73+ ‘Myriad’ Writing Prompts
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Life Blossoms
Create a piece where a spring flower has strong symbolic significance – perhaps it’s a metaphor for a character’s personal growth or a wider societal issue.
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Mystery Behind the Portrait
Create a story around an old, intriguing portrait whose origins remain unknown.
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Parade Perspective
Write about observing the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from two different vantage points.
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Alien Perspectives
Write a story from the perspective of an alien species interacting with humans for the first time.
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The Magic of Friendship
Write about a day when your friend did something that made you feel unique and special.
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True Essence of Love
Describe what you think is the deeper meaning of Valentine’s day and the expression of love.
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Miracles in Mundanity
Record an ordinary moment from your daily life and reveal the unique beauty or joy it exudes.
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Sands of Time
Imagine a beach bonfire that has the mystical power to show the past or future. Write a story revolving around a character who discovers this power.
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Surprise Reunion
Write about two high school friends who reunite after many years and discover romantic feelings for each other.
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Canvas of the Sky
Write a series of poems based on the different moods and colors of the sky during each season.
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Inner Universe Exploration
Pen down about an aspect of your inner self that you rarely show to others.
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Shifted Identity
Immerse yourself in the mindset of a character with a completely different background and life experiences from your own.
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Urban Symphony
Create a poetic composition focusing on the sounds, sights, and smells in a bustling city context.
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Autumn Essence
Compose a poem capturing the myriad hues and feelings elicited by the arrival of October.
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Reflections of the Past Year
Write a New Year haiku that encapsulates and reflects your experiences from the previous year.
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The Final Frost
Write a poem about the feelings you experience when seeing the last frost of winter.
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Clashing Civilizations
Write a mystery that combines elements from two distinct cultures, creating a unique and confusing crime scene.
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The Missing Heiress Scandal
Write a story about an enigmatic young heiress who mysteriously disappears overnight leaving behind a wealth of clues.
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Theme Park Love Story
In an unusual series of events, two theme park mascots fall in love. Craft a humorous romance out of their unique circumstances.
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Heralding a Heritage Holiday
Create and write about a new Christmas tradition that preserves elements of your cultural heritage.
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A Brush with Immortality
Write about a human that suddenly becomes a vampire and now has to grapple with eternal life.
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Forest of Memories
Write about a forest you visited in the past and describe your experiences and emotions associated with that place.
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Unexpected Transformation
Write a story where a mundane, everyday object becomes something extraordinary.
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Mystical Transformation
Imagine you are a normal fourth-grader transformed into a magical creature by a powerful wizard or a mysterious artifact.
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Tech Classification
Write about the different types of technology used daily and classify them according to their functions.
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Unwriting Valentines
Imagine you are unwriting love letters from a past relationship. What would these unsent letters say?
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Rising Tension
Write a scene where your protagonist is inches away from reaching their goal, but a seemingly insurmountable obstacle stands in their way.
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Resurrection Narratives Around the Globe
Draw a parallel between the Easter resurrection story and a myth or folklore from another culture.
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Embodiment Of Love
Consider and write about how your understanding of love has shaped your spiritual growth.
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Ocean’s Whisper
You’re the only human who can talk and understand the language of the ocean. Write a flash fiction around your dialogue with the sea.
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“The Unexpected Truth”
The meticulously built plot suddenly takes an unexpected turn when a bone-chilling revelation hits your protagonists.
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The Lost Magical City
Craft a tale centered around the mysterious disappearance of a famed magical city.
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Portals to Parallel Cityscapes
Construct a tale where your protagonist discovers portals around their city that lead to parallel variations of it.
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The Tugboat’s Tale
Write a letter from the perspective of the tugboat telling its own personal story.
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Carrier Creation
Write about the process of building an aircraft carrier, experiencing the journey from the planning stages right through to the launch of the vessel.
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Abstract Extraterrestrial
Design a Pokemon type that originates from outer space. What are its abilities? How does its alien nature affect its relationship with humans and Earth-dwelling Pokemon?
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Shadows of Betrayal
Forge a plot where a member of your Pokemon team betrays the rest, setting in motion a complex dungeon mystery.
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An Alter-Ego Unveiled
Craft a story around the idea that a member of Team Rocket lives a secret double life that no one knows about.
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Secrets in the Streets of Minrathous
Write about a character navigating through the layered history and secrets of Minrathous, the capital of the Tevinter Imperium.
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Unwinding the Stress Ball
Write about the biggest stressor in your life right now and brainstorm ways to minimize its impact.
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Wedding Wonder
Recount your wedding day, focusing on what that day meant to you rather than the logistical details.
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Cherished Surprise Presents
Think of the most unexpected gift you’ve ever received and explain why it was special.
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Journey of Resilience
Reflect on the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how you overcame it.
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Unmasking the Blues
Find a piece of art, a song, or a film that evokes your current feelings of sadness and delve into why it resonates with you.
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Animal Kingdom Monarch
Turn yourself into the ruler of the animal kingdom. How would you rule, interact with the animals, and handle threats?
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Love Letters Lost and Found
Imagine being a love letter hidden away for years and the stories you might hold.
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Life as an Everyday Object
Choose a mundane object in your daily life and write a poem as if you were that object.
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Closure Through a Letter
Write a story ending with the main character sending or receiving a deeply emotional letter.
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Enigmatic Elevator Etiquettes
Sketch a story based on the funny encounters and experiences in an unusually active elevator.
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The Runaway Heiress
Your story begins with “In the midst of all the swirling chaos, the heiress in her scarlet gown ran away.” This line should spark a myriad of questions that you will weave your narrative around.
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Human Emotions Carousel
Devise a poem exploring a myriad of human feelings and how they relate to each other.
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Kaleidoscope Emotions
Write a poem about experiencing a myriad of emotions at the same time, just like looking through a rotating kaleidoscope.
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Carnival of Life
Write a poem that describes a day at the fair, using the rides, games, foods, and people as metaphors for different aspects of life.
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The Forgotten Artifacts
Compose a poem about an old photograph or painting that evokes powerful emotions.
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The Poet’s Lens
Write a poem to explain what you think a poet’s thought process is like when writing a poem.
