1589+ ‘Nature’ Writing Prompts
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Essence Extraction
Imagine a procedure to extract the essence of a person before they become a zombie, to be reinserted once a cure is found.
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Phantom Memories
Write a tale about a zombie experiencing “phantom memories”, echoes from their past.
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Religious Zombies
Envision zombies retaining their religious beliefs, essentially becoming religious zombies.
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Unexpected Symbiosis
Envision a scenario where the parasite responsible for the zombie outbreak forms a symbiotic relationship with its human host.
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Apex Predators
Write about humans evolving a new set of skills to hunt and kill the zombies, now that they are the apex predators.
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Dark Deeds and Redemption
Write about a villain who is intrinsically evil but still seeks redemption.
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Newborn Bloodsucker
Create a short story focusing on a newly transitioned vampire trying to come to terms with their vampiric nature and traditions.
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Starry October Encounter
Describe a surprising encounter with an unknown creature under the October’s starlit sky.
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Sunlight Symphony
Describe a day solely from sunrise to sunset, focusing entirely on how the sunlight changes your surroundings.
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Exploring Contradictions
Write a short narrative in which the main character holds two opposing beliefs.
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Flight of the Butterfly
Write an exciting story about a butterfly who is on a journey to find a specific flower.
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Creatures in the Wild
Imagine you are a small creature living in nature, describe a day in your life.
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Adventures in the Backyard
Write about a day spent exploring the nature in your backyard or neighborhood.
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Marvel at the Grand Canyon
Craft a story centered around your first impression of the Grand Canyon, your expectations versus the reality.
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Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest
Write about an adventure through the Amazon Rainforest. What animals do you see? What plants do you encounter? How does the experience change you?
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The Evolving Art Styles
Pick two different art styles (e.g. Renaissance and Cubism) and compare how they portray a common theme (like love or nature).
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River Navigation Challenge
Your character is tasked to navigate a perilous river running through the jungle to reach an important destination.
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Unnatural Nature Reserve
Write a tale about a peculiar jungle with extraordinary flora and fauna that defies known science.
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Stormy Epiphanies
Write about a moment of revelation or profound understanding that comes to you during a thunderstorm.
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Unlocking Happiness
Imagine you have a key that can unlock happiness. What does it unlock, and how does it make you happy?
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Flower’s Perspective
Describe the first day of spring from the perspective of a flower that has just bloomed.
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Blooming Narratives
Write a story that revolves around a unique spring flower, with the flower’s lifecycle marking important events.
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Alien Journal
Write a journal entry as if you are a friendly alien visiting earth for the first time.
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The Memento
Pick an object that represents a resolution you want to achieve this coming year and craft a story around it.
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Resolution Rebellion
Imagine a world where New Year’s resolutions are mandatory and regulated by an authority. How would you react or rise against it?
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Secret Life of a Tree
Write a diary entry for a tree in your backyard or in a park. What has it seen, heard or felt over the years?
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Dawn of Creation
Write about how you think the world was born from the perspective of Mother Nature.
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Nature’s Superheroes
Write a story about an animal or a plant in nature that has superhero abilities.
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Storybook Inspired Self Portrait
Write about which character you identify with in your favorite storybook, and explain why.
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The Vanishing
Describe a creature or plant that has recently gone extinct as a result of environmental degradation.
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The Right to Green
Imagine a world where access to nature and green spaces is considered as fundamental a right as food and housing, and describe this world.
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Nature Journaling
Write about your observations of nature, whether it’s a patch of wildflowers, a bird’s nest, or a worm crawling in the rain.
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The Motif of Masks
Create a character who wears a metaphorical mask to hide their true feelings, but has the mask slipping in certain circumstances.
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The Alluring Dark Side
Tell the story of a character who is good by nature, yet is tempted by the allure of a dark forbidden power.
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Mistaken Arrows
Narrate a scenario where Cupid unintentionally shoots an arrow and connects two completely unexpected individuals.
