250+ ‘Planning’ Writing Prompts
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Mind-Boggling Mysteries
Write a mini-mystery and then solve it using logical deduction and clues you’ve embedded in the story.
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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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Community Service
Describe a community service project that you would like to initiate in your neighborhood.
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Traveling to North Pole
Imagine you are Santa preparing for Christmas. Describe your experiences and preparations for the special day.
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving…
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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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Mapping Your Future
Write about your biggest personal goal for the future and the steps you think you’ll need to take to achieve…
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The Great Jester
Imagine you are the king or queen’s jester and are tasked with planning the April Fool’s Day pranks at the…
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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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Job Application Letter
Write a business letter applying for a job that you dream of having in the future.
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Becoming a Meteorologist
Imagine you are a weather reporter for a day. Write a news report predicting tomorrow’s weather.
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Parade Preparations
Write about the hard work and planning that is needed to bring a St. Patrick’s Day Parade to life.
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Green Festival Decor
Write about decorating your home with green decor for St. Patrick’s Day. How does this tradition make you feel?
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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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Cunning Masterplan
Write about a villain’s elaborate scheme being unfurled, from conception to execution.
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Mystery of the Family Heirloom
Write a mystery where a treasured family heirloom hides secrets and hints at a hidden past.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from…
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Visions of Future Fear
Imagine a ‘ghost’ from your future, something you fear may come to haunt you.
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Hopeful Futures
Write about your dreams and aspirations for the future, including what you hope to achieve and the person you want…
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Titanic Takedown
Write a story about the biggest cyber-attack in history that is yet to happen, told from the perspective of the…
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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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The Underground Rebellion
Write about a group of rebels secretly living and planning a revolt against a tyrannical rule from an underground network…
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Dream Destination
Describe your ‘dream’ travel destination for the following year and explain why you chose this location.
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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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Battle of Hoth: A Strategic Nightmare
Write about the strategic challenges faced by the Rebellion during the Battle of Hoth.
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After the Heist
Create a story where the protagonist belongs to a bootlegging gang during Prohibition, and has just successfully evaded law enforcement.
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Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self focusing on your academic and personal goals. Consider the role of writing in…
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Rebuilding the Playground
Imagine you are tasked with designing a new playground for your community, explain your design, and why you think it’s…
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Voice Against Bullying
Imagine that you’ve been elected as the student body president and your primary goal is to combat bullying in school.
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The Comedic Heist
Tell a story of a group of underdog thieves planning and executing a risky heist, while also dealing with hilariously…
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Scavenging Expeditions
Focus on the perilous journey of survivors salvaging supplies in a world overrun by zombies.
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Playing with Time
Create a story where a superhero team must address a problem or enemy that involves time-travel.
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Reclaiming Your Space
Write about how you want to rearrange your personal space after spring cleaning.
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Battle of Strategies
Write about a thrilling sports match where clever strategies helped your team win.
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The New Sport
Invent a new sport: describe the rules, the equipment needed, and the kind of athletes who would excel at it.
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Inventor’s Imagination
Create an invention that could solve a problem in your daily life and describe how it works.
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Steps to Crisis Triumph
Think about the main stages in overcoming a crisis and outline those in a step-by-step manner.
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Deconstructed Resolution
Break down a potential New Year’s Resolution into actionable steps, and write about each one.
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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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Glimpse into the Future
Ponder and write about where you see yourself at the end of the upcoming year.
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The Perfect Copycat
Write a thriller story about a serial killer reenacting historical murders exactly.
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Summer Vacation Excursion
Write about your dream summer vacation. Where would it be and what would you do?
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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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Reindeer Revolution
Write a Christmas tale from the perspective of a disgruntled reindeer leading an uprising.
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The Unpainted Canvas
Imagine your life as an empty canvas and design the masterpiece you would like it to become.
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Aspirations for the New Year
Write about your aspirations, goals, and plans you have for the coming year.
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My Future Self
If you could send a letter to your future self in 10 years, what would it say? What advice, questions,…
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Design of the Future
What new invention could you see being useful 100 years from now? Picture it and describe the invention in detail.
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Financial Fires
Analyse the financial decisions you made over the holidays and how these might affect your financial standing moving forward.
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Operation Snow Angel
Write about your adventures of making the biggest snow angel in your neighborhood.
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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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When Time Runs Out
Write a superhero story revolving around a power that is time-limited or will eventually disappear.
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Arctic Rescue Mission
Write about a daring rescue mission in the frigid polar wilderness after an expedition goes wrong.
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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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Ingredients for the Perfect Picnic
Write a narrative revolving around the preparation and execution of the perfect picnic.
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Pattern Recognition
Write about recurring patterns in your love life that may stem from your fear of love.
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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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Ice-Cold Deeds
Write a suspenseful saga about a notorious gang planning a daring heist on an ice-entrenched bank.
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Harvest Moon Magic
Imagine being able to make a wish on the October Harvest Moon. What would you wish for and why?
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The Ghost’s Halloween Party
Write a funny story about a ghost who is planning a Halloween party for its ghost-friends.
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Healthy-Bite Chef
Write a step-by-step process for making your favorite healthy snack. Explain why this snack is good for your body.
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Comprehensive Vacation
Write about a landmark or country you’d like to visit. Explain why you find it fascinating and what you hope…
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Resolution Rewind
Consider a resolution you have consistently failed to achieve and write a letter to yourself about it.
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A Party Like No Other
Describe planning a New Year’s party that corresponds with the most significant event in your life during the past year.
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Dream New Year’s Party
Imagine you’re planning the absolute dream New Year’s Eve party; write about what it would look like, who would be…
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Detox and Renew
Describe a habit or relationship you want to detox from in the New Year and how you plan to replace…
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Reflections and Resolutions
Write about the year just gone and the resolutions you have made for the New Year.
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Realizing Your Full Potential
Consider your greatest aspiration and reflect on what you can do today to inch closer to it.
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April Fool’s Prank
Describe a funny or memorable April Fool’s prank you have either carried out or have been the victim of.
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Professions and Earnings
Write about a job you would like to do in the future and how much you think you would earn…
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Epic Battle Of The Office
Imagine two office colleagues, each claiming to be the best teapot pourer, engaging in an epic mock-heroic battle to settle…
