1263+ ‘Take’ Writing Prompts
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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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American Revolution Spy
You’re embedded as a spy during the American Revolution. What secrets you have uncovered, and what risks are you willing…
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Galactic Storyteller
Write a story set hundreds of years into the future where humanity has colonized other galaxies.
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Key of Silence
Write a poem about silence and what it means to you, and explore the various forms of silence you’ve encountered.
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Unmasking Emotions and Imagery
Take an abstract concept like love, time, or pain and express it through a poem using vivid imagery.
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Game-Changer Reveal
The epilogue reveals a plot twist that changes the reader’s understanding of the whole story.
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The Mirror Twist
Write about a character who discovers that their reflection in the mirror starts to behave differently.
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Invisible Wounds
Write about a perceived slight or injury your character received as a child which still influences them as an adult.
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Post-Human Earth
Imagine Earth after humanity and explore the stories of the artificial or evolved lifeforms that now dominate the planet.
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Dire Consequences of Deception
Compose a tale about a character who told a lie that spiralled out of control, and their efforts to set…
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Love Rewritten
Write a tale on a couple who get a chance to rewrite their love story, but with no memory of…
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Imaginary Worlds
Develop a fictional setting, complete with its unique rules, reality laws, and cultures.
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Nature’s Orchestra
Take a silent walk in nature and observe all the animal and plant life you come across.
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Everyday Wonder
Observe an everyday routine or object a few steps or moments at a time and write a detailed description of…
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Education System Appraisal
Write your opinion about the current state of the education system in your nation and suggest areas for improvement.
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Lesson Learned Outside School
Write about an important lesson that you learned outside of the traditional classroom setting.
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The Wisdom of Life Lessons
Write about a lesson life has taught you, the circumstances around it, and how it has influenced your later decisions.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for…
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Bursting the Bubble
Choose an issue or event that you strongly disagree with, and try to write a balanced and objective article about…
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Venturing into Fantasy
Imagine a young peasant girl has been chosen to rescue her kingdom from a malevolent sorceress.
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Alternate Reality
Write a letter to yourself in an alternate universe, where a significant personal decision led to a completely different life.
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Resolution Resolution
Write about a challenging situation or conflict in a workplace then propose a resolution.
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Fight for a Cause
Write a story revolving around a character fighting passionately for a cause they believe in, and the conflicts and resolutions…
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End of Civilization
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities are desserted and resources scarce, narrate your journey of survival as one of the…
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take…
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at…
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The Purpose of Life
Explore what you feel is the purpose of life. Is it happiness, love, knowledge, or something else entirely?
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Self-Reflection: Growth Over Time
Write about an aspect of your personality or behavior that has drastically changed over the years.
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Unlikely Sources of Joy
Write about a small, everyday thing or experience for which you are deeply thankful.
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Meeting the Ghosts of Possibility
Write a narrative in which you encounter the ghosts of opportunities you have missed in the past.
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Sustainable Living
Describe what steps you’re taking, or wish to take, towards living a more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle.
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Chronicles of Family Trips
Write about a memorable family trip or holiday that involved your large extended family.
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Painting the Picture
Write on the physical aspects of your future family life, from the home you live in to the places you…
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Land of Origins
Travel back in time through your imagination and describe the place your ancestors once called home.
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Culture and Traditions
Describe the customs, traditions, or cultural aspects that are significant in your family.