104+ ‘Transport’ Writing Prompts
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Santa’s Sleigh Upgrade
Imagine that Santa has finally decided to upgrade his old-fashioned sleigh. Write about the process he goes through to select a new mode of transport.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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Echoes of First Love
Recount your first love experience and how it affected your perception of love and relationships.
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Discovering Earth’s Beauty
Write about a natural wonder you have visited, using detailed description to transport your readers.
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Window of Opportunity
Imagine stumbling upon a literal window that can transport you to the beginning of any event. Write about where you would go and why.
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Snowbound Serenity
Create a descriptive piece around the tranquil experience of looking out the window on a snowy morning.
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Volcano Verbatim
Imagine being a reporter, assigned to cover the eruption of a dangerous volcano. Write your article.
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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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Valentine’s Day Dragon Ride
Write about a world where lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking a dragon ride.
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Lunar Lore
Imagine that the moon has a secret civilization thriving on it. Write about this lunar society, their customs, cultures, and beliefs.
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Mesmerising App
Create a thrilling narrative around a new app that has strange and unexpected consequences on its users.
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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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Vehicle Survival
Describe surviving a zombie apocalypse solely using a vehicle for shelter and transport.
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Chasing the Golden Fleece
Transport yourself into the shoes of Jason and the Argonauts, reimagining their quest for the Golden Fleece.
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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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A Titanic Endeavor
Create a fictional account of an engineer involved in the making of a notorious ship, like the Titanic.
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Gaelic Garden Wonders
Imagine you’re in an Irish walled garden. Describe your experience through poetry.
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
Transport your readers to the joyous day in November 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell. What does freedom look like for your protagonist?
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Journey into the Future
Imagine stepping into a machine that can transport you 10 years in the future. Describe what you see and how you feel.
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Culinary Time Machine
Write a story where a traditional New Year food transports you to a significant moment.
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Mystical Timeout Box
Write about a magical timeout box that can transport anyone to a different time or place instantly.
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Meteor Shower Mayhem
Narrate a story about a crew of space explorers who hold a yearly ‘Meteor Shower Dodgeball’ and the hilarious consequences of this year’s tournament.
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Nostalgic Flavor
Write about a meal or a particular food that takes you back to a specific moment in your past.
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Paris in Spring: A Love Story
Write a fictional love story that unfolds during a Spring Break in Paris.
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Synchronized Swimming…on Land
Imagine a group of synchronized swimmers forced to perform their routine on dry land.
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Time-Travel Trivia
A time machine can transport you into the past but always deposits you at the funniest historical moment. Explore the comic consequences of such journeys.
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Back in the Magic Era
Transport yourself back into an age where magic was ubiquitous. What are your adventures and experiences?
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Fantastic Dream World
Write about a dream you recently had and describe the world and characters in it.
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The Magic of Books
Describe the first book that truly captivated you and why it left such an impression.
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International Imagination
Write a children’s story set in a different country that teaches children about the culture or traditions of that place.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Describe an adventure through an enchanted forest, bringing to life the various creatures and landscapes you encounter.
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Auld Lang Syne
Create a tale where an age-old New Year’s song has the power to transport your protagonist back in time.
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Morning Frost
Think about what the air smells like early in the morning in February, and write a descriptive passage based on this.
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Dream Journey
Write about a person experiencing vivid, eerie dreams that appear to transport them to an unknown nightmare realm.
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Grounded Predators
In an alternative world, flight was never invented – write a story exploring the repercussions of this fact in a modern or future setting.
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The Lost Ornament
Imagine that you found a mysterious holiday ornament, write about the magical adventure it leads you on.
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The Sputnik Launch
Write your own personal narrative surrounding the launch of Sputnik on October 4, 1957 and how it might have affected you had you been there.
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Journey To Cotton Candy Planet
Imagine you’re going on an amazing journey to a deliciously unique planet made entirely of cotton candy.
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Animal Adventure Day
Imagine a day where you become your favorite animal, write about what you would do.
