7+ ‘Lottery’ Writing Prompts
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French Valentine’s Customs
Write about “une loterie d’amour” – the love lottery, a now extinct French Valentine’s Day tradition.
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Unwanted Lottery
Describe a situation where your protagonist survived because of sheer luck, while others perished.
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Lupercalia’s Love Lottery
Write a story based on the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, where names were drawn to pair couples.
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The Mutation Lottery
Contrive a dystopian future where mutations are embraced, and a ‘Mutation Lottery’ is held to decide what genetic enhancement citizens…
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The Imaginary Windfall
Imagine receiving a large sum of money unexpectedly. How do you plan to use it?
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Reversing Fortune
In a single day, your character, an underdog accustomed to struggles, wins the lottery.
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The Parallel Universe Dilemma
Create a storyline where your protagonist discovers an alternate universe where their life turned out drastically different.
