44+ ‘Flight’ Writing Prompts
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Flight of the Butterfly
Write an exciting story about a butterfly who is on a journey to find a specific flower.
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The Hatchling’s Flight Plan
Describe a new habit you want to develop that you think will help you reach your personal goals.
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Family Vacation Misadventures
Narrate an adventurous family vacation that didn’t go according to plan.
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Fairy’s Flight
Write about the world and its marvels from the perspective of a tiny fairy who has just learned to fly.
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Flight of the Snoozing Snail
Imagine a story about a docile snail that dreams of being a swift, fearless dragon, and somehow, miraculously transforms into…
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The Superhero Within
Write about a seemingly ordinary human being who realizes that they don’t need superpowers to be a superhero.
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Equinox Adventure
Craft a sci-fi or fantasy story based on the premise of a once-in-a-millennium celestial event happening on the March Equinox.
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Reindeer’s Christmas Eve Flight
Imagine soaring through the night sky with Santa’s reindeer — describe the wonders you see and the emotions you feel.
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The Grimm Cinderella
What if Cinderella wasn’t escaping her stepmother, but a deranged serial killer?
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Tales of the Wind
Write a story where the wind itself is a character, interacting with the kites it lifts.
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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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Fight or Flight
Create a civilization where humans have evolved into two distinct species – one relying on strength and aggression (fight) and…
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The Eagle Flight
Narrate about a time you did something for the first time, the thrill and the pride you felt at the…
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The Unusual Superhero
Create an original superhero who doesn’t possess traditional superpowers. Describe their unique abilities.
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Homecoming of the Geese
Write a narrative centered around the annual October return of a flock of geese to a particular lake.
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Flight of the Last Dragon
You live in a world where dragons exist. Write about the day when the last dragon decides to take flight.
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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…
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Concrete Jungle Survival
Craft a survivalist adventure of a person isolated in an abandoned part of a bustling city.
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Reindeer’s First Flight
Imagine you’re a reindeer experiencing your first Christmas Eve flight. How do you feel? What can you see?
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Love at First Flight
Craft a tale about two individuals who meet and get to know each other during a long-haul flight.
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Phoenix Rising
Write about a time when you rose from the ashes of despair and charted a new beginning.
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Orange Grove Letters
Imagine finding a letter hidden in an orange grove during the spring harvest. What does it say? Who wrote it?
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Bodyguard Betrayal
Create an account of an experienced bodyguard who is framed for the murder of their high-profile client.
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Fight or Flight
Craft a story where your main character’s deepest fear is the key to their survival.
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Groundhog Day Wonder
Craft a story based around Groundhog Day foreshadowing an unusual event for the upcoming year.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about Earth Day as seen from the perspective of a bird soaring high in the sky.
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“A Day in the Life of a Raindrop”
Imagine you are a raindrop falling from the sky and describe your journey till you reach the ground.
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From a Bird’s Eye View
Imagine you are a bird returning to a familiar area for spring. Write about your experiences.
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Midnight Parachute
Craft a story about a hijacker who plans to leave the plane mid-flight with a stolen artifact.
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Turbulence
Write about a minor altercation between two passengers on a transatlantic flight that escalates into a major debacle.
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Dream Vacation
Describe your ultimate fantasy vacation, detailing where you would go, what you would do, and why.
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Historical Flight Deck
Set your story on an aircraft carrier during a significant historical event, detailing how the crew responds to the pressure…
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The Phoenix’s Flight
Reflect on a scenario when you’ve felt your resilience being tested. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, how did…
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The Ultimate Dream Vacation
Plan a dream vacation in a city or country where the language you’re learning is spoken. Describe your itinerary in…
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Journey of the Airship Engineer
Compose a narrative about an airship engineer who must fix a critical failure on his ship whilst in-flight.
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Flight 827
Begin a story with “Flight 827 was now boarding,” and proceed to describe the flurry of emotionally charged encounters and…
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Galactic Storyteller
Write a story set hundreds of years into the future where humanity has colonized other galaxies.
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Overcoming The Monster
Describe a scene in which your character must face and overcome their biggest fear.
