216+ ‘Mean’ Writing Prompts
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Napman: The Judge of Snooze
Choose an unimpressive, funny superpower and create a hilariously ironic superhero.
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Understanding Forgiveness
Write a letter to someone you feel wronged by, expressing your feelings but also extending forgiveness.
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Election Reflections
Write about a recent local, state, or national election and your thoughts about the processes and results.
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Rebirth
Weave a narrative where an archeologist uncovers a hidden, elaborate labyrinth leading to the mythical Minotaur.
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Christmas Morning Traditions
Describe a unique Christmas morning tradition in your home and its significance.
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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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Magical Hobby Transformation
Imagine if your favorite hobby was a magical power: what would this power look like and how would you use…
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Winter’s Promise
Write a letter to yourself, articulating what you hope to achieve by the end of the winter.
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Pots of Tradition
Discuss a St. Patrick’s Day tradition you observe every year and narrate your experience of keeping it alive.
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Flowers Speak Louder than Words
Analyze the symbolism of different flowers given on Valentine’s Day.
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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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Eve of the New Decade
Express your thoughts and feelings when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve ushering a fresh decade.
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Quilting Bee Gathering
Write about a fictional or real-life quilting bee, for instance, in your community or family.
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Immortal Galaxy Overlord
Imagine a vampire that has taken over an entire galaxy, using his power to keep order and peace.
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The Veil of Humanity
Imagine a vampire who desperately tries to retain their humanity despite their monstrous transformation.
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Lost Love Rediscovery
Re-encounter an old love and describe how you both have changed since your relationship.
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Love Symbols Worldwide
Write about Valentine’s Day symbols in different countries and what they mean.
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A Valentine’s Love Letter
Write a love poem in the form of a letter addressed to your significant other (real or imagined).
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St. Valentine’s Secret Affair
Write a story about St. Valentine having a secret romance while he was in prison.
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Classroom Valentine’s
Narrate the experience of distributing Valentine’s Day cards in class and the accompanying emotions.
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Cosmic Solitude
Imagine you are the last human being left in existence, in the vast emptiness of the universe.
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Quantum Quirk
Craft a story around an everyday object that suddenly starts to disobey the normal laws of physics.
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A Child’s Smile
Create a narrative about a character who performs the heroic deeds of making terminally ill children smile.
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Swapped Destiny
Write about a character who discovers they were switched at birth with a prince or princess.
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Untold Hero
Write about a fictional cook or staff on the Titanic who becomes an unexpected hero during the sinking.
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Places of Serenity
Describe a place you’re particularly thankful for, explain why it’s important to you.
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Survivor’s Guilt
Detail a survivor’s experience who left his famine-stricken village for a better life abroad.
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Beyond the Sidekick
Detail how the sidekick grows beyond their prescribed role of support, and starts owning their own glory.
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Clash of Morals
The mentor superhero’s ideologues clash with his apprentice’s. Write about the resulting conflict.
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A Solitary Snowflake
Take on the persona of a solitary snowflake floating towards the ground in an utterly silent world.
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The Accidental Fulfiller
Write a story about a character who, unknowingly, is fulfilling a long-forgotten prophecy.
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Eclipse of Emotion
Conjure a world where emotions are considered dangerous and suppressed by a strict regime.
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Realm of Rebirth
In a world where people can choose to be reborn as a different animal after death, write a tale about…
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Bewitched Appearances
Design a world where physical appearance is not concrete, but can be changed with magic.
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Forgiveness Festivities
List the people who you feel have wronged you over the past year, and write a letter of forgiveness to…
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Ancestral Reflections
Imagine you are a 4th generation Irish-American, tracing your roots back to Ireland.
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Time Capsule Triumph
Write a short narrative about a person who stumbles upon a time capsule filled with predictions about their future which…
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At Long Last, Victory
Describe an unforgettable moment when you or your team won a match or race in the spring.
