14+ ‘Joke’ Writing Prompts
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The Fool’s Guide
Write from the perspective of an expert prankster giving advice on how to execute the perfect April Fool’s joke.
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Day of Misunderstandings
Write a diary entry of an unusually mistaken April Fool’s Day, where someone’s joke lead to unexpected consequences.
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The Wording on the Wall
Imagine you’re a passenger who stumbles upon a prediction of the Titanic’s fate scrawled in hidden corner of the ship.
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The Revolution Prank
Pen a humorous tale about a practical joke that accidentally sparks off a revolution.
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Accidental Prank
Describe a situation where an everyday occurrence was mistaken as an April Fool’s Day joke.
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Joke Machine Malfunction
Imagine you’ve invented a machine that generates jokes, but suddenly, it starts producing strange, nonsensical or extremely literal jokes.
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Ancient Curse, Modern Problems
Craft a funny story where the recipient of an ancient curse finds creative, modern ways to deal with it.
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April Fool’s Twist
Pen a story starting with an April Fools’ Day prank that has surprising consequences.
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A Day in Zonko’s Joke Shop
Write about a day in the life of an employee or regular customer at Zonko’s Joke Shop.
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Riding the Waves of Laughter
Reflect on a humorous anecdote, event or a joke that sends you into fits of laughter each time you come…
