193+ ‘Plan’ Writing Prompts
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Terrifying Evolution
Imagine a world where the zombie virus has evolved to the point where zombies can think, feel, plan and co-operate.
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Conversation with Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self in which you reflect on your current challenges and express your hopes for…
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Actually, Just Friends
Narrate a story about two best friends who plan to spend Valentine’s Day together as singles, but unexpectedly end up…
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Supermarket Switch-up
Create a story where you accidentally get locked in a supermarket. How do you get out or survive the night?
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Eco Warrior
Describe the environmental issues in your neighborhood, such as excessive trash or air pollution, and outline a comprehensive plan to…
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Mapping Future Goals
Write about a big goal you wish to achieve within the next year and what steps you plan to take…
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My Letter to Future Me
Write a letter to your future self detailing the changes and personal growth you hope to see.
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The Hatchling’s Flight Plan
Describe a new habit you want to develop that you think will help you reach your personal goals.
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Triumph Over Trials
Write about a goal you’ve struggled with and how you’re planning to overcome the challenges.
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Starting Over
Write a story about someone who uses the new year as a fresh start, shaking off past mistakes and moving…
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Family Vacation Misadventures
Narrate an adventurous family vacation that didn’t go according to plan.
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The School Without Teachers
What would a day in school be like if the students ran the show instead of teachers?
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New Year Resolutions
Write about the resolutions you have set for New Year and how you plan to achieve them.
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New Year’s Resolution Journey
Detail your resolution for the upcoming New Year and map out a plan on how you will achieve it.
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Superhero Tactics
Describe a detailed superhero fight sequence focusing on the specific tactics and moves your superhero uses.
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Earth Day Promise
Write a letter to Mother Earth, detailing what you promise to do to take care of the planet.
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The Methodical Maniac
Create a character study of a serial killer who is methodically planning his next grisly act.
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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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From Santa’s Perspective
Write a narrative from Santa’s viewpoint where Christmas doesn’t go according to plan.
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Undercover Upper Management
The CEO goes undercover as a regular employee to understand the company better, but the plan spirals out of control…
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Puppeteer’s Dilemma
Write a narrative wherein the protagonist is an orchestrator of a complex scheme, dealing with unforeseen consequences of their actions.
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Midnight Operation
During wartime, you are a top-secret operative tasked to sabotage a critical enemy infrastructure without being detected.
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Cunning Masterplan
Write about a villain’s elaborate scheme being unfurled, from conception to execution.
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The Last Eden
Imagine an eco-terrorist villain who plans to wipe out humanity in order to restore Earth to its pre-human natural state.
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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Double Surprises
Write about a scenario where both partners plan to propose to each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Virtual Nightmare
A technophobe is trapped in a virtual reality game that eerily mirrors their worst fears.
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Backwards Trip
Your characters decide to have their entire trip backwards, starting with goodbye at the airport and ending with an excited…
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A Better World
Imagine that you are given the authority to change one aspect of the world to make it better. Detail what…
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Eco-friendly Initiative
Propose an eco-friendly initiative that could be implemented in your school or community.
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Tricking the Forest Spirit
Write a narrative about a humble villager who tricks a mischievous forest spirit to save their village.
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The Path Less Traveled
Write about a time you strayed from your travel plan and stumbled upon an unexpected adventure.
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Adventure Anticipation
Create a list of adventurous activities you’d like to experience in the next year.
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New Responsibilities
Reflect on the responsibilities that come with becoming an eighth grader and how they might change your day to day…
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Facing Future Challenges
Write about a challenge you think you might face moving up to 8th grade and how you plan to tackle…
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Aspirational Architecture
Sketch out your blueprint for the new year in terms of goals, dreams and personal growth.
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Unscheduled Stop
Write a story in which a time traveler accidentally ends up in a historical event that they did not plan…
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Code Red Survival
In a world on the brink of annihilation, your character stumbles upon a plan to save humanity.
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The Forgotten Sidekick
Write about a former sidekick who decides to start anew, leaving behind their superhero career.
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Releasing Regrets
Write about one regret you have from the past year, and then draft a plan for letting it go.