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Ghost Molecules
Write about a physicist who discovers molecules that exist on a ghostly level, separating our reality from a parallel one.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against…
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Quest for Knowledge
Write about a situation where survival depends on an instruction manual or a book, but the only existing copy is…
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Droids and AI
Write about the importance and role of droids and artificial intelligence in the Star Wars universe.
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Climate Change Disruption
Write about your opinion on how climate change is disrupting societal norms.
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Path of Achievements
Reflect on the major accomplishments you achieved last year and what they mean to you.
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Resurrection Reflections
Reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, describing it from your personal perspective.
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Futuristic Love Triangle
Explore a futuristic world where a love triangle not only involves people but advanced AI.
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Leap Year Lessons
If Leap Year happens, reflect on its symbolism and how an “extra day” can shape your perspective on time and…
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Granny’s Kitchen Diaries
Compose a biographical sketch of your grandmother through the lens of her kitchen.
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Transient Powers
What happens when a superhero’s powers only appear in moments of extreme stress or danger, leaving them powerless in ordinary…
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Untouched Wilderness
Describe a wild, untouched paradise thriving amidst the apocalyptic destruction.
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Remnants of the Empire
Explore the fate of a high-ranking Imperial Officer hiding in the aftermath of the Empire’s defeat.
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The Forgotten Object
Write about an object that, although forgotten, reappears and holds substantial power.
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Endless Wanderer
Write about the solitary life of a wandering vampire constantly on the move to escape their cursed existence.
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Healing Wounds with Words
Pen down an apology letter to someone who you believe you hurt, willingly or unwillingly.
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Perspectives on Ageing
Write about your current perspective on aging, your fears or excitement, upcoming changes and your preparedness.
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Armistice Day Aftermath
Pen down a story set in the immediate aftermath of Armistice Day, November 11, 1918.
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Journey into the Future
Imagine stepping into a machine that can transport you 10 years in the future. Describe what you see and how…
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Japanese Joya No Kane Tradition
Compose a reflective piece based on the Japanese tradition of ‘Joya no Kane.’
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Revolution Resolutions
Write about a resolution you are setting for the new year and discuss why it is significant for you.
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Defining Freedom
What does freedom mean to you, and how is it symbolized in your country’s national holiday?
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The Enigmatic Dream
Imagine your main character experiencing a series of disturbing dreams containing mysterious symbols and occurrences.
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Devolution
Describe a fully advanced society that starts to devolve inexplicably with each new generation.
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Spiritual Geometry
Your character discovers a mystical form of mathematics that allows them to manipulate spiritual energies.
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Symbolism of Easter Eggs
Trace the evolution of Easter eggs from ancient fertility symbol to Easter traditions.
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Sacred Symbols of Easter
Compose a poem elucidating the sacred symbols of Easter and the joy they bring.
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Oracle’s Odyssey
Craft a tale about an oracle burdened with a devastating prophecy they are trying to prevent.
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Words That Heal
Write a narrative centered around two characters who primarily express their affection through words of affirmation.
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Significance of Awareness
Write about why raising awareness of multiple sclerosis is important to you or why it should matter to others.
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Blooming Traditions
Write about a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that is particularly meaningful to you, and how it signals the start of…
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Test of Morality
Describe a situation where your superhero was faced with a moral dilemma and how they reacted.
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A World Without Barriers
Imagine, if the internet and language are not barriers, where in the world would you wish to study and why?
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Crossroad Decisions
Write a story about a young person at a critical crossroad making a life-altering decision.
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Second Chance at Love
Write about a person who has lost their partner and unexpectedly finds love again on Valentine’s Day.
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A Ghostly Valentine
Weave a tale around a haunted valentine, appearing every year on February 14th from a long-dead lover.
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Aztec Armageddon
Your superhero discovers they are reincarnations of an Aztec deity tasked with stopping the end-times prophesied in Aztec mythology.
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Twist of Fate
Develop a fairy tale where the main character’s actions of kindness or cruelty decides their fate.
