53+ ‘King’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Monarchy
Explore the possibility of a royal monarchy, complete with a king, queen, and court, within a zombie apocalypse.
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The Great Jester
Imagine you are the king or queen’s jester and are tasked with planning the April Fool’s Day pranks at the royal court.
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Tyrant King
Build a villainous monarch who exploits his people and causes turmoil across the kingdom.
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The Pastry Chef and the Ogre
Write a fairy tale about a pastry chef who inadvertently bakes an ogre into his most popular cake.
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Dwarven Deliberations
Write about a significant event in the life of a dwarf king, set against the backdrop of his underground kingdom.
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The Benevolent Monarch
Picture a king or queen who rules not by fear or force, but by love and compassion.
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King of the Jungle
Write a story where you are a lion in a jungle, detailing a day in your majestic life.
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Witness to History
Write about an individual participating in a historic long distance march, like Gandhi’s Salt March or Martin Luther King’s Selma to Montgomery March.
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Pact of Two Worlds
Imagine a fairy princess who falls in love with a human, risking the wrath of her king.
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Mystical Quest for the Lost King
Create a story where a medieval knight is guided on a quest by magic to find and restore a lost king.
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The Hidden Child of the Palace
Imagine being a child during England’s Tudor era, and secretly observing the royalty’s life from the palace’s hidden corridors.
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“Mystic Treason”
Write a story about a mage’s guild tasked with advising the king, but someone in the guild is a traitor.
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Overlook Hotel Nightmares
Reimagine a seemingly ordinary event occurring at Stephen King’s renowned Overlook Hotel.
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The Forgotten Password
A president of a big corporation loses the password to his company’s main account and believes he’s been ousted, just like King Lear.
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Preservation and Progress
Jot down your thoughts on a quote that reflects the balance between preservation and progress, tying into Black History Month celebrated in February.
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Echoes of Past Lives
Write a piece where a person remembers vividly a past life that takes place in a fantastical world.
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The Power of Speech
Write a research paper about a significant speech in human history, focusing on its cultural, political, or social impact.
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Discovering King Tut’s Tomb
Create a story where you’re accompanying Howard Carter during the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. What surprises and adventures await inside?
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March on Washington
Describe what it would’ve been like to attend the iconic March on Washington from a child’s perspective.
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King Arthur’s Comical Companion
Imagine if a modern stand-up comedian was transported back in time, and became a part of King Arthur’s round table.
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Medieval Conspiracy
Craft a suspenseful tale about a plot to overthrow a king in the medieval times.
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Knights of the Round Turntable
King Arthur and his knights are widely known for their courage, chivalry, and… disarming DJ skills? Delve into a world where music battles replaced sword fights in Medieval England.
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The Civil Rights Movement
Write about what the civil rights movement means to you and how it has impacted your life or the lives of people around you.
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Crowning the Homecoming King & Queen
Write about a homecoming football game and the associated festivities in your school.
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The Fruit Royalty
Write about being the king or queen of a kingdom where everything (including the subjects) is made out of fruits.
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The Brave Tailor
Envision a sequel where the Tailor becomes King and needs to confront his fabricated tales.
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The Vanishing Kingdom
Write a fairy tale where a kingdom is slowly disappearing and the race to save it.
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Russian Frost Folklore
Describe an epic journey in the extreme Russian winters, where humans and mythical winter spirits coexist.
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The Undying King
Craft a narrative about a king who was cursed to live forever in unwavering torment, but finds solace in an unexpected companion.
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The Greco-Persian Wars
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Spartan soldier on the eve of the Battle of Thermopylae.
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Of Dragons and Kings
Write a tale where a human king and a dragon king have to negotiate for peace between their two kingdoms.
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Sunrise Gifting
On Easter morning in your fictional land, inhabitants wake up to find a small gift from the ‘Sun King.’
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The Lion King’s Heir
Imagine if Simba had a second cub, who was not destined to be king or queen. How would this character cope with their sibling’s destiny and their place in the Pride Land?
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Nightmares Unimagined
Following the theme of ‘The Sandman’, invent a dream or nightmare so potent that it has far-reaching consequences in the waking world.
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A Different Throne
Imagine a world where a different character ascended to the Iron Throne. Who would it be, and what would their reign look like?
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The Crown’s Burden
Write about the decision to place either Bhelen or Harrowmont as king on the throne of Orzammar.
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Camelot Emissary
Imagine you’re a diplomat in the court of King Arthur. Document an important negotiation.
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Echoes from an Earlier Life
Imagine your character in a past life and write about an event in that life which is subtly echoed in their present.
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The Rousing Monologue
Compose a monologue that seeks to inspire change towards a healthier, more inclusive world.
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Rebirth of King Arthur
King Arthur wakes in modern times. Narrate his adventures as he tries to blend in.