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Culinary Childhood Memories
Recount a memory from your childhood where you either helped prepare a special holiday meal or simply enjoyed it.
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Time Travelling Adventure
Imagine you have a time machine, write a comic strip about the different eras you visit.
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The Magic Door
Imagine there’s a magical door in your house that can transport you to any place or time in history. Where would it take you?
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Time Travelling Musician
If you were a musician whose music could transport anyone to any time period, what songs would you play and why?
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The Infamous Time-Traveling Treehouse
Imagine finding a treehouse that could transport you to any time in history or future. Where would you go, and what would you do?
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Spellbound Sleepovers
Imagine the adventures two young children would have if their sleepover was hijacked by a fairy with a love for mischief.
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Urban Jungle
Describe your city or town in the future, focusing on its environmental sustainability.
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Sensory Melancholy
Write a brief tale where the character experiences a deep sense of melancholy triggered by one of their five senses.
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Magic Chocolate Eggs
Pen a tale where the protagonist stumbles upon a chocolate egg that possesses magical properties.
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Immersive World Building
Create a conversation between two inhabitants of a fictional world, conveying the rules and culture of their society through dialogue.
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The Time-Travelling Nutcracker
Create an adventure starring a magical nutcracker doll that teleports you to different moments from past Christmases.
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Yellow Adventure
Imagine going on an adventure where everything you encounter is yellow, and describe your journey.
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The Magic of Easter Eggs
Imagine and write a story where an Easter egg hatches into something magical.
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Crackling Fire Tales
Write a fictional piece about a proper old-fashioned story-telling evening around a fireplace on a chilly October night.
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Jungle Journey
Write about a chameleon who embarks on a journey throughout the jungle and the various animals he meets along the way.
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Sunbeam Transportation
Create a world where sunlight is a mode of transport, and describe a day’s trip using this novel method.
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Historical Flight Deck
Set your story on an aircraft carrier during a significant historical event, detailing how the crew responds to the pressure and impact of the event.
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Letter from Beyond
A vintage bottle washes up on shore containing an eerie letter from aboard a ship that disappeared centuries ago.
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Desolate Despair
Write about a character trapped in a deserted place, like a haunted house or a derelict ship.
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Devil in the Details
How would your favorite characters fare while working as spies or operatives in key moments of history?
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Reflecting Compassion
Mentally transport yourself to a place you go to for comfort or solace. Descriptively write about it.
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Imaginary Bridge
Imagine having a bridge that can transport you away from your current emotional pain. What does it look like? Where does it lead you?
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Screenplay for a Day
Write a movie scene containing dialogue between two people based on a memorable conversation you’ve had in real life.
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The Enchanted Winter Landscape
Describe a winter scene as if through the eyes of a child, imbuing it with magic and wonder.
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Calming Visualizations
Describe a setting or place that makes you feel calm, painting the scene with detailed images and sensory words.
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The Boat That Carried You
Write a monologue based on the symbol of a boat, representing a key turning point in your life.
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Impressionist’s Diary
You are an impressionist painter living in the 19th century France, describe a day in your life.
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Survival Games
Imagine a scenario where a group of astronauts are stranded on a hostile alien planet.
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Realm of Distorted Landscapes
Discuss a dream where you found yourself in an eerie, distorted environment.
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Transcending Time’s Tether
Write a story where a mundane object in your character’s home unexpectedly acquires the ability to transport them into different epochs.
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Unplanned Voyage
Describe a normal day that suddenly flips when your character stumbles into a magical realm.
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Public Transit Tales
Capture an experience or observation made during a routine commute on public transport.
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The Sound of Childhood
Try to capture, through poetry, the sounds you associated most with your childhood.
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The Forgotten Artifacts
Compose a poem about an old photograph or painting that evokes powerful emotions.
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Fleeting Fragrances
Describe a particular fragrance or smell that transports you back to a specific time or place in your past.
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Sounds of the Past
Pick a song from your past that evokes strong emotions or memories and describe why it is significant.
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Time Cocoon
You find a device that can transport you three days into the future. How would you use it?
