677+ ‘Social’ Writing Prompts
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Evil by Circumstance
Create a villain who is reluctantly pushed into evil deeds due to their circumstances. Ponder upon how their environment makes them the villain.
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Virtual Connections
Reflect on how digital platforms have influenced your relationships in 2020.
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The Flapper Feminist
You are a young woman in the 1920s who rejects the traditional gender norms of the time and adopts the flapper lifestyle. Describe a day in your life.
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Caught in the Crossfire
Write about living in Ireland during the tumultuous times of the Easter Rising or the Irish Civil War.
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If Animals Ruled
Describe a world run by animals, mimicking human society critically.
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Rise of a Peasant
Imagine a low-class peasant during the Dark Ages who unexpectedly becomes the ruler.
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Bionic Evolution
Imagine a future where human evolution has taken a turn towards cybernetics, merging flesh with machinery.
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Sign of the Times
Write a short satirical story based on a current social or political issue that you feel strongly about.
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Behind the Lyric
Choose a single line from a Christmas song and embellish its meaning in a multi-paragraph story.
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Planet Internet
What if the internet becomes a physical place one could visit? Write about your journey and experiences in this digital world.
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The Social Media Paradox
Weigh the pros and cons of social media in the life of high school students.
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Digital Identity Definition
Write about how you perceive your digital identity and how it differs from your physical life.
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The Lost Civilization
Envision a time traveler who gets stuck in a past civillization and tries to fit in.
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The Bishop’s Daughter
Write about the daily life of a bishop’s daughter living in the Tudor period.
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Rebuilding the Playground
Imagine you are tasked with designing a new playground for your community, explain your design, and why you think it’s beneficial.
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Community Helpers
Describe a community helper in your neighborhood, and explain how they contribute to your society.
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Bullying from the Outside
Write about a time you witnessed bullying taking place and describe how it made you feel.
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Mismatched Memories
Modify the workings of memory, making it a communal rather than individual experience.
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Ethereal Ethos
Compose a story about a society where everybody has different kinds of superhuman abilities.
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Superhero Work-life Balance
Write a narrative that deals with a teenage superhero trying to balance the struggles of high school, family drama and saving the world.
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Society’s Masked Savior
Explore the public’s varied reactions as they experience their first encounter with a real life superhero.
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Ethics of Superpowers
Imagine a scenario where each citizen is granted a superpower of their choice, discuss the ethical implications.
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Online Super Identity
Your superhero creates an online persona to interact without giving away their true identity.
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Social Media Scandal
Your superhero has been accused of a scandal on social media. How do they handle it?
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Viral Superhero
Imagine your superhero has become a viral sensation overnight. What kind of content made them famous?
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Mastery of Invention
Your superhero has invented a gadget that mainstream society has started using. Describe that invention and the impact it has.
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Comic Strip Comedy
Create a comic strip where the superhero’s powers always create humorous situations.
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New Era Sidekick
Write a story about being a sidekick to a well-known superhero in today’s modern age.
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Behind The Speeches
Imagine you are a speechwriter for a Civil Rights leader. Detail the process of drafting one of their speeches.
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Bystander Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of someone who initially resisted the Civil Rights movement but had a change of heart.
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Clockwork Companion
Invent a story in which the protagonist’s best friend is an automaton they created.
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The Rise of a Sith Lord
Craft a narrative about the ascension of a Sith Lord in the period of the Old Republic.
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Irish Emigration
Researched-based writing: Write about the spread of Irish culture around the world through emigration, with emphasis on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Time-Travel Tourism
Imagine a future where time-traveling is just as ordinary as going on holidays.
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Remembrance of Games Past
Share about a game you used to play and why it meant so much to you.
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Alien Civilization’s Social Structure
Imagine an alien society and describe their social structure from a human anthropologist’s perspective.
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Combatting Systemic Racism
Argue for effective methods to fight systemic racism in modern-day society.
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Gender Identity Politics
Discuss the impact of current gender identity politics on today’s youth.
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Social Media: A Bane or Boon?
Describe the impact of social media on the lives of your generation.
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My Family Portrait
Describe each member of your family in a simple sentence.
