277+ ‘Keep’ Writing Prompts
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New Year’s Resolution Revelations
Write about the first time you created a New Year’s Resolution and whether you maintained it or not.
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Animal Adaptations
Choose an animal and write about the unique adaptations it has developed to survive in its environment.
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Invisible Space
Think about the personal traits you keep hidden from the world, the attributes that exist in your ‘invisible space’ and verbalize them.
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Dive Into the Unknown
Write a story about an intrepid deep sea explorer who makes an unexpected discovery during an expedition.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red planet.
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Custodian of Secrets
Detail the life of a character who knows a historic secret or prophecy that they’re forbidden to disclose.
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Hidden Virtuous Acts
Write about a villain who, unbeknownst to the protagonist, performs good deeds in secret.
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The Last Warlock
Write about a world where magic has all but vanished, leaving one solitary warlock struggling to keep the ancient knowledge alive.
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Unexpected Resolutions
Write about a surprising resolution that you’ve decided to undertake this year.
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Depth of Dedication
Write about the love story of a couple fighting against all odds to keep their marriage together.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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Matriarchal Manipulator
Write about a powerful older woman who uses her wit, wealth and charm to manipulate others and keep her status.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Fireside Stories
Imagine you’re huddled by a roaring fire while a snowstorm rages outside; what story would you tell to keep spirits high?
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Space Colony Sanguivore
Consider a world where a vampire is part of the first colony on Mars, and how this affects the colony’s survival.
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Immortal Galaxy Overlord
Imagine a vampire that has taken over an entire galaxy, using his power to keep order and peace.
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Marrying the Moonlight
A werewolf and a vampire fall in love defying the age-long rivalry between their species.
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Double Surprises
Write about a scenario where both partners plan to propose to each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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The Hidden Passageway
Write about a personality trait or talent that you believe you hide from others.
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The Unassuming Queen
Write about a humble queen who rescues her kingdom from ruin while maintaining her low-key lifestyle.
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Hidden City under the Sea
Your protagonist finds a sophisticated yet uncannily advanced city submerged deep in the ocean.
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Generosity of Gratitude
Think about a time someone was exceptionally kind or generous towards you and express your feelings of gratitude.
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Dear Diary: The Fall Transition
Keep a journal from a leaf’s perspective about the change in season from summer to fall.
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Expository Explorations
Create an informative essay on a subject you’re passionate about, ensuring to provide clear, concise information.
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Crafting Conclusions
Write an intriguing ending to a story that feels satisfying and wraps up all loose ends.
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Conspiracy at The Office
Your character stumbles upon a dangerous secret about their company that puts their life at risk.
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Childhood Secret
Write a story where your superhero had his/her powers from childhood and had to hide their identity.
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Peripheral Partners
Narrate the story of a couple who can only interact while doing other things like working or studying.
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Lovers Without Borders
Depict a day in the life of a couple maintaining their long-distance relationship.
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Laughter in Adversity
Create a short story about a character who uses humor as a tool to navigate a challenging situation.
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New Age Renaissance
Describe a world where the use of advanced cyborg technology fuels a cultural renaissance.
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The Enchanted Metamorphosis
Write about a character who acquires the ability to transform into an object or animal at will.
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Unveiling the Mask
Imagine a stereotypical villain who reveals a shockingly sympathetic side to their character. How do they maintain their terrifying facade while battling with their own inner demons?
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and positivity.
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The Intricate Balance
There’s a theory that the Force needs a balance between light and dark. You have been chosen to maintain that balance. How do you handle this enormous duty?
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Dreadful Countdown
Your protagonist receives a mysterious, suspense-filled warning counting down to a catastrophic event.
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Shadow Stalker
Write a story where the protagonist is not sure if they are being followed or it’s just their paranoia.
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Double Life
Write about a character leading a double life and the dramatic irony that unfolds as the character’s loved ones remain unaware of it.
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Faded Glory
Write about a former superhero who is now living in a retirement home and trying to adapt to this new environment.
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Unsung Heroes
Write a thank you letter to a person in your community who helps keep things running smoothly, such as the school janitor, the mailman, or the local librarian.
