25+ ‘Navigation’ Writing Prompts
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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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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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The Lost Tourist
You’re lost in a foreign city with no means of communication or navigation, and someone is following you.
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Technological Dependency
In a near-future world, humans have become so reliant on technology that they can no longer perform basic tasks without it.
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The Fruit Royalty
Write about being the king or queen of a kingdom where everything (including the subjects) is made out of fruits.
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A Foggy Easter Morning
A thick, mystifying fog has descended on Easter morning, making everything seem otherworldly. How does this impact the Easter egg hunt?
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Christmas Comet
Santa experiences navigation problems on Earth due to climate change and decides to relocate his gift delivery operations to space.
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Underworld Labyrinth
Your superhero ends up in a mystic underworld labyrinth where the rules of nature and physics do not apply. They must navigate out of it.
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Explorers and Navigation
Compose a letter as if you were an early explorer reporting your findings back to your country.
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Spectral Navigation
Write a story where the ghost of an old marine captain aids a group of modern explorers in navigating the dangerous uncharted waters.
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Ship Without A Captain
Imagine a ship at sea that’s completely self-directed. What does daily life look like on board?
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Winged Voyage
Create a fantasy world where ships fly through the sky instead of sailing the seas. Who are the inhabitants of this sky, and what perils and wonders exist?
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Sailor’s Chronicle
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a sailor during an important time in maritime history.
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“The Lost Poke-Map”
Write a funny story about your Pokemon character losing their Pokemon journey map.
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Star-Crossed Space Lovers
Write a sci-fi romance where two characters from different planets find a way to be together.
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Sleep as Solace
Write about any role restful sleep may have played in providing temporary relief from depression.
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Realm of Distorted Landscapes
Discuss a dream where you found yourself in an eerie, distorted environment.
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High School Dynamics
Describe your high school experience through the lens of social structures and hierarchies.
