729+ ‘Shape’ Writing Prompts
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Sacred Survival
Write a piece where a religious leader takes charge to guide and protect their community during a zombie apocalypse.
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Once Upon A Dream
Craft a fairytale that begins with the main character waking up from an unusual dream.
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The Reluctant Evil
Write about a villain who didn’t choose the path of evil, but had it thrust upon them.
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Perspective of the Republic
Write a political thriller detailing the manipulation and deception that led to the fall of the Jedi Order from the point of view of a Republic politician.
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Analyzing Advertisements
Write a critique of a television commercial or online advertisement you recently saw.
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Triumph Over Trials
Describe a time when you overcame a significant challenge in your life, detailing the process and emotions you experienced.
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Voyage on the Underground Railroad
You’re a child working to help escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
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Colonial Kid’s Quest
Imagine you’re a child living in colonial America and are sent on a special mission.
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Elementary School Encounters
Narrate an incident from elementary school that you still remember vividly.
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Journey of a River
Write a descriptive piece illustrating the journey of a river from its source to the sea, highlighting the changes in the landscape and region it traverses.
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My Shape Shifting House
If your house could change shape based on the numbers you tell it, write about how you would change it from day-to-day.
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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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Resolution Retrospective
Reflect on a past New Year’s resolution that had a significant impact on your life.
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The Evolution of Interest
Write about a hobby you’ve grown out of, and discuss why your interest faded.
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Our Family Traditions
Elucidate a memorable family tradition that holds a significant place in your heart.
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Carolers on Elm Street
Write a short story featuring a group of capable carolers bringing joy to the residents of Elm Street.
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My Secret Superpower
Describe a hidden talent or unique quality you possess and how it impacts your day-to-day life, from ordinary situations to extraordinary challenges.
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Sympathetic Motivations
Craft a backstory for a villain where their evil actions stem from a sympathetic situation or event.
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Bridging Relationships
Narrate an incident where a relationship in your life underwent a significant shift or transformation.
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The Ancient Pact
Pen a tale about an age-old pact between witches/warlocks and a powerful entity, and the implications when the pact is broken.
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Healer of Shadows
Imagine a society where shadows are living entities and only a chosen few can heal wounded or sick shadows.
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The Mischievous Moon
Imagine the moon is a mischievous character who keeps changing its shape every night. Write a story about a week in the life of this cheeky moon.
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Legacy of the Left Behind
Describe the remnants of ruined society people encounter during their struggle.
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Consecutive Pages
Imagine and write about the lives of two childhood sweethearts who managed to stay together and grow up together.
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Technology and Inventions
Describe an exclusive piece of technology or invention in your fantasy world and detail how it works.
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Landscapes and Climate
In your fantasy world, what types of landscapes and climates exist, and how do they influence your characters.
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Relics of the Past
In your fantasy world, ancient artifacts hold the key to its history. Describe one such artifact and the truth it unravels.
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Ice Sculpture Metaphor
Tell a tale where thoughts and emotions are crystallized into ice sculptures.
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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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Reimagining Traditions
Write about one New Year tradition you want to change or introduce into your life.
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A Year in Review
Write an obituary for your past year, encapsulating the highlights, low points, and significant moments.
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Shape-shifters’ Plight
Write about a unique society of shape-shifters struggling for survival as their ability begins to wane.
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Celebration of Strength
Write about the strength that you found within yourself after the heartbreak.
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Whispers of the Classroom
Recall a time in your childhood when you felt afraid or anxious because you didn’t understand something in school.
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Magic Door to Childhood
Imagine the door to your inner sanctuary – A place where your inner child retreats for respite. Describe this door in detail and what awaits inside.
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A Journey into Clouds
Stare up at the sky and pick a cloud that looks like something – perhaps an animal, object, or character. Write a story that centers your chosen shape.
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Monstrous Mentorship
Imagine how your villain was mentored by another villain who guided them to their dark path.
