61+ ‘Gravity’ Writing Prompts
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Gravity Gone
Imagine waking up one day and discovering that gravity no longer exists – write about your experience.
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Space Junk
Devise a solution-based scenario where humans have to tackle the problem of excessive junk in space.
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Gravity-defying Gardner
In a kingdom ruled by wizards, write about a gardener able to grow magical plants.
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Animal Astronauts
Write a story about an unlikely animal sent to space. How does it adapt to zero-gravity and what adventures does it experience?
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Imaginary Planet Expedition
Write about a trip to an imaginary planet and describe what you encounter there.
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The Cost of Prophecy
Write about a prophecy that, though it ensures salvation for many, demands a monumental sacrifice.
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A Moment Suspended
Describe a pivotal moment in a character’s life, focusing on their thoughts, feelings and sensations.
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Black Hole Heroism
Imagine a superhero willing to venture into a black hole to prevent a cosmic catastrophe.
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Magnetic Anomaly
Pen an adventure about a sprawling underground cavern where normal laws of physics do not apply.
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The Magic Sport
Imagine if you could create your own sport with magical or unusual elements. What would it look like? How would it be played?
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Life in a Space Station
Picture yourself living in the International Space Station for a year. Describe your daily routines and activities.
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Under the Crystal Canopy
Describe the wonders and challenges of daily life for the residents of a city with sky-scrapers covered in icicles.
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Competitive Gardening
Create a humorous story about a pair of fiercely competitive neighbors who battle it out over the best garden.
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Time Terror
Picture a teenager who finds a time machine, but every jump into the future reveals something terrifying.
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Forgotten Spaces
Write about a memorable place from your past that you no longer visit. Resurrect it through vivid descriptions.
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Chasing the Golden Fleece
Transport yourself into the shoes of Jason and the Argonauts, reimagining their quest for the Golden Fleece.
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Love in the Cosmos
Imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day in outer space. How would you express love to someone in zero gravity?
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Defying Gravity
Consider how the principles of buoyancy allow a massive structure like a ship to float.
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Solar System Exploration
Imagine you’ve been selected as part of a mission to another planet or moon in our solar system. Tell the non-fiction story of preparing for and embarking on this adventure.
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Resilience: The Phoenix Rising
Write about a challenging experience in your life that pushed you to your breaking point, but ultimately led to a rebirth of your spirit.
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Gravity of Dreams
Dreams are not abstract, but a gateway to a magical realm, describe how a person navigates through this world.
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Imaginary World Creation
Imagine and describe a world where one fundamental law of nature is different.
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Cosmic Christmas Tree
Imagine how you would decorate a Christmas tree in the zero-gravity environment of space.
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Stellar December Holidays
Describe how you would celebrate a traditional December holiday, like Christmas or Hanukkah, onboard a spaceship.
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Underneath The Surface
Imagine a world that exists underneath the surface of Earth; what is life like there?
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The Gravity of Music
Conduct a comprehensive research paper on how music has evolved in a certain culture or society and its effects on people and events.
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Revolutionary War Hero
You are a hero of the Revolutionary War. Write about your experiences and how you contributed to the cause.
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Interplanetary Vacation
Imagine what a family vacation might be like in a time when interplanetary travel is commonplace.
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Effects of Gravity
Develop a hypothesis about how life would be different without gravity, then write a conclusion after considering its implications.
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The Gravity of Leadership
Write about a female superhero thrust into a national leadership role unexpectedly.
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Instant Attraction
Write a narrative illustrating the moment when your characters experience love at first sight.
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The Oracle of Delphi
Imagine being a high-ranking authority visiting the Oracle of Delphi for advice on an impending disaster.
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Festival of Shadows
As Halloween approaches, you realise that every shadow is not as it seems, but rather, contains a spirit.
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“Journey to the Moon”
Think about what it would be like if you took a trip to the moon. Write about what you see and experience while on this journey.
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Gravity’s Game
Conjure the story of an astronaut stranded on a massive exoplanic moon. Exploration becomes marred when extreme gravitational forces inhibit the astronaut’s ability to leave.
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Dramatic Revelation
Write an opening scene where a character discovers a shocking secret in the most unexpected setting.
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Life Altering Decisions
Craft a story revolving around a life-changing decision made by your protagonist.
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Martian Dog-sitter
You’ve been hired to pet-sit an alien’s unusual, extraterrestrial pet with peculiar habits and abilities.
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Nova’s First Christmas
In a space station far from Earth, a human child named Nova experiences their very first Christmas.
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Parallel Universe Journeys
Your character accidentally ends up in a parallel universe and must find a way back home.
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Morphing Reality
Write a story where the fundamental laws of the universe start to drastically change.
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Gazing Back at Growth
Choose an achievement from the start of the year and an one from the end. Compare and contrast them.
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Creating my Own Sport
Have you ever thought of creating your own sport? Write about what the sport would be called, how it would be played, and the rules.
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The Ancient Pokemon Prophesy
Imagine your ancient civilization’s prophecy foretelling the coming of a mythical Pokemon.
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Bearing Invisible Scars
Explore a painful memory from adolescence and discuss its long-term effects.
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Stolen Kiss Under The Cherry Blossom
Write about a unique moment where two individuals share their first unexpected kiss under a cherry blossom tree.
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Parallel Universe Mystery
Suppose you woke up in a parallel universe where everything is exactly the same, except for one seemingly small difference.
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but the life of another character as well.
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Inter-Dimensional Travel Journal
You’ve invented a machine that can travel across different dimensions. Narrate your journey through five drastically different dimensions.
