328+ ‘Species’ Writing Prompts
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to survive without these new abilities.
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Endangered Animals and their Survival
Choose an endangered animal and write a feature piece on their current situation, their habitat and threats they face.
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Dogs vs Cats: A Debate
Write a persuasive essay from either a dog or a cat’s viewpoint on which species is superior.
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Unnatural Nature Reserve
Write a tale about a peculiar jungle with extraordinary flora and fauna that defies known science.
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Chasing The Abyss
Create a narrative where your character is a marine biologist who finds an unexplored underwater chasm.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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The Vanishing
Describe a creature or plant that has recently gone extinct as a result of environmental degradation.
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Dino Debate
If you could bring back any species of dinosaur back to life, which one would it be and why?
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Dinosaur Discovery
Imagine you’ve stumbled upon a new species of dinosaur. Write about what it looks like, how it behaves and what you’d name it.
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Valentine’s Day in Animal Kingdom
Write a children’s picture book about how animals express love and care during Valentine’s Day.
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Post-Apocalyptic Untouched Nature
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it fails and falls only to give way to nature’s reemergence and dominance. Write a story set in this backdrop.
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The Galactic Refugee Crisis
Write a story about being an alien species forced to flee its planet due to war or ecological disaster and finding refuge in other parts of the Star Wars galaxy.
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Unseen Adaptations
Pen a narrative focused on an alien species that mostly communicates or senses the world in a way humans cannot.
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Indigenous Mythmaking
Imagine the mythology or folk stories of an alien species based in the Star Wars universe.
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Unique Ecosystems
Describe the ecosystem of a Star Wars alien species and how it has shaped that species.
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Alien Perspectives
Write a story from the perspective of an alien species interacting with humans for the first time.
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Day on an Alien Planet
Imagine you wake up one day on an alien planet. Write about your day and the different activities you would do there.
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Befriending the Alien
Write about a mediating human character establishing a relationship with a newly discovered alien species.
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Birdsong Breakfast
Based on your observations or imagination, write about the different birds returning to your region in April and their morning songs.
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Futuristic Odyssey
Imagine a daring interplanetary adventure in a time when space travel is as common as taking a bus.
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Jellyfish Overlords
What would society look like if the dominating species wasn’t humans but jellyfish?
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Animal Autobiography
Choose your favorite wild animal and write an autobiography from its perspective.
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Human Bond
Write about a werewolf who forms a deep bond with a human, causing rippling effects in both their worlds.
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Voice of the Wild
Imagine you could talk to animals. Which animal would you choose and what would you talk to them about?
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Endangered Earth
Describe a powerful street art illustration of Earth where endangered species seek help from humanity.
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Primordial Vampires
Write about a primal vampire species, who has been living in the shadows of human civilizations throughout history.
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Accidental Invention
Craft a tale about a desperate alchemist who invents vampirism while trying to achieve immortality.
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Marrying the Moonlight
A werewolf and a vampire fall in love defying the age-long rivalry between their species.
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The Purgatory Spark
Write about a vampire community divided over the possibility of creating a hybrid species with humans.
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Fantastical Creatures Unveiled
Imagine living in a world where a new, unheard of creature is discovered. Write about what this creature is and how it fits into society.
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A Werepire’s Dilemma
Consider a unique scenario wherein a person is cursed with being both a vampire and a werewolf.
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The Blood Donor Crisis
Imagine a vampire kingdom where the main source of the population’s sustenance is dwindling down.
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Alien Adoration
You’re an Alien who fell in love with Earth after observing it from afar. Write a love letter to Planet Earth.
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Submarine Mission
You lead an exploration mission in the deepest part of the ocean. Describe what you find.
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Post-Human Identity
Craft a story where humans have evolved and integrated so extensively with technology, that pre-digital humans are considered a different species.
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Journey to Prehistoric Times
Imagine you’ve travelled back in time and you’re now living amongst the dinosaurs.
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The Survival Tactic
Discuss the evolutionary aspect of hibernation and how it relates to the concept of survival of the fittest.
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A Day in a Coral Reef
Pen down a piece that captures a day in the vibrant ecosystem of a coral reef.
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Unrequited Fairy Love
Reimagine a classic fairy tale where the prince/princess falls in love with a non-human entity like a magical creature or an inanimate object.
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Species Swap
Write a story where the roles of animals and humans are switched, and animals are running everything.
