305+ ‘Question’ Writing Prompts
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Silent Planet
In a future where Earth receives a signal from a supposedly life-bearing planet, write about the tense journey of the crew sent to explore it.
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The Elusive Figure
Write a complex drama about a character who is trying to figure out the identity of a recurring person in their dreams.
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The Easter Bunny’s Vacation
Write a story about where the Easter Bunny goes and what they do when it’s not Easter.
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Absence of Reflections
In a world where everyone can see their reflections, your primary character discovers one day they no longer have one.
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Hidden Inheritance
Write a scene where a character discovers a family heirloom that reveals a long-hidden secret.
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The Phantom Phone
Your character’s phone starts receiving calls, but only dead silence or faint whispers can be heard when answered.
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Absolution
Write about a situation where the nemesis seeks redemption or the superhero tries to rehabilitate their arch-nemesis.
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Marooned Among the Dead
Construct a narrative about characters marooned in an unknown location that slowly reveals itself to be a graveyard of their predecessors.
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The Forgotten Legend
Imagine stumbling upon an ancient Irish tale that unveils the true story behind St. Patrick’s Day.
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A Valentine’s Day Debate
Write a dialogue between a cynic who views Valentine’s Day as commercial exploitation and a romantic who believes in the power of celebrating love.
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Silent Whispers in Titles
Write a fraction of a dialogue or an incomplete sentence as a title, which is central to the mystery plot.
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The Villain’s Redemption
Narrate a story where the villain of your tale starts to question their motives, leading to character redemption.
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write about a critical moment in your character’s life that led to self-discovery and transformation.
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Mirror Reflection
Your character comes face-to-face with a version of themselves they don’t recognize. How do they react and cope with this scenario?
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Magic Within
In many fairytales, magic comes from external sources. Write a tale where power lies buried deep within a character.
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Crisis of Faith: A Jedi’s Journey
Develop a narrative focused on a Jedi who begins to question The Force.
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Distortion of Beauty
Revise an over-used horror premise – a creature of grotesque appearance causing fear and chaos – by making the ‘monster’ objectively beautiful.
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The Secret Diary
Imagine you’ve discovered a secret diary, narrate the life of the person to whom the diary belongs.
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The Fall of a Caesar
Take on the role of Brutus, engaged in the infamous act of murdering Julius Caesar.
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The Forgotten Payload
Write about an aircraft carrying an unknown, dangerous payload and an innocent crew who must prevent disaster.
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The Vegetarian T-Rex
Picture a scenario where a paleontologist wakes up to find herself in a world where dinosaurs are still alive, and oddly enough, T-Rex is a vegetarian.
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AI Rebellion
A spacecraft is run entirely by an advanced AI system. One day, the AI begins to question its existence and purpose.
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Splendid Solitude: A Solo Cruise Experience
Describe a solo journey on a mega cruise ship and the various personal experiences and challenges faced.
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Balance in Training
Write about the importance of maintaining balance in training methods and how it shapes the relationship between Pokemon and their trainers.
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Unforgivable Acts
Muglles have human rights and Wizards have magical laws. Write about the ethical issues behind Harry Potter Universe’s ‘Unforgivable Curses’.
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The Elixir of Memories
Write about a potion that could enable one to revisit their most vivid memories.
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Echo of the Eagle
Imagine a conversation with the bronze, eagle-shaped knocker on the Ravenclaw door. What riddles does it pose? How do you answer?
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Potter-less Wizarding World
Imagine a world where Harry Potter did not exist. How would the story unfold, and how would the characters’ lives be different?
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Friendly Ghostly Flatmate
Imagine sharing your home with a friendly ghost – what shenanigans and sweet moments might spring up?
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous situation.
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Elsewhere in Time
Choose an important historical event tackled by a parallel universe saga version of the characters from your favorite fandom.
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Ethereal Influencer
Write a tale about a famous online influencer who is actually a vengeful spirit.
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Unexpected Love
Design a story where two fandom characters who are often at odds suddenly find themselves in a romantic relationship.
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Unexpected Heir to the Fortune
Imagine if a seemingly unimportant character turns out to be the secret heir to the family fortune. Create a story around it.
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A Time-Traveling Romance
Write a fanfic where a character falls in love with someone from a different time period.
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The Unseen Games
Write about a Hunger Games edition not covered in the books, describing the arena, challenges, and characters.
