544+ ‘Earth’ Writing Prompts
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Reverse Evolution
Imagine a world where humans have not evolved from cavemen and how their societies would look today.
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Fruitful Preferences
Imagine a world where your favorite fruit no longer exists due to climate change.
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Earth Day Meditation
Write a thoughtful essay about how you plan to make your lifestyle more sustainable for Earth Day.
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Through the Eyes of a March Hare
Write a descriptive piece from the perspective of a March Hare. Describe your surroundings, your sense of the world.
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Lunar Diary Entry
Imagine you’re an astronaut observing the March full moon from space. Write a diary entry detailing your view and experiences.
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Life Beyond Earth
Think about our potential first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. How do you imagine this event would impact our world view, society, and politics?
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The World as a Superorganism
Imagine the Earth as a superorganism, where each country works like cells of a body, and ponder how the world would look if we were truly united for the common good.
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Nature’s Almanac
Pen down your thoughts on how the farming calendar dictates the rhythm of rural life.
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The Cycle of Life
Write about the cycle of a plant, from seed to harvest, and how it mirrors human life.
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Alien-Pet-Sitter
A pet-sitter is left to care for otherworldly creatures while their owners are away from Earth.
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Facing Extinction
Create a story about a prehistoric species facing extinction.
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Environmental Utopia
The future has seen Earth recover from climate change, creating a perfect environmental utopia. Describe a day in this new Earth.
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Aliens Among Us
In a distant future, Earth has become a hub for extra-terrestrial beings. Write a story about your interactions with them.
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The Age of Extinction
Envision you have to inform an alien civilization about a species on Earth that has gone extinct due to human activities.
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Lost Diary
Describe a scenario where the protagonist stumbles across a lost diary that unravels an incomprehensible revelation.
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Space Archaeology
An ancient alien spaceship is discovered on the edge of our solar system. You are the researcher assigned to figure out how it works. What happens?
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Alternate Earth
Imagine an alternate version of Earth where history unfolded differently. What pivotal points changed and how does it affect the present time?
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Interstellar Ethics
Imagine a scenario in which Earth receives a distress signal from an alien civilization. How do world leaders respond?
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Rise of the Elemental Warriors
Write a story set in a world where gifted individuals can wield one of the elemental forces.
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An Alien’s Diary
Write an interview with an alien that has just landed on Earth, detailing their experiences and understanding of our planet.
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Magical Friend from Mars
Write your own imaginary story about a mysterious friend from Mars who visits you in your dreams.
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Blessing of the Animals
Write about a scenario where you organize an animal blessing ceremony on Earth Day.
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Letters for Earth
Pen a heartfelt letter to Mother Earth expressing your feelings about the current environmental situations and your commitment to her.
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Earth Day Celebration Anthem
Imagine you are tasked with composing an anthem for Earth Day; write about the process.
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Earthy Arts and Crafts
Write about a time you created a natural, Earth-theme arts and crafts project.
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Sputnik Shockwave
Craft a story reacting to the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4th, 1957.
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The Jungle Guardian
You are chosen to be the guardian of a mystical element hidden in the jungle that maintains the balance of Mother Nature.
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Dream Travels
Imagine you could travel anywhere in the universe, write about where you’d go and what you would do.
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Green Lifestyle Choices
Reflect on the changes you have made towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle.
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Reflections on Earth Day significance
Reflect on why Earth Day is important to the world and yourself.
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Earth as an Inanimate Person
Personify Earth and write a letter to it about why we celebrate Earth Day.
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Effects of Environmental Neglect
Imagine if Earth Day was disregarded globally, write about the consequences.
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Sacred Rituals
Create a description of a sacred Iron Age ritual tied to the first rainfall of the year.
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Stellar December Holidays
Describe how you would celebrate a traditional December holiday, like Christmas or Hanukkah, onboard a spaceship.
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New Year, Alternate Universe
Imagine celebrating New Year’s Day on a different planet, and write about the unique customs, activities, and environment.
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Journey Through Time
Imagine you found a time machine, where in time would you go and what would you do?
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Underneath The Surface
Imagine a world that exists underneath the surface of Earth; what is life like there?
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The Fallout of Apollo 13
What if the Apollo 13 mission, instead of barely escaping disaster, had led to a completely successful moon base?
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Frozen Solitude
Imagine you’re the last person on Earth in a world that’s constantly covered in ice and snow. Tell your story.
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Aliens vs. Homework
Imagine if aliens visited Earth, and their understanding of human life was based entirely on seventh-grade homework.
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Celebrations of Love: Earth Day and Valentine’s Day
Compare Earth Day and Valentine’s Day, looking at different expressions of love and care.
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Reflecting on Shifts in Consciousness
Discuss how the development of Earth Day over the decades parallels with how other holidays have evolved.
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Preserving Traditions Vs. Nurturing Nature
Contrast Earth Day with cultural holidays like the 4th of July, Diwali, or Chinese New Year, focusing on their effects on the environment.
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Global Recognition of Earth Day
Discuss how Earth Day, originally an American initiative, became a global day of action.
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The Symbol of Earth Day
Write about the significance of the Earth Day flag and its symbol, how it has come to represent the movement, and how it has evolved.
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Environmental Legislation and Earth Day
Highlight important environmental laws that have been influenced by or coincide with Earth Day.
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Key Figures of Earth Day
Write about the key individuals who were instrumental in the inception and continued growth of Earth Day.
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The Propagation of Earth Day
Write about the origination of Earth Day and how it has evolved over the years.
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Dinosaur Discovery
Imagine you found a dinosaur fossil in your backyard. Write about what happens next.
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Moon Landing Chronicles
You are an astronaut aboard Apollo 11, watching the Earth recede as you head towards the moon. Write about this moment in the first person.
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Alien Invasion During World War II
Write a story featuring aliens landing on Earth amidst the turmoil of World War II.
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Life in Space
Suppose it’s the 1960s and you are one of the first astronauts to land on the moon. Describe your journey and your feelings.
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Earth Day Reflection
Write an essay about what Earth Day means to you and how you plan to participate.
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Rise of The Elemental Hero
Your main character, a poor fisherman’s daughter, discovers she has the power to control water.
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Scorched Earth Desires
Express how a season or a period of severe heat can mirror a time of intense desire or ambition in your life.
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April Holidays Gratitude
Reflect on the holidays that occur in April and why you are grateful for them.
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Nature’s Colours Canvas
Write about an experience where you were captivated by the beauty of nature’s colours.
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Grounded Being
Detail a time when you felt truly connected to the earth, whether through gardening, walking barefoot, or other activities.
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Gifts from the Sky
Write about a moment when you felt grateful for something nature provided, like sunlight or rain.
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Temperature’s Tale
Imagine if the Earth could speak, write a dialogue between Earth and its inhabitants regarding the rising global temperatures.
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Alien Invasion
Examine how the world might react to a peaceful visit from extra-terrestrial beings, using current world facts and scenarios.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Create a story about a group of friends who discover a secret tunnel leading to the center of the earth.
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Earth Day Promise
Write a letter to future generations explaining what Earth Day means to you and what you vow to do for the environment.
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Journey to the Core
Pen down an adventurous tale of a group of child explorers who journey to the core of the Earth in the future.
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Vampire Enclaves in Space
Explore a world where resource-hungry vampires established colonies on distant planets to respect a peace treaty with humans.
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Dystopian Dreamland
Earth has become uninhabitable and the remaining human population must move to a terraformed Mars.
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Time Capsule to the Future
Write a letter to the inhabitants of Earth 300 years from now about the state of the Earth today and your hopes for their time.