487+ ‘Need’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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Living the Easter Message
Write about acknowledging and embracing the message of Easter in everyday life.
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Napman: The Judge of Snooze
Choose an unimpressive, funny superpower and create a hilariously ironic superhero.
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Supermarket Switch-up
Create a story where you accidentally get locked in a supermarket. How do you get out or survive the night?
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Masterful Imaginarium
Create a story about traveling to a new, magical world with unique problems, and write about how you would solve them.
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Futuristic Choices
Envisage a future where you could live forever due to technological advancements. Would you choose this option? Why or why not?
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Mapping Future Goals
Write about a big goal you wish to achieve within the next year and what steps you plan to take to reach this.
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Living During a Pandemic
Write about your experience living during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed your daily life.
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Climate Change Debate
Write a persuasive essay explaining why climate change is important and what actions need to be taken.
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Fantasy Sports League
Design and describe your own fantasy sports league and the rules that would govern it.
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The Hatchling’s Flight Plan
Describe a new habit you want to develop that you think will help you reach your personal goals.
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Mapping Your Future
Write about your biggest personal goal for the future and the steps you think you’ll need to take to achieve it.
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Resolution Evolution
Write about a previous year’s resolution that you achieved and how it changed you.
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Choosing Pathways
Write about the time you had to make a big decision regarding your high school path—academics, electives, activities, or friends.
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The Unspoken Apology
Compose a monologue in which your character expresses regret and seeks forgiveness for a past action, something they can’t rectify.
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Innovative Valentines
Design a picture book that presents unique and creative ways children can show their love on Valentine’s Day.
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Acts of Kindness
Write about a situation where your friend helped you or you helped your friend in a difficult time.
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Job Application Letter
Write a business letter applying for a job that you dream of having in the future.
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The Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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Magical Creatures in Photographs
Imagine that you can see magical creatures in everyday photographs. Write a tale about a photo that you ‘discover’.
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Vengeance Served Cold
What grave injustice has your villain suffered that ignited their desire for revenge?
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Unearthly Atonement
Tell the story of a vampire seeking redemption by aiding ghostly souls he had victimized to find their peace.
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The Veil of Humanity
Imagine a vampire who desperately tries to retain their humanity despite their monstrous transformation.
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The Valentine’s Day Fight
Narrate a fictional Valentine’s Day argument with your partner and explore how you would resolve it.
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Once Upon a Time in a Land Far Away
Create a completely new land and write a tale taking place there.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from now.
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Visions of Future Fear
Imagine a ‘ghost’ from your future, something you fear may come to haunt you.
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Rekindling Warmth
Imagine a heartfelt December story where the cold outside contrasts with the warmth being built inside.
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Alien Lifeforms Within
Ponder over moments where you felt the need to change or hide parts of your authentic self to fit in.
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Internal Discourse and Transformation
Write a short story where the main character’s internal dialogue leads to a personal transformation.
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Mirror of Gratitude
Pen down a letter of gratitude to yourself, acknowledging your strengths, accomplishments, and personal growth.
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Role of Education in Sustainability
Write about how education plays a critical role in promoting environmental responsibility.
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Crafting Conclusions
Write an intriguing ending to a story that feels satisfying and wraps up all loose ends.
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Subzero Expedition
Pen an emotional journey of a team traversing snow-covered landscapes on an archaeological search.
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Master of Misdirection
Craft a story about a character who employs misdirection and quick thinking to outwit a notorious trickster.
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Journey to a New Planet
Imagine you’re traveling to a new, uninhabited planet. What would you bring with you, and why?
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Wilderness Survival Adventure
Imagine you’re lost in a forest with only a compass and a backpack. How do you survive?
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Power of Implied Violence
Write about a situation where violence is imminent, but not yet occurred. Paint the fear and tension without physical actions.
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Censoring The Grisly
Show an act of violence from the perspective of an unwitting witness, without revealing the explicit details.
