417+ ‘Knowledge’ Writing Prompts
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The Great Invention
Choose a significant invention from history that has always fascinated you, now write a story about its creation.
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Exploring Ancient Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist uncovering an ancient lost civilization, what do you discover, and how does it rewrite what we know about history?
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Resurrected Viking Mystery
Consider a mystery from the Viking era that suddenly resurfaces in the present day, stirring up controversy and intrigue.
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Moon Landing Chronicles
You are an astronaut aboard Apollo 11, watching the Earth recede as you head towards the moon. Write about this moment in the first person.
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Alien Invasion During World War II
Write a story featuring aliens landing on Earth amidst the turmoil of World War II.
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Timeless Explorers
Imagine if explorers like Columbus or Magellan discovered not a new continent, but a fairytale land.
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Living Backwards
Write a story where the protagonist starts as a retiree and progressively gets younger every day.
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Valuable Lessons
Jot down about an important lesson you learned during high school that you want to share with your fellow graduates.
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Exciting Expeditions
Imagine being a famous explorer discovering a new land, base your exploration on a real geographical location.
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Mystical Creature Encounter
Write an exciting story about a day spent with your favourite mythical creature.
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Revolutionary Summer
Write a story about a character who time-travels and lands in the middle of the American Revolution.
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Zombies in the Outback
Imagine a zombie apocalypse taking place in the Australian outback, considering the cultural, natural, and geographic elements of the region.
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Veins of History
Write about a vampire who has lived through some of human history’s pivotal moments.
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Dreamy Transportation
What if you could invent a new mode of transportation – what would it be? How would it work?
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Connecting with Your Child Self
Write a letter to your 5-year-old self, sharing valuable insights and experiences.
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Forgotten Island Adventure
Write a fictional story about being stranded on an uncharted island and your struggle to survive.
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Misplaced Time Machine
What if you found a time machine that could only take you back to a random historical event for an hour?
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The Magic Door
Imagine there’s a magical door in your house that can transport you to any place or time in history. Where would it take you?
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Book of Life
Write about a character who has a book which unfolds their entire life whenever they start reading it.
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Hidden Rooms In Plain Sight
Create a story centered around an ordinary object in your home that holds a terrifying secret.
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Inauspicious Archaeologists
Write about a team of inexperienced archaeologists who accidentally uncover the legendary treasure of a forgotten civilization.
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Last Spell of the Lost Wizard
Create a narrative about a highschool student who unknowingly stumbles upon the final most powerful spell of a forgotten wizard.
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The Hidden World Beneath
Craft a tale on the discovery of a hidden world beneath your character’s city, and the adventures they embark on after the uncovering.
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Festive Fall Beats
Imagine you’re a DJ for a fall festival, write about the kind of music you’d play to capture the spirit of the season.
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Lost in Magic Land
Write about a character from the modern world who finds themselves in a strange fairy tale kingdom.
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Animal Adventures
Write about your favorite animal, its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem.
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Unknown History
Choose a historical event and rewrite it from a different perspective or with a major change in the story.
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The Multiverse’s Embrace
Imagine a society where the inhabitants are cognizant of being just one reality within an infinite multiverse.
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The Most Memorable Trip
Describe your most memorable trip or vacation and explain why it is unforgettable.
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Cross-Cultural Yuletide Decor
Describe a unique Christmas decoration from a culture distinct from your own and its symbolic meaning.
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Time-Travel Vacation
Imagine you’re given a time machine and can travel to any era and place. Where would you go and why?
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The Invisible Guide
Narrate a story in which a person is guided by a benevolent ghost through a series of challenges.
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The Great Athenian Philosopher
Pick a famous ancient philosopher like Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle, and write a dialogue discussing one of their philosophies.
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Crossing Rebel Lines
Illustrate your character secretly crossing treacherous rebel lines to offer vital information that can change the course of a galaxy.
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Animal Rights and Ethics
Write about your opinion on the ethical aspects of using animals for scientific research.
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First Person Immersion
Weave a tale using the first person narrative, but let the readers only know what the narrator knows.
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Deep Dive Operation
Craft a story where an underwater archaeologist turns spy after discovering military secrets in an ancient sunken ship.
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Heroes of Different Backgrounds
Write about a hero (real or fictional) from a different cultural or ethnic group than yours. Explain why you admire them.
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Healing Elven Herbs
Describe acquiring ancient elven herbal knowledge and healing an impossible affliction.
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Reincarnation Reset
Imagine an afterlife scenario where individuals are reincarnated but retain memories and lessons from their past life.
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Inconspicuous Overlord
Envision a world where a supremely powerful invisible entity rules without the knowledge of its subjects.
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Enigma of the Forbidden Spell
Write a story about a band of adventurers searching for a forbidden spell to defeat a dark wizard.
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Nightwatch Tower
Craft a narrative about a hidden tower that only reveals itself on moonless nights.
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The Time Machine Invention
You have invented a time machine. Write about where you would go, what you would do, and who you would meet.
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Sacred Scrolls
Your protagonist finds a set of ancient, sacred texts that tell an entirely different narrative than what is publicly known. Who hides them, and why?
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Present-Day Magic School
Modern high-schooler finds a forbidden ancient book of spells and brings magic into the 21st century.
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Forgotten Serial Killer
Imagine a world where everyone has forgotten about an infamous serial killer, except your protagonist.
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The Unseen Predator
Create a narrative about a creature that lives beneath one’s skin, controlling them without their knowledge.
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Magical Pen Pal
Imagine that a mystical creature from mythology or folklore becomes your pen pal. Write your exchange of letters.
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Planet Exploration
Imagine that you could explore any planet in our solar system. Choose a planet and describe your adventure.
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Ancestor’s Secret Keeper
Write about a ghostly character who is an ancestor of the protagonist, tasked with protecting the family’s darkest secret.
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Uncharted Territories
Write about explorers who venture into uncharted territories in search of something valuable.
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The Clock Strikes Midnight
Write a story about a civilization that experiences time at a radically faster rate than humanity.
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Wired Connection
Write a scenario where humans are physically linked to each other through wires, sharing experiences and knowledge.
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Robotic Revolution
Script a futuristic dialogue where a student is interacting with their AI teacher.
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The Dead Pet Project
Create a chilling narrative that involves a child who tries to bring back their deceased pet.
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Time Travel Tempest
Craft a play script featuring a character who inadvertently invents a time-travel device.
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The Lost Prophecy
Create a tale where an ancient prophecy is found, generating a race to unravel its secrets and the power struggle it causes.
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The Time-Travelling Troubadour
Craft a character who travels uncontrollably through time when they sleep.
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From Outbreak to Vaccination
Write a chronological narrative detailing the COVID-19 transformation from an outbreak to the distribution of vaccines.
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Guardian Of Time
Write about a vampire who has been secretly safeguarding a human bloodline over centuries.
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Misadventures of a Time Traveling Baker
Create a story about a baker who accidentally discovers a recipe for time travel.
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The Power of Knowledge
Write about an academic subject or a class that had a profound impact on you.
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Chase in the Wilderness
Your protagonist is chased through a rugged and dangerous wilderness. How does they survive?
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Reimagining Iconic Powers
Create an original superhero by borrowing a power from existing heroes and infusing it with your unique touch.
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Rethinking Perspectives
Write about a challenging situation you faced and describe how you’d handle it differently today.
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Killer of Knowledge
Our protagonist is a detective chasing a murderer who kills with books—literally.