621+ ‘Light’ Writing Prompts
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Wolf in Disguise
Construct a fairytale where a friendly wolf is misunderstood because of its appearance.
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From Challenge to Triumph
Choose a major challenge you have been through, and depict the journey from that challenge to the point of overcoming it.
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An Inspiring Health Hero
In light of Doctors’ Day, write a thank you letter to an influential doctor in your life.
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Actually, Just Friends
Narrate a story about two best friends who plan to spend Valentine’s Day together as singles, but unexpectedly end up falling for each other.
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Serendipitous Love
Pen a story about two individuals who have sworn off love, unknowingly booked for the same Valentine’s Day event.
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Easter’s Hope in Modern Times
Addressing the power of hope that Easter brings, especially in challenging times.
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Sunlight Symphony
Describe a day solely from sunrise to sunset, focusing entirely on how the sunlight changes your surroundings.
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Rain Rain Go Away
Write a letter from the perspective of a farmer whose crops are suffering due to lack of rain.
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The Magic of Kindness
Imagine a world where every act of kindness makes a magic sparkle. Describe your day and how it would look with all the sparkles.
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Golden Rule Reflection
The Golden Rule states “Treat others how you would want to be treated”. Write about a time when you applied this rule, or a time when you failed to do so.
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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Bullies Beyond School
Craft a story centered around cyberbullying, detailing the mental strife it causes and possible ways to alleviate it.
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Breezy Beginnings
Write about embarking on a new journey or adventure on a day with clear skies and gentle breezes.
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Sun-drenched Memories
Create a narrative centering on a poignant memory indemnified by the vivid, warm glow of a summer sun.
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Understanding the Underrepresented
Research and write about a historical woman who has been overlooked or underrepresented.
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Exploring the Festival of Lights
Imagine you are celebrating Diwali in India. Write about the beauty of the festival and why it’s celebrated.
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The Ultimate Superpower
If you were to possess one superpower to aid you in accomplishing your life goals, what would it be and why?
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Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit?
Argue for or against the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
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The Lonely Snowman
Write an account of a lonely Snowman’s Christmas Eve, as he observes families celebrating inside their warm houses.
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Easter Egg’s Identity Crisis
Explore the perspective of an Easter egg struggling with its temporary existence and purpose.
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The Journey to the Easter Basket
Write about an Easter egg’s anxious wait and secret journey from the dyeing table to the lush Easter basket.
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Love Letters to Self
On Valentine’s Day, write a love letter to yourself, focusing on your strengths and achievements.
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Unseen Casualty
Document a day in the life of a nurse or medic in a war hospital during the World War era.
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Healer of Shadows
Imagine a society where shadows are living entities and only a chosen few can heal wounded or sick shadows.
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Supernatural New Year’s Eve
Create a narrate about characters from the spiritual realm watching or participating in New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Unexpected Cart Challenge
Illustrate an experience where you’re confronted with someone else’s deserted shopping cart.
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Sympathetic Mind-controller
Create a villain with the power to control minds, yet uses it out of necessity rather than malice.
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Parental Anxiety
Write a story about a child taken hostage from the perspective of the helpless and desperate parent.
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A Christmas Carol Reimagined
Rewrite the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from the perspective of Tiny Tim.
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Frightful Requests
Write a letter to a mythical creature asking them to attend your Halloween party.
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Quirky Q&As with the CEO
Your character decides to anonymously submit a humorous question to the company’s “Ask the CEO” event, triggering a series of unfortunate, but amusing, events.
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One Peculiar Potluck
Every staff member is required to bring a dish from their cultural background for the office potluck. However, some delicacies take a hilariously wrong turn.
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Icebreaker
Write about a scenario where two strangers are stuck in a ski-lift together and forced to make conversation.
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The Northern Light Show
Imagine the story behind the beautiful display of Northern Lights in a Winter Wonderland.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Solstice Solitude
Describe what you would do if you had the entire longest night of the year completely to yourself.
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The Art of Solitude
Describe a time when you were alone, how it felt, and what you learned about yourself.
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Farm of Magical Creatures
Picture a peaceful Western farm that instead of cattle, cultivates magical creatures. Write about a day in the life of this unusual cowboy.
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Urban Spirit Guide
Craft a story about living in a contemporary city that has its own urban legends and spirits.
