44+ ‘Physics’ Writing Prompts
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Alternate Reality Escape
You accidentally stumble upon a parallel universe. How is it distinctly different from ours and how can you get back?
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Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit?
Argue for or against the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.
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Uncertain Proportions
Create a narrative around Schrodinger’s cat experiment, but from the perspective of the cat.
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Quantum Quirk
Craft a story around an everyday object that suddenly starts to disobey the normal laws of physics.
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Creating a New World
Imagine a world where the physics of light dispersion works differently and rainbows behave in an unexpected way. How would…
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The Rainbow in My Room
Describe an instance when you created a rainbow in your own room using a prism and daylight, and how understanding…
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Chasing the End of the Rainbow
Write a fictional account of someone trying to physically reach the end of a rainbow.
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Reflections on the Spectrum
Write about observing a rainbow for the first time, and your reaction to realizing the science behind this natural phenomenon.
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Quantum Afterlife
Write about a scientist who makes a shocking discovery, an afterlife that exists within quantum physics.
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Magnetic Anomaly
Pen an adventure about a sprawling underground cavern where normal laws of physics do not apply.
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Astro-Adventures
You’re the first kid astronaut being sent to Mars. Write a journal entry about your journey to and experience on…
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Engineering Excellence
You’ve been asked to design a new playground for your school using scientific principles.
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Secrets of the Microcosm
Write a story where you’re an explorer discovering a secret world inside a dewdrop.
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Creation of an Alternate World
Create a world different from ours by scrapping one major societal norm and detailing the effects.
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The Quantum Quandary
Your main character exists in a state of quantum superposition, experiencing multiple states of reality simultaneously.
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Winter’s Hidden Realm
A hidden realm exists within each snowflake’s crystal structure, describe a journey into one.
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Gravity of Dreams
Dreams are not abstract, but a gateway to a magical realm, describe how a person navigates through this world.
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Alternate Dimensions
Conceptualize an afterlife that is part of an alternate dimension, where the laws of physics and reality are different than…
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Puzzle of the Locked Room
Conceive a mystery where a crime is committed in a locked room with no visible entry or exit points.
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Gravity’s Game
Conjure the story of an astronaut stranded on a massive exoplanic moon. Exploration becomes marred when extreme gravitational forces inhibit…
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Parallel Universe
Curate an alternate reality or a parallel universe to create the setting for your series.
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If Time Stopped
Imagine a moment where time stopped, what would you do and what would happen around you?
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The Specter of Einstein
From the ghost of Albert Einstein, write a letter to today’s scientists addressing their progress and some pressing issues of…
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The Impossible Invention
Describe an invention that defies the laws of physics. What would it do, how would it look, and how would…
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Journey to Another Planet
Imagine if you were chosen to colonize a new planet. Write about your preparations and life on this different planet.
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Dream Conversations
Imagine a conversation you would like to have in a dream with someone important to you – present or past.
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Exotic Planet Exploration
Describe in detail a completely new world or planet that you’ve just discovered.
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Inhabiting a New Planet
Describe a newly discovered planet and its unique features and characteristics.
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Science in Everyday Life
Write about a scientific concept or phenomenon that you see manifest in your daily life.
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The Museum of Imaginary Art
Describe a visit to a museum where all the exhibits are pieces of art from your imagination.
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Inter-Dimensional Travel Journal
You’ve invented a machine that can travel across different dimensions. Narrate your journey through five drastically different dimensions.
