13+ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Writing Prompts
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Retelling the Classics
Rewrite a classic love story such as Romeo and Juliet or Lancelot and Guinevere from a modern, Gen Z perspective.
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Romeo and Juliet’s Hidden Chapter
Imagine a hidden chapter in the story of Romeo and Juliet set on Valentine’s Day.
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Blossoming with Juliet’s Words
Consider the famous quote from Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet.” and pen down your thoughts on the significance of identity.
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Starcrossed Lovers
Begin a tale of a relationship between two people, destined to fall in love, yet doomed from the start.
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Romeo and Juliet Reimagined
Rewrite the classic tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet with a modern twist.
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Star-crossed Lovers in Suburbia
Write a tale of two neighbors who are deeply in love, but their HOA’s rules prevent them from being together.
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Romeo and Juliet Rebooted
Imagine your version of the Romeo and Juliet story but with a happy ending.
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Forbidden Love
In your novel, create a romantic relationship that’s prohibited due to social norms or personal circumstances.