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Reality Bender
Inspired by the character of Derek Hale, depict a scenario where Derek was never a werewolf and lives a normal life.
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The Crown’s Burden
Write about the decision to place either Bhelen or Harrowmont as king on the throne of Orzammar.
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Unforeseen Alliance
Craft a narrative where rival factions in The Anderfels are forced to form an unexpected alliance against an external threat.
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Circle of Magi: Necessity or Curse?
Initiate a debate on whether the Circle of Magi is a necessity for the safety of the realm or a curse hampering mages’ freedom.
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Qunari Art and Expression
Write a piece focusing on the way Qunari express themselves through art or lack thereof.
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Resisting The Qun
Create a story about a Qunari who secretly questions or resists the Qun’s teachings.
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Villain with a Cause
Create a villain who believes they’re doing the right thing for their community or world.
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The Redeemable Evil
Craft a villain who is capable of redemption and writes about their journey towards change.
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The Unseen Supernatural
Create a scenario where the supernatural mingle with humans in the modern world without their knowledge.
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Venture into the Virtual World
Write a short story about exploring a virtual world inspired by Sword Art Online.
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Dream Dialogue
Imagine a conversation you would like to have with someone in your life; it could be something you’ve needed to say or a topic you’d love to explore.
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Twisted Truths
Record a situation that made you angry and examine if your anger was justified or misplaced.
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Philosophical Evolution
Explain a belief or philosophy that you once held strongly but eventually discarded or replaced.
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Questioning Beliefs
Write about a time when your spiritual beliefs were challenged or questioned by an event or a person.
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The Fork in the Road
Reflect on a life-changing decision you once made, describe its impact and how it has shaped you.
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Cornerstones of Belief
Identify three personal beliefs that impact your everyday decisions or actions.
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Breaking the Cage
Explore a rule or expectation that you feel obliged to follow and question its actual importance.
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Deconstructing Negativity
Identify a negative thought you often have, then question its origin and challenge its validity.
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Unmasked Truth
Create a letter to your future self, detailing who you are at your core.
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Dreamscape Reflections
Detail a dream (either sleeping or daydream) that made you question your reality or opened up a new perspective.
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Questioning Self-Imposed Limitations
Write about a self-imposed limitation that stemmed from an old belief. Discuss why you upheld this limitation and envision your life without it.
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Challenging False Norms
Consider a societal norm you once accepted but now reject. Write about this shift in your perspective.
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Rediscovering Connection
Write about a time when you felt strongly connected to this individual and what it taught you about your relationship.
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Prompt Critique
Select a fun journal prompt you’ve attempted before and provide critical feedback on it.
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The Hidden Reflection
Write about the moment you first noticed a decline in your personal hygiene as a result of depression.
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Depression: The Domino or the Fallen?
Explore whether your depression was the first domino, leading to other mental conditions, or a fallen domino, a result of pre-existing conditions.
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External Views on Depression
Write about a time where someone close to you expressed an ill-informed or harmful opinion about depression.
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The Age of Depression
Reflect on the differences in depression statistics between various age groups.
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Across the Continents
Explore how depression diagnosis and treatment vary across different cultures.
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Unseen Narrator
Craft an epistolary novel where the reader only reads letters written by an unseen character.
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Friends Turn Foes
Pen down a tale where a detective’s best friend turns out to be a part of the crime.
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The Vanishing Neighbour
One day, your character realises their neighbour has suddenly disappeared without a trace.
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Time-Travelling Dirigible
Write about a group of intrepid adventurers navigating time in their steam-powered airship.
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Questioning Morality
Delve into the gray areas of morality and pen a short story where your dearly held principles are put into question.
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Villainous Redemption
Pen down a story about a fierce villain who embarks on a journey to redemption.
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Morals in Question
Write a story where the dichotomy between good and evil becomes blurred as the protagonist questions their definition of what makes a villain.
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Life as the World’s First Robotic Pet Owner
Write about your experiences as the first person to adopt a robotic pet.
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Forgotten Cellar
Compose a chilling narrative about someone discovering a hidden cellar in their home, filled with strange and terrifying artifacts.
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Cryptic Cultures
Invent a unique cultural tradition or ritual that is significant to your story’s world.
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Innocent Imposter
Write about a protagonist who discovers that someone close to them has been leading a double life.