460+ ‘Friends’ Writing Prompts
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Carols and Cuisine
Devise a new Christmas tradition that blends music and cooking, the universal languages of love and celebration.
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Tech-Savvy Tinsel
Contemplate a new Christmas tradition that integrates technology in a fun and festive way.
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Letter to a Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, describing your current life and ask future questions.
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Reflecting on Imaginary Friends
Write about your imaginary friend, or if you didn’t have one, an imaginary character you created.
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Human Hunt
Your character is now a zombie and their former friends do not yet recognize their transformation.
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The Museum Mystery
Pen a tale about a group of middle school friends who solve a mystery in their town’s local museum.
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Mysterious Shadow Companion
Imagine if every night, your shadow came to life – what would you two do or talk about?
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Candy Land Chronicles
Put on your storytelling hat and take us to a land made entirely of candies! Describe what you see around, taste, and who lives there.
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Ocean Exploration with Aquatic Friends
Imagine you can breathe underwater and have the underwater world to explore. Who are your new friends and what adventures you embark on?
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Charmed Chorea
Imagine if the princess decided to stay with the seven dwarfs instead of marrying the prince. Write a fun, light-hearted story exploring her life hanging out with seven dwarfs.
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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 look like, and how you met.
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Pandemonium in Pokémon
Imagine a world where Pokémon aren’t friendly companions or powerful allies, but horrifying, unstoppable beasts.
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“Kitten Kidnapping”
Create a comedic crime narrative about a notorious cat burglar who steals feline friends, only to pamper them in luxurious settings.
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The Haunted House
Write about a group of friends who decide to explore an abandoned, rumored haunted house on a dare.
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Curse of the Abandoned Mansion
Write a story about a group of friends who dare to explore an old, abandoned mansion in their town that’s rumored to be cursed.
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Time Traveling Turkey
Imagine you’re hosting the first Thanksgiving dinner ever. How would you plan it and whom would you invite?
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Journey on the Mayflower
Write a diary entry about being a child on the Mayflower heading towards the New World.
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Valuable Lessons
Jot down about an important lesson you learned during high school that you want to share with your fellow graduates.
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Highlighting Positivity
Express gratitude for the support and encouragement you’ve received throughout your high school journey.
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Haunted House Memories
Craft a story centered around a local haunted house that you and your friends dared to visit during Halloween.
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Building a Spaceship
Write about the process of building a spaceship with your friends, detailing each of your roles and contributions.
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Gratitude for Fall Traditions
Write about a tradition you celebrate during the fall and why you’re thankful for it.
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Secret Santa Mix-Up
Write about a situation where a Secret Santa gift gets mixed-up and ends up revealing a unexpected secret.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Create a story about a group of friends who discover a secret tunnel leading to the center of the earth.
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A Day with Tree Friends
One day you wake up and discover you can talk to trees. How different is your day now?
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Celebrating Friend-iversaries
Imagine if there was a yearly celebration day to appreciate friends. What would you do on your “friend-iversary” with your best friend?
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Making Friends from Foes
Write about a time when you made friends with someone you initially didn’t get along with.
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The Unlikely Friendship
Write about a friendship you have with someone you never expected to befriend.
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Sibling Bonds
Explore a memorable instance that emphasizes the friendship aspect between you and your sibling(s).
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Casting Shadows
Imagine a scenario where two best friends fall for each other, but one is in a relationship with another person.
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Subtle Shifts
Craft a narrative where two friends gradually evolve into lovers, taking even themselves by surprise.
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Accidental Adventure
Write about two friends who embark on an unplanned adventure, which ultimately catalyzes their transformation from friends to lovers.
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Years Apart
Develop a scenario where two childhood friends are separated for years, only to reunite and discover romantic feelings for one another.
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Missed Signals
Write about two friends who have feelings for each other but continually miss each other’s hints.
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A Day in a Candy Store
Write about what you would do if you got to spend a whole day in a candy store.
