67+ ‘Gold’ Writing Prompts
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Lost City of Gold
Craft a story that centers around discovering an ancient, hidden city in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Pot of Gold Embellishments
Write a narrative as you design your own pot of gold. What could each gold coin represent in your life?
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Arctic Gold Rush
Imagine the discovery of valuable resources in the Arctic, sparking an intense scramble.
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Changing Seasons
Draft a letter to a friend or loved one discussing how season transitions, specifically autumn, impact your emotions and daily routine.
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Stagecoach Treasure Hunt
Write about a motley crew of individuals hunting for a lost stagecoach filled with gold.
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Zombie Gold Rush
Imagine a classic Western tale but instead of miners searching for gold, they’re hunting for a rumor of a cure for a zombie curse.
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Chasing Rainbows
Imagine you’re a little explorer set out to find the end of a rainbow. Describe your adventure.
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Ambition or Despair
Write a story involving a struggling family deciding whether to join the Gold Rush or not.
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The Native Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a Native American during the Gold Rush.
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Forgotten Miners
Write a story about a diverse group of miners who didn’t strike it rich but lived through the Gold Rush.
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The Green that was, the Gold to be
Write a poem describing the process of photosynthesis and how it affects the change in leaf color.
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Chasing the End of the Rainbow
Write a fictional account of someone trying to physically reach the end of a rainbow.
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The Scorned Leprechaun’s Curse
Write a story where a greedy person gets hold of the Leprechaun’s pot of gold, but it isn’t what they expected.
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Golden Lessons
Describe your journey to find the Pot of Gold at the end of a rainbow and the lessons you learn along the way.
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and positivity.
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The Lore of the Golden Wealth
Write a fictional tale that explores the origin story of the Pot of Gold in Irish folklore.
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Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
Write a story where finding the legendary ‘pot of gold at the end of the rainbow’ changes a character’s life.
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Flavourful Pots of Gold
Devise a toast that replaces conventional gold with something more meaningful to you.
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Guardian of the Gold
Imagine yourself assigned the task of guarding a Leprechaun’s pot of gold. Document your experience.
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Pot of Gold Quest
Craft a narrative about a journey to the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Leprechaun Origins
Write a fictional origin story for leprechauns, the legendary creatures of Irish folklore.
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Champion For A Day
Imagine you are an Olympic champion for a day. Write about the sport you won in and how you trained for it.
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Reverse Rags-To-Riches
Write a rags-to-riches success story in which the main character realizes that wealth and fame aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
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An Ode to October Scenery
Describe the changing scenery brought on by October. What does the shift into autumn look like where you live?
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Pot of Gold at a Rainbow’s End
Write a short story about a character discovering a mythical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
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The Diary of a Pioneer
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective of a pioneer traveling west during the 19th-century American expansion.
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Leprechaun’s Landscape
Create a poem from the perspective of a leprechaun surveying the Irish landscapes.
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Gold From Broken Pieces – Kintsugi Love
Reflect on your heartbreak like a work of Kintsugi, finding beauty and strength in the brokenness.
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Waters of the World
Imagine a world where water is such a scarce resource; it has become the ‘new gold’.
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Leprechaun’s Gold
Imagine you find a leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, write about what you would do with it.
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October’s Forest Stage
Craft a tale set in an October forest with the vibrant fall foliage as a backdrop.
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The Rise of Tools
Imagine discovering iron tools for the first time in your tribe and write about this great innovation.
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Beastly Beauty
Write a story about Beauty and the Beast where Beauty is actually the beast and the roles are reversed.
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Leprechaun’s Gold
Imagine you’ve found the end of a rainbow and come across a leprechaun’s pot of gold. What happens next?
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Journey on the Oregon Trail
Picture being part of a family traveling on the Oregon Trail in the 19th century, narrate your experiences.
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Leprechaun-Pocalypse
Imagine a world where the leprechauns’ ‘pot of gold’ turns out to be a doomsday device, and a mischievous leprechaun accidentally triggers it.
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The Cursed Gift
Write a story about a character who receives a ‘magical’ gift that initially brings joy but ultimately leads to disaster.
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Irish Myths and Legends
Write a detailed description of experiencing an Irish myth or legend in real-time.
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Pot O’Gold Mission
Suppose a human has discovered your leprechaun’s gold. Write about the mission to retrieve it.
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Heart of Gold
Write about a protagonist who is incredibly good-hearted and kind, but also naive and sheltered. They embark on a journey that reveals the harsh realities of their world.
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Chasing the Leprechaun
Write a short tale about a group of children who spot a leprechaun and decide to follow it, eager for the legendary pot of gold.
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A Leprechaun’s Tale
Create a rich narrative detailing a day in the life of a mischievous leprechaun.
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Sprinkled With Magic
Write a short story based on the book ‘The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes’, changing the backdrop to a modern setting.
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Myth of the Leprechaun
Take a moment to reimagine the story of the Leprechaun, a well-known figure from Irish mythology.
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Island of Forgotten Heroes
A cryptic map leads your superhero to an Island of Forgotten Heroes, where retired or defeated superheroes live in obscurity.
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Leprechaun Myth Debunking
As a leprechaun, debunk or confirm common myths associated with your species.
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Pot of Gold Quest
Describe your journey as a leprechaun to locate the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Cursed Coin Pile
Your crew finds a chest full of alluring but cursed gold coins, document the subsequent events.
