76+ ‘Land’ Writing Prompts
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Land of Mistle-Twist
Imagine a world where holiday rules and customs are completely opposite to the ones in our world. Write a story from the perspective of a character who travels from our world to this alternative holiday world.
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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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Historical Geography
Choose a historical event and describe its geographical context and its impact on the land and people.
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Winter Wonderland
Imagine you wake up to find your home transformed into a Winter Wonderland, describe what you see and do.
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Mermaid’s Melancholy
Narrate a poignant tale about a mermaid’s life beneath the waves and her longing for the world above the sea.
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The Magical Kingdom
Create a kingdom rich in magic and explore how this shapes the life of the common people and the royal family.
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Jellyfish Overlords
What would society look like if the dominating species wasn’t humans but jellyfish?
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Time-Traveling Cowboy
A cowboy accidentally falls into a time portal and lands in modern times, trying to make sense of city life while handling his cowboy duties.
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Warlock Warrior
In a land torn apart by war, you are a solitary warlock looking for peace amidst the chaos.
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Last Spell Standing
Journey into a world where the most powerful witches engage in a series of deadly duels to claim the title of the Supreme Sorceress of the war-torn land.
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My Spartan Sari Ribbon
Take a look at a piece of fabric or clothing and write the story of its journey from raw material to your final product.
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Lofty Valentine
Craft a story about a soldier releasing a Valentine’s Day message via a homing pigeon or balloon in the midst of a war.
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Heart-shaped Land
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden land shaped like a heart on Valentine’s day and narrate the adventure that follows.
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Once Upon a Time in a Land Far Away
Create a completely new land and write a tale taking place there.
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The Native Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a Native American during the Gold Rush.
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The Hidden Borough
Imagine a hidden borough in your city which can only be accessed through a magical portal.
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Kingdom Within The Cracks
Your character accidentally falls into a crack in their home’s floor, only to land in an entirely different, fantastical land.
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The Submerged Cradle of Humanity
In a future where humans evolve to live underwater, write a short piece outlining the turning point that forced them to leave land.
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Transoceanic Tedium
Write about a character who gets aboard a cargo freight for a long, lonely voyage.
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Journey to an Unknown Land
Write about a character who decides to leave their comfort zone and embark on an unplanned journey.
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Postcard from a Foreign Land
Pretend you’re studying abroad in a country of your choice. Write a postcard to your family back home.
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Beyond Language Barriers
Narrate an instance where you had a meaningful connection with someone who spoke a different language during your travels.
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Underground Subway Pursuit
Write a scene where a detective is chasing a criminal through a maze-like subway system.
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Imagination Land
Imagine you could create your own country. Write about what it might look like and what kind of things make your country unique.
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Fantastical Fairy-tale Journey
You are a character in a fairy tale. Describe a long journey through a magical land.
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Journey to an Alien Planet
Write a story about a trip to an alien planet and what you discovered there.
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Perilous Presence
Devise a story that revolves around an invisible superhero accidentally committing a series of comical blunders.
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Lament of the Land
Write from the perspective of the homeland itself witnessing the mass suffering, starvation and emigration.
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Journey to Storyland
You have received an invitation to a land where all stories come from. Describe your journey and your experiences there.
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Pilgrims’ Perseverance
Write a story from the perspective of one of the Pilgrims during their first year in the New World.
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Adventures in Grammar Land
Write an imaginary story, but use at least five different types of adjectives in your narrative.
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Mythical Beasts Encounter
Narrate an encounter with a mythical creature in a land far from the ordinary one.
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The Stranded Island Diary
Imagine getting stranded on a deserted island, and write about your experiences as you uncover its ominous secrets.
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Into the Fishbowl
Imagine a world where fish rule the land and humanity is confined to small, water-filled bowls.
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Gems of Divination
Imagine a land where crystals hold the power to show future possibilities, but also the risk of misinterpretation.
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Heroic Adventure
Imagine you’re a hero of a fantasy land. Describe a day in your life fighting off evil.
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Journey to Sweetland
Imagine you’re a kid who’s magically teleported to a land where everything is made of candy. Write about how you would spend your day there.
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Building Imaginary Worlds
Write about a fantastical world or land you used to imagine or illustrate when you were young.
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Secret Tropical Paradise
Write about an undiscovered tropical island that becomes the central setting of your character’s adventure.
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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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Frozen Wilderness
Imagine if Elsa and Anna discovered a new magical land – the opposite of the Ice Kingdom. How would they navigate this drastically distinct environment?
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Yearning Yellow Brick Road
In an alternate “Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy never wants to leave Oz; write her story.
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Unchartered Territory in Attack on Titan
Imagine a new territory beyond the walls in Attack on Titan. What is this place like, and what new stories and challenges does it bring for our characters?
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Healer’s Journey
Write a story of a healer who travels across The Anderfels, offering aid to the oppressed.
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The Shattered Land
Create a dialogue between an elf and a human discussing the aftermath of The Blight and its impact on their respective races.
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Inception of a New World
Introduce an entirely new anime universe. Describe its various aspects in detail.
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Lost Kingdom’s Heir
Stir up a tale about a teenager discovering they are the heir to an enchanted kingdom.
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Escape to a New Planet
Imagine if you had to create your own planet from scratch, what would it look like?
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Mapping Anxiety
Draw a map of your anxiety, sketching out the different regions each representing a particular anxiety or fear. Write about the geography of your personal “Anxiety Land”.
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The Immigrant Journey
Pen down a family’s complex journey moving from their native land to a foreign country.
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Melting Polar Paradise
Write about a society that survives on the last piece of untouched land in a world ravaged by global warming.
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Steampunk Explorer
Imagine a Victorian-era explorer who discovers a new land rich with futuristic machinery.
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Unforeseen Allies in Foreign Lands
Your protagonist embarks on a mission to a foreign land, forcing them to forge alliances with unfamiliar characters.
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Hidden Kingdoms in Everyday Objects
Choose a common household object and portray it as an enchanted kingdom.
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Land of Five Elements
Imagine a world where the inhabitants can only use one of five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, or Spirit.
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Lost in a Unknown Land
Your protagonist finds themselves in a completely strange environment without any knowledge of how they got there.
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Colliding Cultures
Write about a person experiencing culture shock in a foreign land and how they navigate the conflicts arising from cultural differences to eventually find acceptance.
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and what do you discover there?
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Land of Origins
Travel back in time through your imagination and describe the place your ancestors once called home.
