505+ ‘Idea’ Writing Prompts
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Explorer’s Adventure
Imagine if you were a famous explorer setting out on a voyage. Write about the journey and the challenges you face along the way.
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The Aftermath of Discovering Immortality
Imagine a future where humankind has discovered the secret to immortality. Discuss its impacts on society.
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Time Travel Tourism
You run a time-travel tourism company in the future, write about an average day in your life.
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Robotic Revolutions
Imagine a future where robots have taken over most of the jobs. What is your role in this society?
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Pathway of Peace
Write about what peace means to you and list ways you invite peace into your daily life.
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Unforgettable Valentine’s
Narrate your most memorable Valentine’s Day celebration, even if it was not with a romantic partner.
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Evolution of Love
Describe how your idea of love has changed from your teen years to the present day.
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Space Archaeology
An ancient alien spaceship is discovered on the edge of our solar system. You are the researcher assigned to figure out how it works. What happens?
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Inscribed Incantations
Create a system of runic magic, where the very act of writing becomes a magical ritual.
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Analyzing Love Languages
Reflect on the way you interpret and express love, and how it has shaped your relationships.
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News from the Future
You receive a newspaper from the future. Write a flash fiction about how you react to the headlines.
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The Life of a Pet
Create a fictional interview with your favorite pet, describing their daily adventures, favorite foods, and momentous occasions.
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Unprecedented Adventure
Create a narrative featuring traditional fairy tale characters in a folklore setting.
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Superpower for a Day
If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Innovation of Necessity
Craft a narrative about a society facing a daunting crisis that gets resolved by an unexpected innovation.
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Gods in Disguise
Write a story where a commoner unknowingly interacts with a god who has taken on a mortal form.
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Stranded in Flesh
Explore the idea of the character’s consciousness still being intact still well into their transformation.
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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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Journey Through Time
Imagine you found a time machine, where in time would you go and what would you do?
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Whispers in the Wind
Write a soft and soothing song about two distant lovers trying to keep their love alive.
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Misunderstood Monsters
Write a story from the villain’s perspective, shedding light on their misunderstood intentions and feelings.
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UFO on the Christmas Eve
Invent a story where Santa and his reindeer are mistaken for an alien invasion on Christmas Eve.
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Zombie Brush with Fame
Imagine you encounter a group of zombies and one of them happens to be a celebrity you admire.
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Superhuman College Student
Write about a college student that gets turned into a vampire and uses their newfound abilities to excel academically.
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Artistic Adventure
Imagine that you can jump into your favorite painting or picture. What image would you choose and what would happen when you enter it?
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Confronting the Darkness
Write about the villain of your novel staging a surprising confrontation with the protagonists.
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Deep in the Faerie Forest
Create a tale centered around the Irish mythological idea of the Faerie ring, and what happens when your character stumbles upon one.
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Facing the Past
Create a villain who is deeply affected by an incident from their past. How has this event shaped their motives and actions?
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Artifacts of Inspiration
Describe five items in your surroundings that you could use for writing inspiration every day.
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Shadowy Silhouettes
Write about encountering a shadowy figure lurking in plain sight during day time.
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Reality Television Director
Create the idea for a new reality show and reason how you think the audience will react to it.
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New Year’s Resolution
Choose a resolution you would like to make for the upcoming New Year and write about how you plan to achieve this goal.
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Phantom of the Theater
Pen a story about a historical theater and its resident ghost, rumored to be a famous actor who never left the stage.
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Dino-riffic Declaration
What if dinosaurs were still alive during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
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The Secret Life of Excalibur
Craft a story where the legendary sword Excalibur leads a double life as a stand-up comedian.
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Growing Through Obstacles
Write about a hurdle you faced this year that led to significant personal growth.
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The Malevolent Mistletoe
Create a chilling Christmas narrative about a mistletoe that carries a dark secret or a curse.
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The Haunted Hearths
Describe a haunted Christmas house and the spirits that dwell there, instead of a typical Santa Claus visit.
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Evaluating Factual Evidence
Consider a popular scientific theory, opinion or fact. Discuss the evidence supporting it and outline your own opinion on the matter.
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The Groundhog’s Snore
Write a story about how Punxsutawney Phil’s loud snores scared away his own shadow.
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Green Hope
Write an eco-utopian narrative, where the entire world has successfully transitioned into a green, sustainable future.
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Return of the Second Chances
Describe a situation when you felt like everything was lost, and yet a second chance appeared.
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Forgotten Realm
Create a story about a hidden world that exists beneath the small town where your characters live. How did they find it and what adventures await them there?
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Ethereal Pawprints
Your character begins to see glimpses of a ghostly pet that they had a deep bond with in their childhood.
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Vanished Specter
Touch upon a ghost who has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind a puzzled human familiar.
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Chaotic Christmas Traditions
Picture your family attempting to start a creative new Christmas tradition that doesn’t go as planned.
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Monster Under the Bed
What if the monster under your bed only wanted to ask you for help? Write a story about it.
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Alien Animal Discovery
Imagine discovering an animal on another planet. How would you describe this alien animal?
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Spring Cleaning Reflections
Pen down your thoughts and feelings about letting go of old habits or items.
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Blossoming Ideas
Describe a new idea or concept you have recently come across and how it has affected your perspective.
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Understanding Cleanliness
Write a story about how an unseen character named “Bacteria Bat” could be defeated through cleanliness.
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My Dream House
Imagine and describe your dream house. How does it look, and what kind of rooms does it have?
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you are assigned a pen pal from outer space. How would you explain everyday human activities to them?
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Investment Ideas
Imagine that you’ve received a substantial financial windfall. Describe how you would invest this money to grow your wealth.
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Elves After Christmas
Narrate the story of Christmas elves during their off-season, when it’s not Christmas.
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Tales Across Timelines
If could have a conversation with your future 25-year-old self, what would you ask or discuss?
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The Runaways
Pen a tale about a group of teenagers who decide to run away and start their own community.
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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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The Kingdom’s Guardian
Narrate a story where a woman is the protector of an entire kingdom and its people.
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Beneath Professional Facade
Conjure a narrative where an admired colleague or mentor betrays your trust.
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Marionettes of the Monsterous
Create a narrative in which humans are puppets controlled by monstrous creatures.
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The Magical Treehouse
Describe a treehouse in your backyard that magically transports you to a different place.
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Dragon’s Friend vs Real Pet
Write two stories, one about an imaginary pet dragon and another about your real-life pet.
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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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Secret Lives of Trees
Imagine a world where the trees are sentient beings that have their own language and society.
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Infernal Beasts Within
In a world where humans are chosen by gods to turn into mythical beasts at night, one individual refuses to embrace the monster within.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
A group of ragtag adventurers is drawn together by the promise of hidden treasure, but instead, they stumble upon the map to a lost civilization.
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Secret Life of Scarecrows
Imagine what scarecrows do when no one is looking. Write a story about the secret life of scarecrows in the fall.
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Harvest Moon Haute Couture
Design your unique line of fall-inspired fashion and narrate your attires from conception to completion.
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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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Descent Into the Wolf’s Den
Write a tale exploring the Big Bad Wolf’s perspective in Little Red Riding Hood.
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Silent Letters of Love
Construct an account of a character who writes a love letter every day to their unrequited love but never sends it.
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Veiled Vendetta
Centred on an unsuspecting person discovering that their close friend is the leader of an underground crime syndicate.
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Enchanted Realm’s Invitation
You’re randomly invited to participate in a midsummer’s night festival in an enchanted realm beneath the earth. What happens there?