184+ ‘Location’ Writing Prompts
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Magic Carpet Ride
Write a story about where you would go if you had a magic carpet that could fly anywhere.
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Retracing Steps
Write about significant places you visited or frequented with your loved one and how each location plays a part in…
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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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The Impact of Climate Change
Research a specific geographical location and write about how it has been affected by climate change.
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Dream Destination
Write about a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting, why you’d like to go there, and what you imagine it…
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The Scent of Memories
Describe a fragrance that transports you back to a specific moment in your past.
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Discovering Earth’s Beauty
Write about a natural wonder you have visited, using detailed description to transport your readers.
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Mystical Cavern Civilization
Write about an exploration into a mystical underground civilization, deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
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The Nordic Way of Life
Write about how the Nordic people adapt their lifestyle to cope with harsh winter conditions.
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Mapping Emotional Geographies
Write about a place that profoundly impacts your emotional state and explain why.
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Temporal Dialogues
Write a conversation between two people in the same place but different time periods.
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The Unexpected Proposal
Write about a non-romantic Valentine’s Day activity turning into a surprise proposal.
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Diving into Detail
Write a short story that is rich in descriptive details about a location you’ve been to.
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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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Time-Travel Tourist
You’ve invented a time machine and can travel to any period or location in history for a day. Write about…
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Landscapes and Feelings
Write about a particular landscape or location from your travels that have deeply affected you.
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Dream Destination
Describe your ‘dream’ travel destination for the following year and explain why you chose this location.
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Contrasting November’s
Compare November’s experience from two different geographical or cultural perspectives.
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Invisible Threat
Your character is trapped in an unknown location, and an unseen menace is stalking them.
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Cursed Conversation
Write about a kidnap situation where the victim can only communicate with the world outside through an ancient radio.
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Lost Message in a Bottle
Write about deciphering a cryptic message left by someone before the apocalypse.
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Haunted House Mystery
Imagine moving into a new house only to realize it is haunted. Create the backstory of the house and its…
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Design a Superhero Headquarters
Write about the design of your superhero headquarters, including its location, secret features, and defenses.
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Sanctuaries in Nature
Choose a quiet place in nature that you find spiritually inspiring and describe it in detail.
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Hidden Ruins
Write a story about an archaeologist stumbling upon an ancient civilization in a wholly unexpected location.
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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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New Horizons
You find yourself needing to relocate your group to safer grounds in a zombie apocalypse.
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Improving Studying Strategies
Write about your studying habits and strategies, and look for ways on how you can improve them.
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Whispering Walls
Write about an ancestral home known to be haunted, weaving a tapestry of spooky incidents across multiple generations.
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Wondrous World Traveler
Write a travelogue of a trip to your dream destination, focusing on the use of prepositions in your descriptions.
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Sensory Impressions
Compose a piece that focuses primarily on describing a place using the five senses.
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Nightmare Travels
A couple embarks on a cross-country road trip, but each night brings them terrifying nightmares that begin to spill into…
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Accidental Meeting
Write a story where the protagonist runs into an old classmate in an unexpected location.
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Hot Chocolate Memories
Write about a fond memory you have that involves drinking hot chocolate during winter time.
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Constructing a Hideout
Create a set of directions on how to construct your ideal hideout or secret fort.
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Nuclear Countdown
A disgruntled government scientist has planted a nuclear device in an unknown location. The President convenes an elite team to…
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Visual Poetry
Choose a scene from your favorite place and pen a poem capturing its essence and beauty.
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Picnic in a Dream
Create a picnic scene set in the most extravagant, dreamy or exotic location you can imagine.
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Overlook Hotel Nightmares
Reimagine a seemingly ordinary event occurring at Stephen King’s renowned Overlook Hotel.
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Seasonal Wanderer
Write about the changes you observe in your favorite outdoor spot over different seasons.
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Vista of Childhood Wonders
Write about a place from your childhood that you feel deeply connected to, and explore why this place holds such…
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Masquerade Mystique
Imagine being invited to an exclusive masquerade party at an unknown location – the invitation arrives every year, but only…
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Blossoming Visions
Describe the transformation of a particular setting or landscape from winter into spring.
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Mysterious Animal Migration
Craft a story about a group of scientists trying to figure out why certain species are migrating to an unexpected…
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‘Ghostly Confession’
A murder convict’s ghost reveals to you the location of the body and the real murderer.
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Journey to Stillness
Describe a guided visualization journey that takes you to your most serene and peaceful place.
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Among Falling Leaves
Imagine standing in a quiet November forest, watching as leaves drop slowly around you. Write about what thoughts and feelings…
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Puzzle of Dimensions
Imagine a map that doesn’t just describe the location of places in the kingdom, but also their time and dimension.
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A Place of Comfort
Describe a place that makes you feel secure and explain why it has such a calming effect on you.
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A Season in a Scoop
Describe experiencing the essence of summer through a single scoop of ice cream.
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Sacred Spaces
Describe one place from your childhood that holds particular memory or significance to your inner child.
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Paris in Spring: A Love Story
Write a fictional love story that unfolds during a Spring Break in Paris.
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The Road Less Traveled
Write about a unique, off-beat location you chose to spend your Spring Break.
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The Politics of Palate
Consider a politicized food issue (like GMOs, organic farming, or food deserts) and write about your opinions and beliefs on…
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Magic Backpack Adventure
Picture you have a magic backpack that can teleport you to any location once you put the location’s picture inside…
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Nature’s Refuge
Write about a time when nature provided you with a safe haven or a peaceful retreat.
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Trouble in Paradise
Write about a couple’s romance that is put to the test during a holiday getaway.
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Thankful Landscapes
Choose a location or space that fills you with gratitude, and describe it in detail.
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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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Supernaturally Spooky School
Develop a story about a ghost who haunts a school, including the ghost’s origin and why it chose this particular…
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Globetrotting Through Words
Imagine your dream vacation and explain in great detail why you would want to visit this location.
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The Unknown Gem
You’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem in an exotic location, hitherto unknown by tourists. Describe what makes it special and…
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In Their Shoes
Choose an exotic location and write a day in the life of a local. Highlight unique elements of their lifestyle…
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Exotic Dream Destination
Write about a location you’ve always dreamed of visiting, detailing not just the scenery, but also the smells, sounds, local…
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My Favorite Place
Write an explanatory piece about your favorite place and why it is special to you.
