1239+ ‘Imagination’ Writing Prompts
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Da Vinci’s Hidden Apprentice
Imagine you are Leonardo Da Vinci’s undiscovered apprentice and recount your experiences and learnings.
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The Magic of Mistletoe
Pen down a fictional narrative about the magical properties of Mistletoe during Christmas.
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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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Frosty Footprints
Imagine a walk on a snowy Christmas day with your lost loved one, describe where you go and the conversation…
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Reindeer’s Christmas Eve Flight
Imagine soaring through the night sky with Santa’s reindeer — describe the wonders you see and the emotions you feel.
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Frozen Hearts Melted
The ice queen has frozen your favourite Christmas movie characters in time. How would you unfreeze them and restore Christmas…
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Dream Journey
Write about a vivid dream you had and how it made you feel.
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The World Through My Window
Describe the view from your childhood window and the stories it told you.
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Voyage into the Unknown
Write a fictional account of discovering a new species in the dark depths of the ocean.
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Dream Destinations
Describe a place from your childhood that you always dreamt of visiting – real or imagined.
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Enigma Of The Enchanted Forest
Write about the time you found a secret door in the forest during your summer escapade.
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The Talking Pet
Your pet (or an imaginary pet) suddenly gains the ability to speak! What would they say? What conversations would you…
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Ocean Adventure
Imagine you’re an explorer who discovered a new island. What does it look like? What challenges do you face?
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Absurdist Delusions
Write a story of a person who sees ordinary objects come to life and interact in unexpected ways.
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Harvest Moon Dreams
Create a magical story unfolding in a pumpkin patch under the golden glow of an October harvest moon.
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Enveloping Paranoia
Write a thriller with a primary character who starts to believe everyone around them is part of a vast, sinister…
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Potion Maker
Imagine you are an inventor who creates potions. Describe a potion you would make and its effects.
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Time-traveling Encounter
Write a story about going back in time to witness a historical event or meet a historical figure.
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Island Adventure
Imagine that you are stranded on a deserted island, what would you do to survive and have fun?
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The Wild Wilderness of Space
You’re an astronaut preparing for a mission to explore a new planet. Write about your experience.
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Fantastic Faraway Land
Describe an imaginary world or kingdom and everything unique about its landscapes, creatures, and dwellers.
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The Language of Trees
If trees could talk, what would they say? Write a conversation between yourself and a tree.
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The Extraordinary School
Envision an unusual school where magical things happen. Write a story about a day at this school.
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Discovering Lost Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist who has unearthed a completely unknown ancient civilization. Describe your explorations and findings.
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Journey to a Fictional Place
Write a travelogue as if you have visited a place from your favorite book or film.
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Winter Folklore
Compose a myth or a legend associated with the winter season, using elements of fantasy and imagination.
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Expedition to Unknown Land
Imagine you and your friends discover an uncharted land. What happens next?
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you’re exchanging letters with an alien from a distant planet. Write about your correspondence.
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Forgotten Fairytale Lands
Invent a forgotten fairytale land that is discovered again.
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Creeping Shadows
Write a suspenseful narrative about someone convinced they’re being followed by an unexplained shadow.
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Crazy About Cartoons
Write about your favorite cartoon character and the adventures you imagine with them.
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Alien Autobiography
Write a first-person account of a cantina creature’s life, from its home planet to its life in the cantina.
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Tour Guide for a Day
Imagine that you are a tour guide at the zoo, and describe how you would guide visitors through.
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Park from a Bug’s Perspective
Describe what a day at the park might look like from a small bug’s point of view.
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The Amazing Animal Kingdom
Imagine spending a day as your favorite animal. Tell the story of your day.
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Fantastic Adventures to Dreamlands
Describe the most incredible adventure you can imagine, where you would go and who you would take with you.
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An Imaginary Window
Close your eyes and imagine a window that peers into any moment from your past. What do you see, and…
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Legislation of Superpowers
Imagine a world where superheroes are being regulated by government policies.
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Road Less Travelled
Draft a poem from the perspective of a tired traveler who took the road less traveled.
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The Language of Animals
Compose a poem imagining what different animals might say if they could speak.
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Fairy Tale Retold
Select a favorite fairy tale and rewrite it as a poem, adding your own unique perspective or twist.
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Guardian of the Forest
Imagine you’re a guardian spirit of a forest. Write a poem about a day in your life.
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Symphony of the Night
Write a story where vampires communicate through a unique form of music, one only perceptible to their species.
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Fantasy Creature Chronicle
Compose a verse about a made-up magical creature, its nature, and the fantastical world it lives in.
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Masterpiece Inspiration
Look at famous paintings or any piece of art and pen a narrative from the perspective of a character within…
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Land of the Dinosaurs
Write a story revolving around a picture of prehistoric landscapes and dinosaurs.
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Picture The Past
Select a black-and-white or sepia-toned historical photograph and imagine the story behind it.
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Animal Planet Adventure
Pretend you’re an explorer visiting a unique animal on a distant planet. Describe what this creature looks like, how it…
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My Imaginary Pet
Write about an imaginary pet you wish to own and describe what adventures you would have together.
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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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Adoption of Virtual Reality
Explore a daily routine or hobby that transformed after the incorporation of virtual reality (VR).
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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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Time Travel Tales
If you could time travel to the future, what age or era would you choose to visit, and why?
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Canvas of Colors
Describe a summer sunset as if you were painting it. What colors would you use? Which brush strokes?
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1. My Magical Garden
Imagine if you had a magical garden, what plants and creatures would you find there?
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Superhero Power Pick
Write about which superpower you would choose if you could have one, and justify your choice.
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Legacy of the Jack-o-Lantern
Re-imagine the origin story of the creepy Jack-o-Lantern and its menacing grin.