244+ ‘Freedom’ Writing Prompts
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The Unraveling Spectacle
Write about a moment where a superhero unintentionally unmask themselves in public.
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Historical Context: From Passover to Easter
Write about the historical transition from Jewish Passover to Christian Easter.
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The Power of Protest
Write about the role of peaceful protests in enacting change, using a recent historical event for context.
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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Breezy Beginnings
Write about embarking on a new journey or adventure on a day with clear skies and gentle breezes.
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Understanding Democracy
Write about what Democracy means to you and detail a situation where you experienced it personally.
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Summer Adventure
Narrate a thrilling summer adventure you had (or wish to have) with your best friend.
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Winter Wonderland
Imagine you wake up to find your home transformed into a Winter Wonderland, describe what you see and do.
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Resolution Rebellion
Imagine a world where New Year’s resolutions are mandatory and regulated by an authority. How would you react or rise against it?
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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
Examine and pen your thoughts on the role of freedom of speech in today’s digital world.
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Invisible Chains
Write about a character who feels trapped by societal expectations but longs for a life less ordinary.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Pause and Reflect
Write about your first travel experience after lockdown restrictions were relaxed.
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The Accidental Time Traveler
Create a fantasy world where a normal person accidentally stumbles upon a time-traveling device.
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Undoing the Utopia Mirage
Craft a story around a villain who seeks to dismantle a seemingly perfect utopia as he views it as an unnatural, stifling construct.
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The Morally Gray Tyrant
Create a villain who is a ruler enforcing strict policies for a seemingly prosperous society.
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The Suffragette’s Letter
Write a series of letters between a Victorian woman involved in the suffragette movement and her disapproving family.
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Immortal Galaxy Overlord
Imagine a vampire that has taken over an entire galaxy, using his power to keep order and peace.
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Driving the Dream Car
Describe the best road trip ever in your dream car. Where would you go, who would you take, and what would you do?
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The Clockwork Character
Write a piece of flash fiction where a mechanical clockwork mechanism is a metaphor for a character’s regimented and controlled life.
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The Abdicated Throne
Imagine a royal character who willingly gives up their throne for something they value more.
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Forgiveness Festivities
List the people who you feel have wronged you over the past year, and write a letter of forgiveness to each one.
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Caught in the Crossfire
Write about living in Ireland during the tumultuous times of the Easter Rising or the Irish Civil War.
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Defecting Dancers
Imagine you are a renowned ballet dancer in the USSR during the Cold War, struggling with the decision to defect to the West.
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Hunted in their Dreams
Create a story where characters in a fantastical setting are hunted by a terrifying being while they sleep.
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Poetic Justice
Write about a school poetry contest that takes a dark turn when harmful secrets about students start appearing in the verses.
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Micro Haven
Describe living in a self-contained biosphere, a micro heaven amid a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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Dystopian Survivor
In a dystopian future, your character must survive against a despotic regime and its harsh laws.
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Masked Vigilante or Government Servant
Imagine a superhero who has to decide between maintaining their secret identity and applying for official government recognition.
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Underground Order
Create a story about a group of people who create an underground secret society to subvert an oppressive regime.
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Passover Perspective
Write a fictional account of the first Passover night from a child’s perspective.
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Arranged Royal Marriage
Write about two royals who are forced into an arranged marriage for the benefit of their kingdoms.
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Mahatma Gandhi’s Peace Journey
Write a letter to Mahatma Gandhi, expressing your views on his concept of nonviolent resistance.
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Before the Uprising
Create a backstory for the AI uprising, detailing the conditions and events that lead to the rebellion.
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Internal Decay
Focus on an empire’s decline from within due to corruption, complacency, or rebellion.
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Reindeer Revolution
Write a Christmas tale from the perspective of a disgruntled reindeer leading an uprising.
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The Underground Freedom
Recreate the fabled adventure of an escaped slave traversing the Underground Railroad.
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The Call of the Tides
Describe feeling the call of the sea, a longing to venture into the deep blue.
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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Dance with the Dandelions
Create a short story in which the wind takes the protagonist on a journey alongside dandelion seeds.
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The Repentant Convict
A character, newly released from prison, tries to reintegrate into society and make up for their past.
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Setting the Central Dilemmas
Create a moral or ethical dilemma that serves as the central plot for your drama story.
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Existentialist Cafe
Write about a philosophical discussion you would have with an existentialist in a cafe.
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Joy of Spring Freedom
Write about the joy your pet or a wild animal experiences as the weather gets warmer, and they can explore more.
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Freedom of Speech vs. Social Sensitivity
Discuss the ongoing debate between freedom of speech and societal sensitivity in the contemporary world.
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Smoky Secrets
Write about a character who operates an underground speakeasy during the Prohibition Era.
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Blizzard Betrayal
Pen a story about a criminal who escapes a maximum-security prison during a severe winter storm.
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World Freedom Day Reflections
Write about what freedom means to you in the context of today’s global environment.
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
Transport your readers to the joyous day in November 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell. What does freedom look like for your protagonist?
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Captive to the String
Write a piece where the kite represents a person or being who is held back by invisible ties.
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Defining Freedom
What does freedom mean to you, and how is it symbolized in your country’s national holiday?
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Unseen Narrator
Write a piece of fiction where the story is told by an unseen character watching from a distance.
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Memory of a Veteran
Reflect on a personal connection with a veteran and their influence on your life.
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The Ethics of Paparazzi
Write an opinionated piece on whether the paparazzi are invading celebrities’ privacy or simply doing their job.
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A Forbidden Dance
Mardi Gras has a reputation for liberal boundaries. Write about a character who breaks societal norms during the festival.
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Trapped in the Map
Imagine a character who is magically trapped inside a map of a magical kingdom, and can interact with the real world through it.
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Secret Adventure Diary
Imagine yourself as a famous adventurer. Write a thrilling diary entry about one of your adventures.
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Through the Serf’s Eyes
Your protagonist is a serf who embarks on a journey to win his freedom in medieval Europe.
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Gandhi’s Freedom March
Write a narrative about an individual participating in Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March in India, 1930.
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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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Travel Through Time
Imagine you have a time machine. Describe a journey to a past or future era, detailing the sights, sounds, and experiences.
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Hefner’s Legacy
Write a piece either defending or criticizing Hugh Hefner’s (born April 9) influence on media and culture.
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Quantum Pilgrim
Imagine a character who can travel between infinite universes at will, exploring the cosmos and observing different realities.
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An Unsung Hero
Write about an unsung hero from the Indian Independence movements whose stories have almost been forgotten.
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Stranger Than Fiction
Set your climax around the character realizing that the horror they are enduring is all a story being written by someone else.
