505+ ‘Idea’ Writing Prompts
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The Anonymous Savior
Write about a superhero whose moral code drives them to maintain absolute anonymity while they save the world.
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Crisis of Pantheons
Write about a crisis that requires the collective effort of superheroes from different universes.
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Time-Traveling Diary
Write a story about a diary that allows you to time travel whenever you write in it.
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The Shape-Shifter Healer
Write a story where a shape-shifter uses his/her ability to transform and mimic to heal others.
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Guitar Strings & Fallen Leaves
Write a story where a forgotten autumn melody found in an old songbook brings about significant change in the protagonist’s life.
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The Power of Numbers
Write about a mathematical principle, theorem or equation that you find powerful or impactful.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Remorseful Retrospect
Tells the story of an elderly vampire grappling with the painful memories of all those he had to hurt to survive.
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New Blood Diet
Write about a vampire who decides to go against his bloodlust and become “vegetarian”.
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Future Me’s Resolution
Imagine a letter from your future self, advising you on what this coming year’s resolution should be.
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Creative Superpowers
Imagine you wake up one morning with a superpower, describe what it is and how you would use it.
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Alien Object Discovery
Write about an ordinary person who stumbles upon a scientifically advanced yet enigmatic object of alien origin.
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Tomorrow’s Time-traveler
You invent a time machine but it can only travel 24 hours into the future. Write about what you discover and how it affects your present day decisions.
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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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Robot Reign
Imagine a world where robots have taken over most of the jobs. What does your day look like?
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Time Travel Target
Imagine a detective with the ability to time travel who must solve the murder of their future self.
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Robot Revolutionaries
Write a story about a world run by robots that doesn’t turn out to be as efficient or orderly as everyone thought.
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Santa’s Retirement Plan
Imagine a future where Santa decides to retire. Who takes over? How is the transition handled?
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Casting a Spell
Imagine that you have just learned a new magical spell. What is this spell, and how do you use it?
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Accountability for the Earth
Consider the idea of a legal framework that holds individuals or corporations accountable for environmental damage.
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Superhero’s Day Off
Report a news story about a day in the life of a local superhero, during their day off.
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Journey to the Unknown
Write a story about a hero or group of heroes embarking on a quest into uncharted territories.
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DisCovery Channel
Write about a disco-loving scientist who discovers a new species of dancing amoeba.
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Perception Deception
Your character can read minds but struggles with the woes of knowing everyone’s thoughts and intentions.
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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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Rewriting History
Choose a significant event in history and write a detailed account of how it might have transpired differently.
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A New Constellation
Create a civilization that survives in space, not on a foreign planet, but within their own constructed space stations.
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Cosmic Gardeners
Imagine a group of people who are sent into space not for exploration but to plant and maintain cosmic gardens on different planets.
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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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Time-travel
Write about a time you wish you could go back to and the things you would have done differently.
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Teamwork Superheroes
Write a story about a team of superheroes who use teamwork to overcome challenging situations.
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The Forgotten Monuments
In a world leveled by unknown catastrophe, write about survivors finding the remnants of famous monuments and interpreting their meanings without context.
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Blood-inked Verse
Create a story centered around a vampire poet who bleeds on his parchment to create poems.
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Choosing School Uniforms
Persuade your school board on why introducing uniforms would be a good or bad idea.
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A Day as a Superhero
Imagine you have the powers of your favorite superhero for a day. Write about your adventures.
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Learning from Failure
Think of a time when you failed at something and describe what you learned from that experience.
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Picnic in a Dream
Create a picnic scene set in the most extravagant, dreamy or exotic location you can imagine.
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Nostalgic Tunes
Express about a song that perfectly encapsulates your idea of a cozy winter night in.
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Hardworking Procrastinator
A procrastinator finds out they are the world’s best multi-tasker when under extreme pressure.
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Windy Whispers of Love
Craft a tale about two lovers communicating their feelings through October’s winds.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Chronicle a transformative event or series of events for your protagonist occurring over April, with the changes coming into full blossom by May.
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A Glimpse of the Future
You have somehow received the ability to see one moment of the upcoming year. What is it, and how do you react?
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Life on the Reservation
Write a narrative about a Native American teenager living on a reservation in the 1950s.
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Secret Whispers in the Attic
Craft a story about discovering an ancient spirit residing in your home’s dusty attic.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Superhero Adventures
If you were a superhero, what would your powers be and what adventures would you go on?
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An Adventure in Pajamas
Share a made-up adventure story where the hero has to save the day in their pajamas.
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Artistic Artifice
Weave a mystery where the crime scene is an art gallery, and the clue lies in understanding the artwork.
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Frosted Mirrors
Write a story about a manor house prolific with frost-covered mirrors which show glimpses of ghostly figures from the past.
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Song of My Life
Create a soundtrack of your life, using specific songs to represent significant moments.
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Musical Minds
Imagine you could converse with your favorite music instrument; what would you talk about?
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Musical Influence
Write about a musician who greatly influences you and how their music helps shape your views.
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If Animals Formed a Band
Imagine if the animals at the zoo formed a music band. Name the band and describe the types of music they would play.
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The Last Breath
Chase a horror story where a mystic proclaims the protagonist will die once they speak their next hundred words.
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Spring into Action: Maximizing Motivation
Find a motivational quote related to getting things done and write about how you could implement the idea in your life.
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Easter Tale
Craft a creative fiction piece revolving around a unique Easter tradition or celebration.
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Vampire Anthropologist
Your vampire character, having lived through various erichest of memories, decides to become an anthropologist. How does his journey proceed?
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Robot With a Punchline
Compose a story about a space exploration robot who has a malfunction making it speak only in jokes.
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Meteor Shower Mayhem
Narrate a story about a crew of space explorers who hold a yearly ‘Meteor Shower Dodgeball’ and the hilarious consequences of this year’s tournament.
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The Elusive Oracle
Craft a story about a cryptic oracle who gives nearly incomprehensible prophecies and the characters’ quest to understand them.
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Love Letter Compilation
Write a series of love letters that capture the different stages of a couple’s marriage.
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Understanding Physical Touch
Write about two characters who communicate their emotions primarily through physical touch.
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Returning Home
Create a narrative where your character embarks on a harrowing journey back to their snowed-in home.
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Unseen Villains
Explore the idea of a villain who never physically appears in the story but still significantly impacts the plot.
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Operation Love Bug
Write about a secret agent who falls in love with a person they are supposed to be spying on.