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Past Lives, Future Adventures
Write a story where you wake up 100 years in the past. How do you adjust to life without modern technology?
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Time Cops
Your protagonist is part of a special task force that goes back in time to prevent crimes that have yet to happen.
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Cosmic Space Race
Script a thrilling chase scene taking place in space, with spaceships as chase vehicles.
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Mystery of the Lost Heirloom
Write a story around a precious family heirloom that suddenly goes missing.
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The Superhero Within
Write about a seemingly ordinary human being who realizes that they don’t need superpowers to be a superhero.
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The Bunny’s Helpers
Create a story where the Easter Bunny recruits help from other less-known Spring creatures.
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Balancing Act
Explore the sidekick’s role, delineating their responsibilities and their need to maintain boundaries.
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The Inception of the Cloak
Write about the process your superhero goes through to create their unique costume.
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Through a Looking Glass
Create a drama where a pair of glasses or a binoculars becomes a vital motif.
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Childhood Hero
Consider how a child would perceive an everyday person turned zombie slayer as a superhero.
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School in Apocalypse
Describe how education, learning, and school might be transformed in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
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Documented Letters of Appreciation
Write a letter of appreciation to a person who has had a positive impact on your life.
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Journey of the Codename
Your character, a child genius with extraordinary abilities, has just discovered their superpowers, but now they need to decide on their superhero name.
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Stairway to Aspirations
Write about stepping stones you will set for yourself to achieve your goal for the new year.
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Colors of Autumn
Write about a day when all the fall colors were at their peak. Were the vibrant hues invigorating or melancholic for you?
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Sharing Harvest Bounty
Imagine how it feels to share your harvest with a neighbor in need during the fall season.
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The Inevitable Horizon
Imagine a future where time travel is possible and document an adventurous expedition a group of explorers undertake to witness the end of the world.
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The Avid Collector
Craft a story about a person obsessed with collecting something extraordinarily unusual, to the point of it becoming unhealthy.
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Midnight Mourner’s Curse
Write a ghost story about a vengeful spirit of a person who had been wronged in life seeking justice in death.
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Rediscovering Individuality
Write about the person you were before your heart was broken and the person you want to be now.
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Rebuilding the Playground
Imagine you are tasked with designing a new playground for your community, explain your design, and why you think it’s beneficial.
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Examining Animal Rights
Consider the ethical issue surrounding the use of animals for various human needs.
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Recycled Impressions
Describe a memorable experience that introduced you to the concept of recycling.
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Chase through Time
Create a suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase between a relentless detective and a criminal with the ability to time travel.
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Lone Wolf Syndrome
The protagonist chose a solitary survival path, to avoid the pain of loss, only to find themselves wracked with guilt over those they could have helped.
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Galactic Hero
Write about a superhero who lives on a distant planet and has to deal with threats both on their planet and from others.
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Retro-Futuristic Guardian
Envision a superhero in a mid-20th century future, as predicted by people of the past.
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Unmasking Moral Boundaries
Consider a superhero who has a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing, now this hero is pushed to their limit where they need to choose between the code or saving humanity.
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When Heroes Need a Break
Create a scenario where a superhero working in the hospitality industry, such as a hotel manager, uses their powers for “smaller” crises.
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Masked Vigilante or Government Servant
Imagine a superhero who has to decide between maintaining their secret identity and applying for official government recognition.
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Superheroes Under Scrutiny
Describe a world where Superheroes must work for the government and follow bureaucratic processes.
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Fictional Autobiography
If you were a character from a book or movie, who would you be and why? Write an autobiography as if you were that character.
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Cryptic Seance
Write a thriller about a group of friends who inadvertently awaken a vengeful spirit during an innocent game of ‘Ouija’.
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Surviving the Wilderness
Write a survival story about a person’s thrilling journey on foot through an unchartered landscape.
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Write a step-by-step explanation of the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.