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The Valentine’s Pact
Write about two best friends who made a pact to marry each other if they’re both single by a certain age.
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Lunchtime Tales
Write a story about an exciting or funny event that happened during lunchtime in the first grade.
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Sharing A Favorite Story
Write a story you think would cheer up a sad friend, and explain why you chose this story.
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The Friendly Monster
Imagine that you meet a monster in the park, but instead of feeling scared, you become friends. What is it like, and what do you do together?
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Animal Friends
Write a poem about your favorite animal and how it would be to spend a day with them.
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First Day Feeling
Write about what you’re most excited for and what you’re nervous about on your first day of school.
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The Schoolyard Code
Remember your earliest school friends and describe the qualities that drew you towards them.
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The Enchanted Egg Hunt
Write a tale about a mystical Easter egg hunt that turns into an unexpected journey.
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Lost in the Corn Maze
Write a story about a group of friends who enter a fall corn maze and become lost within the labyrinthine twists and turns.
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Haunted School Adventure
Imagine your school is haunted by friendly ghosts. Write a story about the spooky and fun adventures you have after school.
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Friends or Foes
Imagine a scenario in which your closest friend betrayed you.
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Whispering Wings
Imagine a conversation between two feathered friends migrating back home in spring.
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Hidden Realms of Friendship
Imagine two best friends that discover a hidden world only accessible through their joint dreams.
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The Uninvited Adventurers
Write a story where three friends accidentally step into a magical realm during a camping trip and must find their way back home.
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The Unwanted Legacy
Consider a scenario where your character, a fisherman from a small village, is suddenly thrown into a world of magic and prophecy because of an ancient legacy.
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Mystical Transformation
Imagine you are a normal fourth-grader transformed into a magical creature by a powerful wizard or a mysterious artifact.
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Reminiscing Past New Year Celebrations
Describe a remarkable New Year celebration you’ve had with your family or friends.
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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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Ouija Board Encounter
Construct a story where a group of friends unknowingly opens a gateway to the other side using a Ouija board.
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Switched at Birth
Craft a story where two close friends realize their romantic feelings for each other when they find out they were switched at birth.
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Unfulfilled Farewells
Write about a character who turns into a zombie without having a chance to say their goodbyes to family and friends.
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Role Model Reverie
Write about a person who has greatly influenced you and how they’ve shaped your perspective.
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Crossroad of Choices
You are a traveller in a mystical land. At a crossroad with four magical realms, each path offers a different adventure. Discuss the journey through the chosen path.
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Friendship in Jeopardy
Present a scenario where a love triangle forms among three close friends and how it affects their friendship.
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Secrets Between Friends
Write a story about lifelong friends whose relationship is tested when one reveals a deep, dark secret.
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Father Figure
Reflect on the individuals in your life who have served as father figures, and how they’ve impacted you.
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Friends from Different Lands
Describe inventing a friend from a foreign country and the adventures you planned together.
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Cherished Human Connections
Reflect upon the people in your life, and write about someone you appreciate every day.
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New Kid’s Journey
Imagine you are the new kid at school. How would you make friends? What would you do if you felt alone?
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Create A Club
Write about a club you would run in school. What would it be about? Who would be in it? What activities would you do?
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Animals are Friends Too
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a family pet observing daily human activities.
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Inclusive Friendship
Describe a scene where you meet and befriend someone remarkably different from you.
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Imaginary Companions
Recall your imaginary friend or a make-believe world that made your childhood magical.
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A Sea of Ripples
Describe how the atmosphere and excitement of Easter morning affected those around you.
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The Hunt for the Golden Egg
Write an adventure story about a group of friends and their journey to find the mythical Golden Easter Egg.
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The Perfect Travel Companion
Write about the person you would choose to accompany you on your 2021 dream vacation and why.
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Mystery of the Old Mansion
Create a story where you and your friends discover an old mansion and must uncover its hidden secrets.