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The Emergence of a New Species
Imagine humanity evolving and adapting to the aftermath of an apocalypse.
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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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A Day in the Life of an Animal
If you could be any animal for a day, which would you choose and why? What would you do?
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Reverse Discovery
Imagine a world where humans are a primitive species and get discovered by a technologically superior alien race.
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Pets’ Natural Habitat
Compare your pet’s current living environment with their species’ original natural habitat.
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Revived After Ages
Write a story about a scientist who manages to revive a creature extinct for thousands of years.
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The Endangered Species
Pick an endangered species and highlight the factors leading to its endangering and efforts being made for its conservation.
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Ocean’s Silent Crisis
Write about the growing issue of ocean pollution and its impact on marine life.
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The Distant Future: Earth 5000 AD
Project yourself five millennia into the future. What has become of Earth? How has climate change affected the planet and species?
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The Alien Companion
Create a story around a human and alien figure falling in love, amidst all their differences.
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Alien Encounter
You are the first person to make contact with an alien species. How do you communicate with them?
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Alien Autopsy
Write about a forensic pathologist who has to perform an autopsy on an alien organism to solve the cause of its mysterious death.
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Mystery In The Greenhouse
Create a story centered around a mystery happening in a flower arranging shop or greenhouse.
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Bouquet Biography
Write about a significant moment in your life using the metaphor of a flower arrangement.
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Wandering Wildflowers
Create a tale wrapped in love and nature about two botanists discovering new species of wildflowers as well as discovering their love for one another.
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The Earth’s Biography
Compose a biographical narrative for Mother Earth from her earliest days till now.
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Space for Wildlife
Document any improvements you’ve noticed in local wildlife since the last Earth Day.
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Voyage into the Unknown
Write a fictional account of discovering a new species in the dark depths of the ocean.
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Phantom Species
Describe a day in the life of a phantom species- an animal or plant that’s believed to be extinct, but isn’t.
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DisCovery Channel
Write about a disco-loving scientist who discovers a new species of dancing amoeba.
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Species Conservationist Profile
Choose one real or imagined individual involved in species protection and write a profile about their life and work.
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The Extinct Species Museum
Imagine you’re designing a museum for extinct species. Write about how you’d organize it and the stories you’d tell.
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Endangered Species Diary
Select an endangered species and write a journal entry from its point of view.
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Species Revival Story
Imagine you have the power to save one endangered species from extinction. Write a narrative detailing your journey.
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First Contact
Write a narrative about an Earth space crew who make first contact with an extraterrestrial species.
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Alien Anthropologists
Write from the perspective of an extraterrestrial anthropologist studying the humans on Earth.
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Cantina Chatter
Write a piece of dialogue between two cantina creatures whose species are vastly different.
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Time Machine Troubles
Facing a malfunctioning time machine, you are stuck in the prehistoric era. How would you navigate this new old world?
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Life of an Endangered Species
Imagine a day in the life of an endangered species and outline their encounters with environmental threats.
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The Natural Wonder Argument
Choose one natural wonder and compose a persuasive essay on why it should be preserved at all costs.
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“Diplomatic Dragons”
Craft a story where dragons and humans have to form a dubious diplomatic alliance.
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“Creature Congress”
Imagine a world where different species are represented in a governing body. Write about a controversial bill that’s causing conflict.
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Talking with Aliens
Write a poem as if you are communicating with an alien species, expressing the beauty and complexity of human life.
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Symphony of the Night
Write a story where vampires communicate through a unique form of music, one only perceptible to their species.
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Hoth’s Hidden Gems
Develop a story about a team of explorers discovering new species of creatures on the icy planet of Hoth.
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Navigating Alien ecologies
Your ship has crash-landed on an unknown alien world filled with unknown biomes and species.
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An Alien’s Perspective on Gender
Write from the perspective of an alien who belongs to a species that has no concept of gender.
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Harmony of Species
Picture a world where all species live in harmony, and describe a day in this peaceful co-existence.
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Extraterrestrial Immunity
Imagine a world where humans can only survive in space by being infected with a harmless alien virus. How does this affect humanity?
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Alien Outbreak
Write a story about a new disease originating from an alien species and its impact on the space exploration community.
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Alien Super Hero
Write a story about a non-human superhero from a different planet coming to Earth to save it from a looming disaster.
