612+ ‘Pen’ Writing Prompts
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Serendipitous Love
Pen a story about two individuals who have sworn off love, unknowingly booked for the same Valentine’s Day event.
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Cognitive Dissonance Dilemma
Pen an opinion piece about a situation where you experienced cognitive dissonance and how you resolved it.
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Champion of Change
Pen a speech you would give if you were an important leader or an activist trying to make a positive change in society.
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Moonlit Musings
Write a poem or song for your secret love, sharing your feelings under the guise of a common admirer.
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The Bully Dilemma
Pen down an incident where you or a character have faced bullying and discuss a solution to combat it.
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Conversations with Grief
Pen a dialogue between yourself and your grief, attempting to understand its power and the role it plays in your life.
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The Aqua Labyrinth
Pen a tale about an underwater city that’s a labyrinth, filled with treasure, mystery, and danger.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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Crafting Happiness
Write about a hobby that brings you immense joy and how it contributes to your overall happiness.
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you’ve made a new friend who happens to be an alien. Describe what they are like and a conversation you had with them.
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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
Examine and pen your thoughts on the role of freedom of speech in today’s digital world.
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Letters to the Future
Pen a letter to your future descendants explaining the current state of the environment.
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Relay of Advice
Pen a letter to your younger self detailing the wisdom and encouragement you wish you had known.
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Ghostly Evocations
Pen a dialogue between a ghost and a human where the specter reveals pivotal moments from its past.
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Frontline Journal
Step into the shoes of a solider and pen a diary entry chronicling one day at the frontline.
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Fading Wizardry
Pen a story where a wizard’s powers are fading and he must find a way to restore them.
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The Ancient Pact
Pen a tale about an age-old pact between witches/warlocks and a powerful entity, and the implications when the pact is broken.
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Nutcracker, the Unseen Hero
Pen a first-person narrative from the Nutcracker’s point of view showcasing the untold trials and triumphs he faces.
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Unseen Adaptations
Pen a narrative focused on an alien species that mostly communicates or senses the world in a way humans cannot.
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Protector’s Impact
Reflect on how St. Joseph, as the protector of families, has had an impact on your personal life or family.
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Through the Eyes of a Stranger
Describe a New Year’s Eve celebration that you stumbled upon or witnessed at an unexpected place or in an unexpected manner.
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Changing Times
Pen a tale about a vampire having difficulty adapting to modern technology and societal standards.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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The Strength of Sacrifice
Pen a story about a character who makes a significant sacrifice for a friend.
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Hope Blooms at Christmas
Pen down an experience where you witnessed or experienced hope during a tough Christmas season.
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Retelling Cancelled Plans
Pen a narrative about a 2020 trip that didn’t happen because of the pandemic.
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Clash of the Beasts
Pen a dramatic scene where legendary beasts are wielded as weapons in a fantastical war.
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Autumn Harvest Reflections
Pen a letter to yourself discussing how the fall harvest season parallels events in your own life.
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Snowman’s Diary
Pen a diary entry from a snowman who has come to life, witnessing the world around him for the first time.
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Laughing Leprechaun’s Lyre
Pen a tale about a leprechaun who can only speak with his magical lyre. His melodies create visible, colorful words.
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Letter to My Future Self
Pen a letter to your future self, one year from now, talking about your hopes, fears, and expectations for the upcoming year.
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The Clown of Shadows
Pen down a story about a villain who is a rogue circus clown, with a dark sense of humor.
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Tragic Tyrant
Pen down a story of a villain who was once a hero, or had the potential to be one, but was led astray.
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The Bloodless Vow
Pen a tale about a vampire striving for redemption by abstaking from consuming human blood.
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The Ascending Monarch
Pen a tale about a vampire who rises to become the ruler of all supernatural creatures.
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Ocean’s Ovation
Pen down your feelings about the ocean’s importance and your personal connections with it.
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Lost Love Letter
Pen a tale about a century-old love letter, discovered in an antique desk bought on Valentine’s Day.
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Visual Journaling
For one week, create a daily visual journal entry and craft a narrative around each visual.
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Signs of Destiny
Pen down a story where a character’s future is foretold by a itinerant seer, using symbolic objects.
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The Broken Mirror
Pen down a narrative where an unusual event is a harbinger of a tumultuous future.
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Blossoming with Juliet’s Words
Consider the famous quote from Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet.” and pen down your thoughts on the significance of identity.
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Blossoming Terror
Pen a narrative that explores how a perfectly normal thing/situation can snowball into a thing of terror.
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Justifying the Means
Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.
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Twilight Reunion
Pen a tale about a long-awaited meeting between two individuals during a particularly breathtaking sunset.
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Vaults of the Mind
Pen a story of a skilled psychiatrist who can delve into people’s memories, but stumbles upon a mysterious memory in an unexpected patient.
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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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Autism in Familial Relationships
Pen a story exploring the experience of a family member whose loved one has been recently diagnosed with Autism.
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A New Best Friend
Draw a picture of an imaginary friend and write a story about a day spent together.
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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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Deep Cover Dilemmas
Put pen to paper about an undercover agent having to make morally compromising choices in order to maintain their cover.
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Twisted Love Triangle
Challenging you to pen a story based on a non-standard love triangle, where two people are in love with the third, who’s in love with an entirely different person.
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Double-Dealing Dilemma
Pen down a story where a protagonist is trapped in a duel of wits with a deceptive genie.
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A Letter to the Future
Pen a letter to your future self detailing your hopes and fears for the next transitional phase of your life.
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The Sacrificial Love
Pen a tale where one lover voluntarily sacrifices their life for the sake of their loved one’s survival.
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The Whistleblower
Pen a tale about an ordinary citizen who accidentally uncovers corruption at the highest political levels, turning their life upside down.
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Love Letter to Self
Pen a heartfelt letter to yourself, appreciating your strengths, resilience and accomplishments.
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Mindful Manifestations
Pen down a real or imaginative scenario where you accomplished a personal goal and describe the journey and the feelings associated with it.
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Hyperreal Dreams
Pen a story revolving around a character who cannot distinguish their nightmarish dreams from reality.
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Fireside Stories
Pen a story inspired by the image of your family gathered around the fireplace in December.
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A Day in a Coral Reef
Pen down a piece that captures a day in the vibrant ecosystem of a coral reef.
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Fallen Leaves to Snowflakes
Pen down the intriguing transition of weather from the crunch of fallen leaves to the quiet hush of fresh snow.
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Hunter Turned Prey
Pen a tale about a renowned exterminator who suddenly finds themselves ambushed by zombies.
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Flash Fiction Future
Pen a prediction about the role and form of flash fiction in the literature of the future.
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Fading Footprints
Pen a narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is struggling to reassemble.
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Banishing the Snakes
Consider the legend of St. Patrick expelling all the snakes from Ireland and pen a reflective essay on it.
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Creature Camaraderie
Pen down a tale of an unlikely friendship between a misunderstood supernatural entity and a misfit human.
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Phantom Romance
Pen down a tale of a tragic love story between a human and a spirit, where they both try to overcome the boundaries of life and death.
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On Foreign Shores
Describe a scenario of an Irish immigrant, who recently arrived in the United States, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the first time.
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Pen Pal Adventure
Write a pretend letter to a pen pal from another country explaining why first graders in your school learn writing.
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Shadow of the Past
Pen an intense drama story where a character is haunted by a ghost from their past, which serves as a motif.
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Renewed by Love
Pen a narrative about a character who was healed emotionally or psychologically because of love.
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Changing Seasons, Changing Mood
Pen down a personal essay reflecting on how changing weather and seasons influence your mood, productivity, or overall wellbeing.
