92+ ‘Non-human’ Writing Prompts
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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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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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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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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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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Adventures of a Talking Animal
Select an animal and imagine that it can speak like a human. Write a story about a day in its life.
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Non-human Monologue
Create a story narrated entirely from the perspective of an inanimate object, pet or landscape.
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King of the Jungle
Write a story where you are a lion in a jungle, detailing a day in your majestic life.
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Unrequited Fairy Love
Reimagine a classic fairy tale where the prince/princess falls in love with a non-human entity like a magical creature or an inanimate object.
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The Mechanical Sidekick
Your superhero has a helpful non-human sidekick. Describe this unique invention and how it aids in their heroic endeavors.
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First Contact
Write a narrative about an Earth space crew who make first contact with an extraterrestrial species.
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Bonds Beyond Bloodlines
Explore a relationship with a non-human entity and the realistic emotions associated with it.
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Alien Autobiography
Write a first-person account of a cantina creature’s life, from its home planet to its life in the cantina.
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Question Invasion
Write a story about an alien visiting earth but only use questions to tell the story.
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Alien Super Hero
Write a story about a non-human superhero from a different planet coming to Earth to save it from a looming disaster.
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Time-lapse Travels
Write a narrative as though you are a blooming flower, experiencing the transition into spring.
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Point of View Challenge
Write your story from an unconventional viewpoint, like an inanimate object or an animal.
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Meeting the Garden Sprites
Imagine encountering a mischievous or wise creature living among the flowers, foliage, and undergrowth of your garden.
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The Dinosaur Chronicle
Write a story from the perspective of a Brachiosaurus living during the Jurassic period.
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Through the Eyes of a March Hare
Write a descriptive piece from the perspective of a March Hare. Describe your surroundings, your sense of the world.
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Ordinary Charms
Create a character who has the power to animate inanimate objects. Give life to mundane items he/she interacts with every day.
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Through Their Eyes
Write a story from the perspective of a mythical beast, and detail its thoughts, feelings, and interactions with its environment.
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Peculiar Power
Imagine being gifted with a unique power – you can talk to objects. Write a story revealing how you use this power.
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The Story of the Scarecrow
Imagine what a scarecrow might witness during the harvest time and write from its perspective.
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Plastic Impact
Write a story from the perspective of a plastic bag, witnessing the impacts of pollution.
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The Lonely Cloud
Write about a lonely cloud you see in the sky—describe how it might feel and what could make it happy.
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Tales from the Pet’s Perspective
Write a story from your pet’s point of view imagining an ordinary day in their life.
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A Day in the Life of Your Pet
What if your pet could talk? Write a story from the perspective of your pet navigating through their day.
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Whispering Wings
Imagine a conversation between two feathered friends migrating back home in spring.
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The Talking Pet Adventure
Your pet begins to talk one day and leads you on an unexpected adventure. Write about this journey.
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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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Silent Observer
Describe Earth Day celebrations as a city-dwelling animal, such as a pigeon or a squirrel.
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Creating Alien Anthropology
Write a description of an alien species’ culture, values, and way of life without using human referents.
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Affectionate Elephant
Write a tale about a compassionate elephant who expresses her love for her animal friends in creatively unique ways.
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Highway Hijinks
The main characters seize control of an abandoned 18-wheeler truck and map out a route to safety. Write the ensuing journey.
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The Beast at Battle
Create a story about a fantastical creature that is brought unwillingly into a raging war, causing a shift in the battle dynamics.
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Betrayal by Non-Human
Explore the scenario where a character trained a dog to guard them during the zombie apocalypse, but the dog abandons them.
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One Hundred Days
Imagine you are a “Fake One Hundred Dollar Bill” that got passed around your school. Chronicle your adventures and the interactions you have.
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Empathy for Nature
Imagine you’re a tree in a busy city park. Write about what you see, hear, and feel.
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Curse of Consciousness
Conceptualize an alien species that evolves from a purely instinctual being to gaining self-awareness and intelligence.
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Shadow Kingdom
Immerive into an alternative non-human reality by describing a day in the life of a shadow in a fairy-tale kingdom.
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Scarecrow Stories
Imagine what scarecrows talk about when humans aren’t around. Write a conversation between two scarecrows.
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Furry Affection
Pen down your experiences of owning or taking care of a pet and the bond that develops.
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Comfort in Companionship
Describe a moment where a Pokemon provided emotional support to its trainer in a time of need.
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A Day in the Life of a Pikachu
Write a narrative from a day in the life of a pikachu, describing your activities, emotions, and interactions.
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White Whale’s Tale
Moby Dick meets Finding Nemo. Write a “Moby Dick” fanfic from the perspective of the whale.
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Shared Solitude
Explore an encounter with non-human companionship in The Hissing Wastes, like a lost or forgotten animal.
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Dimensions of Humanity
Develop a storyline where your protagonist is a non-human entity learning about humanity.
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Daily Life of a Non-Human
Write a narrative from the perspective of a non-human character trying to blend in with human society.
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Furry Companions
Write about the relationship with your pet or a memorable encounter with an animal.
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Embodied Elements
Write a journal entry as though you are a specific element of nature, like a tree or a river.
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The Non-Human Protagonist
Pen a story where the main character is a non-human entity in a human world.
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Guess the Protagonist
Choose an actual event and write it from the perspective of a non-human participant, such as a pet or an inanimate object.
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An Unexpected Connection
Craft a narrative about a character forming an unlikely bond with an animal which leads to their transformation.
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Voice of Nature
Write an essay from the viewpoint of a non-human entity in your local environment – like a tree, a river, or an animal.
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you’re an alien anthropologist studying humans. Detail your findings focusing on emotions and behaviors.
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Perspective Pivot
Assume you’ve swapped places with an animal. Detail your daily activities, experiences, and observations.
