210+ ‘Lens’ Writing Prompts
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The Last Leaf
Chronicle a day in your life from the perspective of the last leaf on a tree outside your window.
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The Alien Exchange Student
Write about an alien sent to Earth as part of an interstellar exchange student program.
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Past Year Reflection
Reflect on the events of the past year, listing the highlights and the challenges, and describing how they helped you…
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Seeds of Origins
Pick a particular plant in a community garden and write about its origins, how it traveled, and how it’s flourished…
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The Magic of the Leprechaun
Write a story centering around a leprechaun’s magical power and how they it uses.
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Fairy Godmother’s Apprentice
Create a story where you are the apprentice to a fairy godmother or a wise old man.
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Dating Fails of a Superhero
A superhero trying to navigate their tumultuous dating life whilst saving the world.
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Tiny Tim’s Perspective
Retell a memorable event or moment from A Christmas Carol, from Tiny Tim’s perspective.
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Time Traveling Toddler
Write about a toddler who acquires a time-traveling teddy bear and the adventures they go on.
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Ben the Bookworm’s Fantastical Adventure
Write a story that follows the character of Ben, a book-loving boy, who gets magically sucked into his favourite book.
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In Their Shoes
Reimagine a renowned classic story, but write it from the perspective of the main antagonist.
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Island Adventure
Write a story of how you survive on a desert island using only the items in your backpack.
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Sacrifice of the Fabled Martyr
Create a fairy tale hero who sacrifices their own happiness for the greater good.
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Threads of Life
Write about your own life but exaggerate or underplay certain aspects to create a biographical fiction.
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Scrutiny Scavengers
Raconteur the experiences of a scavenger in the wild, possibly a vulture or a hyena, sharing its perceptive lens of…
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The Secret Life of Pets
Imagine if your pet could talk and take you on an adventure. Describe the journey.
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Shadow Kingdom
Immerive into an alternative non-human reality by describing a day in the life of a shadow in a fairy-tale kingdom.
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Gazing Back at Growth
Choose an achievement from the start of the year and an one from the end. Compare and contrast them.
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Portrait In The Frame
Narrate a story as though you are a portrait in the frame observing your relationship.
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Hobby Swap Day
Write about a day where you had to swap your hobby with a friend’s. How was your experience?
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Global Futurism
Predict a significant technological innovation or societal shift that will materialize in 2021.
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The Pokemon Federation
Envision a world where Pokemon form a functioning government and society, independent of human control.
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My Anime Life
Create a story where you or an original character get transported into an anime world.
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Unlikely Allies Turned Lovers
Write a fanfic where two rival characters gradually fall in love despite their ongoing competition.
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Epic Battle Reimagined
Reimagine a grand battle from a different perspective in your favorite fantasy novel.
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Anime Lens
Write a short story set in a familiar setting but seen through the lens of a typical anime twist.
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Mirror of Perception
Write a letter to yourself from the perspective of someone who loves you deeply.
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Beautifully Flawed
Create a compassionate letter to yourself that acknowledges your flaws and embraces them as part of your unique beauty.
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World Travel from an Extrovert’s Lens
Write about a trip or vacation where you made connections with locals or other travelers.
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Positive Self Portrait
Describe yourself through a positive lens, emphasizing your strengths, interests, and pleasant memories.
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The Power of Projection
Explore a perceived flaw or insecurity, then speculate as to how others may actually view it.
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A Taste of Childhood
Write about your favorite childhood dish, the flavors, aromas, and the feelings associated with it.
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Facing the Mirror
Describe your reflection in the mirror without judgement, focusing on appreciation.
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The What-if Dialogue
Imagine a conversation with an alternate version of yourself. What advice would you give them and what would they tell…
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Emotional Timeline
Write about the key emotional events in your life, in chronological order.
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Purpose in Pain
Describe a time when a negative or painful experience led to personal growth or change that you now consider positive.
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The Mood Spectrum
Compare an instance when you felt very low with a moment when you felt incredibly happy.
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Shading Your Unique Perspective
Write a piece on how you perceive the world differently from the people around you, focusing on a positive or…
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Reframing Negativity
Write about a negative event from your past, but reframe it in a positive light.
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Thankful Ruminations
Compose a thank you letter to someone who has influenced your personal growth positively.
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Alien Interaction
Imagine meeting an alien. Describe what they look like, how they communicate, and what they share about their home planet.
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Palette of Happiness
Describe your ‘Color of Fun’, connecting shades, tones, and hues with joyful emotions, events, and thoughts.
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Depression Through Others’ Eyes
Write a short story wherein a close friend or a loved one helps you break free from the chains of…
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Total Recall
Play the role of an outside observer and narrate a depressive episode as if it was happening to someone else.
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Mapping Dark Thoughts
Write a descriptive narrative of a day in your life through the lens of depression.
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Animal Transformation
Decide upon an animal that symbolizes tranquility and peace to you. Describe how it would feel to transform into this…
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Under the Sea
Narrate a day from the viewpoint of a deep-sea creature seeing the human world for the first time.
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Worldly Wonder
Imagine you’re a traveller from a parallel universe and you’ve just discovered Earth. Write about your experiences, observations and interactions.
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Grocery Store Chronicles
Write about a typical trip to the grocery store, casting an observational eye on the people and items encountered.
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The Poet’s Lens
Write a poem to explain what you think a poet’s thought process is like when writing a poem.
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Quirks and Habits
Give your character a unique quirk or habit, and explore how it impacts their interactions.
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The Veteran Chronicles
Interview an elderly person about their most significant life event, and recount it in a narrative form.
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Symphony of Remembered Sounds
Describe your favorite song from high school and how it shaped your teenage years.
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Prompt Chameleon
Pick a writing prompt and showcase how it can be interpreted differently across various genres or formats.