36+ ‘Speculation’ Writing Prompts
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Wall Street Frenzy
Narrate the story of a banker or stockbroker in the buildup to and aftermath of the 1920 Wall Street Crash.
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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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The Winterlake’s Tale
Create a story around a winter campfire, where the frozen lake nearby is rumoured to be the haunting ground of…
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Classroom Energizers
Write about an innovative warm-up activity to start off class and spark student’s interest.
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The Disappearance in the Library
Write about a small town librarian who finds an unsolved, decades-old mystery tucked away in a book.
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Creating a New World
Imagine a world where the physics of light dispersion works differently and rainbows behave in an unexpected way. How would…
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Caesar’s Public Address
Write the speech that Julius Caesar would have given on the Ides of March if he hadn’t been assassinated.
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Rewrite History
Choose a historical event and reimagine it with a speculative element, such as alien intervention or time travel.
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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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Robot Reign
Imagine a world where robots have taken over most of the jobs. What does your day look like?
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Lost in Time
Write a narrative about someone who has discovered a time machine, which only travels forward.
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New Year – New Role
Imagine waking up on New Year’s day as a different person, who would you choose and why?
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The Time Traveler
If you could go back and talk to your younger self or future self, what would you say?
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Vicious Vaccination
Compose a horror story where a newly developed vaccine is causing horrific transformations in patients.
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Animal Tracks Detective
You found some animal tracks in the mud. Describe the animal which left them and the journey it had.
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Superhero Power Pick
Write about which superpower you would choose if you could have one, and justify your choice.
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Revolutionizing Renewable Energy
Imagine a technological breakthrough in renewable energy that could significantly reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Describe what this…
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Leia’s Lost Childhood
Discuss what Leia’s childhood might have been like and how her experiences helped shape the woman she became.
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Forging Alliances
Outline a scenario where two unlikely Star Wars characters form an alliance and how it impacts the galaxy.
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Understanding Our Solar System
Write about the solar system, detailing each planet and its unique characteristics.
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Flight of the Last Dragon
You live in a world where dragons exist. Write about the day when the last dragon decides to take flight.
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The New Year Time Capsule
Write about finding a time capsule from the future during a New Year’s Eve celebration.
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The ‘What If?’ Method
What if you woke up one morning and everyone could read minds? Write about how your day would be different.
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Character-Focused Twist
Imagine a significant character from a fanfic making a choice that veers dramatically from their original storyline.
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Alien Planet Exploration
Write a story about a team of explorers landing on an alien planet for the first time.
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Tavern Talk in the Middle Ages
Write a story centered around a Tavern in the middle ages during times of plague.
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The First Scribe
Create a fictional character who discovers the art of writing for the first time and experiences the spark of inspiration.
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Parallel Universe Mystery
Suppose you woke up in a parallel universe where everything is exactly the same, except for one seemingly small difference.
