13+ ‘Universal Themes’ Writing Prompts
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The Apprentice’s Journey
Tell the story of a newly initiated witch or warlock, and their struggle to master their power.
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Retelling the Classics
Rewrite a classic love story such as Romeo and Juliet or Lancelot and Guinevere from a modern, Gen Z perspective.
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The Old Inventor’s Secret
Imagine a story about a revered inventor who hides a dark secret behind his most laudable creation.
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After the Last Heartbreak
Write a story about a protagonist who experienced heartbreak just before the apocalypse. How has their perspective on love changed…
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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…
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Alien Education
If aliens came to earth and wanted to learn about human culture, what would you teach them?
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Tale of the Juvenile Rabbit
Create a coming-of-age tale for a young rabbit venturing out into the spring world for the first time.
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A Christmas World Beyond the Stars
Write a tale set on a distant planet where inhabitants celebrate “Saturnalia,” a Christmas-like festival.
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Battle for the Forgotten Realm
Write about the ultimate battle proceeding in a mysterious and long-forgotten dimension with high celestial stakes.
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Remake of a Classic
Write an updated version of your favorite classic movie or TV series, adapting it to today’s cultural and social landscape.
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Journey into Mythology
Look into a myth or legend and write a poem from the perspective of a character involved.
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Rewriting Fairy Tales
Pick a fairy tale and rewrite it by placing the characters in a contemporary scenario.
