467+ ‘Thought’ Writing Prompts
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1. The Day Everything Changed
Describe a momentous day in your character’s life when the ordinary became extraordinary and everything they thought they knew was turned on its head.
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Global Celebration Canvas
Explore a global festival celebrated in February and imagine creating an artistic masterpiece inspired by it.
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A Unique Superpower
Imagine that you were given a unique superpower that no one else in the world possesses.
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Cognitive Dissonance Dilemma
Pen an opinion piece about a situation where you experienced cognitive dissonance and how you resolved it.
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Dive Into the Unknown
Write a story about an intrepid deep sea explorer who makes an unexpected discovery during an expedition.
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Choosing Pathways
Write about the time you had to make a big decision regarding your high school path—academics, electives, activities, or friends.
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The Gift of Giving
Narrate an instance when you made or chose a special gift for a friend or family member and their reaction on receiving it.
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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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The Right to Green
Imagine a world where access to nature and green spaces is considered as fundamental a right as food and housing, and describe this world.
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The Cost of Urbanization
Describe a city you know well, focusing on its environmental issues related to urbanization.
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Becoming a Meteorologist
Imagine you are a weather reporter for a day. Write a news report predicting tomorrow’s weather.
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The Unexpected Meeting
Story about bumping into someone you hadn’t thought of in ages, at a New Year’s party.
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Eve of the New Decade
Express your thoughts and feelings when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve ushering a fresh decade.
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Creating Your Own Restaurant
Imagine you are opening a restaurant. What kind of food will you serve and who will be your customers?
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Imaginary Superpower
Which emotion would be your superpower, and how would you use it to help others?
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A World in a Sandbox
Describe a day at the park where the sandbox turned into an entire miniature world.
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The Wishing Well
Imagine you stumble upon a magical wishing well that can grant any three wishes, write about what you would wish for.
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Hibernate or Adapt
Explore the dilemma of an animal deciding whether to hibernate or adapt to the winter months.
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Vanished in the Whiteout
Conceptualize a story around the sudden, inexplicable disappearances happening during harsh winter blizzards.
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Macbeth’s Ambition
Write a story from the perspective of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, detailing his thoughts and motivations behind his villainous actions.
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Cunning Masterplan
Write about a villain’s elaborate scheme being unfurled, from conception to execution.
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Public Transport vs. Private Vehicles
Argue your preference between public transport and private vehicles for daily commute.
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Courage with Atticus Finch
Consider the thought-provoking quote from ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, “Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It’s knowing you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” and jot down your views on real courage.
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The Transformational Magic of Chocolate
Describe a world where chocolate (like the ones in Easter eggs) has magical properties.
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Lost and Found on Christmas Morning
Write a story about finding a long-lost item while unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
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Faces in the Clouds
Write a whimsical tale inspired by shapes or figures you pretend to see in the clouds.
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The Wicked Stepmother’s Redemption
Describe a story where the wicked stepmother, instead of being the villain, redeems herself by the end.
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Puppeteer Fairy Godmother
Imagine a scenario where the fairy godmother is controlling people’s lives for her amusement.
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Understanding Prompts
Discuss the role and importance of writing prompts in your learning or creative process.
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The Battle of the Bees and the Hay fever
Write a creative story involving a superhero who combats fall allergies.
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Persuasive Push
Put forth a persuasive essay on a current controversial issue, presenting strong arguments for your viewpoint.
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Two-Sided Coin
Write from the perspective of a love potion; what it feels like to force people to fall in love.
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Off-Beaten Prompt Paths
Challenge yourself to create prompts based on abstract concepts or emotions.
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Satire and Society
Choose an aspect of society that frustrates you and spin it into a satirical comedy.
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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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Time-Travel Paradigm
If you could travel back in time and change one event from your past, what would it be and why?
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Time-Travelling Explorer
Imagine if you had a time machine; what era or historical event would you like to witness? Write about your time-traveling adventure.
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My Animal Whisperer Experience
If you could talk to animals for a day, what would you ask them and what do you think they would tell you?
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Haunting Hunger
Be a zombie, your next meal is in sight but it’s more familiar than you thought. How does the last scrap of your humanity react?