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Public Transport vs. Private Vehicles
Argue your preference between public transport and private vehicles for daily commute.
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A Symphony of the Night
Describe what the darkness means to you as a vampire, from your first night experience to your current nightly ritual.
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Celestial Symbiosis
Imagine a race of vampires originating from a symbiotic relationship with a celestial entity.
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Cupid’s Predicament
Write a humorous poem from the perspective of Cupid who has run out of arrows on Valentine’s Day.
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The Unsent Valentine
Explore the idea of a love letter written for Valentine’s Day that never saw the light of day.
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Love’s First Flutter
Capture the moment when you noticed a classmate in a different light on Valentine’s Day.
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Fictitious City
Create a city that exists in a different dimension and time. Describe a day in the life of a resident.
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Light Illuminated Shadows
Picture a city where during the day everything appears normal, but as night falls, the shadows come alive.
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The Lost Playground
Describe an eerie experience at your favorite childhood playground that changed the way you perceived playtime.
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Jigsaw Memories
Story involves a detective piecing together fragmented clues from a victim’s journal pages.
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Journey to the Center of Your Strength
Write about a time when you had to tap into an unknown strength or skill to overcome a challenge.
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A Trip with the Almighty
Your main character suddenly discovers their travel partner is the one and only – God. And this God loves a good, light-hearted time.
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Betrayed by the Beast
Invent a plot twist where the beast, not Gaston, is the true villain of the story.
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A Christmas Reunion
Write about an old friend or relative who surprisingly turns up at your Christmas dinner after years of absence.
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Object of Significance
Use a unique or unusual object as the central focus of a flash fiction story.
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Transforming Genres
Choose a iconic piece of fiction and rewrite the synopsis for it in a completely different genre.
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Hero of Light
You are a superhero whose power changes with daylight saving time. How this power change affects you and your heroic deeds?
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Orange Symphony
Describe the look of Autumn around you, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves.
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Mystery of the November Night
Write a mystery story set against the backdrop of a chilling November twilight.
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Trust in Innocence
Write about a time when your innocence as a child led you to trust in a situation or person.
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Miracle of Light
Write a short story where, like in the Hanukkah tale, an insignificant amount of something goes a long way.
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The Victim Turned Hero
Create a narrative where a superhero was once a victim of a major catastrophe they couldn’t prevent.
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Finding Inspiration Around You
Write about how common, everyday items or events can inspire writing topics.
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Fireside Stories
Pen a story inspired by the image of your family gathered around the fireplace in December.
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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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Puppeteer in Disguise
A powerful entity has been controlling your superhero’s actions for evil, unbeknownst to them. Now they discover the truth.
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Saving Self
Write a story revolving around a retired superhero battling personal demons in silent retirement.
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Unrecognized Hero
Write about a superhero who is never recognized or appreciated for their courageous efforts.
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Coping Mechanisms
In a post-apocalyptic world, narrate a story about a character who uses humor as a way to cope with the horrific reality around them.
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Journey Through Genres
Opt for a genre that aligns with a phase or incident in your life and write your personal narrative in that style.
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Creating a New World
Imagine a world where the physics of light dispersion works differently and rainbows behave in an unexpected way. How would this change your world?
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Conversations with Newton
Imagine you have a chance to have a conversation with physicist Sir Isaac Newton about his experiments with prisms and light. What would you ask? What would he tell you?
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Chasing the End of the Rainbow
Write a fictional account of someone trying to physically reach the end of a rainbow.
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Balance of the Force
Explore a moment when you had to find a delicate balance between two contradicting factors in your life.
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Piecing Together History
Imagine life in a world where writing didn’t exist. How would information be passed, shared, or remembered? Reflect on the importance of writing in these aspects.
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The Intricate Balance
There’s a theory that the Force needs a balance between light and dark. You have been chosen to maintain that balance. How do you handle this enormous duty?
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The Echoes of the Past
You’ve just discovered that your mentor and guide in The Force were once involved with the Dark Side. How do you handle this revelation?
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The Sith’s Redemption
Imagine being a Sith Lord who has had a profound realization and now desires to return to the light side.
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Time Capsule Chronicles
Imagine you’re creating a time capsule to be opened in 100 years. List the objects you’d include with a detailed explanation of why.