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Unseen Guardians
Write about an ordinary individual who secretly carries out acts of courage and kindness every day.
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Community Helpers
Describe a community helper in your neighborhood, and explain how they contribute to your society.
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Whodunit With Wit
Write a suspenseful murder mystery at a comedic dinner theater where the actors are suspects.
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Avoiding Attention
Describe how you manage to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention from both zombies and panicked humans.
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Stranded in Space
Craft a story about an astronaut who is stranded in space due to a malfunction in his spacecraft.
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Emotional Survival
Dissect the psychological measures the characters employ to endure the apocalypse.
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Unseen Warriors
Create a world where humanity is unaware of the existence of superheroes, and unfold a story of one such undisclosed savior.
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Superhero Work-life Balance
Write a narrative that deals with a teenage superhero trying to balance the struggles of high school, family drama and saving the world.
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Dream Diary
For a week, keep track of your dreams and write detailed narratives about them each morning.
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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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Unexpected Love at the Retirement Home
Write a story about two individuals falling in love at a retirement home.
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Discovering the Unknown Neighbor
Write a story about a mysterious neighbor you never interacted with.
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Journey to Achievement
Sketch a roadmap on how you plan to achieve your most significant goal for the new year.
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Forbidden Romance
Amidst the secrets and shadows of a secret society, two members fall in love – a forbidden act within their ranks.
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Planet Protector
Imagine that you are chosen as the ambassador to protect Earth from aliens. What strategies would you use to keep the Earth safe?
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Preserved in Salt
Imagine a cherished memory forever preserved like a fish in salt. Write a detailed exploration of this memory.
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Oblivion’s Slave
Create a story where a vampire has to erase the memories of their human lover constantly to keep them safe.
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Undercover Spy
Role play as a secret agent assigned with the mission of protecting a high-profile individual. Narrate a typical day.
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Rise from the Ashes
Craft a scenario wherein remnants of a fallen galactic empire endeavor to rebuild from the rubble.
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The Magic Kitchen
Imagine walking into your kitchen and finding that anything you wished to eat instantly appeared, write about this magical kitchen.
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Post-Apocalyptic North Pole
Imagine a scenario where a global calamity has turned the North Pole into ruins and Santa is trying to restore hope.
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Dracula in Suburbia
What if Dracula wakes up in modern suburban setting? How would he adapt and blend in?
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The Unseen Photograph
Create a detective story where a crucial photograph goes unnoticed due to a more compelling but deceptive piece of evidence.
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The Overshadowed Suspect
Write a mystery where the most obvious suspect, through multiple shreds of evidence, is not the godfather.
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Risque Role-play
Invent a scenario where two characters pretend to be other people as part of their romantic escapades.
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The Emotion Behind the Mask
Write about an emotion you often hide from others and explore why you keep it hidden.
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The Cursed Clinic
Your protagonist is a doctor in an old, creepy clinic, where patients keep mysteriously disappearing.
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A Day as the Teacher
Imagine you were the teacher for a day. Write about what you would teach and how you would do it.
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The Hidden Passion
Create a secret passion or hobby for Queen Amidala that she managed to keep hidden from her people and the Star Wars universe.
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Manifesting Dreams
Each morning, write down one goal you aim to achieve and the positive steps you will take towards reaching it.
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Hidden Emotions
Write a story where your main character is forced to reveal a hidden emotion they’ve been bottling up.
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Transplanetary Monarch
Devise a story about an alien monarch who inherits a volatile interplanetary kingdom.
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Revolution Rewritten
Picture a group of aliens that have successfully overthrown an oppressive regime and are now rewriting their cultural history.
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Valor in Battle
Write about the Pearl Harbor attack from the perspective of a nurse or medic under siege, doing everything they can to save lives.
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The Protest Behind the Paint
Explore the growing trend of modern art being used as a medium for social and political activism.
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The Interdepartmental Love Affair
Create a story where two employees from different departments in the same office fall in love.
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The Family Teapot Heirloom
How would you keep the tradition alive if you inherited a family teapot that had been passed down through generations?
