610+ ‘Space’ Writing Prompts
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Re-imagining Valentine’s
Imagine and describe a new version of Valentine’s Day that celebrates singles.
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Seasonal Transition
Explore the liminal space between two seasons and your experiences during this transition.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Space-Time Slip
You accidentally find a device that transports you to different timelines. Write about your time-travel adventure.
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Journey to a New Planet
Imagine life as an explorer on a new planet. Write a story about a day in your life on this…
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Apocalyptic Prophecies
Write a story where a zombie apocalypse was foretold in ancient prophecies.
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Love Letters Never Sent
Write fictitious letters to your past love, saying all the things you wish you could have said.
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Mother’s Day Reflections
Write a memoir piece about a Mother’s Day celebration that left a lasting impression on you.
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Alien Zoo Escapade
Detail the story of some planets’ most notorious space animals escaping their intergalactic zoo.
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Robot With a Punchline
Compose a story about a space exploration robot who has a malfunction making it speak only in jokes.
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Planetary Comedy Club
Write a story about the idiosyncrasies and funny mishaps experienced by a stand-up comedian who performs gigs across different planets…
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Meteor Shower Mayhem
Narrate a story about a crew of space explorers who hold a yearly ‘Meteor Shower Dodgeball’ and the hilarious consequences…
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Lunar Diary Entry
Imagine you’re an astronaut observing the March full moon from space. Write a diary entry detailing your view and experiences.
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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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Fabric of Time
Write a story where a seamstress can sew time into garments, allowing wearers to revisit past memories or leap into…
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Winter’s Hidden Realm
A hidden realm exists within each snowflake’s crystal structure, describe a journey into one.
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Melancholy and Moonlight
Reflect on a summer night where you felt a profound sense of sadness or loss.
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Through the Serf’s Eyes
Your protagonist is a serf who embarks on a journey to win his freedom in medieval Europe.
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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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Space Archaeology
An ancient alien spaceship is discovered on the edge of our solar system. You are the researcher assigned to figure…
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Discovering the Force
Write about the time when you first discovered Star Wars and how it captured your imagination.
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News from the Future
You receive a newspaper from the future. Write a flash fiction about how you react to the headlines.
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Unmapped Territories
Write about an interstellar explorer making a monumental discovery, like a new star system or alien life form.
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Lonely Stars
Describe the solitude and vastness experienced by an interstellar explorer in deep space.
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Magical Friend from Mars
Write your own imaginary story about a mysterious friend from Mars who visits you in your dreams.
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Sputnik Shockwave
Craft a story reacting to the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4th, 1957.
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House of Memories
Detail each room of a beloved family relative’s house, capturing the emotions and memories attached to each space.
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Cryogenic Rekindling
You’re an inhabitant of a space colony and have just been awakened from cryosleep. Your significant other was put to…
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Space Station Santa
Describe how Santa Claus would deliver presents to children aboard a space station.
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Cosmic Christmas Tree
Imagine how you would decorate a Christmas tree in the zero-gravity environment of space.
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The Fallout of Apollo 13
What if the Apollo 13 mission, instead of barely escaping disaster, had led to a completely successful moon base?
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Galactic Western
Write a story that blends elements of a classic wild west tale with a futuristic interstellar setting.
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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Love at First Flight
Craft a tale about two individuals who meet and get to know each other during a long-haul flight.
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Life in Space
Suppose it’s the 1960s and you are one of the first astronauts to land on the moon. Describe your journey…
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Pros and Cons of Technological Advancement
Evaluate the pros and cons of recent scientific breakthroughs and their direct influence on society.
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Evaluating Factual Evidence
Consider a popular scientific theory, opinion or fact. Discuss the evidence supporting it and outline your own opinion on the…
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Thankful Landscapes
Choose a location or space that fills you with gratitude, and describe it in detail.
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Stargazing Solitude
Write about a solitary journey through the cosmos, detailing every celestial body you encounter.
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Vampire Enclaves in Space
Explore a world where resource-hungry vampires established colonies on distant planets to respect a peace treaty with humans.
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Behind the Stars
Imagine living in a world where spacecrafts are as common as cars and the multiverse has been discovered.
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Space Explorer
Imagine you are the first teenager sent on a mission to Mars. What would your journey and arrival be like?
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Spacecraft Shenanigans
Imagine you’ve just been chosen to join a mission to Neptune. Write about your spaceship voyage and the exciting adventures…
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Alien Visitors
Imagine if an alien landed in your backyard! Describe the alien and their spaceship, and write a story about what…
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Unveiling My Childhood Sanctuary
Write about a place you considered a sanctuary or safe haven during your childhood.
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Dreamland Designs
Write about your ideal playground, describing all the fun and exciting elements in it.
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Hollowed Halls
Set a flash fiction story in a seemingly desolate space, where the atmosphere and objects within the space tell a…
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Tales of the Unseen City
Craft a story about a hidden dimension in a bustling city that only a few can see.
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A Trip to Space
Imagine what it would be like to take a trip into space and write about your journey.
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Lost in Space
You’re stuck in a spaceship floating through space. Describe what you see and how you feel. Detail your adventurous space…
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Journey to Space
Imagine you are taking a trip to outer space. Write a poem about your fantastic journey and what you see.
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The Time Travel Watch
Imagine if you invented a watch that could teleport you to any time period. Which period would you choose and…
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First Day Feeling
Write about what you’re most excited for and what you’re nervous about on your first day of school.
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine you are assigned a pen pal from outer space. How would you explain everyday human activities to them?
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Home Sanctuary
Write about your favorite corner at your home that you find comforting and why this space holds significance for you.
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Moon Colony Adventures
Imagine you are a child living in a moon colony in the year 2121. Write about your experiences and adventures.
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Quantum Entanglement
Craft a story around two characters separated across different time zones or dimensions, but they can communicate or sense one…
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Futuristic Frontiers
Write a journal entry as if you’re a scientist exploring a newly discovered planet in the year 2500.
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Enchanting School
What if your school was enchanted, and every classroom was a magical subject? Describe your average day.
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Planet Discoveries
Select a planet from our solar system to research. Write about its features, distance from the sun, moons, and any…
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Fact vs Fantasy
Write a story where characters navigate between the real world and a fantasy world. How do they differentiate the two?
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Breathing Space
Write about being alone in a crowded city, amidst the hustle and bustle.
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Silent Letters of Love
Construct an account of a character who writes a love letter every day to their unrequited love but never sends…