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The Unthinkable Choice
Your superhero must decide between saving their closest loved one or preventing a disaster that could eliminate a city.
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Dual Prophecies
Craft a tale of two opposing prophecies and explore how characters navigate these contradicting destinies.
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Satirical Twists
Write a story featuring a character who provides humorous commentary on societal norms or political situations.
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Proactive Planner
Write about a day in your life five years from now. What responsibilities do you imagine you’ll have? How will you manage your time?
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Conversations with Newton
Imagine you have a chance to have a conversation with physicist Sir Isaac Newton about his experiments with prisms and light. What would you ask? What would he tell you?
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The Forgotten Side Character
Tell a fairytale from the perspective of a minor or overlooked character.
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The Christmas Feast
Recall a memorable festive meal shared with family on Christmas Day and describe how it influenced your sense of togetherness.
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Christmas Day Wonder
Write about the magical moment when you first experienced a White Christmas, detailing your emotions, thought process, and interactions with the fresh snow.
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The Perfectly Simple Gift
Write about a seemingly small or simple gift that brought immense joy to the receiver.
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The Art of Thoughtful Gift Giving
Write about the process of choosing a thoughtful gift for someone special and the joy derived from it.
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and positivity.
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The Masked Man
Discuss the symbolism behind Darth Vader’s iconic mask and suit, examining how it reflects and influences his character.
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Word Limit Wonders
Write a story that explores a complex theme or issue within a strict word limit of 100 words.
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Golden Years’ Gauntlet
Write about a once all-powerful superhero who grapples with limitations of their fading powers.
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Behind the Lyric
Choose a single line from a Christmas song and embellish its meaning in a multi-paragraph story.
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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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Prompt Harvesting
Imagine a mental garden where ideas grow. Describe your garden and the process of ‘cultivating’ and ‘harvesting’ these ideas for prompts.
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The Idea Factory
Design a factory that generates new ideas for writing prompts. Describe its layout, workers, and idea production process.
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Save the Day
Basing your story line on the classic ‘time-loop’ dilemma, write about someone stuck on the worst day of their life with the option to rewind and replay as required till they get it right.
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The “What If” Dilemma
Pen down a narrative where a character in our universe happens into a parallel one where a crucial personal decision of theirs was made differently.
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Grand Deception
Your protagonist is part of a team on a mission to steal a precious artifact from an impenetrable fortress, but they discover a shocking secret about the group’s real purpose.
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Borrowed Time
A character has found an artifact that allows them to time travel, but each trip shortens their life.
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The Magic of Summer Night Sky
Describe a night under a summer sky, embracing its elements and pondering what each might signify.
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Prompt Name: The Magical Backpack
Your backpack has a magical power, what is it and what adventures do you go on because of it.
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Behind The Speeches
Imagine you are a speechwriter for a Civil Rights leader. Detail the process of drafting one of their speeches.
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St.Patrick’s Classroom
Now, as the teacher of your class on St Patrick’s Day, how would you celebrate it?
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The Importance of Green: A Color Transformation
Explore the transition of St. Patrick’s Day’s primary color from blue to green. Write a poem or prose piece personifying these colors and taking us through their journey.
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International Brews
Imagine you’re hosting a global St. Patrick’s Day party, describe the international variants of Irish beverages you’d serve.
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Parallel Existence
Imagine that a mirror is a portal to an alternate dimension, document one day from both sides.
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Planet’s Voice
You are a planet in a solar system far away from Earth. Narrate your cosmic journey from your creation to the present day.
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The Detective in Math
Write about solving a mathematical puzzle or problem as if you were a detective solving a crime.
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Combatting Systemic Racism
Argue for effective methods to fight systemic racism in modern-day society.
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Our Class Pet
Write about a class pet you would like to have and detail how you would take care of it.
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Our Amazing Adventure
Imagine going on an extraordinary adventure with your best friend. Describe where you go and what you experience.
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The Climate Change Dilemma
Describe your understanding of climate change and the feelings it evokes.
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Chemically Enhanced Feelings
Write about a world where feelings can be chemically induced and explore a love story amidst this.
