544+ ‘Earth’ Writing Prompts
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Green Legislation’s Influence
Reflect on a specific piece of environmental legislation and its impact on society and the Earth.
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Nature’s Legal Status
Imagine a world where nature – forests, bodies of water, mountains – have their own legal rights.
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Accountability for the Earth
Consider the idea of a legal framework that holds individuals or corporations accountable for environmental damage.
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Laws of Mother Nature
Discuss a law you would like to see implemented around the globe that would aid in Earth’s protection.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to a future generation, sharing your hopes, fears, and advice for preserving the earth.
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The Earth’s Biography
Compose a biographical narrative for Mother Earth from her earliest days till now.
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Harvest Festival Traditions
Write about a community or family tradition associated with the late-summer harvest.
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Climate Change Perception
Reflect on how your perception of climate change has shifted since the last Earth Day.
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Planetary Empathy
Describe how your understanding and empathy towards our planet has changed or evolved since the past Earth Day.
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Space for Wildlife
Document any improvements you’ve noticed in local wildlife since the last Earth Day.
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Environmental Progress
Reflect on the changes you’ve observed regarding the environment since the last Earth Day.
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Building a World
Imagine you got an opportunity to build your own planet. What would it look like and why?
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Nature’s Symphony
During Earth Hour, take a walk outside and write about the sounds of nature you hear.
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Illumination of Thoughts
Light a candle during Earth Hour and describe your thought process with the flicker of the flame.
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Connectivity in Darkness
During Earth Hour, ponder on the thought of the entire world participating in this moment of solidarity and write about your feelings.
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Earth Hour Reflections
Spend some time in the dark during Earth Hour and write about the thoughts and emotions that surface.
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Valentine’s for the Planet
Imagine Valentine’s day connected to the environment, what would the celebrations look like?
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A Conversation with Mother Nature
Imagine if Mother Nature could talk to us. What would she say? What questions would you ask her?
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The Earth Day Pledge
Draft a pledge for Earth Day that encapsulates your commitment to preserving our planet.
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Recycling Reality Check
Write about your understanding of recycling and its impact on Earth, examining its benefits and limitations.
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Earth Day Origins
Create a narrative about the first Earth day celebration, using historical data and personal interpretation.
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The Elemental Quests
Write a story where a team of heroes embarks on a series of quests, each tied to a specific natural element – earth, wind, fire, and water.
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The Last Refuge
Earth is no longer liveable, and humanity’s only hope for survival rest on an interstellar ark voyaging to a distant, habitable planet.
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Down the Road Less Traveled
Create a travelogue about a place you’ve imagined, untouched and unspoiled by humans.
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Planetary GuideBook
Assume you are the first human to set foot on a newly discovered planet. Write a travelers guide that describes your experiences and explorable sites.
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First Contact
Write a narrative about an Earth space crew who make first contact with an extraterrestrial species.
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The Time Dilation Dilemma
Write a story about space explorers experiencing the effects of time dilation, where time for them moves slower than for those on Earth.
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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The Alone Astronaut
An astronaut was sent to establish the first Mars colony but loses connection with Earth. Write the chronicles of his solitude.
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Martian Utopia
Imagine a future where Earth has successfully colonized Mars and society has been perfected. Write about a day in this utopian Mars colony.
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First Contact on Mars
Write a story where the Mars colonizers suddenly come across intelligent, previously undiscovered Martian life.
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The Alien Perspective
Imagine being an alien from one of the planets. Write about what you observe when you first visit Earth.
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The Jade Emperor’s Decree
Write a story about an order from the Jade Emperor during an ancient Chinese dynasty that changed the course of history.
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Environmental Responsibility
Imagine a world where everyone takes action to protect our planet. Describe what it looks like and how it differs from our current world.
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The Time Capsule
Imagine opening a time capsule 50 years from now. What do you hope to tell future generation about the steps taken towards earth conservation today?
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Recycling Today for Earth Tomorrow
Craft a step by step guide on how you would implement a recycling system in a community that has never had one.
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Personal Pledge to Earth
Write a letter to the Earth, making three promises of how you will take better care of her in the next year.
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Creating An Earth-Friendly Future
Imagine you are a part of a thinktank devoted to making the world more eco-friendly. Write about the top three suggestions you would make.
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Question Invasion
Write a story about an alien visiting earth but only use questions to tell the story.
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Envision being in the audience of Earth’s most destructive drama – the eye of a hurricane.
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Post-Apocalyptic Cartographer
Describe a journey through the forsaken world, mapping the new landscapes.
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Survivor’s Solitude
Write a story of a character who wakes up to find they are the last person on earth.
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Navigating Alien ecologies
Your ship has crash-landed on an unknown alien world filled with unknown biomes and species.
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Uninhabitable Homeworld
Imagine Earth has become uninhabitable and humanity has to select and explore a potentially livable planet.
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Journey Across the Universe
Imagine rocketing out of Earth and into the vast expanse of the universe. What does your journey look like?
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Gardens of the Undead
Describe a world where zombies aren’t just tolerated but play an essential role in advancing life and growth.
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Harmony of Species
Picture a world where all species live in harmony, and describe a day in this peaceful co-existence.
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Sunset from a Child’s Perspective
Write about a summer sunset from a child’s perspective. What would they notice first? How would they react?
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Perilous Pathogens of Pluto
Craft a tale in which an isolated research colony on Pluto gets hit by a contagious alien disease. How does the colony deal with being both the first and last line of defense?
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Possessed Probe
Write a narrative about a space probe infected with a curious alien pathogen which, rather than physical ailments, inflicts emotional and psychological changes on the controllers back on Earth.
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Undercover Alien in Kindergarten
An undercover alien operative is sent to Earth to learn our ways but ends up blending in a kindergarten.
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Earth’s Gift to You
Write about a unique gift Earth gives you every day and how it affects your life.
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Voices of the Earth
Write a letter from Earth to its inhabitants, expressing her feelings and hopes.
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The Last Tree Standing
Imagine a world where only one tree remains. Describe it and explain how people react to it.
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Earth Day Inspiration
Utilize the themes of Earth Day (environmental protection, awareness, and activism) to craft a central conflict or mission for your main character.
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Unearthly Invasion
Create a narrative where the Earth is subtly invaded by aliens, blending in perfectly as humans.
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Alien Super Hero
Write a story about a non-human superhero from a different planet coming to Earth to save it from a looming disaster.
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Solar System Exploration
Imagine you’ve been selected as part of a mission to another planet or moon in our solar system. Tell the non-fiction story of preparing for and embarking on this adventure.
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Dinosaur Explorer
Pretend you are a paleontologist discovering dinosaur fossils. Describe the dinosaur you found and the process of uncovering the remains.
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Budding Blossoms
Draw and describe what you imagine a flower’s journey from a seed to a blooming flower is like.
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Earth Day Reflections
Write about your personal activities or contributions that align with the spirit of Earth Day.
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Nature’s Palette
Describle the most beautiful sunrise or sunset you’ve experienced in a national park.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Journey to the Edge of Earth
Imagine visiting the least explored parts of our world. Write about your adventure and what you would discover there.
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Rumors of the Earth Day Origin
Pen down a fictitious tale about the origins of Earth Day that’s wildly inaccurate yet entertaining.
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Green Titan
Write about a mythical Green Titan who appears every Earth day to rectify the wrongs done to nature.
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Forgotten Spaceship
Imagine stumbling upon an abandoned alien spaceship and the last recording reveals a shocking truth.