80+ ‘Fantastic’ Writing Prompts
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Eternal Love
Consider a scenario where a couple spending Valentine’s Day in a haunted estate are forced to confront ghosts trapped in…
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.
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Unforgettable Adventures
Create a narrative about a fantastic adventure you and your friend imagined or went on.
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Dreamer’s Odyssey
Imagine that you can control your dreams and are about to embark on a fantastic odyssey. Write the story.
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Fantastical Garden Gumption
Craft an imaginative tale about a gardener who plants seeds of dreams that bloom into realities.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from…
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The Hidden Borough
Imagine a hidden borough in your city which can only be accessed through a magical portal.
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Forgotten Artifacts
Write about an archaeologist finding a strange artifact underneath a layer of frost and snow.
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Fantastic Folklore
Construct a story in which your character visits a foreign city and becomes entrapped in the local folklore.
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Fantastic Flying Machines
Describe an imaginary flying machine you’ve created to replace an airplane.
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To The Future and Beyond
You had the chance to travel to the year 3021, but you only have one day to explore. What would…
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News Reporter Challenge
Write an article as if you are a news reporter covering an exciting event you have witnessed.
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A Day in the Life of an Animal
If you could be any animal for a day, which would you choose and why? What would you do?
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Design Your Ultimate Sport
Create a new sport explaining its rules, equipment needed, how to score points and why people would love to play…
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Autumn Harvest Festival
Imagine and describe in detail a new harvest festival tradition that your family could start.
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Mystery In The Greenhouse
Create a story centered around a mystery happening in a flower arranging shop or greenhouse.
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Fantastic Faraway Land
Describe an imaginary world or kingdom and everything unique about its landscapes, creatures, and dwellers.
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Fantastic Friends of the Alphabet Land
Imagine there is a land where each inhabitant is named after an alphabet. Write about these inhabitants.
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Fantastic Fairytale Friends
Choose a favorite character from a fairytale or storybook and write a day in their life.
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The Kindest Kid on the Block
Imagine being the kindest kid in your neighborhood. What does a day in your life look like, and what actions…
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Fantastic Adventures to Dreamlands
Describe the most incredible adventure you can imagine, where you would go and who you would take with you.
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Time Travel Tales
If you could time travel to the future, what age or era would you choose to visit, and why?
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Moon’s Harvest Festival
Describe a festival held in honor of October’s Harvest Moon in a fantastic land.
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Under-bed Universe
When Max, the not-so ordinary boy, finds out that there is an entire universe under his bed, his curiosity takes…
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Monster Party
Describe the most fantastic, outrageous party ever thrown by a group of friendly monsters.
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Fantastic Dream World
Write about a dream you recently had and describe the world and characters in it.
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“My Imaginary Kingdom”
Design an imaginary kingdom or world and describe the fantastic characters, magical creatures, and strange landscapes you would find there.
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Fantastic Worlds
Imagine a magical land full of mythical creatures and adventures. Write a story set in this world.
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Create your Own Fairy Tale
In a group, create a brand-new fairy tale, with each person adding a new element to the story.
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Fantastic Friends From Faraway
Imagine a new friend from a planet in a galaxy far far away. Write about who they are, what they…
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Classroom Adventure
Write a story that involves a great adventure you and your students would go on if you were their teacher.
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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Superpower Origins
Create a character in a graphic novel who suddenly gains superpowers. How do they react, and can they control these…
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Eyes of an Editor
Imagine you are an editor at a publishing house and base your story on a submission that absolutely blew you…
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Fantastic Future World
Create a futuristic world, and discuss a day in your life in this new reality.
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Whispers of the Wind
Write a story where the wind can talk and share all the secrets it has seen and heard.
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Fantastic Beasts in My Backyard
Create a tale about discovering a magical creature in your backyard and the unique experiences you share.
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Journey to Space
Imagine you are taking a trip to outer space. Write a poem about your fantastic journey and what you see.
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The Magic Schoolbus
If a magical school bus pulled up outside your school one day, where would it take you and what would…
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Portal in the Pumpkin Patch
You discover a magic portal hidden in a pumpkin patch that only opens in November. Write an adventure that ensues…
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Fantastical School Day
Churn your typical school day into a fantastic story: maybe the school bus transforms into a rocket or the pencils…
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Behemoth Tales
Write a story about waking up and finding a gigantic creature has moved into your backyard.
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Being an Imaginary Friend
Think about a child who needs an imaginary friend and narrate from the perspective of that fantastic companion.
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Fantastic Imaginary Friend
Write about an imaginary friend or pet and describe your adventures with them.
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Stargazing Adventures
Write a story about an adventure you have while stargazing on a clear fall night.
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Mythical Creatures
Invent a unique mythical creature and write about its appearance, abilities, and role in your world’s myth.
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Parallel Odyssey
Imagine waking up in a parallel dimension where society is built around adventures, quests, and exploration. Describe a day in…
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The Magic is in the Mundane
Develop a world where typical, mundane objects like pens, glasses, or socks possess fantastic magical powers.
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The Love List
Write a list of things you love about yourself – it can include anything from physical attributes to personal skills,…
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Unforgettable Victory Anniversary
Communalize an anniversary of a significant victory in your recovery.
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Dream Vacation Home… On Mars
Create a description and storyline around your dream vacation home, but here’s the catch—it’s located on Mars.
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Deconstructing Dreams
Write a free verse poem about a vivid dream or nightmare, presenting it without any context.
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Land of Five Elements
Imagine a world where the inhabitants can only use one of five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, or Spirit.
