142+ ‘Man’ Writing Prompts
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Chase in the Wilderness
Your protagonist is chased through a rugged and dangerous wilderness. How does they survive?
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Mankind’s Final Inventory
Describe the last surviving man or woman taking stock of the world’s remnants.
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Daring Jungle Expedition
You’re on a jungle expedition. Tell a story about some of the wild animals you encountered.
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Pyramids’ Architectural Mystery
Narrate the construction of a pyramid from a builder’s perspective.
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First Hunter-Gatherer
Write the story of the first prehistoric human who decided to plant a seed and wait for it to grow, becoming an early farmer.
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Sailing into the Unknown
Write about the journey of a young man or woman who stows away on a colonial ship in search of adventure.
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Lost Atlantis Expedition
Write a story about a group of young explorers who discover the lost city of Atlantis.
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Marooned on a Container Vessel
Imagine you’re the last person left on a massive container ship in the middle of the Pacific. How do you survive?
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Craft of the Cosmos
The spacecraft is a sentient being, born from the fabric of cosmos itself. Explore its relationship with its human voyagers.
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At Dawn, We Sail
Write about the emotions and feelings of a young Viking stepping onto a longship for the first time.
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The Merger of Man and Machine
Write about the complex relationship between the crew and the carrier itself, humanizing the ship as an integral part of the seamen’s life.
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Unassuming Hero
Take a minor character from your chosen fandom and envision them as the story’s primary protagonist.
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Character-Focused Twist
Imagine a significant character from a fanfic making a choice that veers dramatically from their original storyline.
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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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Wielding the Sacred Ashes
As the Warden, write about your decision to use the Sacred Ashes of Andraste to heal the sick Arl Eamon.
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Tales from The Hanged Man
Construct a tale about Varric’s time at his favored tavern, The Hanged Man.
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Cybernetic Society
Use a favorite anime as a base to build a world where humans live in symbiosis with artificial intelligence.
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Unconventional Fairy Godmother
Write a story where the usual magical, benign fairy godmother is replaced by an unlikely or unconventional character.
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Last Dinosaur Encounter
Envision a world where dinosaurs still exist and write about an adventure leading to a life-changing encounter with the last one alive.
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Whispers in the Forest
Write a story involving a forest that communicates with its inhabitants, but the whispers of the trees hold a dark secret.
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The Steam-slinger’s Standoff
Write a tale about a steam-powered gunslinger in a stand-off with the newest model glock-automaton.
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Underground Hacker Network
Write about an underground network of rebel hackers trying to restore freedom in a technocratic society.
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Lost in Amazonia
You are part of a scientific expedition that goes horribly wrong, and you’re stranded in the Amazon rainforest. What happens next?
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The Terracotta Gardener
Write on a man with a green thumb, who brings terracotta statues to life through his magical gardening.
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The Exhibit That Spoke
Write a story about a man who visits an art exhibit and the paintings start to communicate with him.
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Color of Dusk
Write a story where an unlikely hero encounters the dark underbelly of their seemingly normal city.
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Nature’s Symphony
Write a tale about nature that holds a hidden musical quality, expressing emotions with different weathers and seasons.
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Parser in Post-Apocalypse
Write a story where a man wakes up from a 300-year sleep only to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Wilderness Challenge
A hiking trip gone wrong leaves you stranded in a forest for a number of days. Write about your experience, focusing on the strategies you use to endure.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.