223+ ‘Star’ Writing Prompts
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Manifesting Peace
Create a personal mantra for this new year encompassing your desire for peace and tranquility.
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North Star Narratives
Imagine a society that makes key decisions based on the movement and appearance of one specific star.
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New Year’s Resolution
Craft a story centred around a character making a resolution under the first star on New Year’s night.
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Guiding Star
Write about a time when you felt lost, and then found your metaphorical ‘north star’ to guide you out of the situation.
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Star-Crossed Story
Imagine two characters from different worlds who are only able to communicate when a unique star is visible in the night sky.
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Legacy of Hope
Write about how Leia’s actions have imbued hope into the hearts of many, inspiring characters in the Star Wars Universe.
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Skiff’s End
Narrate the account of Jabba’s final moments during the Sarlacc pit incident, from his own perspective.
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Bib Fortuna’s Betrayal
Craft a story based on the hypothesis that Bib Fortuna, Jabba’s majordomo, is plotting to overthrow his master.
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Boss of the Underworld
Imagine you are Jabba the Hutt, leading your notorious crime syndicate in the Star Wars galaxy.
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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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Intergalactic Politics
Write a political speech for a leader in the Star Wars galaxy, addressing the Senate, the Rebellion, or the First Order.
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Your Star Wars Character
Imagine you are a character in the Star Wars universe. Describe your role, abilities, and how you contribute to the saga.
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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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Mastery of The Force
Write about the complex process of mastering the Force, taking in views from both Jedi and Sith perspectives.
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The Power Struggle
Take a political stance and analyse the complex power dynamics between the Galactic Republic, the Jedi Order, and the Sith.
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Birth of Darth Vader
Describe what you believe Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader felt like, from his perspective.
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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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The Decision to Leave
Write about the moment a Jedi decides to leave the Order. Discover their doubts, fears, and convictions.
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Resisting the Dark Side
Write a self-conversation that a Jedi might have to resist the lure of the Dark Side.
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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The Evolution of Holiday Symbols
Investigate the evolution of a pervasive holiday symbol in a particular culture.
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In a Blink of an Eye
Write about a Cosmic event that occurs in the blink of an eye and is witnessed by one person.
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Forgotten Heroes
Write about your childhood hero(s) – real, fictional, or mythical – and describe the qualities that made them your idol.
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Starcrossed Survivors
Explore a Romeo and Juliet-style love story between two members from rival survivor groups during a zombie apocalypse.
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Star Crossed Cyberspace
Set in the distant future where humans interact via virtual reality, two AI entities develop feelings for each other.
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Training a Prodigy
Explore the conflicts and struggles Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi faced while training Anakin Skywalker.
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Master-Apprentice Dynamics
Write about a defining moment in the relationship between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Awakening New Force
Write about your character discovering a new aspect to their force abilities just before they exit for a new galaxy.
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Droids’ Rights Activist
Write a piece arguing for or against the sentient rights of droids in the Star Wars universe.
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Hacker’s Dilemma
You are a slicer (a Star Wars universe hacker) who discovers a problematic piece of information. What do you do with it?
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Communication across the Galaxy
Imagine you’ve invented the ultimate communication device in the Star Wars Universe. Describe its creation and its impact.
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Lost Technology
Write a narrative where you are a scavenger on a planet like Jakku, unearthing ancient Star Wars technology.
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Galaxy-Hopping Journey
Being a galactic nomad, you wander through various star systems, planets, and galaxies, each time discovering new life forms and cultures.
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Harrison’s Bumps
As Han Solo, write a letter to Chewbacca about your adventures and bumps (literal and metaphorical) sustained during the trilogy.
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Rebellion From Within
Imagine you are a high-ranking officer in the Empire who realizes that the Emperor’s regime is not just. Outline your secret plan to defect to the Rebellion.
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A Dark Emperor’s Mortality
Without using the words ‘evil’ or ‘hatred’, write a poignant death announcement for Emperor Palpatine.
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The Dying Star
Imagine a dying star that holds the key to limitless power source that could save a dying civilization – but at the cost of destroying whole galaxies.
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish
You stumble upon a magical Christmas star that can grant one wish but with a risk that will affect Christmas forever.
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Political Intrigue in Galactic Senate
Write about a senator from a remote planet who uncovers corruption in the Galactic Senate.
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Star-Crossed Immigrants
Narrate a love story between two immigrants from different cultures trying to build a life together in a new country.
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Rogue Imperial Scientist
Create a character who working for the Empire, becomes disgusted with their actions and escapes to create technology for good.
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Wandering Space Nomad
Conceptualize an original nomadic character who chose to live in solitude, separated from both the galaxies’ political proceedings.
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Double Agent
Imagine a character that is seemingly loyal to the Empire, but secretly serves as a spy for the Rebel Alliance.
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The Unusual Hero
Create a character who, contrary to popular Star Wars tradition, does not harness the Force.
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My Favorite Animal’s Theme Song
Imagine your favorite animal was a superstar and write a theme song for it.
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Astronaut’s Astrophobia
An astronaut develops an irrational fear of stars – imagine their comical attempts to navigate the cosmos.
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Star-Crossed Strangers
Pen down a narrative where the protagonists have been separated since childhood, only to meet years later for an arranged marriage.
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Robot Rebellion
Draft a tale of a group of droids orchestrating a subversive plan against their oppressive overlords in the underworld.
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Shadowy Secrets
Develop a story around a Sith Lord operating within the underworld, using their Force abilities for personal gains.
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Tradeoff In Mos Eisley
Devise a tense bartering scene between a series of peculiar and dangerous outlaws.
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Star-Dusted Dreams
If you could be anything, powered by fairy-tale magic, what would you choose to be and why.
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My Favorite Sports Star
Write an essay on your favorite sports star. Include details about their career, achievements, and how they inspire you.
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The Impossible Crossover
Create and write about an interaction between a character from a sci-fi universe with one from a mundane, non-magic reality.
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Galactic Voyage Encounter
Imagine a situation where spaceships from two different Sci-Fi series suddenly cross paths.
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Alternate Universe Reveal
Imagine a crossover where characters from an animated series accidentally stumble into an alternate universe.