heartbreak
Write about a high school breakup, revealing the emotions, the fallout, and the lessons learned.
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Environmental Diplomacy
Imagine a UN conference on Earth Day where world leaders are discussing global environmental issues. Write a speech you would…
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Terra Incognita
Devise a whole new world, away from Earth, with its geographies, creatures, civilizations, and peculiar laws.
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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Alien Hipsters
Planet earth has been invaded! But instead of conquering alien forces, they’re alien hipsters loving all things retro earth-style.
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From Wreckage to Restoration
Write about an apocalyptic novel plot where the Earth is on its path to recovery after facing a major man-made…
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Endangered Earth
Describe a powerful street art illustration of Earth where endangered species seek help from humanity.
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Earth’s Testament
Visualize and describe a piece of literature where Earth is narrating its own story.
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The Erring Healer
Invent a villain who is a scientist, creating a deadly virus to control the overpopulation of Earth.
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The Vanguard of a Dying Planet
Devise a villain, desperately trying to save their dying home planet by invading Earth.
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The Last Eden
Imagine an eco-terrorist villain who plans to wipe out humanity in order to restore Earth to its pre-human natural state.
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Underground Uprising
Develop a story around a villain who plans to awaken monstrous creatures that reside in the earth’s core.
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Ocean’s Ovation
Pen down your feelings about the ocean’s importance and your personal connections with it.
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Sun’s Long Day
Write a journal entry as the sun, describing the different parts of the earth you’ve seen all day.
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Lifecycle of a Snowflake
Write a day in the life of a snowflake, from being formed in the cloud to melting on the ground.
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Imagery of the Storm
Incorporate vivid and intense descriptions of a storm into a crucial moment of your story.
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A Trip with the Almighty
Your main character suddenly discovers their travel partner is the one and only – God. And this God loves a…
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Dwarven Deliberations
Write about a significant event in the life of a dwarf king, set against the backdrop of his underground kingdom.
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Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained
Write a fictional piece depicting a dystopian future if Earth Day’s purposes are ignored, and a contrasting utopia where they…
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Role of Education in Sustainability
Write about how education plays a critical role in promoting environmental responsibility.
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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings…
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Galactic Travel Prep
Imagine you are preparing for a trip to Mars – what would you pack in your suitcase?
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The Earth’s Hidden Diary
Detail a story around an environmental scientist who uncovers an alarming secret about the earth’s core.
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Cosmic Connection
Imagine that each star in the sky is a love story. Pick one star and tell its tale.
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Alien Adoration
You’re an Alien who fell in love with Earth after observing it from afar. Write a love letter to Planet…
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Hot-Air Balloon Adventure
Write a story about a hot-air balloon journey that allows you to visit any place on Earth.
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The Forgotten Memory
You suddenly recall a forgotten childhood memory which reveals a shocking truth.
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Planet New Hope
Imagine an astronaut lands on a far-off, uninhabited planet to start a new life. Write about the astronaut’s experiences.
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Micro Haven
Describe living in a self-contained biosphere, a micro heaven amid a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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Sustainable Symphony
Compose a symphony inspired by earth’s natural processes like photosynthesis or the water cycle.
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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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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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Sunny Conversations
Write a dialogue between the sun and Earth after their long, cold winter separation.
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The Forgotten Civilization
Weave a tale about archaeologists discovering an ancient, advanced civilization hidden in a cavern system.
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Outer Space Adventures
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to a mysterious planet. What do you see and who do you meet?
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Embracing Differences
Imagine you’re an alien and write about your experience observing St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around Earth.
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Life in a Space Station
Picture yourself living in the International Space Station for a year. Describe your daily routines and activities.
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Planet’s Voice
You are a planet in a solar system far away from Earth. Narrate your cosmic journey from your creation to…
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Frosty Encounters
Imagine an alternate reality where Earth has entered a new Ice Age. Describe your first day in this chilly world.
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Storm of Emotions
Imagine you are an astronaut observing a thunderstorm from space. Capture the emotions this scene invokes within you.
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Alien’s Earthly Mistakes
Imagine an alien visiting Earth who makes humorous errors trying to fit in with the human lifestyle.
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Journey to Outer Space
You’ve been selected to join a crew of astronauts on a mission to a distant planet. Describe this new planet…
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Your character embarks on a journey deep into the core of the earth.
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Ocean’s Silent Crisis
Write about the growing issue of ocean pollution and its impact on marine life.
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Impact of Human Actions
Explain how human activities influence Earth’s environment, focusing on both beneficial and harmful outcomes.
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The Climate Change Dilemma
Describe your understanding of climate change and the feelings it evokes.
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Planet Protector
Imagine that you are chosen as the ambassador to protect Earth from aliens. What strategies would you use to keep…
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Alien Yuletide Encounter
A curious alien entity visits Earth for the first time and experiences the unique phenomenon of Christmas firsthand.
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The Distant Future: Earth 5000 AD
Project yourself five millennia into the future. What has become of Earth? How has climate change affected the planet and…
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Journey to the Center of Earth
Create a story about a journey to the Earth’s core, detailing the challenges and sights along the way.
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Mission Mars
You are part of the first group of kids selected to colonize Mars. Write about your journey and new life…
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien from another planet has joined your school as an exchange student. Write about their experiences.
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Alien School Trip
Imagine you’re an alien visiting Earth for a field trip. Write about your experiences and impressions.
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Martian Murder Mystery
Write a story about a detective on a newly colonised Mars solving the first-ever murder on the red planet.
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Colonizing Mars
Assume you are a part of the first team selected to colonize Mars. Write a diary entry detailing a day…
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Alien Visitor
Pretend you are an alien visiting Earth for the first time. Write about your observations and experiences.
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As Alien on Earth
You’re an alien who accidentally gets stranded on Earth. Chronicling your understanding of human behavior and your attempts to disguise…
