519+ ‘Friendship’ Writing Prompts
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Fall Friends
Write about a new friend you made during the fall season and how this friendship helped you protect and care for each other.
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Teammates and Bonds
Narrate a story about a close bond you formed with a teammate or a rival during a spring sport season.
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Unveiling the Mask
Write from the perspective of a loved one or close friend who discovers the superhero’s real identity.
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Legacy or Loyalty
Design a situation where a superhero is forced to betray a longstanding ally or to defy their inherited moral code.
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Blooming Friendship
Imagine two friends reuniting at a sunny park after a year of separation, and write about their afternoon picnic.
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Friendship Bonds
Recall a moment during Spring Break where you felt a deep connection with a friend.
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The Evolution of Us
Chart out the growth and evolution of your friendship from when you first met till now.
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Threads of Endearment
Write about an article or object that you and your friend(s) share, like a friendship bracelet, matching shirts or a shared journal.
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Feasting on Friendship
Describe a perfect “Galentine’s Day” meal, relishing in the delicacies of friendship and shared experiences.
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Celebrating Singular Bonds
Write an open letter to a friend who has made a significant difference in your life.
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The Friendly Witch
Create a tale about befriending a misunderstood witch who moves into your neighborhood.
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When I Met an Alien
Write a story of a day when you meet an alien. Detail the encounter and your subsequent friendship.
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Our Amazing Adventure
Imagine going on an extraordinary adventure with your best friend. Describe where you go and what you experience.
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Cosmic Friend
You discover a small, wounded alien creature and decide to take it home. What happens next?
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Invisible Space Friend
What if you have a friend from space who is invisible? Describe a day you would spend together.
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Friendship to Love
In this story, write about friends who realize their feelings for each other on Valentine’s Day.
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The Frog Prince of the Underworld
What if the frog prince was cursed for ruling the underworld with cruelty, instead of being a handsome prince cursed by a witch?
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Friends Forever
Think about your best friend in class. Why do you like spending time with them and what makes them special?
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Lost Friendships
Write about a childhood friendship that was important to you, focusing on both shared memories and why it ended.
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Saving the Community Park
Your local community park is threatened by a construction company. Write how you and your friends saved it.
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The Elemental Quests
Write a story where a team of heroes embarks on a series of quests, each tied to a specific natural element – earth, wind, fire, and water.
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Pillars of Support
Write about a person who has been instrumental in your personal or professional life.
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you’re exchanging letters with an alien from a distant planet. Write about your correspondence.
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Interstellar Survival
Write about a group of astronauts who were not supposed to be on a space mission but got stuck on a ship heading out into the void.
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Moral Quandary
Develop a story where a character witnesses a friend’s spouse in a compromising situation and is conflicced on whether or not to disclose it.
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Friendship Testing Times
Write about a time when your friendship with someone was tested. How did you both handle the situation?
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Always Looking for Toad
In Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” stories, Frog is constantly looking for his friend Toad. Write a story where you track down a missing friend.
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Unexpected Rescuer
Pen a scene where an enemy Tie Fighter pilot chooses to save an X-wing pilot instead of shooting them down.
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Back to the Future
Your protagonist begins to receive messages from an old friend who claims to have traveled into the future.
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Planetary Friendships
Write about the planets as if each one were your friend and had unique personalities.
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My Best Friend at School
Describe your best friend at school and what makes your friendship special.
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Making Warmth
Explore the steps and necessities involved in creating a warm and cozy home during winter from scratch.
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Operation Snow Angel
Write about your adventures of making the biggest snow angel in your neighborhood.
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Intergalactic Pen Pal
You’re corresponding with a friend from another galaxy. Chronicle your letter exchange.
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The Friendly Solution
Think of a problem your friend had and write about how you helped them overcome it.
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Dragon’s Bargain
The princess offers herself to a dragon to secure her kingdom’s safety. How does she befriend it and change her destiny?
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Appreciation for a Friend
Write a thank you note to a friend who has been particularly kind or helpful.
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My Best Friend
Compose a poem about your best friend and what you enjoy the most about their company.
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Friends in a Fairytale
Create a poem about your best friend if both of you were characters in a fairytale.
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Friend in the Mirror
Picturing a reflection of yourself in the mirror, what if your reflection was your new best friend?
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Under the Sea
Invent a story where the ocean and its inhabitants are characters based on a colorful marine-life filled picture.
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The Missed Connection
Narrate an office romance where two coworkers have feelings for each other, but can’t seem to confess.
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The Ghost’s Halloween Party
Write a funny story about a ghost who is planning a Halloween party for its ghost-friends.
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Champion of My Heart
Compose an affectionate letter to a friend who has supported you during your toughest times.
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First-Foot Custom
Write a fictional narrative of someone being the ‘first-footer’ in a Scottish New Year’s celebration.
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Celebrating Friendship
Create a recollection of your most memorable Valentine’s Day spent with friends.
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Celtic Harmonies
Imagine you are the writer and composer of a traditional Irish folk song. Tell the story your song narrates.
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The Snowflake Whisperer
Compose a tale of a child with the rare ability to communicate with snowflakes.
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Starcrossed Skaters
Imagine a chance encounter at a crowded ice skating rink that sets the tone for a deep relationship.
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Magical Pet
Imagine having a magical pet that can do incredible things, what would your pet be and what could it do?
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The Unseen Companion
You have an invisible friend who can interact with the world around you. Narrate your experiences and adventures with this special friend.
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The Invisible Friend
Imagine you have an invisible friend. How would you introduce him or her to your family?
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Befriending the Beast
Imagine a scenario where a human befriends a mythic creature, forming a bond that transcends the barrier between their species.
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Nightly Negotiations
Focus on a young character who has come to realize their monster under the bed isn’t so scary. They have regular conversations and negotiations to determine how the monster can best haunt them without it being unbearable.
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Brotherhood Betrayed
Write about two close soldiers separated through different paths during the zombie apocalypse, only to end up as enemies.
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Heartwarming February
Reflect on the most memorable Valentine’s Day experience you had in your past Februarys.
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Love Unnoticed
Write a love story in which the protagonist is oblivious to the affection of their closest friend.