759+ ‘Storytelling’ Writing Prompts
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Art Museum Mystery
A valuable artifact goes missing from the city’s Art Museum. Write a mystery story revolving around this event.
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Unearthing Forgotten Traditions
Write a story involving an ancient or less-known holiday tradition, bringing it to life and giving it a modern spin.
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Time-Travelling Chronicles
You find a time machine, write about the era you visit, whether past or future.
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Artistic Rebellion
Imagine a time and place where art becomes forbidden, then create a character who’s secretly an artist.
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Journey to Different Cultures
Imagine and pen down an immersive journey to three different cultures you’re most curious about.
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Fractured Fairy-Tales
Pick a popular fairy tale and fragment the narrative in non-chronological parts.
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Superhero School Dropout
A world where everyone has extraordinary abilities is the norm, but you’re the rare exception, an individual without any special…
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Symphony of Emotions
Write a story that revolves around a piece of music, where each note, chord, or rhythmic pattern represents a different…
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Ghostly Possessions
Write about an innocent child’s toy that inexplicably starts displaying disturbing, paranormal activities.
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Character Creation
Craft a story entirely focused on the development of a complex and believable main character.
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Smoke and Mirrors
Write a story about a heist in a city where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a luxury…
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Survival Instincts
Write about a time when you found yourself in a dangerous situation but managed to escape due to your quick…
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Time-Transcending Love
Create a tale of two individuals who are deeply in love but exist in different time periods.
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The Backward Tale
Pen a microfiction piece starting with the end of the story, then working backwards to the beginning.
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Public Transit Tales
Capture an experience or observation made during a routine commute on public transport.
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Cinematic Vista
Craft a poem describing the backdrop or setting of a movie scene that particularly impressed or moved you.
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Silver Screen Reflection
Write a poem from the perspective of a movie character in a defining moment of their journey.
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The Unfinished Narrative
Write an epilogue that leaves some things unanswered, indicating that the characters’ stories continue.
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The Super-Serious Soothsayer
Create a humor-driven narrative about a fortune teller who can only see the funny side of the future.
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A Call to Change
Imagine your character receives a calling that necessitates a change in their otherwise mundane world.
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The Protagonist’s Quirk
Describe a special or unique trait of your protagonist that sets them apart from others.
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The Significance of Place
Explore a real location that holds significant meaning to you, and express why it does.
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Discovering Sequential Art
Investigate your experience with the first comic book you ever read and describe its impact.
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A Grand Tribute
Write a tribute speech honoring a person who has made a significant difference in your life.
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Polished Presentations
Write a speech to present a new project or innovation in front of a board of directors.
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Customer Case Study
Narrate a hypothetical case study of a customer who benefitted from your business.
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Silent Spectator
Describe a place you visited, not from your perspective, but as if you are the location observing you.
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Song of the Heart
Write a play where a character communicates their deepest feelings and emotions through songs.
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.
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Mythical Creatures in My Backyard
Write a story where a mythical creature comes to live in your backyard.
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Unexpected Hero
You’re an ordinary person who suddenly gets superhero powers. Describe your first day of being a superhero.
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Feeling into Memory
Try to recall and write on your first romantic incident, focusing on feelings more than the events.
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The Alien’s Guide to Earth
Write a humorous guide to living on Earth from the perspective of an alien.
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Heroic Heritage
Choose a family member who you see as a hero and delve into their life and contributions.
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Ancestral Navigators
Write about a family member of a previous generation whose experiences have significantly shaped your family’s story.
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Familial Fable
Choose a story or warning passed down in your family and discuss how it reflects your family values.