470+ ‘Technology’ Writing Prompts
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Forgotten Knowledge
Create a character who uses forgotten or overlooked skills to survive after the apocalypse.
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The Forgotten Arts
Write about the revival of forgotten skills or arts in the face of a collapsed civilization.
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Friendship with Droids
Imagine being young Anakin and having your best friend as a droid, how would that friendship influence his feelings towards machines.
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Misinterpreted Magic
Create a story where the magic system is based on modern technology that fairy tale characters constantly misinterpret.
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Science Fiction Societies
Create a futuristic society and discuss how its inhabitants would tackle a societal issue we face today.
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Space Spectacle
Imagine you have been selected to join the next Mars mission. Narrate your preparation, journey, and landing.
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Digital Dependence
Write about a teenager living in a world where all types of screens have suddenly disappeared.
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The AI Revolution
Write a story where AI technology outpaces human intelligence and attempts to take control.
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Time Travel Dilemma
You invent a time machine but it only makes one round trip. Where and when would you go and why?
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Technological Time Capsule
You are tasked with creating a time capsule to be opened 500 years in the future. What items would you choose to represent our current relationship with technology?
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Technology Overlord
Write about a world in which technology has taken over completely and humans are completely dependent on their AI Overlords.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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Post-Apocalyptic Untouched Nature
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it fails and falls only to give way to nature’s reemergence and dominance. Write a story set in this backdrop.
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The Android’s Grief
What happens when an AI goes through the process of grieving? Write a short story illustrating this phenomenon.
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Contemporary Resurrection
What would the resurrection of Jesus look like if it took place in the present day?
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Unseen Adaptations
Pen a narrative focused on an alien species that mostly communicates or senses the world in a way humans cannot.
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The Sports Robot
Imagine you had a robot that could play any sport perfectly. Write about your adventures with the sports robot.
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Changing Times
Pen a tale about a vampire having difficulty adapting to modern technology and societal standards.
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Lights Out Disaster
Write about a Christmas shopping spree which abruptly ends due to a massive power cut.
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The AI Rebellion
Describe a scenario where Artificial Intelligence machines have successfully rebelled against their human creators.
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Technology and Inventions
Describe an exclusive piece of technology or invention in your fantasy world and detail how it works.
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Mythic Metropolis
Design a city in your fantasy world that represents a blend of the old and the new, with ancient myths and futuristic technology.
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Product Preview Pandemonium
Your character’s quirky tech company has just released a groundbreaking, but extremely unconventional product. Write about the funny reactions and unexpected consequences.
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Silent Culprit of Silicon Valley
Write a story about a brilliant detective pursuing a notorious hacker who’s framing innocent programmers.
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Time-Traveling Cowboy
A cowboy accidentally falls into a time portal and lands in modern times, trying to make sense of city life while handling his cowboy duties.
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Fight with the Time Machine
Discover a time machine on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Where do you decide to go and why?
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Temporal Space Standoff
Write about a war in which both sides have access to time-travel technology.
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Isolated Laboratory
Write about a brilliant but misguided scientist whose lair is a secluded technological laboratory.
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Safety Measures in Vehicles
Express your opinion on how efficient current safety measures implemented in vehicles are.
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Cybernetic Vampirism
Imagine a future where vampires have integrated with technology to enhance their abilities.
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Futuristic Love Tale
Write a love story set in the year 2100, focusing on how Gen Z love stories might evolve in the future.
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Viral Love Confession
Imagine that you accidentally sent a snap meant for your best friend confessing your love to your crush and it goes viral.
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Cryogenic Valentines
Write a romantic story about two individuals who find love after being cryogenically preserved for hundreds of years.
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Fictitious City
Create a city that exists in a different dimension and time. Describe a day in the life of a resident.
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Hardware Terror
Imagine a customized piece of technology that fulfills every user’s dream, but, in return, unlocks their darkest fears.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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Forgotten Artifacts
Write about an archaeologist finding a strange artifact underneath a layer of frost and snow.
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A Way Back Into Time
Imagine your character has the ability to travel back in time to a period and place, where and when will that be and why.
