23+ ‘Error’ Writing Prompts
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Cupid’s Arrow Misses
Write a story where Cupid’s arrow intended for a couple misses and hits the wrong person.
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Villainous Redemption
Craft a story where a villain tries to redeem themselves but is misunderstood or rejected by society.
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Love’s Blueprint
Your character has created a machine that can manifest their perfect Valentine’s Day but things don’t go as planned.
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Zombie Deterrence Tactics
Describe unique solutions your characters invent to repel or evade zombies.
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Ghostly Guilt
Write about a mistake you made that still lingers in your consciousness, and how you have grown since then.
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Time Machine Mix-up
In their first-ever time travel, a novice time traveller misinterprets the controls and ends up at a dinosaur-themed amusement park.
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Hardworking Procrastinator
A procrastinator finds out they are the world’s best multi-tasker when under extreme pressure.
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Time Travel Mishap
Accidentally, you have landed in the wrong era due to a time machine error. Write about the wonky adventures you’d…
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Casting Shadows
You are an apprentice to a powerful witch, write about the first time you cast a spell and it went…
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Mysterious Admirer
A character receives love letters from a secret admirer, only to discover they’re not intended for them.
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Rugby Woes, Bowling Pros
Write about a group of rugby players who, due to a scheduling error, arrive at a bowling tournament instead –…
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The Pigeon of War
Write a story about a carrier pigeon carrying the wrong message behind enemy lines during WWII.
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Misplaced Wish
Write a story about a fairy godmother who accidentally grants a wish to the wrong person.
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Laboratory Error
Write about a deadly strain that was accidentally released during a routine study in a laboratory.
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The Almost Perfect Crime
Write about a crime scene that appears to be the handiwork of a mastermind, albeit, with one negligible but crucial…
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Secret Agent Confusion
Your character mistakenly believes they’ve been recruited by a secret agency.
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Operational Disaster
Write a tale where a Team Rocket operation goes hilariously wrong because of a simple mistake.
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The Lessons of Neville
Identify and discuss a mistake made by Neville Longbottom and the lesson he learned from it.
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Convincing the Intern
Imagine you’re convincing an intern regarding their own worth at the company after they’ve made a minor error.
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An Embarrassing Incident
Recount an embarrassing incident from your past and how it still affects you today.
