19+ ‘Novice’ Writing Prompts
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Mastering the Craft
Write a story about a character who is a novice writer using a mysterious, magical writing prompt.
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Beach Hurdles
Write a humorous account of a family who has never gone to the beach before trying to set up an elaborate beach camp on a busy day.
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The Trial of the Untamed Adept
Create a story where a novice magic-user is put on trial not by a legal court, but by the magical powers themselves.
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Wookiee Sidekick
Write a story revolving around a Wookiee becoming an essential sidekick to a novice smuggler.
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Time Machine Mix-up
In their first-ever time travel, a novice time traveller misinterprets the controls and ends up at a dinosaur-themed amusement park.
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From Novice to Master
Choose a skill you’ve always wanted to master, and write a narrative imagining how the future-you, having mastered that skill, lives their life.
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The New Recruit’s Narrative
Write from the perspective of an inexperienced soldier thrown into the chaos of the apocalypse and their journey from naive entrant to battle-hardened survivor.
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Garden of New Beginnings
Imagine you’re a novice gardener and the first day of spring is your first day in the garden. How do you feel? What are your plans?
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Dragon Tamer’s Journey
Write a tale about a novice dragon tamer from a far-eastern world, embarking on a journey to tame the wildest dragon alive.
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Misunderstood Magic
Write a story about a novice fairy godmother who’s making a lot of mistakes with her magic.
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Witch’s Brew Goes Wrong
You’re a novice witch, and you messed up your Halloween potion causing a chain of terrifying events.
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Breeding Dreams
Write about becoming a Pokemon breeder for the first time and highlight the dreams, fears, and expectations you have.
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The Orlesian Game
As a novice of Orlesian court, write about your efforts to navigate through the Grand Game’s intricate web of intrigues and alliances.
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The Evolution of the Magical Girl
Translate the journey of a magical girl, who with every battle, gets stronger and learns about her powers.
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Grimoire of the Unknown
You found an ancient, mystical book that initiates you into the world of magic. Write your first adventure as a novice sorcerer.
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Secret Society
Delve into the clandestine world of a secret society, where a novice member stumbles upon a peculiar ritual leading to a mysterious disappearance.
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Mastering the Game
Choose a sport or a game and describe what you imagine the journey to become a top player would be like.