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Stairway to Aspirations
Write about stepping stones you will set for yourself to achieve your goal for the new year.
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Innovative Solutions
Imagine you have unlimited resources to combat one major environmental issue. What would your solution be?
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The Alien Invasion
Imagine waking up to an extraterrestrial invasion; write about your fight for survival.
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Epic Summer Adventure
Plan your dream summer adventure without any restrictions. Where would you go and what would you do?
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Summer Bucket List Fulfilled
Write about completing an exciting activity from your summer bucket list.
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Unexplored Pathways
Write about an unexplored pathway you intend to venture in your life in the upcoming year.
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Sowing Seeds of Well-being
Write about three wellness goals that you’d like to achieve by summer and detail how you plan to achieve them.
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Blooming into a Healthy Routine
Write about establishing a new health or fitness routine this spring.
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Interstellar Heist
Plan the perfect space crime – a con job or heist targeting a powerful intergalactic corporation.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Journey to Achievement
Sketch a roadmap on how you plan to achieve your most significant goal for the new year.
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The Great Easter Egg Heist
Write a play about a group of children who plan a heist to steal the prized Easter egg from a…
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Santa’s Retirement Plan
Imagine a future where Santa decides to retire. Who takes over? How is the transition handled?
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The Valentine’s Day Grand Gesture
Narrate the story of a massive, extravagant romantic gesture planned for Valentine’s Day.
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Romantic Resolutions
Write about a list of romantic resolutions you have for the upcoming year and how you plan to accomplish them.
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Environmental Action Plan
Sketch a short- or long-term plan to improve your community’s ecological health.
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Building New Foundations
Express your feelings about trust, what it means to you and how you plan to rebuild it within yourself and…
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Surprise Birthday Party
You were to plan a surprise birthday party for a friend. Write about how the plan unfolded.
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Existential Examination
Write a letter to your past or future self, expressing fears, dreams, and lessons you’ve learned.
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Map Your Day
Draw a map of a typical day in your life, including the activities you do and the people you meet.
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The Disappointing Report Card
Describe a child’s reactions and actions after receiving a poor report card.
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Acknowledging Emotions
Write a letter to your heartache, acknowledging how it has shaped you and how you plan to move forward.
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Emotional Equilibrium
Reflect on the range and intensity of emotions you experienced over the holidays and draft a plan to regain emotional…
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Socializing and Solitude
Discuss the balance between interacting with others and having alone time during the holidays and how you plan to readjust…
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The Fluctuation of Fitness
Write about the status of your fitness regime around the holiday period and how you plan to balance it back.
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New Year’s Shift
Consider a new habit or routine you would like to establish this January in order to make the year more…
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Recycling Today for Earth Tomorrow
Craft a step by step guide on how you would implement a recycling system in a community that has never…
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Farm to Table: Winter Edition
Describe a meal you would create sourcing ingredients available in February from a local farmer’s market.
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When Time Runs Out
Write a superhero story revolving around a power that is time-limited or will eventually disappear.
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Recounting Unexpected Blessings
List five things you least expected to be grateful for and explain why those blessings were significant.
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Manifesting Dreams
Each morning, write down one goal you aim to achieve and the positive steps you will take towards reaching it.
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Escaping invaders
Write about a small town being invaded by extraterrestrial forces, focusing on one resident’s plan to escape.
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Easter Pet Parade
Imagine organizing an Easter Parade for pets. Describe who would participate and what activities you would plan.
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Roadmap of Resolutions
Create a detailed roadmap of your New Year’s resolutions and your planned steps towards achieving them.
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Journey to Transformation
Write about your personal journey of transformation and change in the coming year.
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Disappointing Moments
Describe an event where things didn’t go as you had planned and what you learned from it.
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Escape from an Unseen Menace
The protagonist lives in a society where people disappear mysteriously, and now they suspect they are the next. Every abnormal…
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Embracing Retirement
Write about your vision of an ideal retirement, what plans you have, and how you aim to fulfil them.
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Last Stand
Your main character finds themselves barricaded alone in an abandoned building with the undead right outside.
