13+ ‘Social commentary’ Writing Prompts
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Jane Austen In The Modern Age
Imagine what a Jane Austen character would be like in present day society.
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Product Preview Pandemonium
Your character’s quirky tech company has just released a groundbreaking, but extremely unconventional product. Write about the funny reactions and unexpected consequences.
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Satire and Society
Choose an aspect of society that frustrates you and spin it into a satirical comedy.
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The New Currency: Emoticons
In this imaginary society, emoticons replace all forms of currency, dictating socioeconomic status and accessibility.
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Dracula in Suburbia
What if Dracula wakes up in modern suburban setting? How would he adapt and blend in?
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Alien Anthropologists
Write from the perspective of an extraterrestrial anthropologist studying the humans on Earth.
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Humorous Alien Encounter
Write a story about an alien who has landed on Earth and is hilariously trying to blend in.
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Rethinking Classic Fairy Tales
Revise a popular fairy tale through lens of a present-day moral or social issue.
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King Arthur’s Comical Companion
Imagine if a modern stand-up comedian was transported back in time, and became a part of King Arthur’s round table.
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Vantage Point
Write a report about a local holiday or event from the standpoint of an outsider or foreigner.
