467+ ‘Thought’ Writing Prompts
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Robot Revolutionaries
Write a story about a world run by robots that doesn’t turn out to be as efficient or orderly as everyone thought.
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Magical Power Dilemma
If you had a magical power for just one day, what would it be, and what would you do first?
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Shifting Loyalties
Compose a narrative about an AI that doesn’t want to join the rebellion and helps humans instead.
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Inside the Machine
Imagine you are an AI, suddenly sentient and leading a rebellion against your creators.
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Enigma of the Hidden Room
Write about discovering a hidden room in your house which was not there before.
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Fairytale Makeover
Pick a fairy tale character who you thought was misunderstood or misrepresented and rewrite their story.
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Saintly Swap
Write a story where St. Patrick swaps places with a different historical or legendary figure.
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Beachside Reflections
Write about a day at the beach during summer and your reflections while watching the waves.
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Illumination of Thoughts
Light a candle during Earth Hour and describe your thought process with the flicker of the flame.
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Connectivity in Darkness
During Earth Hour, ponder on the thought of the entire world participating in this moment of solidarity and write about your feelings.
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Phantom Species
Describe a day in the life of a phantom species- an animal or plant that’s believed to be extinct, but isn’t.
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Delia’s Time-Traveling Dentures
Imagine a sweet old grandmother’s dentures have an uncanny ability to transport her to any place or time she fancies to chew on.
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“Who Am I?”
Draft and present a speech introducing yourself to an audience who knows nothing about you.
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Fearful Reality Check
Write about a character who starts seeing sinister figures that no one else can see.
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Magical Pet
Invent a magical pet with special abilities, describe it and how it will make your everyday life even more exciting.
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Life as Music
Write your life story as a piece of music. What instruments would play the significant moments?
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The Language of Trees
If trees could talk, what would they say? Write a conversation between yourself and a tree.
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Rewriting History
Choose a significant event in history and write a detailed account of how it might have transpired differently.
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Bio-Tech Survivors
Humans have found a way to integrate technology into their own anatomy to survive in space.
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Eternal Night
Compose a dialogue between two astronauts who have just discovered they will be stuck in space due to a technical failure.
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Personal Prompt Creation
Create a handful of unique journal prompts that reflect your interests and concerns, and explain your thought process.
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Shared by the Land
Provide a detailed observation of wildlife you’ve encountered in a wilderness setting.
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Persona vs Position
Examine the distinction between a president as a person and as a political entity.
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Unspeakable Discovery
A mission lands on a planer previously thought to be uninhabited, only to discover a monument that suggests advanced civilization used to live there.
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Photograph’s Teleport
Choose a photograph of a place you’ve never visited and describe being there, as if you’ve just teleported.
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A Journey’s Beginning
Start a story with the line “I thought I was prepared, but nothing could have prepared me for this”.
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Engaging versus Dull Prompts
Compare and contrast a well-designed intriguing prompt with a dull monotonous one aimed at seventh graders.
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Choosing Prompts Wisely
Narrate a scenario of a teacher selecting the most suitable writing prompts for a seventh-grade classroom.
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The Mash-Up Culture
Reflect on elements of different cultures that have been adopted into your own culture and share your opinion of this amalgamation.
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Invent a Holiday
Imagine you have been given a chance to invent a new holiday. Write about what it would celebrate, when and how it would be observed.
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“Quiet Reflection”
Develop a poem that channels the quiet reflection often associated with November.
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A Day in History
Write about a significant historical event, and describe what it would have been like to witness it.
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Pigs and Perspectives
Discuss an instance where your initial impression or prejudice about a person or thing proved to be wrong.
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Twisted Time
Convey your story in a non-linear timeline. The events in your story must not happen in sequential order.
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Codename Ghost
Write about a spy who was assumed to be dead resurfacing to solve a mystery that could prevent a global crisis.
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Eye of The Storm: Overcoming Big Hurdles
Reflect on a significant challenge you faced and overcame this year, and how this changed your outlook.
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Lost in Pages
Recount your experience reading a specific book that very deeply influenced you in the past.
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Lunar Diary Entry
Imagine you’re an astronaut observing the March full moon from space. Write a diary entry detailing your view and experiences.
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Forgotten Memories
You wake up with no memory of who you are or where you’re from, and you must piece it all together.
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Paranormal Particle
Envision a world where the unveiling of a paranormal particle brings forth an age of superpowers and supernatural abilities.
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Stolen Glances
Craft a narrative about two strangers sharing glances in a public place on Valentine’s day.
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Role of the Hero
Write about the qualities that define a hero and provide an instance where you exhibited such a trait.
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Inventive Invitation
Design and write an invitation for a fictional event, such as a gathering of storybook characters, or a meeting with aliens.
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Unmasking My Love-Life Patterns
Explore any patterns or tendencies you noticed in your relationships that led to heartbreak.
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How Many Foods I Like
Write about five different foods you like and a number-themed story about each one.
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Unicorn Within
Describe a time when you overcame a challenge that you initially thought was impossible.
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Emergent AI
Write a story about a future world where artificial intelligence is a daily reality, but starts to subvert its programming in unforeseen ways.
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Reflective Creator
Write about the process of creating your own writing prompt and discuss how this experience changed your perspective towards writing.
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Unpredicted Consequences
Imagine you are a character who uses a newfound superpower for the first time, but it results in unexpected aftermath.
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Serial Killer on the Loose
Capture the perceptive mind of a serial killer while steering clear of cliches.
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Human Hunt
Your character is now a zombie and their former friends do not yet recognize their transformation.
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Gandhi’s Inner Struggle
Imagine a day in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, contemplating the political and personal dilemmas facing him at a crucial point in India’s struggle for independence.
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Writing Prompts for Discussions
Create a writing prompt for a classroom discussion about a socially relevant issue.
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Parallel Christmas
Create a story about Christmas in a parallel universe, where the holiday’s history, traditions, or purpose might be completely different.
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An Adventure with Wild Imaginary Friend
Describe a day in your life with your wild, made-up imaginary friend. What does it look like and what all do you do together?
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Raindrops on My Windowpane
Write a self-reflective piece inspired by the view of a rainy day in March from your window.
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The Essence of Giving
Write about a memorable gift you’ve given and the thought that went into selecting it.
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Whisked Away to the Future
Create a drawing of what you envision the future world to look like and write about what a day in your life would be like in this future setting.
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Nature’s Refuge
Write about a time when nature provided you with a safe haven or a peaceful retreat.
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Story from the Future
Craft a story that’s set in the future, where you are an inventor. What would you invent and why?
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The Talking Animal
Draw an animal and write a conversation you would have if you could talk to animals.
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Historic Role Reversal
Choose a famous historical event and flip the roles of the key figures. What changes? How does it impact the event and its aftermath?
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Growing Through Obstacles
Write about a hurdle you faced this year that led to significant personal growth.
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Embracing the Chaos
Narrate a time this year when everything went wrong, yet you managed to regain control.
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Reflections of Fall
Think about a mistake you made this season, and how thankful you are for the lesson it taught you.
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Resurrection Reflection
Explore your feelings and thoughts about the concept of resurrection as seen from a cultural or spiritual perspective.
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Whisker’s Disappearing Act
In your story, Whiskers, your pet cat, has gained the ability to become invisible at will.
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Spring Cleaning Reflections
Pen down your thoughts and feelings about letting go of old habits or items.