225+ ‘Everyday life’ Writing Prompts
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Living the Easter Message
Write about acknowledging and embracing the message of Easter in everyday life.
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Napman: The Judge of Snooze
Choose an unimpressive, funny superpower and create a hilariously ironic superhero.
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Understanding Decimal Notation
Write an essay to explain decimal notation to a person from the 12th century.
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Finding Beauty in the Banal
Pick an everyday object and articulate why it could be perceived as a piece of art.
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Shadows of Love
Write a series of diary entries of your everyday life, where you secretly admire someone.
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The Unsung Hero
Write a narrative about a person in your community who deserves recognition but often goes unnoticed.
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Santa Claus’ Day Off
Imagine a day when Santa Claus decides to take a day off during the busy holiday season. Write about his day off activities and experiences.
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The Magical Kingdom
Create a kingdom rich in magic and explore how this shapes the life of the common people and the royal family.
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The Enchanted Squirrel
Write about a magical encounter with a talking squirrel while spending a day at the park.
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Unforgettable E-learning Incident
Narrate a memorable incident during virtual learning, and explain how it affected you and your learning.
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The Casual Villain
Write a story about a character, leading a typical, everyday life, who unknowingly becomes a villain due to certain circumstances or decisions.
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My Imaginary Friend
Write about the adventures with your imaginary friend beginning every paragraph with “My imaginary friend and I…”.
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Unseen Saviour
Imagine a superhero whose power is to become invisible but only when nobody is looking.
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Forgotten Languages
Imagine a character who could communicate with non-humans (plants, inanimate objects, the elements etc.), and describe their typical day.
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Unexpected White Christmas
Write about a time when you experienced snow for the first time or in a place where it usually doesn’t snow.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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Hyperreal Dreams
Pen a story revolving around a character who cannot distinguish their nightmarish dreams from reality.
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Back to Civilian
Narrate a story about a superhero who retired and returned to a normal civilian life.
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Life Behind the Mask
Write about the daily routine of a superhero’s alter ego, with all the mundane challenges they face.
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Flash Fiction in Waiting Rooms
Imagine scenarios in which people utilize flash fiction in everyday life situations like in waiting rooms.
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Silent Whispers of Hagia Sophia
Chronicle the daily life of a groundskeeper tasked with maintaining the Hagia Sophia.
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Memory Makers
Consider a moment in your life where writing has directly led to a particular success or realization. Relate that to your life in middle school.
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Storyteller’s Magic
Create a short fictional story about a world where no one can write, and how it affects daily life.
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Invention Imagination
Think about a problem that you face in your everyday life, and describe a new invention that could solve that problem.
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Christmas Miracle
Write about a time when something unexpected happened during Christmas that felt miraculous.
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The Smartphone Revolution
Reflect on how smartphones have influenced high school life from your perspective.
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Everyday Hero
Narrate a day in the life of a superhero who doesn’t have any extraordinary powers but is extraordinary in the everyday things that they do.
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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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Lost in a Snow Globe
Imagine what it would be like to live inside of a snow globe during the winter holidays.
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Discovering the Unknown Neighbor
Write a story about a mysterious neighbor you never interacted with.
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Divinity in Everyday Life
Reflect on and write about instances where you’ve seen or experienced something divine or spiritual in day-to-day life.
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Inventor’s Imagination
Create an invention that could solve a problem in your daily life and describe how it works.
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Unusual Superpower
Think about a unique superpower that you want and write a simple story about how you would use it to change your daily life.
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Creative Superpowers
Imagine you wake up one morning with a superpower, describe what it is and how you would use it.
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Resurrection Reflections
Reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, describing it from your personal perspective.
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The Persistent Puddle
Pen a tale centered on a persistent puddle that forms every April and the mysteries it brings.
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Market Mechanics
Explore your experiences and perspectives on the concept of market supply and demand and its impact on everyday life.
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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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The Talking Pet
Your pet (or an imaginary pet) suddenly gains the ability to speak! What would they say? What conversations would you have?
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Magical Pet
Invent a magical pet with special abilities, describe it and how it will make your everyday life even more exciting.
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Future Life Recollection
Write a story from the perspective of an elderly person reflecting on a life yet to happen.
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A Taste of Excitement
Write about a moment when you felt extremely excited. What sparked this feeling?
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Thread of Awareness
Document how you go about your day mindfully, noting each moment and interaction.
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Shared by the Land
Provide a detailed observation of wildlife you’ve encountered in a wilderness setting.
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Communal Coexistence
Imagine a society where zombies and humans live in harmony, sharing spaces and responsibilities.
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Unseen October Guest
Write a story about a mysterious, unseen entity that arrives each October and affects the lives of the residents in strange ways.
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Mortal and Mythical Interaction
What if you, a human, had to host a mythological creature or deity at your home for a week? How would the interaction go?
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Enchanted Recipe
Craft a story about an old family recipe that bears supernatural gifts when prepared and eaten.
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Hidden Evils
Journey through a tale where ordinary items are randomly imbued with malevolent sentient spirits.
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Embodying a Character
Choose a favorite movie or TV character and describe a day in your life if you were them.
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Chasing Sunlight
Write about ways to bring positivity and ‘sunlight’ into your life during the drearier mid-winter months.
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Ordinary Charms
Create a character who has the power to animate inanimate objects. Give life to mundane items he/she interacts with every day.
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The Witch’s Familiar
You are a magical creature who serves as a familiar to a notorious witch, describe a typical day in your life.
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Magic in Mundanity
Imagine a world where magic is a routine part of everyday life, then write a story set in this world.
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Meet My Math Friend
Write a story about meeting a friendly math problem that helps you understand a challenging math concept.
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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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Waters of the World
Imagine a world where water is such a scarce resource; it has become the ‘new gold’.
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My Robot Friend
Imagine you have a robot friend who can do amazing things. Describe your daily life together.
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A Day in the Life of a Pet
Imagine spending a day in your pet’s shoes—or rather, paws! Write about what they might do, see, and feel.
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Planet Exploration
Imagine you have landed on a new planet – what does it look like and who lives there?
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Everyday Fractions
Describe a day where everything you encounter has to be portioned out in fractions.
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Embraced by Nature
Describe an outdoor setting or nature experience that always brings you peace and alleviate stress.
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Guardians in the Sky
Pen an account of a civilization that venerates, fears, or depends on mythical beasts that live in the skies.
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The Declaration of an Ordinary Day
Imagine yourself as a kid on the day the Declaration of Independence was first read in public. How would your day have been different?
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The Witch’s Heirloom
Imagine you’ve inherited a mysterious object that holds dark powers from a family member who practiced witchcraft.
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A Ripple in Normality
Introduce a subtle shift in a character’s routine that implies a significant change or event will soon disrupt their life.
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Virtual Love in Reality
The year is 2050, and virtual reality is now a part of everyday life. Write about falling in love within this VR world.
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Charmed Chorea
Imagine if the princess decided to stay with the seven dwarfs instead of marrying the prince. Write a fun, light-hearted story exploring her life hanging out with seven dwarfs.
