36+ ‘Skin’ Writing Prompts
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Winter Wonderland
Describe a perfect winter day in February, utilizing all of your senses in the narrative.
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Mythic Metropolis
Design a city in your fantasy world that represents a blend of the old and the new, with ancient myths…
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Beneath the Cloak
Investigate the importance of physical appearance and the symbolism of various characteristics in vampire lore.
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Magic Mirror’s Truth
Imagine that there’s a magic mirror in your story which shows not the physical, but rather the moral appearance.
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Trapped in History
Describe the experience of a character who finds themselves stuck in a significant historical event.
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Springtime Symphony
Craft a sensory-rich story about waking up to the first warm, sunny day of spring.
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Unseen Microscopic Heroes
Imagine a day in the life of a beneficial bacterium in our body. What would it do? How does it…
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Frozen Solitude
Describe a scene where you are completely alone in a snowscape, focusing on sensory details.
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Awakening Mutation
Write about a character who wakes up one morning to find themselves with a moody, unpredictable mutation.
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Bottling Summer Sunshine
Consider the warmth and energy of summer sun penetrating through your skin and try to capture that feeling in words.
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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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The Selkie’s Seal Coat
Write a story that incorporates the legend of the Selkie – a creature that lives as a seal in the…
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Pumpkin Knight’s Quest
Craft a tale about a knight cursed to transform into a pumpkin-head every Halloween.
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Gifts from the Sky
Write about a moment when you felt grateful for something nature provided, like sunlight or rain.
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Life in Shadows
Write about a vampire’s intensely depicted final moments, as it is caught in the sunrise.
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Celebrating Body Positivity
Pen a letter to yourself highlighting all the marvelous things your body has done and continues to do for you.
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Yearning for the Dawn
Craft a narrative about a vampire who yearns for something they no longer can have – daylight.
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Parasitic Proliferation
Conjure a narrative where a seemingly harmless insect bite turns into a full-blown parasite infestation under the skin.
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My Favorite Season Stories
Describe your favorite season in detail. Tell us why it is your favorite, including what the weather feels like, the…
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The Unseen Predator
Create a narrative about a creature that lives beneath one’s skin, controlling them without their knowledge.
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The Evolution Rejector
Detail the journey of a Pokemon that refuses evolution and its trainer who learns to accept it.
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Mapping the Scars
Write about a physical or emotional scar you have and delve into the story behind it.
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Giving Thanks To your Body
Spend some time appreciating your body for how it allows you to experience the world.
