261+ ‘Science’ Writing Prompts
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Extraterrestrial Encounters
Describe what you would do if you had the chance to travel to outer space.
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Ocean Depths Exploration
Write about an underwater adventure as a marine scientist discovering a new sea creature.
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Voodoo Vendetta
Depict a tale about a serial killer who uses voodoo dolls to carry out their heinous deeds.
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Path of the Sun
Imagine yourself as a Mayan astronomer predicting celestial events.
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Space Adventurer
Create a story about an astronaut who lands on an alien planet and encounters extraterrestrial life.
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Future City Lost in Time
Imagine your character waking up in a highly advanced, yet completely abandoned city. How do they adapt and solve the mystery of what happened?
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Outlandish Occupations
Write a story based on a profession that doesn’t exist now but could in the future.
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Sunbeam Transportation
Create a world where sunlight is a mode of transport, and describe a day’s trip using this novel method.
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Craft of the Cosmos
The spacecraft is a sentient being, born from the fabric of cosmos itself. Explore its relationship with its human voyagers.
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Mariana Trench Mysteries
Imagine an unprecedented journey to the deepest part of the Earth’s oceans. What hidden secrets should your submarine uncover?
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Mixing Potions and Spells
Create a scenario in which a magic potion and a spell interact in an unexpected way.
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Quantum Ghosts
In a world where technology has advanced to harness quantum energy, people start seeing echoes or “ghosts” of their past selves.
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The Specter of Einstein
From the ghost of Albert Einstein, write a letter to today’s scientists addressing their progress and some pressing issues of modern science.
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Galactic Voyage Encounter
Imagine a situation where spaceships from two different Sci-Fi series suddenly cross paths.
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Crossovers: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Choose two of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy worlds and create a scenario where they collide.
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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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First Contact Protocols
Your main characters discover they are not alone in the universe. How does this change their world? How they interact with these alien creatures?
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Lost in Space
Narrate an unexpected galactic adventure after your spaceship veers off its planned trajectory.
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Capturing Curiosity
Describe a time when you felt the thrill of discovering a new interest or hobby.
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The Science Behind Depression
Research and write about the biological and neurological aspects of depression.
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Creatures of the Island
Detail an encounter with a never-before-seen creature that resides on the mysterious island.
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Journey of the Airship Engineer
Compose a narrative about an airship engineer who must fix a critical failure on his ship whilst in-flight.
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Intergalactic Adventure
Imagine you’ve been chosen for a space mission, write about your journey and who or what you encounter.
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Last Humans Standing
Write about a world where humans are becoming extinct, and how the last group of our species grapples with it.
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Parallel Universe
Imagine if there was another world that existed simultaneously with ours which only selected people can access.
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Unexpected Medical Miracle
Write a story inspired by a real-life medical case that challenged scientific understanding and resulted in a miracle.
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Lost In a New World
In the style of science fiction, craft a tale about waking up on another planet and trying to survive.
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Book of Your Life
Imagine your life as a book, with you as the main character. Write a blurb for this book.
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Imaginary Worlds
Develop a fictional setting, complete with its unique rules, reality laws, and cultures.
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Opposite Day on a Different Planet
How would an average day look like if you were living on a planet where day is night and night is day.
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Inspiring Innovations
Write about an innovation in technology or science that captivated your interest and delve into why you find it fascinating.
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The Blend of Science and Spirituality
Identify and pen down a concept or theory that successfully blends science and spirituality in a way that resonates with you.
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Uncovering the Human Genome
Detail the journey of the Human Genome Project and its implications on medical science.
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Climate Change: A Global Tale
Write about the science of climate change, detailing its impact globally.
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Voyage Through the Solar System
Detail a journey through our solar system, explaining the science behind each planet.
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The Great Debate: Evolution vs. Creation
Write about the scientific discussion and public perception of the evolution versus creationism debate.
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Unpacking Sci-Fi
Tell a tale of an alien species that has just landed on Earth and is figuring out how to cohabit with humans harmoniously.
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Inter-Dimensional Travel Journal
You’ve invented a machine that can travel across different dimensions. Narrate your journey through five drastically different dimensions.
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Sci-fi Sanctuary
Describe how you transform an everyday object into a haven for a tiny extraterrestrial creature.
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The Great Family Inventor
Compose a story about a member of your family who suddenly gains the ability to invent revolutionary, never-seen-before gadgets.