93+ ‘Fact’ Writing Prompts
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Fact or Fiction History
Choose an event from history that is commonly misrepresented and set the record straight.
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Teacher’s Pet
Let’s imagine you are a teacher for a day. What would you teach your classmates and how?
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Frozen Fear
Write a story about someone who gets lost during a furious winter snowstorm, and happens upon a seemingly abandoned winter camp.
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St. Valentine’s Secret Affair
Write a story about St. Valentine having a secret romance while he was in prison.
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Era of Impact
Write about a major historical event taking place in your hometown, with you as an eye witness.
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Obscured Reality
Craft a story where the detective, while probing into an old case, realizes that his/her perception of a past event was flawed.
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Miracles in Mundanity
Record an ordinary moment from your daily life and reveal the unique beauty or joy it exudes.
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A Heart Disguised
Write about a villain who, despite his actions, truly believes he is saving the world.
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Hero in Disguise
The love interest realizes that their partner is in fact the superhero the city has been adoring.
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Monstrous Altercation
Write about a character who acquires their superpowers through a confrontation with a monster from myth or folklore.
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Caped Crusader Crunch Time
Write a story where a superhero working as an accountant is faced with the biggest tax fraud case.
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Caesar’s Public Address
Write the speech that Julius Caesar would have given on the Ides of March if he hadn’t been assassinated.
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Fact or Fiction – St. Patrick’s Color
Explore the lesser-known fact that St. Patrick’s original associated color was not green, but blue.
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Plant Communication
Research the ways plants communicate with each other and write a fictionalized account of a ‘conversation’ between two plants.
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Disappearance of the Sodder Children
Invent a disturbing narrative influenced by the real disappearance of the Sodder children.
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Reimagine Santa’s Origin
Investigate the origins of Santa Claus and reimagine his story for a modern audience.
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Dark Horse Dreams
Write about the most unrealizable dream you have received and how it still affects your life.
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Reshaping The Ripper
Imagine if Jack the Ripper was active in today’s world, what layers would this case take?
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Revisiting Past
Write about an event from your past that, at the time, seemed negative but that you now feel grateful for.
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Your protagonist realizes that a street performer they routinely pass by is in fact a childhood friend who disappeared years ago.
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Mystery in the Sky
Write a news report on an unexplained phenomenon witnessed by a whole town. This could be a UFO, a sudden massive bird migration, or drastic weather changes.
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Catlore and Superstitions
Research, explore and write a short story or poem based around cat mythology, folklore or superstitions.
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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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Migration Myth Busting
Identify a common myth or misconception about migration and provide data-backed evidence to challenge it.
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Rain that Spells Truth
Write a story set in a world where raindrops hold spells, each spell carrying the power to unveil the hidden truth of one specific thing.
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The Sealed Study
Create a plot where a renowned scientist is discovered dead in his study, the door locked from the inside.
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A Worldly Pen Pal
Imagine you have a pen pal from another country. Write a letter introducing yourself and asking about their culture.
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Triumph over Trials
Think about an obstacle you have overcome and reflect on how it has made you stronger.
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Historical Horror
Write about a dark, supernatural event that takes place in a realistic historical era.
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Grounded Predators
In an alternative world, flight was never invented – write a story exploring the repercussions of this fact in a modern or future setting.
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From Fiction to Fact: A Science Perspective
Choose a piece of science fiction technology or concept and discuss the feasibility in reality.
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Evaluating Factual Evidence
Consider a popular scientific theory, opinion or fact. Discuss the evidence supporting it and outline your own opinion on the matter.
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Veins of History
Write about a vampire who has lived through some of human history’s pivotal moments.
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The Tale of the Snake-Free Isle
Craft a creative tale on the folklore that St. Patrick drove away all snakes from Ireland.
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Volcanic Activities
Write about a specific volcano, its characteristics, historical eruptions and their effects.
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Historical Fact Hunt
Read about a significant historical event and write down five factual facts you have learned.
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Furry Friends Fact Check
Research about a pet animal you love and write some factual information about it.