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Echoes of the Old Oak Tree
Create a narrative in verse about an ancient oak tree that communicates with a small child via poetic whispers.
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A Secret Love
Explore a story where two characters are in love but can’t or won’t admit it to anyone, including themselves.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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Decaying Paradise
Imagine a world where earth’s environmental decay has reached disastrous levels and oxygen is scarce. Write about the life of people in this scenario.
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Post-Apocalyptic Untouched Nature
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it fails and falls only to give way to nature’s reemergence and dominance. Write a story set in this backdrop.
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Journey into the Wild
Write a journal entry or a letter about a fantasy trip to a wildlife sanctuary.
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Crafting Your Poem
In honor of World Poetry Day, write your own poem, focusing on a theme of your choice.
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Gravity-defying Gardner
In a kingdom ruled by wizards, write about a gardener able to grow magical plants.
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The Ancient Pact
Pen a tale about an age-old pact between witches/warlocks and a powerful entity, and the implications when the pact is broken.
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Winter Camping Expedition
Narrate your hypothetical experience of a winter camping trip in a snowy forest.
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Observing the Seasons
Write a journal entry describing the changes you observe outside when a season changes.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your journey from the florist to the recipient.
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Rainbow Across my Window
Let your imagination soar as you create a St. Patrick’s Day inspired rainbow craft. What does this spectrum of colors signify for you?
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The Changing Landscape
Document how a particular natural wonder has changed over time—due to natural processes or human intervention.
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Unseen Wonders
Write about an aspect of Earth’s natural wonder that often goes unnoticed or undervalued.
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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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Monstrous Revelations
Draft a tale about being friends with an individual who is revealed to be a horrifying monster.
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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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Reality Splitters
Write a story about a group of friends who accidentally split their town into multiple quantum realities.
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Nature’s Symphony
Imagine you are in a forest. Write about the sounds you hear, how they make you feel and why.
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Life of a Butterfly
Write a story from the perspective of a butterfly from caterpillar to transformation.
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Alien Botanist
Imagine you’re an alien botanist visiting Earth for the first time. Describe the plants you see.
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Expedition into the Lost Jungle City
Craft an exploration tale centered around a lost city hidden in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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The Longest Goodbye
Write about a vampire who falls in love with a mortal knowing they will outlive their lover.
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The Undying Patron
Imagine a vampire who uses its immortality to become a protector of a particular human lineage.
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Puppy Love vs. True Love
Write a tale that contrasts a superficial high school relationship with a deep, emotionally charged one.
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First Frost
Describe the first frost in your garden, how it affects the plants and what preparations you make.
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The Circle of Life
Describe the awakening of nature and its inhabitants in April, after the harsh wintry months.
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Birdsong Breakfast
Based on your observations or imagination, write about the different birds returning to your region in April and their morning songs.
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The Last Human City
Write about the adventures of an exile who is trying to reach the last human city as the rest of the world is overtaken by nature.
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Journey into the Frozen Unknown
Write a story about a perilous expedition into the uncharted Arctic wilderness.
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The Enchanted Squirrel
Write about a magical encounter with a talking squirrel while spending a day at the park.
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The Redeemed Monster
Write about a villain who, burdened by their heinous deeds, seeks a path to redemption.
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Defiance in Terrifying Presence
Narrate a battle scene in which your main character has to confront their most feared enemy in combat.
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Thawing Creativity
Describe the moment in February where winter starts to thaw and the first hints of spring show.
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Changing Seasons
Draft a letter to a friend or loved one discussing how season transitions, specifically autumn, impact your emotions and daily routine.
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Autumn Harvest Reflections
Pen a letter to yourself discussing how the fall harvest season parallels events in your own life.
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Snowbound Serenity
Create a descriptive piece around the tranquil experience of looking out the window on a snowy morning.
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Northern Lights Phenomenon
Describe the experience of witnessing the Northern Lights for the first time.
