487+ ‘Need’ Writing Prompts
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Shades of Injustice
Write a story about a villain whose evil actions are based on what they see as justice.
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Life in Shadows
Imagine your life as a hidden Jewish child in Nazi-occupied Poland.
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Fractured Fairytales
Write a modern day Cinderella story where Cinderella is actually a self-made successful business woman who doesn’t need a man to make her life better.
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Invasion of the Coffee Aliens
Create a story where our world is being invaded by aliens because they need our coffee.
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A Magical Art Class
Draw the most magical and weird tool you would find in a magical art class; write a short story about this magical class.
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Exploring Future Careers
Write about a job you would like to have when you grow up and discuss what you would do and how your day would look like.
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The Haunting Tune
Compose a story about a haunting melody that you hear every night at 2.00 am that appears to call your name.
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The Future Unveiled
Visualize and write about your life five years from the moment of your heartbreak, detailing the progress you have made.
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Escape from the Island
You’re stranded on an island. Lay out a logical plan on how to survive and eventually escape.
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Building Bridges
You are given the task to build a bridge that can hold the heaviest weight. What would be your approach?
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Forgotten Heroes
Write a newspaper article announcing and celebrating a lesser-known figure from history who made significant contributions.
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The Gift of Time
Narrate a story where you dedicated your time and effort to help someone in need on Valentine’s Day.
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The Haunted Harvest
Write about a Halloween feast in a haunted castle that turns into a night of suspenseful surprises.
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Scorched Earth Desires
Express how a season or a period of severe heat can mirror a time of intense desire or ambition in your life.
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Enchanted Slumber
A character falls into a deep sleep, only to be trapped in an endless loop of their most terrifying nightmares.
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Envision Your Future Self
Describe where you hope to see yourself one year, five years, and ten years from now.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about imagining a day in the life of someone 40 years from now, living in a world impacted by climate change.
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Sinister Attachment
You purchase an item from a thrift store that happens to be possessed by a ghost.
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Lunar Love
A werewolf finds an unlikely soulmate in a town’s terrified resident, with whom they share a haunting yet beautiful romance.
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Memoirs From a Tree’s Perspective
Narrate the story of a bustling garden as seen from a century-old tree rooted firmly in its heart.
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Spring Cleaning Reflections
Pen down your thoughts and feelings about letting go of old habits or items.
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Money Lessons
Reflect on the most important money lesson you’ve learned and how it has shaped your financial behavior.
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Setting Financial Goals
Write down your short-term and long-term financial goals and the steps you believe you need to take to achieve them.
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My Superhero Identity
If you were a superhero for a day, who would you be, what powers would you have, and what deeds you would do.
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Alien Encounter
Imagine you meet an alien from another planet. Describe the alien and discuss how you communicate with it.
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Mapping Monetary Milestones
Think about significant financial achievements you want to reach in the next five years and detail a plan for how to get there.
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Warrior Hearts
Two fierce warriors meet on the battlefield, each representing opposing armies, yet they develop a shared respect and love for each other.
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Sinister Enchantment
Pen a story about a enchantress who uses her magical abilities for evil, casting a horrific spell over an entire kingdom.
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Building a Fairy House
Write about building a fairy house in an enchanted forest and the fairy who comes to live in it.
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Harvest Helpers
Write a story about a group of animals that come together to help a farmer during the harvest season.
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Breadcrumbs & Beanstalks
Combine the small-scale adventure of Hansel & Gretel with Jack’s massive journey up the Beanstalk.
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Lost in Magic Land
Write about a character from the modern world who finds themselves in a strange fairy tale kingdom.
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Nature’s Activism
Write an essay about the need for conservation and how human activities are affecting climate change.
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Underneath the Robes
Create a scenario that highlights the personal connection between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi when they are not fighting battles or training.
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The Silent Language
Create a story with characters from different cultures who need to communicate but do not share a common language.
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Forbidden Love in a Controlled Society
Write about two individuals in love within a society where emotions are heavily regulated or considered illegal.
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Ethereal Therapist
What if a therapist’s office was haunted by a psychologist who still tries to help people with their emotional struggles?
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Autumn Colors
Describe the changing color palette of leaves in Fall and connect these colors with your emotions.
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The Unknown Gem
You’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem in an exotic location, hitherto unknown by tourists. Describe what makes it special and why should it be protected.
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Moral Code of AI
Imagine you are an AI tasked with drafting your own ethical code. What might that look like?
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One Step Forward, January
Look back on what you achieved during January towards your New Year’s Resolutions.
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Classroom Zoo
Write about having a school pet. What kind of animal would it be? How would everyone take care of it?
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Creature of the Wild
Pretend you are a wild creature living in a forest, jungle, or ocean. What’s your everyday life like?
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Being an Imaginary Friend
Think about a child who needs an imaginary friend and narrate from the perspective of that fantastic companion.
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Detective on a Mission
Pretend you are a detective trying to solve a big case. Describe your adventure.
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The Day I Controlled Time
Imagine what you could do if you had the power to slow down or speed up time.
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Pollution Pirate Adventure
Write about a group of eccentric pirates who sail the seven seas, freeing oceanic creatures from pollution and fighting against those who harm the marine environment.
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The Greener Tomorrow
Write about your expectations for Earth Day celebrations in twenty years from now.
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Rainforest Rescues
Create a rescue plan for an endangered species that lives in the rainforest. Detail the steps that need to be taken and why they are important.
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
Write about a character who is faced with the toughest decision of their life: sacrificing themselves to save others.
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Baring Emotional Scars
Detail a character who seems physically strong and capable, but is wrestling with emotional traumas that stand in their way.
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Unlikely Connection
Create a story about an unusual or unexpected relationship developed during the zombie apocalypse.
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Shadowy Spectre
Create the profile of a ghost that doesn’t possess a solid form, but instead appears as an ominous, irregular shadow.
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Past Lives Unveiled
An average person suddenly starts having vivid dreams about living a completely different life in an unknown time period.
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Starless Journey
Imagine an area of deep space that is utterly devoid of stars or any celestial bodies. Crew members of a spacecraft have lost their way navigating through it.
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Digital Vs Physical Education
Debate on the effectiveness of digital learning compared to traditional in-person learning.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the concept of human-made climate change.
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Masked Laughter
Craft a scene highlighting a light and funny superhero using humor to defuse a tense situation.
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Environmental Advocacy
Write a persuasive open letter to society on the urgent need to counter climate change.
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Mechanical Bloodlust
Imagine a future society where technology has changed the vampire’s traditional way of life.
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Through the Wormhole
Imagine a wormhole unexpectedly opens near Earth, and whatever comes through the wormhole can’t go back.