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The Biological Rebellion
In a world where replacing body parts with advanced bio-tech is the norm, write about a group of ‘purists’ rebelling against the technocratic order.
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Post-Human Identity
Craft a story where humans have evolved and integrated so extensively with technology, that pre-digital humans are considered a different species.
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Cybernetic Ascension
Write a narrative where humanity is on the precipice of achieving immortality through technology.
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Unseen Mysteries of the Future
Imagine that you have journeyed to the year 3050. Describe the world you see.
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To The Future and Beyond
You had the chance to travel to the year 3021, but you only have one day to explore. What would you do?
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Past Lives, Future Adventures
Write a story where you wake up 100 years in the past. How do you adjust to life without modern technology?
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Cosmic Space Race
Script a thrilling chase scene taking place in space, with spaceships as chase vehicles.
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Lovers Without Borders
Depict a day in the life of a couple maintaining their long-distance relationship.
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Flash Fiction Future
Pen a prediction about the role and form of flash fiction in the literature of the future.
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New Age Renaissance
Describe a world where the use of advanced cyborg technology fuels a cultural renaissance.
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Eerie Echoes of Tomorrow
Conjure up a dystopian future where technology has advanced beyond human control.
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Wacky Inventions
Imagine an invention that addresses a minor inconvenience in the most complex and over-engineered manner.
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Technological Dependency
In a near-future world, humans have become so reliant on technology that they can no longer perform basic tasks without it.
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The Privacy Thief
Imagine a world where technology has advanced to the point where privacy is a myth—surveillance is omnipresent and personal secrets are virtually nonexistent.
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AI Uprising
Write about a world where artificial intelligence has surpassed human intellect and has revolted against their human creators.
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Unanswered Letters
Set in a time before modern technology, your protagonist discovers a box of unopened letters. Write an epistolary story exploring the contents and the impact it has on the protagonist and their world.
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Cursed Conversation
Write about a kidnap situation where the victim can only communicate with the world outside through an ancient radio.
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Time Travel by Virtual Reality
Imagine using a virtual reality headset that can transport you to any moment in history. Which period would you choose to go to and why?
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Digital Superpower
Imagine you have a superpower that can manipulate digital technology, describe what it’s like and how you would use it.
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The Last Day Online
Imagine one day you wake up and find out that all the internet services have been permanently shut down. How would it impact your life?
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The Smartphone Revolution
Reflect on how smartphones have influenced high school life from your perspective.
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Digital Identity Definition
Write about how you perceive your digital identity and how it differs from your physical life.
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Balancing Technology and Privacy
Write a short essay discussing the balance between convenience provided by technology and the potential invasion of privacy.
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Innovative Solutions
Imagine you have unlimited resources to combat one major environmental issue. What would your solution be?
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SteamPunk Sentinel
Visualize a superhero during the Victorian Era, exploring the intersections of advanced technology, society, and morality.
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Primal Power Paraphernalia
Create a scenario where a hero’s gadgets are actually high-tech reconstructions of ancient, primitive tools.
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Digital Savior
Compose a story about a superhero who uses their expertise in technology to save the day.
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Social Media Scandal
Your superhero has been accused of a scandal on social media. How do they handle it?
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Design a Superhero Headquarters
Write about the design of your superhero headquarters, including its location, secret features, and defenses.
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Subterranean Sanctuary
Imagine a superhero’s underground headquarters and describe it in vivid detail.
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New Era Sidekick
Write a story about being a sidekick to a well-known superhero in today’s modern age.
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Quest for Knowledge
Write about a situation where survival depends on an instruction manual or a book, but the only existing copy is missing in zombie territory.
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A Rogue Robot’s Romance
Imagination meets technology as you’re tasked to tell the tale of a robot falling in love with a human.
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Time-Traveling Diary
Write a story about a diary that allows you to time travel whenever you write in it.
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The Forgotten Civilization
Weave a tale about archaeologists discovering an ancient, advanced civilization hidden in a cavern system.
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Sky City Discovered
Write a tale about an explorer who stumbles upon a previously unknown city floating in the sky.
