121+ ‘themes’ Writing Prompts
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The Unwanted Heirloom
A character comes into possession of a mysterious family heirloom which brings unsettling changes into their life.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
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Shifted Realm
Describe an ordinary person’s day-to-day life after they have been transported into a fantasy world.
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Old Love Rekindled
Describe a love story where the characters were once lovers, drifted apart for whatever reason, and reunite after many years.
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Familiar Spaces, Unfamiliar Time
Write about a current space in your life, but in the context of a different time period.
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Parallel Universe Mystery
Suppose you woke up in a parallel universe where everything is exactly the same, except for one seemingly small difference.
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Time Capsule Untouched
What would a 100-year-old time capsule buried in your backyard reveal about the past?
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Bidding Adieu
Re-examine a significant goodbye you had to say—be it moving away from home, ending a relationship or any such episode.
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Birth of a New Chapter
Write about the moment you first held your child, or if you do not have children, a moment when a new life entered your world.
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Lessons from the Field
Write about important life lessons gained from participating or following sports.
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Decoding Superhero Tales
Analyze a popular superhero movie or comic series, detailing its cultural significance and impact.
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Epic Sandwich Chronicles
Put together the most extravagant sandwich you can imagine and document the experience of creating and eating it.
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The Charm of Personal Narration
Compose a post entirely from your personal perspective and relay an experience or event from your life.
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Legacy of a Landmark
Detail the story behind a local landmark and how it contributes to the identity of your city or town.
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Dedicated to a Craft
Feature a person who has dedicated their life to mastering a specific skill or craft.
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Cinematic Perspectives
Write a film review discussing its direction, screenplay, performances, cinematography, and overall impact.
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Unraveling Inherited Recipes
Record a cherished family recipe and discuss the memories associated with it.
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Interview with a Stranger
Describe an encounter with a stranger who piqued your interest. How did the interaction change you, and what did it reveal about society and your place in it?
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Histories Mysteries Unleashed
Select an unsolved historical mystery and pen down a fictional resolution to it.
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Journey into a Heroic World
Write about the first superhero character you admired and the reason behind your admiration.
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Embracing Romance
Describe a moment where two individuals realize they have been in love all along in the midst of a city-wide blackout.
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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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Kitchen Memories
Detail a recipe that is significant to you and share a memory or event associated with it.
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Unforeseen Technology Revolution
Imagine a world where a new technological breakthrough disrupts all societal norms.
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The Parallel Universe Dilemma
Create a storyline where your protagonist discovers an alternate universe where their life turned out drastically different.
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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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The Road Not Taken
Imagine an alternate trip where you visited the places you initially planned to skip.
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Adventures in Transit
Describe an entire travel experience from the perspective of the journey, not the destination.
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Colliding Cultures
Write about a person experiencing culture shock in a foreign land and how they navigate the conflicts arising from cultural differences to eventually find acceptance.
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Closing the Distance
Write about a long-distance relationship and the ensuing miscommunication and conflicts. Explore how the characters find their way back to harmony.
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Forgotten Identity
Waking up one day without remembering your past can be terrifying. Write a story where the main character experiences this.
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Snowbound
Write about how you survive when snowed in for a week during a winter vacation with limited resources.
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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 few remaining humans.
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Wilderness Challenge
A hiking trip gone wrong leaves you stranded in a forest for a number of days. Write about your experience, focusing on the strategies you use to endure.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.
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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 to survive.
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Rise of the Nymphs
Decide to defy the gods your fitted into and stage a rise among your Nymph sisters.
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The Unnoticed Observer
Create a play where an ‘invisible’ character observes others, providing an outsider’s perspective on unfolding events.
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Look Who’s Back
Write an encounter between two characters who have a shared history, where one of them was believed to be dead or missing but suddenly reappears.
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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but the life of another character as well.
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Dialogue in a Dark Room
Create a dialogue between two characters who are in a dark room and cannot see each other.
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The Power of a Symbol
Create a story where the main character designs a symbol that unintentionally becomes a symbol of resistance.
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Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Write a graphic novel script set in a dystopian world that has survived an unknown apocalypse.
