109+ ‘Moon’ Writing Prompts
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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Monster Within
Create a story about a person who transforms into a terrifying creature under specific conditions.
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The Mischievous Moon
Imagine the moon is a mischievous character who keeps changing its shape every night. Write a story about a week in the life of this cheeky moon.
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Blood Moon Transformation
Write a story where the protagonist has just realized they’re a werewolf and their transformation occurs under a blood moon.
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City of Blood
Design an adventure where a vampire has to navigate through a bustling city with a deadly secret.
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Lunar Lore
Imagine that the moon has a secret civilization thriving on it. Write about this lunar society, their customs, cultures, and beliefs.
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The Abandoned Amusement Park
Craft a thrilling story about a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned amusement park at night.
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Journey to the Moon
What if you could travel to the moon? Write about your journey and what you would do there.
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The Harvest Moon’s Resilience
Write about the transformative journey of a summer harvest moon as it persists through the season.
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Harvest Moon Blessings
Write about an experience under an October Harvest Moon. Was it a solitary contemplation or a shared moment?
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Harvest Moon Rituals
Imagine a group performing an ancient, spooky ceremony under November’s Harvest Moon.
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Moon Landing Conspiracy
Construct an alternative history where the Moon landing was truly a hoax. What reasons and evidence would support this conspiracy theory?
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Cloud Conversations
Write a conversation between two elements of the sky: the moon and a cloud, a star and the wind, etc.
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Harvest Moon Dreams
Create a magical story unfolding in a pumpkin patch under the golden glow of an October harvest moon.
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Poetry from Moon’s Perspective
Write a poem from the point of view of the moon watching the world below.
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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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Moon’s Harvest Festival
Describe a festival held in honor of October’s Harvest Moon in a fantastic land.
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Moon Whisperer
Create a character who is able to communicate with the moon. What secrets does the October moon reveal to them?
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Lunar Resonance
How would you be affected if the full moon could amplify certain emotions or traits of humans?
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The Moonlit Journey
Spin a tale about a character who embarks on a journey under the October moonlight.
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Harvest Moon Magic
Imagine being able to make a wish on the October Harvest Moon. What would you wish for and why?
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A Haunted Night in the Neighborhood
Write about a spooky event happening on your street during October.
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Harvest Moon
Write a poem inspired by the Harvest Moon, symbolizing the end of the summer growing season and the anticipation of the winter ahead.
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Harvest Moon Magic
Craft a narrative centered around the mystical influences of a harvest moon on the farming community.
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Shadow Behind the Harvest Moon
Create a narrative about a mysterious event that takes place every October on the night of the Harvest Moon.
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“Harvest Moon”
Compose a poem inspired by the full moon in November, also known as the Harvest Moon.
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Solar System Exploration
Imagine you’ve been selected as part of a mission to another planet or moon in our solar system. Tell the non-fiction story of preparing for and embarking on this adventure.
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The Sinking Sapphire
Pen a horror tale set aboard The Sinking Sapphire, a ghost cruise liner said to appear only on full moon nights.
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Moon’s Muse
Consider the moon as your muse and write a poem or a short story inspired by its various phases.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Curse of the Frost Moon
Write about a place that experiences an unforgiving winter only during full moon nights and its impact on the locals.
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Bewitched Kingdom
Write about a kingdom where people disappear every full moon and the attempt to unravel the mystery behind the strange occurrence.
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Moonlit Meeting
Write a narrative about two people who meet under the light of the March full moon, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Lunar Diary Entry
Imagine you’re an astronaut observing the March full moon from space. Write a diary entry detailing your view and experiences.
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Celestial Poetry
Compose a poem reflecting on the changing seasons under the light of the March full moon.
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Wolf Moon Lore
Create a chilling short story inspired by the “Worm Moon”, an alternative name for March’s full moon.
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Moonlight Epiphany
Write about a character who has a major realization or discovery under the light of the March full moon.
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The Magical History Book
Write a story about a magical history book that transports you back in time to a significant historical event.
