380+ ‘Planet’ Writing Prompts
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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Ocean Planet
Picture a world entirely covered with water and write a story about the people who live there.
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red planet.
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Saving the Environment
Write a persuasive essay on why it’s important to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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Planetary Pioneer
Imagine you are part of a team pioneering to inhabit a new planet. Describe your first day on this new world.
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My Trip to Mars
Imagine you are the first kid astronaut to travel to Mars. Write about your journey.
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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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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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Pet Planet
Imagine a world where pets are in charge instead of humans. What does this world look like and how do pets govern it?
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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The Great Debate: Pluto’s Planet Status
Give your stance on whether Pluto should be reclassified as a planet.
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Protecting Our Planet
Write about a particular endangered animal and the possible ways to protect it.
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Intergalactic Amorous Affair
Compose a narrative from the perspective of a sentient alien observing or participating in Valentine’s Day for the first time.
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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 Galactic Refugee Crisis
Write a story about being an alien species forced to flee its planet due to war or ecological disaster and finding refuge in other parts of the Star Wars galaxy.
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Unique Ecosystems
Describe the ecosystem of a Star Wars alien species and how it has shaped that species.
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Day on an Alien Planet
Imagine you wake up one day on an alien planet. Write about your day and the different activities you would do there.
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Alien Hipsters
Planet earth has been invaded! But instead of conquering alien forces, they’re alien hipsters loving all things retro earth-style.
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Alien Weekend Getaway
Imagine you were picked up by friendly aliens for a weekend visit to their planet. What do you see, experience, and learn?
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From Wreckage to Restoration
Write about an apocalyptic novel plot where the Earth is on its path to recovery after facing a major man-made devastation.
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Earth’s Testament
Visualize and describe a piece of literature where Earth is narrating its own story.
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The Vanguard of a Dying Planet
Devise a villain, desperately trying to save their dying home planet by invading Earth.
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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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Ocean’s Ovation
Pen down your feelings about the ocean’s importance and your personal connections with it.
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Journey to the Stars
Write a story of a space adventure, starting each line with “In the spaceship, we…”.
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Planet of Emotions
Imagine if you could create your own planet based on one specific emotion. Describe how would that planet look, feel and operate.
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Simple Steps, Huge Impact
Write about small habits we can incorporate into our daily lives to become more eco-friendly.
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The Earth’s Hidden Diary
Detail a story around an environmental scientist who uncovers an alarming secret about the earth’s core.
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Alien Adoration
You’re an Alien who fell in love with Earth after observing it from afar. Write a love letter to Planet Earth.
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Journey to the Stars
Imagine you are a space explorer traveling to a distant planet. Describe your journey and what you discover.
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Lonely Planet Explorer
You discover a previously unknown island. What is it like and what kinds of plants, animals, and people do you encounter?
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Journey to a New Planet
Imagine you’re traveling to a new, uninhabited planet. What would you bring with you, and why?
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Imaginary Planet Expedition
Write about a trip to an imaginary planet and describe what you encounter there.
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Easter on an Alien Planet
Imagine celebrating Easter on a different planet and narrate the unique challenges and experiences.
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Planet New Hope
Imagine an astronaut lands on a far-off, uninhabited planet to start a new life. Write about the astronaut’s experiences.
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Journey to an Alien Planet
Write a story about a trip to an alien planet and what you discovered there.
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Endurance Test: Surviving on a Sand Planet
Describe a perilous journey of a group of Rebels crossing a desert planet.
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Creating A Planet
Invent a new planet and describe what it looks like, who or what lives there and what daily life is like.
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Planet Internet
What if the internet becomes a physical place one could visit? Write about your journey and experiences in this digital world.
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Letters To The Future
Imagine you’re writing a letter to a future generation, describing the sustainable lifestyle changes you have made.
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Personal Growth, Planetary Growth
Describe how your personal growth aligns with the growth of the planet.
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Alien Predator
Your character is part of a space expedition that crash-lands on an extraterrestrial planet, where they’re hunted by an alien beast.
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Quasar Quest
Write about a group of superheroes setting out on an expedition to the farthest reaches of the universe.
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Galactic Hero
Write about a superhero who lives on a distant planet and has to deal with threats both on their planet and from others.
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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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Outer Space Adventures
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to a mysterious planet. What do you see and who do you meet?
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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Imagine and describe a new planet in the Star Wars universe including its inhabitants, culture, and landscape.
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Forgotten Colony
Spin a tale around a colony that has been mysteriously forgotten by its mother planet.
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Alien Encounter
Imagine that you encounter alien life during an exploration of a distant planet. Write about your communication and interactions.
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Distress Signal
Your spaceship’s crew picks up a distress signal from an uncharted planet. How do they respond and what do they discover?
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Planet’s Voice
You are a planet in a solar system far away from Earth. Narrate your cosmic journey from your creation to the present day.
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Lost in Space
Imagine you’re a kid who wakes up one morning to find yourself in space. Write a story about your adventures.
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Journey to Outer Space
You’ve been selected to join a crew of astronauts on a mission to a distant planet. Describe this new planet and your experiences there.
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Impact of Human Actions
Explain how human activities influence Earth’s environment, focusing on both beneficial and harmful outcomes.
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Recycling Revolution
Imagine a world where everyone suddenly stopped recycling. How would it affect our planet and society? What solutions can you propose to mitigate the damage caused?
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Planet Protector
Imagine that you are chosen as the ambassador to protect Earth from aliens. What strategies would you use to keep the Earth safe?
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The Distant Future: Earth 5000 AD
Project yourself five millennia into the future. What has become of Earth? How has climate change affected the planet and species?
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Solar System Sojourn
Imagine you’re traveling through our solar system, visiting each planet. Write about your journey and what you see.
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Mission Mars
You are part of the first group of kids selected to colonize Mars. Write about your journey and new life on the red planet.
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien from another planet has joined your school as an exchange student. Write about their experiences.
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Cosmic Friend
You discover a small, wounded alien creature and decide to take it home. What happens next?
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Planet Redesign
If you were given the chance to redesign any planet in our solar system, which one would it be and why? How would you redesign it?
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Martian Murder Mystery
Write a story about a detective on a newly colonised Mars solving the first-ever murder on the red planet.
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Interstellar Voyage
Imagine you’re an astronaut sent on a voyage to colonize a habitable planet in another galaxy. Write about the journey’s challenges, discoveries, and your life on the new planet.
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The Alien and the Astronaut
Write a romance story where an astronaut falls in love with an alien they meet on a distant planet.
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Laws of Mother Nature
Discuss a law you would like to see implemented around the globe that would aid in Earth’s protection.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to a future generation, sharing your hopes, fears, and advice for preserving the earth.
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The Earth’s Biography
Compose a biographical narrative for Mother Earth from her earliest days till now.
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Natural Inspiration
Pick an aspect of nature you observe daily and elaborate on how it contributes to your well-being.
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Living Green
Describe a routine element of your day and explain how it can be made more eco-friendly.
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Interdimensional North Pole
Consider the North Pole not as an earthly place, but as part of a different dimension only accessible on Christmas Eve.
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Planetary Empathy
Describe how your understanding and empathy towards our planet has changed or evolved since the past Earth Day.