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A New Friend
Describe meeting a new friend in the playground using simple sentences.
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Portside Drama
Write about a coastal town bustling with drama because of its high tourism and shipping industries.
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The Inherited Enigma
Your protagonist inherits an old mansion, only to find out about a secret society that has operated beneath it for centuries.
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Understanding Climate Change
Write about what climate change means to you and how it could affect our future.
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Fad Feud Turned Fatal
Create a future world where fashion and consumer trend disagreements cause worldwide conflict.
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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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A World of Algorithms
Picture living in a future where algorithms not only influence but make every single decision in society.
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Social Media Saviors
Imagine a world where superhero powers are determined by the number of likes, shares, and retweets a person gets on their social media posts.
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The Grit Between
Write a piece that communicates the feeling of having salt or sand in a shoe, using it as a metaphor for minor but nagging issues in life.
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4)Pixelated Promises
Narrate a story about two people who became romantically involved via a social networking site and then struggled with trust issues.
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Women’s Rights March
Write a letter to Susan B. Anthony detailing your thoughts on the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls.
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Emancipation Proclamation
Write a letter to Abraham Lincoln detailing your thoughts on the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Rebirth of Ideas
Write about a Renaissance philosopher’s struggle to spread a controversial idea that challenges traditional beliefs.
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Patron of Arts
As a wealthy Renaissance patron, decide which type of art or artist to sponsor and the potential consequences.
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Romeo and Juliet Reimagined
Rewrite the classic tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet with a modern twist.
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The Mental Health Crisis
Investigate the rising mental health issues among the younger generation and examine the existing support systems.
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The Marvellous Migrators
Narrate a thrilling story about a herd of reindeer during their migration season.
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Reshaping The Ripper
Imagine if Jack the Ripper was active in today’s world, what layers would this case take?
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Parallel Patrick
Write a story about St. Patrick’s modern equivalent, a person dedicating their life to a vital cause.
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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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The Value of Friendship
Reflect on your most valuable friendships and what makes them significant.
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My First Best Friend
Describe your first experience with friendship.
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Gratitude Journey
Write about the people that made your year meaningful. Describe how they impacted your life and what you would want to say to them.
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Quarantine Companions
Write about your relationships, friendships, or family dynamics that emerged or evolved during quarantine.
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Post-Apocalyptic Culture
How would a zombie apocalypse shape culture and traditions? Write about a post-apocalyptic holiday or festival celebrating survival.
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School Cafeteria Chronicles
Recount a remarkable incident or event that happened in the school cafeteria.
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Beyond the Hopscotch Lines
Revisit a childhood game and explain why it resonated with you.
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Alien invasion in aisle five
An alien lands at the summer fair and tries to blend in, causing all sorts of comedic misunderstanding.
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The Easter Rebellion
Rewrite an Easter celebration as the backdrop of a non-violent revolution or protest.
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Planet Designer
Imagine you are given a chance to design your own planet, what would it look like, who would live there, and what special laws would govern it?
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Animalistic Society
Inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm, use animals to represent different groups of people in a particular setting, and examine the power dynamics, conflict, and cooperation that exist.
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Social Media Movement
Choose a recent social movement that was largely organized or promoted through social media and discuss its impact.
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The Global Pandemic Perspective
Write about the current global situation of COVID-19 and how it has affected your daily life.
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Alien Anthropologists
Write from the perspective of an extraterrestrial anthropologist studying the humans on Earth.
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The Magical Gift
You received a magical gift that grants you one special power. Describe the power, and how you use it to change the world.
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Hidden Heroes
Write a sketch about an unsung hero in your community.
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Are We Too Dependent on Technology?
Present your argument on whether or not society is too dependent on technology.
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Winter Wonderland Transformed
Imagine waking up one winter morning to find your neighborhood transformed into a wonderland.
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Socializing and Solitude
Discuss the balance between interacting with others and having alone time during the holidays and how you plan to readjust this aspect moving forward.
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Magical Playground
Describe your favorite playground activity and why it’s so fun.
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Cantina Chatter
Write a piece of dialogue between two cantina creatures whose species are vastly different.