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The Wandering Moon
Devise a tale where the moon is not a constant presence, but a wandering entity that visits different parts of the world at will.
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Fairy by Night
Write a story about a fairy tale creature who transforms into a figure from a piece of folklore under certain circumstances.
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Under the Blood Moon
Envision a rural town where a group of elder witches enact a dark ritual under every blood moon.
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Lunar Escapade
Imagine your inner child embarking on an adventure to the moon or even beyond, to far-off galaxies.
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Classroom Adventure
Write a story that involves a great adventure you and your students would go on if you were their teacher.
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The Fallout of Apollo 13
What if the Apollo 13 mission, instead of barely escaping disaster, had led to a completely successful moon base?
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Silhouette of Shadows
Every full moon, disturbing shadowy figures start appearing throughout the town causing unexplained incidences.
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Moon Landing Chronicles
You are an astronaut aboard Apollo 11, watching the Earth recede as you head towards the moon. Write about this moment in the first person.
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Life in Space
Suppose it’s the 1960s and you are one of the first astronauts to land on the moon. Describe your journey and your feelings.
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Possession in the Manor
Write a story about a small village where every full moon, one villager is chosen to be possessed by a local Manor’s past inhabitant.
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The Hidden Village
Write a story about a secret village trapped in time, only appearing on the eve of the Harvest Moon.
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Dance of Darkness
Imagine a world where Vampires have created an advanced society that glorifies the dark.
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Star-Studded Space Adventure
Write about an imaginary journey into space, complete with astronauts, aliens, and asteroids.
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Menorah in the Moonlight
Imagine a Hanukkah celebration in an unexpected setting, like a moon colony or a deep-sea fortress.
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Moon Colony Adventures
Imagine you are a child living in a moon colony in the year 2121. Write about your experiences and adventures.
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Harvest Moon Haute Couture
Design your unique line of fall-inspired fashion and narrate your attires from conception to completion.
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Lunar Mining Fallout
Tell a story about ongoing mining operations on the Moon leading to environmental changes, both on the lunar surface and back on Earth.
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Moonlight’s Enigma
Write about the moon taking on a peculiar hue every October, and the legends it inspires.
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Moonlit Ghost Hunt
Spin a tale of a group of friends who decide to undertake a ghost hunt during a full moon.
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“Journey to the Moon”
Think about what it would be like if you took a trip to the moon. Write about what you see and experience while on this journey.
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The Hunter’s Moon Tale
Inspired by the traditional “Hunter’s Moon” in autumn, write a tale revolving around this autumnal full moon.
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Changing Seasons: Night Edition
Explain how the fall night sky differs from the night sky in summer.
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Gravity’s Game
Conjure the story of an astronaut stranded on a massive exoplanic moon. Exploration becomes marred when extreme gravitational forces inhibit the astronaut’s ability to leave.
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Nightwatch Tower
Craft a narrative about a hidden tower that only reveals itself on moonless nights.
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Historic Time Travel
Write a story imagining you’ve traveled back in time to an important historical event.
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Moon Landing Mirage
Craft a narrative in which the moon landing is revealed to be a brilliantly orchestrated hoax.
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Monkeying Around
Create a story set in a world where monkeys are the dominant species and humans are kept in zoos. Explore the humorous possibilities of how monkeys might treat humans.
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Harvest Moon Tales
Write a spooky or mysterious story that takes place under an October Harvest Moon.
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Harvest Moon Romance
Write a romantic encounter or confession under the harvest moon of an October night.
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Extraterrestrial October
Imagine being an astronaut on a space expedition that aligns with the appearance of the October Harvest Moon.
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The Mythical Moon Pokémon
Weave a tale about Clefairy, a species said to come from the moon, and its nightly escapades.
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Clefairy’s Lost Moon Stone
The Clefairies in Mt. Moon have misplaced their precious Moon Stone; write about their frantic search in trying to locate it.
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Monstrous Transformation
Write a story about a person who turns into a mythical creature every night.
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Wolf Moon
Write a scenario where your character comes to Beacon Hills and discovers they are a werewolf on the night of a full moon.
