729+ ‘Shape’ Writing Prompts
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Into the Depths
Imagine you’re an explorer discovering a new wilderness region for the first time. Describe your journey.
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The President in Crisis
Imagine a crisis situation that a president had to handle. How did the decisions made during this time shape the…
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Hope and Healing
Share your predictions about how our approach to mental health might change after enduring a global pandemic.
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Embrace of the Natural
Create a narrative predicting how our relationship with nature and sustainable living could change following the pandemic.
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Grateful For Challenges
Write about a challenging situation you faced and how it, retrospectively, added value to your life.
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Radiation’s Children
Set your story in a world where radiation has triggered unpredictable mutations in the next human generation.
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Perspective of Time
Choose a historical event and write a poem from the perspective of someone present during that period.
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Character Crucible
Task your audience with creating a character who must overcome a series of trials to achieve a major goal.
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Flow like a Pisces
Write an introspective essay about a phase in your life when you navigated life’s twists and turns like a Pisces—flowing…
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Compassionate Pisces
Write about a character whose dominant trait is their compassion, reminiscent of a true Pisces.
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Historic Recreation
Write a story about a character whom you identified looking at a specific photo from a historic event.
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The Influential Figures
Write about three people that have influenced your personality and how they impacted you.
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Unique Family Tradition
Tell us about a unique tradition your family has and why it’s special to you.
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Mundane Yet Queer
Write about a typical, mundane day but from the perspective of a queer individual.
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The Age of Robots
Imagine that robots perform everything that humans currently do. How does your day in this future unfold?
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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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Influential Performances
Write about a performance in film or entertainment that has deeply impacted you.
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Understanding Human Rights
What specific human right do you feel most passionate about, and why is it important to you?
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Earth Day Inspiration
Utilize the themes of Earth Day (environmental protection, awareness, and activism) to craft a central conflict or mission for your…
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Resolutions Reimagined
Describe your ideal self in the coming year without referencing a specific New Year’s resolution.
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Reflections of the Past Year
Write a New Year haiku that encapsulates and reflects your experiences from the previous year.
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Veil between Two worlds
Write a story about an ethereal bridge that can connect the realm of the living and the dead, only visible…
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Voices of the Suffrage Movement
Take on the persona of a suffragette and pen down their thoughts, frustrations, hopes, and fears.
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Pig’s Resilience
Write about a time in which you, like a pig – which is known to survive in varied conditions, displayed…
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The Chosen Book
Recall a book you borrowed from the library that had a profound impact on you. Describe why you chose it…
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The November Frost Sprite
Craft a narrative about a tiny sprite that controls the first frost of November.
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Musical Influence
Write about a musician who greatly influences you and how their music helps shape your views.
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Achieving Your Ambitions
Write about an ambition you want to achieve and the steps you will take to do so.
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Overcoming Life’s Challenges
Note down a challenging situation you faced and how you emerged stronger.
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Mother As My Mirror
Write a letter detailing how your mother reflects your own personality or characteristics.
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Reminiscing May
Recollect a significant event that happened in your life during the month of May in a previous year.
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Reflecting on Tranquility
Write about a moment of serenity from the past year and how it impacted your mental health.
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Difficult Decisions
Describe a challenging decision you had to make in high school and how you dealt with it.
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Humanization through Relationship
Write about a relationship your villain has with a seemingly ordinary person, like a friend, sibling, or spouse.
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Facing a Challenge
Discuss a personal challenge you’ve faced, how you overcame it, and how it changed you.
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The Library of Lost Memories
Write about a vast library that holds not just books, but forgotten memories and experiences as well.
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Facing the Galactic Emperor
Luke’s confrontation with the Emperor and acceptance of his own Darkness, plays a pivotal role in his journey. Write about…
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Words That Heal
Write a narrative centered around two characters who primarily express their affection through words of affirmation.
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A Character from Your Childhood Novel
Write about a character from a book you loved as a child, detailing their influence on your growing years.
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North Star Narratives
Imagine a society that makes key decisions based on the movement and appearance of one specific star.
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Loss of Innocence
Describe a moment from your childhood or adolescence where you experienced a significant loss of innocence.
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Love in Forbidden Lands
Narrate a love story taking place in a time or place where LGBTQ+ relationships are not accepted.
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The Power of Settings
Reflect on a significant setting from one of your favorite books this year. How did this setting shape the course…
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Leia’s Lost Childhood
Discuss what Leia’s childhood might have been like and how her experiences helped shape the woman she became.
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Guardian of Shadows
Write about an amulet capable of summoning centennial spirits who have guarded it through lifetimes.
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The Great Migration
Narrate a great trek or migration during the prehistoric era.
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The Snow Creature
As you walk through a snowstorm, you see a shadow looming up ahead. What creature do you encounter and how…
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Aliens Among Us
In a distant future, Earth has become a hub for extra-terrestrial beings. Write a story about your interactions with them.
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Pieces of Memory
Create a collage of memories that you associate with the person or relationship that has caused your heartbreak.
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Life’s Crossroads
Write about a significant decision you made in your life and its ultimate outcome.
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Unexpected Inheritance
Write a story where the protagonist inherits a mysterious object that leads to a shocking revelation.
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Childhood Mottos
Think about a phrase or piece of advice that you often heard as a child, explore how it made you…
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Revisiting Childhood Spaces
Reflect on your childhood home or environment. Draw or describe it in great detail.
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Dual Reality
Describe a universe where each person possesses magic in two realms: The conscious and the dream world.
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Emotion-Centered Magics
Imagine a magic system where the strength and type of magic a person wields is directly linked to their emotions.
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The End is the Beginning
Write a flash fiction story that ends on the same note or line as it started.
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Character-building Moment
Narrate a significant event that left a profound impact on your character and your overall outlook.
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Tragic Prologue
Pen a story that kicks off with the introduction of the villain, detailing their backstory or motive rather than starting…
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Master of Deception
Create an elegant, multi-layered hoax that tricks even the most clinical investigators.
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The Unseen Perspective
Create an interview with a famous woman that delves into her emotions and the unseen aspects of her story.
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Reimagining Historical Events
Imagine conducting an interview with a famous woman from history at a pivotal moment in her life.
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Fairy by Night
Write a story about a fairy tale creature who transforms into a figure from a piece of folklore under certain…
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Building Blocks of Creativity
Design your dream building not as an architect, but as an artist; consider the form, the color, the texture, and…
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Overcoming Obstacles
Write a story about a character who overcomes an enormous challenge and becomes a better person because of it.