33+ ‘Fair’ Writing Prompts
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Fantasy Sports League
Design and describe your own fantasy sports league and the rules that would govern it.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship -…
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Love and Sacrifice
Write a story where a superhero’s love interest willingly decides to become a villain to save the superhero from a…
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Invent Your Own Sport
Create and describe a completely new game, explaining the rules, the field, the players, and how to win.
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The New Sport
Invent a new sport: describe the rules, the equipment needed, and the kind of athletes who would excel at it.
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President’s Day Parade Satire
Write about a redesigned President’s Day parade where past and present leaders compete in absurd carnival games for the title…
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The Spring Fair Affair
Narrate a story about two strangers who meet at a spring fair and feel an unexpected connection.
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Lost and Found Lunacy
During a visit to the fair’s lost and found, you discover items that make absolutely no sense in the context…
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The Master of Misdirection
Pen a story about a magician’s show-stopping act at the summer fair that inadvertently opens a portal to another realm.
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Alien invasion in aisle five
An alien lands at the summer fair and tries to blend in, causing all sorts of comedic misunderstanding.
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Fortune Teller Folly
You’ve come across a fortune-teller booth at the fair, but the predictions are all alarmingly strange.
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Carnival Capers
Describe a bizarre encounter with a seemingly ordinary carnival worker at the summer fair.
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“Hidden Hierarchy”
Create a universe where the political leaders are hidden and their identities are a secret even from each other.
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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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The Effects of Representations in Mass Media
Write a piece sharing your viewpoint on how the media’s portrayal of specific groups or issues mold public perception and…
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Imagine a world where goblins are the noble rulers, guiding their kingdom with justice and wisdom.
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My Own Magic Land
Create your own magical land ruled by you. Describe its landscape, inhabitants, and the set of special rules that govern…
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Time Map
Graph out the hours of your day and allocate time blocks for each task, then describe how you feel about…
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Embracing Change
Write about a major change that upset your normal routine or lifestyle but resulted in significant personal growth.
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House of Mirrors
Construct a narrative about visiting a magical fair where each mirror shows you, not as you are, but as you…
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Loving Perspectives
Write about yourself from the third person perspective, focusing on strengths and growth areas.
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Unpacking Criticisms
Write about the internal and external criticisms you’ve faced, and explore their validity.
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Carnival of Life
Write a poem that describes a day at the fair, using the rides, games, foods, and people as metaphors for…
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Magical Career: Professional Elf in Lapland
Write about the role of a professional Elf in Santa’s Lapland, the unique experiences they face and the challenges they…
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The Spirit of Sportsmanship
Write about an instance displaying exemplary sportsmanship, either personal or something witnessed.