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African Amazement
Create a story that explores the South African vampire mythology of the Impundulu or Lightning Bird.
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Primordial Vampires
Write about a primal vampire species, who has been living in the shadows of human civilizations throughout history.
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Mountain of Affection
In a figurative world, every act of love solidifies into a stone. Our mountains grow with each act, write about its formation.
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Shape-ful World
Write about a day in your life if everything in the world turned into its basic shape.
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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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Sculptor of Life
Imagine your future as a masterpiece and detail every aspect you want to include in it.
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The Gritty Core
Write about an experience that was remarkably difficult, focusing on how this experience shaped your character.
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The Dream Metro
Write about a city where the dreams of its residents physically shape the cityscape.
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The Non-Materialistic Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal without any materialistic elements like a ring or fancy dinner.
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The Submerged Cradle of Humanity
In a future where humans evolve to live underwater, write a short piece outlining the turning point that forced them to leave land.
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Superheroes and Role Models
Reflect on the fictional characters or role models from your childhood that made you feel safe and protected.
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Myths and Blood
Describe how vampire myths and legends differ across the world and their significance.
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Origins of Valentine’s Day
Write about how Valentine’s Day began, the history behind it, and the symbolism of its main elements.
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Unfulfilled Desires
Delve into your villain’s unfulfilled desires or dreams and how they shape their actions.
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The Birth of Villainy
Draft a backstory for a villain, describing the series of events that led to their transformation.
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Dystopian Haze
Envision a dystopian world enveloped in a constant smog and write a story based in this setting.
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Bias Buster
Identify a topic about which you feel strongly biased. Consider arguments that could challenge this bias and elaborate on them.
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Cherishing Challenges
Reflect on a challenging time in your life and write about the positives that emerged from it and your gratitude for those.
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Personal Narrative Creativity
Write a personal narrative illustrating an event that changed your outlook on life.
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Historical Time Traveller
If you could go back in time to any historical epoch during your 7th grade history lessons, which would it be and why?
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Trust in Innocence
Write about a time when your innocence as a child led you to trust in a situation or person.
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Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Write a story from the perspective of a child undergoing the journey on the Trail of Tears.
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Embracing EvoLution
Describe the person you were at the beginning of the year and compare this to who you are now.
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Treaded Eternity
Design a story where deceased souls must time travel to atone for their sins in life before they can pass on.
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Journeying through Eras
Your protagonist has a time machine that can take him to any point in history. Where does he go and what does he do?
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The Power of Words
Describe a time when certain words had a strong impact on you, whether positive or negative.
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The Magical Transformation
Describe a day when you suddenly got transformed into your favorite animal.
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The Art of Restarting
Describe a moment when you had to start again from scratch, focusing on the challenges and strengths discovered in this process.
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Gardener of Growth
Write about the personal growth of a seed into a beautiful flower, using the plant as an analogy for your own self-development.
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The Making of a Sidekick
Write about the moment your superhero’s sidekick decides to join the fight for justice.
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Childhood Secret
Write a story where your superhero had his/her powers from childhood and had to hide their identity.
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The Unthinkable Choice
Your superhero must decide between saving their closest loved one or preventing a disaster that could eliminate a city.
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Resilient Alienation
After years of protecting the world, suddenly the superhero finds themselves as the enemy, write about their feelings of rejection and alienation in the society they once protected.
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Hidden Kingdoms
Write about a secret royal lineage hidden within a seemingly ordinary family. How is this extraordinary truth revealed?
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The Misinterpreted Prophecy
Write a story where a prophecy, initially understood as negative, turns out to be a blessing.
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Flash Fiction in Waiting Rooms
Imagine scenarios in which people utilize flash fiction in everyday life situations like in waiting rooms.
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The People Who Shaped You
Describe the individuals who most influenced your life and reveal how their presence molded your personal narrative.
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Struggle for Power
Imagine a villain who’s motivated by a lust for power. How does this desire shape their actions, their personality, and their relationships?
