38+ ‘The Stage’ Writing Prompts
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Elementary School Encounters
Narrate an incident from elementary school that you still remember vividly.
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Unheard Stories Behind the Stage
Describe the exhilaration of performing on stage in a school play or band concert.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write a document from the perspective of a climate change survivor 50 years from now.
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Autism in Familial Relationships
Pen a story exploring the experience of a family member whose loved one has been recently diagnosed with Autism.
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Labyrinth of Lies
Narrate a story where a charmingly deceptive criminal mastermind leads the detective on a thrilling chase, but with every solved…
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Manifesting Goals
Imagine yourself at the end of the upcoming year. Write about what you’ve achieved and the person you’ve become.
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Romance of the Blue Waves
Script a romantic encounter you had or imagined over a summer beach vacation.
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Clockwork Heart
Describe a world where emotions are regulated by clockwork devices implanted at birth.
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Letter to Infinity
Write a letter to your future self about your present hopes, dreams, fears and questions.
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Magical Object Quest
Write about a protagonist who has to retrieve a magical artifact that has the power to save or destroy their…
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Pumpkin Carving Chronicles
Write a shared family tradition about pumpkin carving, where the pumpkin patch visit sets the stage for the upcoming family…
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Unexpected Rescuer
Pen a scene where an enemy Tie Fighter pilot chooses to save an X-wing pilot instead of shooting them down.
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Mystical Quest for the Lost King
Create a story where a medieval knight is guided on a quest by magic to find and restore a lost…
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Medieval Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Write about a young apprentice discovering an ancient, dangerous spell in their master’s magic book.
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Nature’s Choir
Imagine being an early morning bird in spring, responsible for starting the ‘dawn chorus.’
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Pandora’s Box
Create a scene where your main character stumbles upon a mysterious box that may or may not contain something horrific.
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The Mirror of Destiny
Write about a mirror that shows individuals their future, but with a horrifying twist.
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Food Fight Fiasco
Write a humorous story about how a small misunderstanding led to a massive food fight at your school.
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Curse of the Abandoned Mansion
Write a story about a group of friends who dare to explore an old, abandoned mansion in their town that’s…
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Shadows in the Playground
Write a story where a playground by day turns into the playground of the undead by night.
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Railway Romance in the West
Weave a tale of two strangers meeting on the last train to the Old West, leading to an unpredictable romance.
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Phantom of the Theater
Pen a story about a historical theater and its resident ghost, rumored to be a famous actor who never left…
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Teacher’s Surprise Party
Create a story in which the students plan a surprise event for their strict, yet beloved teacher.
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School’s Out Forever: The Series Finale
Imagine your school life was a television series and you’re the lead character. Write the final episode.
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Tales from The Hanged Man
Construct a tale about Varric’s time at his favored tavern, The Hanged Man.
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Letters from a Stranger
Imagine finding a letter addressed to you from an unknown sender who seems to know you intimately. Describe the letter…
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The Performance That Almost Wasn’t
Create a tale around a ballet dancer who might not make it to the stage due to an external or…
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Ballerina’s Backstage Rhythms
Write a story detailing the thoughts, feelings, and routines of a ballerina right before stepping onto the stage.
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Under The Stage Lights
Pen down your experience participating in a school play, whether you were the lead, a background character, even a stagehand…
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Mansion of Memories
In a colossal mansion, a handful of guests discover their host has been murdered. How does each guest react and…
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Clandestine Caller
A strange phone call in the middle of the night leads your character down a path full of mysteries.
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
