18+ ‘Untapped’ Writing Prompts
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Arctic Gold Rush
Imagine the discovery of valuable resources in the Arctic, sparking an intense scramble.
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Surprise Reunion
Write about two high school friends who reunite after many years and discover romantic feelings for each other.
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Call of the New World
Write a story about a common Tudor person’s decision to join the risky voyage to the New World.
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Mystic Gateway
Develop a narrative in which your character stumbles upon a hidden portal to an unknown world.
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Enigma of Jay and Daisy
Explain a decisive moment in Jay Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship from ‘The Great Gatsby’ that wasn’t detailed in the book.
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The Legend Lurks
Craft a horror tale with a twist around a well-known folktale or myth, revealing the dark core the original story concealed.
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The Forgotten Lore
Pick a trivial or overlooked aspect of your favourite universe and develop it into a full-fledged story.
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Echoes in the Silence
Explore the companionship between a person and a service animal during a zombie apocalypse.
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Pokevision Goggles
Write about a young inventor who develops a special pair of goggles that helps in identifying Pokemon.
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Uncharted Territory
Imagine a new, undiscovered region where Pokemon thrive. Describe in detail this region and the new species of Pokemon living there.
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Unexpected Heroics
Write a fanfiction where your least favorite character comes out as the unexpected hero.
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Conversation with My Future Self
Imagine a dialogue with your future self, asking them how they have comforted themselves through the years.
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Untapped Talents
Jot down a talent or skill you possess that doesn’t get enough spotlight in your daily life.
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Mining Mountain Peaks
Write about a major accomplishment in your life and delve deeper into the factors that contributed to your success.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor character.
