16+ ‘Springboard’ Writing Prompts
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Planet New Hope
Imagine an astronaut lands on a far-off, uninhabited planet to start a new life. Write about the astronaut’s experiences.
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A Thousand Words
Write a piece based on a photograph or painting, capturing the essence of the subject, the emotions they evoke, and…
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Brainstorming Bubbles
Start with a single word or idea and form a “mind-map” of related topics, characters, or themes. Write about one…
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The Exorcism of Anneliese
Write a fictionalized account based on the true story of Anneliese Michel and her seventeen exorcisms.
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Rediscovering Christmas Creatures
Write a story that encapsulates the legend of a traditional Christmas-y figure like Krampus or Belsnickel.
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Fading Photographs
Describe an old photograph as vividly as possible, bringing it to life with your words.
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Dreidel Spin Stories
Invent a tale based on the four sides of the Dreidel: Nun, Gimel, Hay, and Shin.
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Crisis on a Research Vessel
Recount a critical incident on an Environmental Research Vessel that puts its mission at jeopardy.
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Archetype in My Life
Pick an anime archetype and write about how you or someone you know embodies qualities of that archetype.
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Life as the World’s First Robotic Pet Owner
Write about your experiences as the first person to adopt a robotic pet.
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Women’s Rights in the Workplace
Write about a time you observed or experienced gender discrimination in the workplace.
