41+ ‘SuRe’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Mind-Boggling Mysteries
Write a mini-mystery and then solve it using logical deduction and clues you’ve embedded in the story.
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Past and Present Perspectives
Write about a childhood memory that you view differently now as an adult.
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Invincible Nemesis
Create a narrative with a villain who seems unbeatable, making your protagonist reckon with what defeat looks like.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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Revolution of the Voiceless
Write a story where your protagonist leads a revolution, fighting for all who have been unseen and unheard.
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The Ice Age Inventor
You are an inventor in the Ice Age era. Describe an invention that would make survival easier for your tribe.
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Shadow Stalker
Write a story where the protagonist is not sure if they are being followed or it’s just their paranoia.
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Magical Doorway
Write a story about discovering a magical door in your home that leads somewhere incredible.
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If Animals Formed a Band
Imagine if the animals at the zoo formed a music band. Name the band and describe the types of music…
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Serpentine S
Craft a story featuring the letter ‘S’ and words starting with ‘S’. Make sure to include some carefully drawn ‘S’s…
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Poetry Playground
Write a poem about your favorite animal, making sure every line ends with a rhyme.
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Designing Inclusive Lessons
Describe how you would design a set of lessons that are inclusive for all students.
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Balancing Act
Critique a piece of flash fiction, balancing positive aspects and areas of improvement.
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Charmed, I’m Sure
Craft a story where a charming, charismatic person actually uses their allure to draw victims into a deadly trap for…
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Ghostly Encounter
Write a narrative where the main character unknowingly communicates with a ghost, only realizing it in the startling finale.
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Meeting a Fairy
Write about a magical encounter with a fairy who offers to fulfill three wishes.Make sure these wishes are not just…
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Spectral Shadows
Pen a horror tale about a haunted mansion, where the ghosts are not malevolent but plagued by their own horrifying…
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Time-Travel Vacation
Imagine you’re given a time machine and can travel to any era and place. Where would you go and why?
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Lexical Scavenger Hunt
Choose a recently learned or unfamiliar word and write a journal entry involving it.
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Character Shift
Write a story in which the narrator’s voice, tone or perspective changes drastically in the middle.
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Backstage Character
Develop a character who is a stagehand at a theater – not the hero of the play, but the one…
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Global Warming Debate
Write a persuasive essay stating your position on global warming, making sure to include facts and figures to support your…
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Episodic Echoes
Write an episode for a fanfic series, including a brief overview of previous episodes.
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The Letter of Release
Write a letter to your former partner, expressing all that you wish to say but be sure not to send…
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Post-Divorce Commitments
Write down a list of commitments to yourself that you would like to focus on in this phase of your…
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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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Strength in Crisis
Draft a compelling scene where your main character handles a crisis or a challenging situation.
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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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Sibling Frenzy
Describe an experience or moment that perfectly captures the essence of growing up in a large family.
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The Foundation of Love
Visualize and write about the first time you remember your parents demonstrating love.
