277+ ‘Keep’ Writing Prompts
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Winter Prepares
As nature readies itself for winter in November, write about ways you’re preparing for your future.
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Resolution Reimagining
Write about a resolution you’ve made in the past that you struggled to keep and how you might approach it…
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Fatal Secret
Tell a tale revolving around a character who is forced to expose a life-altering secret that can potentially shatter the…
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Brotherhood Betrayed
Write about two close soldiers separated through different paths during the zombie apocalypse, only to end up as enemies.
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Aftermath Fracturing
Write about the conflict of interest between different military factions over resources and the survival strategy amidst the zombie apocalypse.
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Operation Undead Storm
Write about an elite military unit tasked with the mission to infiltrate a city overrun by zombies.
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Pandemic Chaos
Write a story surrounding a deadly infectious disease released unknowingly into a highly populated city.
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Magic Woven into Reality
Write a story about a day in your regular, daily life touched by a magical event.
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The Potion Master’s Dilemma
Visions an intense love affair between a human and a magical potion master.
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Small Business Visionary
Imagine you’re starting your own business. What would it be and how would you run it?
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Courtroom Revelation
Write a thrilling piece about a defense attorney who discovers a piece of evidence that changes everything about their ongoing…
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Alien-Pet-Sitter
A pet-sitter is left to care for otherworldly creatures while their owners are away from Earth.
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Undead Office Shenanigans
Imagine an employee at a paper company discovering the company’s top salesperson is actually a zombie.
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Mirthful Monster Masquerade
Write a story where all the monsters in the world socialize at an annual gala dress, but they all try…
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Summer Fantasy Island
Imagine you’re on a deserted island straight out of a summer dream and describe a typical day there.
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Isolation Tactics
Write from the viewpoint of a character fortifying their home against the zombie horde, all while dealing with the isolation…
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Innocent Facade
Write a story wherein a character discovers a horrifying secret about their friendly next-door neighbor.
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Reverse Chronology
Write a story that starts at the end, revealing the outcome, then gradually unveils what led to it.
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Blend In or Perish
Your character wakes up one day and finds the entire world frozen in time, except for a group of strangers…
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Unveiling the Wolf
Write a story where a character introduced initially as benign or even friendly, over time, progressively peels back their façade…
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Anakin and Padmé’s Forbidden Love
Write a tale exploring the private moments and secret conversations between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.
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Building My Dream Castle
Write about designing and building your dream castle, including the materials, the people who live there, and the daily activities.
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Unfolding Future Dreams
Imagine your ideal future. Describe what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like. What steps will you take to…
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Human Hunt
Your character is now a zombie and their former friends do not yet recognize their transformation.
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First Christmas Without…
Narrate your experience of the first Christmas without a close family member.
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Cosmic Christmas Tree
Imagine how you would decorate a Christmas tree in the zero-gravity environment of space.
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Written in Ice cream
You keep meeting the same person at your favorite ice cream truck and feelings start to stir.
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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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Hidden Kingdom Underneath
Write a story about an advanced, hidden civilization living right beneath the world’s greatest cities.
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Apocalypse Love Story
A love story that blossoms between two survivors who bicker and fight, but also keep each other alive.
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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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Whispers of the Dead
Your protagonist works in a morgue and starts hearing the whispering voices of the deceased.
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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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The Crypto Chronicles
Write about a historical codebreaker during World War II who stumbles upon information not meant for his eyes.
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Medieval Knight’s Quest
Write a story of a knight embarking on a perilous quest in the medieval era.
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The Great Depression Struggle
Craft a story of an ordinary man trying to keep his family afloat during the Great Depression.
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A Christmas Curse
Imagine a family cursed to experience a terrifying paranormal phenomenon each Christmas.
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Daily Dose of Gratitude
Keep a daily gratitude journal for a week, listing five things each day that you are thankful for.
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Lost and Found Adventure
Imagine your class found a treasure map during a school trip; write about what happens next.
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Reflecting on Healthy Habits
Think back on the past year and write about the healthy habits you’ve formed.
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Travel Tales
You are on a trip. Now, how do you keep up with your daily writing? Envision your mobile writing station.
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Lost in Lotto Land
Detail a family’s perilous and hilarious journey after their winning lottery ticket goes missing.
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Adventures with a Tiny Dragon
Envision having a pet dragon – but it’s only as big as your thumb.
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Peculiar Pet
If you could have any magical creature as a pet, what would it be and what adventures would you have…
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Dragon Whisperer
Write about a protagonist living in a world where dragons are enslaved and they have the unique ability to communicate…
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Bloodline Secrets
Write about a family of vampires who have managed to keep their identity secret for centuries, until a curious teenager…
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Confiding in a Stranger
Imagine you could talk to a stranger and express your deepest fears and insecurities. Write a diary entry about this…
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How to Care for a Pet
Write about the steps needed to take care of a pet you own or would like to own.
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New Year’s Resolution
Write about a New Year’s resolution you made and kept, or one you wish you had.
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Living Through a Fairy Tale
Pick your favorite fairy tale but imagine that you’re the lead character and you can change the story. How would…
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Body Positivity Anthem
Write about your body as if it were a beloved friend, celebrating its function and form.
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Lost and Found
Narrate a mystery about an item that keeps appearing and disappearing in strange places.
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Lifetime Supply of Chocolate Eggs
What if you discovered an Easter egg that never ran out of chocolate? How would your life change?
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The Unseen Enemy
Create a narrative where the antagonist remains a mystery until the end, misleading the protagonist and readers.
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Observing March Weather
Write about the changing weather patterns in March and how they affect your daily life.
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My Life as a Superhero
Imagine that you’ve discovered you have a superpower. What is it, and how do you use it?
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Alternate Myth of Cupid and Psyche
Invent a new myth involving Cupid and Psyche, one that diverges greatly from the original.
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Class Clown Crown
Write about the exaggerated shenanigans a character goes through to claim the title of ‘Class Clown’ at school.
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Under The Radar
The protagonist is a vampire who must keep their true nature a secret from modern society.
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Conversational Overlap
Craft a flash fiction piece where two characters are having separate conversations at the same time.
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Abundance in Scarcity
Narrate the story of a Civil War family trying to keep their farm alive during the war.
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Vampire Protean Laws
Write about an ancient set of laws governing the behavior of vampires in your world.
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Lack of Emotional Connection
Craft a narrative about a villain with whom the reader feels no emotional connection.
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A World in Disguise
Write a tale about a vampire who has hidden his true identity from his mortal friends and family.
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Isolated Yuletide
Imagine being stranded on a deserted island near Christmas, describe your methods to keep the Christmas spirit alive.
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The Hidden Chase
Describe a chase scene where secret agents are guided by technology and IQ, not physical prowess.
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Race Against Time
Your character is involved in a high-stakes, time-sensitive chase where every second counts.
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Map of the Mystical Land
Design a map for your fantasy world, then detail the characteristics each region.
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Optimizing Future Goals
Write about a significant life goal you hope to achieve within the next three years and discuss how you plan…
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Desert Diaries
Step into the shoes of a camel on a desert expo, discovering ancient ruins and meeting unique desert creatures.
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A Vestal Virgin’s Vow
Write a story from the perspective of a Vestal Virgin who has a secret that might get her buried alive.
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Troublesome Tech Tutor
An older person gets tasked with creating and programming a robot, but things take a humorous turn.
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Remembering the Old World
Writing from the perspective of the last living individual who remembers the pre-apocalyptic world. Their responsibility is to pass on…