325+ ‘Must’ Writing Prompts
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Musical Milestones
Write about a significant music event that occurred in February and how it affected you.
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The Eagle Flight
Narrate about a time you did something for the first time, the thrill and the pride you felt at the end of it.
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Separate Lives
Write a story in which two characters who were inseparable throughout must part ways in the end.
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Alternate Earth
Imagine an alternate version of Earth where history unfolded differently. What pivotal points changed and how does it affect the present time?
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Powerful Potion
Imagine you’ve discovered a magical potion that can give you superpowers. Which superpower would you choose and why? Write about your adventures with this new ability.
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The Ghost Handler
Write about a spy handler who must discover why their best agent has turned rogue.
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Blood as Life Essence
Describe a scenario where a vampire must negotiate their insatiable thirst for blood.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Describe an adventure through an enchanted forest, bringing to life the various creatures and landscapes you encounter.
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The New Hero’s Journey
Craft a narrative about a twenty-first century individual who realizes they must embark on a hero’s journey, as found in mythology.
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Gandhi’s Inner Struggle
Imagine a day in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, contemplating the political and personal dilemmas facing him at a crucial point in India’s struggle for independence.
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Resisting the Dark Side
Write a self-conversation that a Jedi might have to resist the lure of the Dark Side.
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Cryogenic Rekindling
You’re an inhabitant of a space colony and have just been awakened from cryosleep. Your significant other was put to sleep at the same time, but they haven’t been revived yet. Write about this anticipation and how your love withstood time and space.
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Spectacular Superhero Story
If you could have any superpower and become a superhero, what would your power be, and what adventures would you have?
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The Ultimate Superpower
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it?
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The Role Reversal
Imagine a day in your life as a teacher and write about how you would run your class.
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The Laughing Gas Murderer
Write a detective story featuring a serial killer clown who uses laughing gas as his weapon.
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Sinister Rituals
Develop a story about a town where an ancient, sinister ritual must be performed every year to avoid catastrophic consequences.
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Scream in Silence
Write a story where the protagonist is mute, but must save themselves from an unspeakable horror.
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Last Humanity
Design a narrative where a character must kill their loved one who’s turned into a zombie.
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Easter Adventure
Suppose you were shrunk down to the size of an Easter egg during an Easter egg hunt. Describe your adventure.
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Holiday Homecoming
Create a story about a character who must return home for the holidays, only to find everything has irrevocably changed.
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Holiday Reinvention
Describe one holiday when you or your family had to creatively reinvent the holiday traditions and what it taught you.
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D-Day from a Soldier’s Eyes
Compose a letter home from the perspective of a soldier during the D-Day invasion, describing the scene and your emotions.
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Exploring Ancient Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist uncovering an ancient lost civilization, what do you discover, and how does it rewrite what we know about history?
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Treacherous Journey to Freedom
Write about an enslaved person’s journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Cryptic Casino Caper
Spin a thrilling narrative about a cunning plot to rob a notorious casino owner and his vault brimming with unimaginable wealth.
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Diamonds are Forever
Spin a tale centered around a daring heist to steal the largest uncut diamond in the world from a well-guarded vault.
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The Unlikely Hero
Write a story about an ordinary individual who suddenly finds themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities.
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Manipulation of Might
In a climactic battle, your superhero must confront a villain who can manipulate their powers. Write about how the hero overcomes this.
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The Goblin Healer
Write a story about a goblin with a unique ability to heal who must decide how to use his gift.
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The Last Vampire Standing
Spin a narrative around the last vampire who survives an alien invasion, with the sole responsibility to save the nearly extinct human race.
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Dystopian Dreamland
Earth has become uninhabitable and the remaining human population must move to a terraformed Mars.
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Unlikely Alliances
Force two typically rival characters into a situation where they must work together.
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Unexpected Alliance
Write a story where two characters who are often at odds with each other must team up to achieve a common goal.
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From Foe to Friend
Two bitter enemies are thrown together in a desperate situation. Write about how their relationship transforms while they grapple with their internal conflicts.
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Parallel Odyssey
Imagine waking up in a parallel dimension where society is built around adventures, quests, and exploration. Describe a day in the life of a regular citizen.
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Lost and Found
Craft a story where a character loses a defining trait or power and must navigate the world differently.
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Caught in a Virtual Vortex
Characters are trapped in a virtual reality game and must complete it to escape.
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The Unseen Monster
Conceptualize a story where the monster doesn’t physically exist, but is rather a profound and shared psychological fear among the characters.
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New Threat
An extremely powerful alien race threatens to invade and destroy the universe of Dragon Ball.
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Pilgrimage to the Sacred
Write about the pilgrimage one must embark on to prove their worthiness of bearing the Sacred Urn.
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The Price of Desire
Formulate a dialogue where the Desire Demon explains the steep price the character has to pay for their wish.
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The Marionettes of Power
Write a narrative focused on the manipulation and maneuvering of the nobles in the Great Game.
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Confronting the Nightmares
Conceive a scenario where your character must confront his nightmares brought alive in the Fade.
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Trials and Tribulations
Write an account of the Joining, the solemn ritual of becoming a Grey Warden.
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Lost in Translation
Imagine a scenario where an anime character is transported to the real world and must navigate their new surroundings.
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The Lost Artifact
Your protagonist comes into possession of a peculiar artifact which is sought by dangerous organizations.
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Dark Magic Academy
Describe a magical academy whose purpose is to train students to control dark powers for beneficial purposes.
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Visualizing Your Vision
Jot down your most desired dream or goal that you wish to actualize and share what it means to you.
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Building a Growth Mindset
Construct an imaginary scenario where you must face a significant challenge, then write about how you would tackle it with a growth mindset.
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Overcoming Inner Obstacles
Reflect on a personal fear or internal obstacle that you overcame and how it has shaped you.
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Perspectives on Guilt
Imagine you are talking to your best friend about your guilt. What would you tell him/her?
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Journey of the Airship Engineer
Compose a narrative about an airship engineer who must fix a critical failure on his ship whilst in-flight.
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Gift of the Curse
Imagine a fairy tale where a character is bestowed with a curse that turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
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The Fallen Hero
Write about a beloved superhero who loses their powers and must find a way to continue protecting their city.
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Rise of The Everyman
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person acquires superpowers and must navigate the sudden change.
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Epic Journey for a Sacred Artifact
In your novel, introduce a sacred artifact that your protagonist must recover to save their world.