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Truthful Tales
Write about a real-life event that happened to you and explain why it is a factual account.
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A Letter from Future Self
Write a letter to your present self from your future self, telling about all the awesome things you have accomplished.
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Fact vs Fantasy
Write a story where characters navigate between the real world and a fantasy world. How do they differentiate the two?
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A Branded Heirloom
Choose an object that has been passed down through generations in your family. Write a story based on the history that hides within this heirloom.
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Midnight in Paris
Imagine a literary scholar who is unexpectedly pulled into a world of spies while researching in Paris.
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Heroes of Different Backgrounds
Write about a hero (real or fictional) from a different cultural or ethnic group than yours. Explain why you admire them.
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The Cold Case Gazette
Write about an investigative journalist who stumbles upon a long-forgotten crime and gets too deeply entwined.
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Silent Suffering
Create a fictional character who is secretly in love with their best friend, and portrays their struggles in hiding this fact.
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The Forgotten Shelter
Post nuclear apocalypse, a group of survivors in an underground shelter must face the inevitable fact that food and water supplies are running out.
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The Benefactor’s Betrayal
Write a story where the person aiding the protagonist’s journey is actually the one causing all their problems.
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Song of the Sea Monsters
Write a short story about an ancient sailor who swears he’s seen sea monsters and lives to tell his tale.
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Myth or Fact: Taking Sides
Write about a common myth that you believe or dispute, providing reasons for your stance.
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Crowning Achievements
List ten personal accomplishments that you’re truly proud of and why each of them matter to you.
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The Cult Within
In a world where religions are widely accepted, your character starts to suspect their religious community is, in fact, a dangerous cult.
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The Locked Room Mystery
Compose a narration where a crime occurs despite the fact there are no apparent entrances or exits.
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Fatal Flaw
Identify your superhero’s greatest flaw and explore how it impacts their life and choices.
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Crafty Time Travel
Imagine if your favorite historical figure lived in the present day and took up crafting. Describe what unique craft they might do.
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The “Prince Charming” Misconception
Compose a humorous account where the traditional ‘Prince Charming’ is in fact, a couch potato who is neither brave nor particularly charming.
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The Cowardly Hero
Compose a story depicting a protagonist who is branded a hero, but in fact is terrified of everything.
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The Great Soccer Debate
Write a persuasive essay explaining why soccer is the best sport for 6th graders.
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The Antonym Challenge
Write a story where every other sentence contains antonyms. The focus would be to spell those antonyms correctly.
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Ghost Speak: Interviewing Spectres
Narrate an interview between you – a scribe for The Quibbler – and a renowned spectre at Hogwarts.
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Destiny of the Chosen One
Your character learns they are destined to play a major role in stopping an impending disaster or achieving a certain great deed.
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Unconditional Self-Acceptance
Write about a time when you made a mistake but learned to forgive yourself.
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Life After Recovery
Write down your future aspirations, hopes, and plans for life after complete recovery.
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Depression: The Domino or the Fallen?
Explore whether your depression was the first domino, leading to other mental conditions, or a fallen domino, a result of pre-existing conditions.
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From Darkness to Light
Narrate your journey of emerging from a depressive state, focusing on what helped you overcome this difficult phase of life.
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The Forgotten Pharaoh
Create a narrative around a Pharaoh whose name has been stricken from history books.
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The Recurring Dream
Write about a person whose dreams are in fact glimpses into multiple parallel realities.
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Abyssal Pursuits
You are a deep-sea explorer venturing into uncharted territories of the ocean. What do you encounter in these dark, mysterious depths?
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A Mismatch Made in Heaven
Write about two people who, seemingly complete opposites, fall in love against all odds.
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Enemy Within
Write about a protagonist who is forced to face the fact that the villain they’ve been battling is a part of themselves.
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Avant-garde Historian
You are a historian who uses a time machine to research the past, things go awry when the machine miscalculates.
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Inside Out
Write a story where the protagonist believes they are stuck in a dream, only to realize it’s their reality.