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Stairway to Suspense
Write a story that begins with a character discovering a hidden staircase in their home that they never knew about.
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Memento of Malice
Your protagonist receives a box with an object from their distant past which starts a chain of terrifying events.
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Cybernetic Wars
As a soldier in a future cybernetic war, describe a critical mission to dismantle the enemy’s AI supercomputer.
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Lunar Escape
Write about an unexpected malfunction on your spaceship that leaves you stranded on the moon.
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Jungle Expedition
Describe an expedition through a dense, dangerous jungle in search of a mythical artifact.
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Crises of Cuisine
Write a humorous play about a first time student chef trying to prepare a five-course meal for demanding restaurant critics.
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Imprisoned in Paintings
Develop a story about a character who can venture into the world of paintings, only to realize that an evil entity does not want them to leave.
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Sentence of the Cursed Pen
Write a tale where anything the main character writes with a cursed pen comes to life, but invariably with bone-chilling consequences.
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The Phantom Reflection
Imagine a scenario where one day, your protagonist wakes up to find their reflection in the mirror behaving independently.
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The Vanishing Town
Write a story where an entire town vanishes overnight leaving only a single survivor.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
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Lost Kingdoms Restored
Imagine a lost kingdom being restored to its former glory after centuries of darkness.
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Biotech Revolution
In a future where biotechnology has allowed us to modify our bodies dramatically, what becomes of our sense of identity?
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Time-Traveling Lovers
Create a story where two lovers are reincarnated throughout different time periods, always finding each other again.
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Destined Lovers
Weave a tale of two individuals who feel a compelling yet inexplicable connection the moment they meet.
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Second Chance Romance
Write about a couple who separated due to a misunderstanding but find their way back to each other years later.
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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 home.
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Vikings Voyage
Engage in a Viking’s first journey across the sea. How does he/she/they feel about leaving home and exploring unknown lands?
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Eyes on the Underground Railroad
Imagine being an operative on the Underground Railroad. Write an account of one harrowing night.
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The Secret Diary of a Pharaoh’s Servant
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a servant to an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Migration Blues
Write a tale about a teenager who relocates to a different city or country and the challenges that they encounter.
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Endless Echo
Write a story about a character who discovers that every sound they make echoes indefinitely.
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Memoirs of an Antique
Write a story from the perspective of an antique piece of furniture kept in a family home for generations.
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Strangers in a Capsule
Write about two strangers who meet on a spaceship sent on a long voyage to colonize a new planet.
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Gateway of Memories
You found a door in your house that you’ve never noticed before. Where does it lead?
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The Loneliest Astronaut
Imagine you are the last astronaut left in space. Describe a day in your life.
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Cosmic Connection
Write about two satellites in different galaxies that communicate with each other.
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A Fresh Reality
What if when you woke up tomorrow, the world was entirely different but only you remembered the old reality. How would you cope?
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The Invisible Line
Write about a dystopian society in which everything seems normal until a shocking law or truth is discovered.
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Escape the Dystopia
Imagine being the first person to escape a dystopian society and your efforts to inform the world about your life.
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The Opposite Rebellion
Write about a dystopian society where the Rebels are the antagonists and the ruling party is surprisingly good.
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Cafe Chronicles
Describe a detailed and fictitious account of people’s lives based on observations from a coffee shop or cafe.
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Survivor’s Voice
Write about a victim of a natural disaster finding their strength and voice during their path to recovery.
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Generation Gap
Write about a story where a grandparent and a grandchild try to bridge their generational gap.
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Out of Comfort Zone
Narrate a story about an individual who leaves their comfort zone to chase an unrealistic dream.
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Rise of the Fallen Kingdom
Write about a long-lost realm that suddenly resurfaces and asserts its power, challenging the existing order of realms.
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Dragon’s Heart
Write a tale about a dragon whose heart holds the power capable of saving or destroying kingdoms.
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The Echoing Art Gallery
Write about visiting an art museum alone. Which paintings draw your attention and why?
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Life From A Bird’s View
Imagine observing the world from the perspective of a bird, and write about the adventures such timescale would allow.
