1239+ ‘Imagination’ Writing Prompts
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Alien Weekend Getaway
Imagine you were picked up by friendly aliens for a weekend visit to their planet. What do you see, experience, and learn?
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write about a solo adventure or journey that you always wanted to embark upon.
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Secret Valentine
Imagine you have received a heartfelt, anonymous Valentine’s Day letter. How would you react? Who would you suspect it was from?
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From the Treetop
Envision yourself as a bird overlooking the school playground – how does it look like from up there?
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Adventures in Fantasia
Describe a childhood fantasy world your inner child would create as a teaming ground for adventures.
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Dreamy Destinations
Write about a place you have never visited but would like to, detailing what you imagine it to be like.
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A Journey into Clouds
Stare up at the sky and pick a cloud that looks like something – perhaps an animal, object, or character. Write a story that centers your chosen shape.
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Magical Creatures in Photographs
Imagine that you can see magical creatures in everyday photographs. Write a tale about a photo that you ‘discover’.
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Letter to the Human
Imagine your pet writing a Valentine’s Day letter to you. What would they express?
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Redefining Valentine’s Day
Imagine if Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a strikingly different way. Redefine it according to your imagination.
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Fictitious City
Create a city that exists in a different dimension and time. Describe a day in the life of a resident.
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My Kindergarten Superpowers
Imagine you’re a superhero, and you are going to use your superpowers at kindergarten.
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Once Upon a Time in a Land Far Away
Create a completely new land and write a tale taking place there.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from now.
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Inside the Prompt
Imagine you’re right inside a fiction writing prompt: Describe your surroundings, and narrate how you interact with the elements in this new world.
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A Christmas Awakening
Narrate an account of Christmas morning from your Christmas tree’s perspective.
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Quantum Quirk
Craft a story around an everyday object that suddenly starts to disobey the normal laws of physics.
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Shadows in the Corner
Write a story about an unsettling occurrence that your parents dismissed as children’s imagination.
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Lunar Lore
Imagine that the moon has a secret civilization thriving on it. Write about this lunar society, their customs, cultures, and beliefs.
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The Key to Imagination
Imagine coming across an old, rusted key and write a story about what it opens.
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The Scavenger Hunt Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal in which clues leading to the proposal are hidden in places associated with significant moments in your relationship.
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Unseen Santa Claus
Imagine you are Santa Claus, what are your challenges and adventures on Christmas Eve?
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Backwards Trip
Your characters decide to have their entire trip backwards, starting with goodbye at the airport and ending with an excited planning session.
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Reef Metropolis
Describe a sprawling city built within a coral reef in a future underwater civilization.
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Hopping Around the Neighborhood
Describe a walking tour of your neighborhood and detail the things you see and experience throughout the journey.
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The Passport of Imagination
Revisit your childhood fantasies and imagine what fulfilling them would look like now.
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Gothic Murmurs
Create a gothic narrative centered in an abandoned house that whispers secrets only at midnight.
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Time Travel Tales
Create a story about a time machine that allows you to travel anywhere in history.
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Cracking the Code
Detail an average day in the life of a cryptographer who stumbles upon a life-altering secret.
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A New Best Friend
Draw a picture of an imaginary friend and write a story about a day spent together.
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The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Scientists often say the universe is all around us – even in a single grain of sand or a droplet of water. Write a story exploring this idea, making the ordinary extraordinary.
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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings might look like.
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Cosmic Connection
Imagine that each star in the sky is a love story. Pick one star and tell its tale.
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Historical Reimagining
Write a piece of fiction incorporating a significant historical event, but with a twist of your imagination.
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Quest for the Lost City
You are an adventurer on a journey to uncover a lost ancient civilization. Write about what you find and how it changes your understanding of history.
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Journey to the Stars
Imagine you are a space explorer traveling to a distant planet. Describe your journey and what you discover.
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Postcard from a Foreign Land
Pretend you’re studying abroad in a country of your choice. Write a postcard to your family back home.
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An Unexpected Journey
Write about a fictional roadtrip you took and faced unforeseen challenges. How did you overcome those challenges?
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The Sea Sees All
Write from the perspective of the sea, watching the Titanic disaster unfold.
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Dystopian Future
Imagine you arrived 100 years into the future and it’s a dystopia: Portray your journey through returning civilization back to its glory.
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To The Future and Beyond
You had the chance to travel to the year 3021, but you only have one day to explore. What would you do?
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Past Lives, Future Adventures
Write a story where you wake up 100 years in the past. How do you adjust to life without modern technology?
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Survival Strategies
Imagine you are a caveman during the Ice Age and describe your day-to-day strategies for survival.
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Secrets in the Basement
Write about finding a hidden room in your basement that contains a devastating secret.
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Journey to the Moon
What if you could travel to the moon? Write about your journey and what you would do there.
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The Invisible Friend
What if you had an imaginary friend who could become visible only to you? Describe this friend and your adventures together.
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Imaginary Playground
Imagine a perfect playground. What does it look like? What are the different playthings and why are they special?
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Imagination Land
Imagine you could create your own country. Write about what it might look like and what kind of things make your country unique.
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Personal Book Review
Choose your favorite book and write a review explaining what you liked about it, and who else might enjoy it.
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Fantastical Fairy-tale Journey
You are a character in a fairy tale. Describe a long journey through a magical land.
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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 Disappearing Snack Mystery
Write about how a favorite snack disappears from the class cabinet every day.
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Adventure At The School Playground
Craft a story about an unforgettable day you spent in the school playground.
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An Unseen Presence
Write a short story centering on a mysterious, unseen force that only the protagonist seems to be aware of.
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The Giving Tree
Imagine if the trees could talk. Pick a tree in fall and write a conversation you’d have with it.
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Leafy Life Cycle
Write a story from the perspective of a leaf transitioning through the seasons until it falls in autumn.
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The Wacky Wizard School
Create a story about a strange school only for wizards, and their bizarre, magical classes.
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Journey into the Storybook
Imagine you’ve been transported into your favorite fairy tale – describe your experience.
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Teddy Bear Defender
Describe a world where a child’s teddy bear is their real-life superhero, protecting them from threats both big and small.
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In the Depths of the Ocean
Write about the mysterious world that exists in the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Pre-Winter Traditions
Recall or create a family or cultural tradition that signifies the arrival of winter.
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Journey to Storyland
You have received an invitation to a land where all stories come from. Describe your journey and your experiences there.
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Equinox Adventure
Craft a sci-fi or fantasy story based on the premise of a once-in-a-millennium celestial event happening on the March Equinox.
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Equinox Enchantment
Create a magical story where the March Equinox is an essential day for the creatures of the forests.
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Christmas Time Machine
Imagine you have a time machine and you can spend the Christmas day at any point in history.
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Gift From Santa’s Sack
Describe a gift you received from Santa Claus as a child that still holds a significant place in your heart. What does this present symbolize to you now?