158+ ‘VAST’ Writing Prompts
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In the Path of the Unknown
Imagine you are standing at the edge of a vast, mysterious forest that symbolizes your life’s uncertainties.
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Wandering Through a Magic Forest
Imagine you have suddenly found yourself in a fantasy forest filled with mythical and magical creatures.
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Black History Month Honors
Reflect on the significance of Black History Month and write about someone from Black history that deeply inspires you.
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My Own Little Alien
Imagine if you discovered a tiny alien in your backyard. Describe what it looks like and how you would take care of it.
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Befriending the Alien
Write about a mediating human character establishing a relationship with a newly discovered alien species.
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Arctic Gold Rush
Imagine the discovery of valuable resources in the Arctic, sparking an intense scramble.
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Mid-Summer Night’s Dream
Weave a narrative around the mystical events that occur under a clear, starlit summer night sky.
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Recluses Library
Craft a story about an evil librarian, who uses a seemingly normal library as their lair.
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Ocean’s Ovation
Pen down your feelings about the ocean’s importance and your personal connections with it.
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Cosmic Solitude
Imagine you are the last human being left in existence, in the vast emptiness of the universe.
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The Lost Jungle Civilization
Write about an explorer who encounters an untouched human civilization, hidden deep within a vast jungle.
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Reef Metropolis
Describe a sprawling city built within a coral reef in a future underwater civilization.
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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Dog Sledding Expedition
Write a narrative about a dogsled racer who embarks on a rigorous Arctic journey.
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My Personal Submarine
Come up with a story about exploring an underwater world in your personal submarine.
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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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Sports Spotlight
Choose a lesser-known sport and write a persuasive article on why it should be more popular.
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Distress Signal
Your spaceship’s crew picks up a distress signal from an uncharted planet. How do they respond and what do they discover?
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Star-crossed Interstellar Love
Write a love story between two characters living in different galaxies.
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Alien Encounter
You are the first person to make contact with an alien species. How do you communicate with them?
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Rise from the Ashes
Craft a scenario wherein remnants of a fallen galactic empire endeavor to rebuild from the rubble.
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The Golden Age
Describe the zenith of a galactic empire, when it’s at the peak of its power, influence, and prosperity.
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Warping Time
Imagine a world where time flows backwards and create a day in the life of a character living in it.
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Lessons At The Lunch Counter
Write a story where your school cafeteria food, surprisingly, teaches you a big life lesson.
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Enveloping Paranoia
Write a thriller with a primary character who starts to believe everyone around them is part of a vast, sinister conspiracy.
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Solitude in the Blizzard
Write about someone stranded in a massive blizzard, their thoughts, and their struggle for survival.
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Expedition to Unknown Land
Imagine you and your friends discover an uncharted land. What happens next?
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The Disappointing Report Card
Describe a child’s reactions and actions after receiving a poor report card.
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A Journey to Outer Space
The students imagine and write about a journey to an alien planet as a team of explorers.
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The Diary of a Pioneer
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective of a pioneer traveling west during the 19th-century American expansion.
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Survivor’s Solitude
Write a story of a character who wakes up to find they are the last person on earth.
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Rediscovering Tatooine
Write a story about a new character from the Star Wars universe who arrives on Tatooine but with an unwanted task.
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Journey Across the Universe
Imagine rocketing out of Earth and into the vast expanse of the universe. What does your journey look like?
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Solar System Exploration
Imagine you’ve been selected as part of a mission to another planet or moon in our solar system. Tell the non-fiction story of preparing for and embarking on this adventure.
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Literary Expedition
Imagine having a chance to inhabit the universe of your favorite book. Which book would it be and why?
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Captive to the String
Write a piece where the kite represents a person or being who is held back by invisible ties.
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Space-Time Slip
You accidentally find a device that transports you to different timelines. Write about your time-travel adventure.
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Ghostly Maritime Tales
Create a chilling ghost tale set in the high seas or an abandoned coastal town.
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The Excavation Horror
During an archaeological excavation, an ancient tomb is unearthed, revealing a murderous history that’s starting to repeat itself.
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Desert Mirage
You wake up stranded in the middle of a desert with only a day’s water supply and no sense of direction. Write about what you would do to survive and find civilization.
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The Library of Lost Memories
Write about a vast library that holds not just books, but forgotten memories and experiences as well.
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The Intersection
Write a story revolving around characters who meet and connect at a societal protest.
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Journey Through the Clone Wars
Narrate a soldier’s perspective during the tumultuous period of the Clone Wars.
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Lonely Stars
Describe the solitude and vastness experienced by an interstellar explorer in deep space.
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Understanding Our Solar System
Write about the solar system, detailing each planet and its unique characteristics.
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Planet Hopper’s Guide Book
You are an alien visiting various planets. Describe each one, focusing on the life forms, culture, food, and other distinguishing features.
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Expedition into the Unknown
Recall the adventurous spirit of your childhood and describe an expedition or a daring escapade your inner child would embark on.
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Revolution Repelled
Spin a tale in a reality where the American Revolution was crushed, and the New World remains under British governance.
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“The Great Donut Robbery”
Describe a heist, planned and executed by a group of senior citizens, to taste the world’s finest donuts.
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Write a diary entry as if you were part of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Railway Romance in the West
Weave a tale of two strangers meeting on the last train to the Old West, leading to an unpredictable romance.
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Moon Landing Chronicles
You are an astronaut aboard Apollo 11, watching the Earth recede as you head towards the moon. Write about this moment in the first person.
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Revolutionary Times
Imagine living during the American Revolution. Based on what you know about this era, write a journal entry detailing your experiences.
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Stargazing Solitude
Write about a solitary journey through the cosmos, detailing every celestial body you encounter.
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Rise Through The Ranks
Tell the journey of an individual from the lower echelons of the Galactic Empire rising to a high position.
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Meet A Martian
Imagine you’re the first human to meet an alien from Mars. What does the alien look like and how does the encounter unfold?
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Zombies in the Outback
Imagine a zombie apocalypse taking place in the Australian outback, considering the cultural, natural, and geographic elements of the region.
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Whispers of the Past
Write a story where each line reveals a different decade in the character’s life.
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Lost in Space
You’re stuck in a spaceship floating through space. Describe what you see and how you feel. Detail your adventurous space journey.
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The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi
Write a story where mushroom networks are the foundation of a vast underground kingdom.
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Family Tree Investigation
Write about the family members you have never met but have heard stories about from your parents.
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Mysteries of Space
Imagine you are an astronaut exploring a never-before-seen planet. Write a diary entry about your first day on this planet.
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Sailing to New Lands
Imagine you are an explorer like Christopher Columbus, embarking on a voyage to discover a new world.
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The Void-Hopper’s Voyage
Imagine a superhero who is stuck hopping between empty universes and their efforts to amend the emptiness.
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The Outer Rims’ Forgotten Stories
Explore a tale from the Outer Rim, focusing on everyday residents rather than the Jedi, Sith, or Rebellion.
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Stellar Specters
Pen a tale about an extraterrestrial ghost who visits you in dreams to share stories about the cosmos.
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In the Shadow of the Colossal Tree
Create a story set in a society living in the shadow of a massive, ancient tree.
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The Oracle of Delphi
Imagine being a high-ranking authority visiting the Oracle of Delphi for advice on an impending disaster.
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Dancing in the Desert
Describe an adventure through the vast, hot deserts, surviving intense heat and navigational challenges.
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Bridge Between Worlds
You have discovered a magical bridge that takes you from Earth to another world. Write about this world, its inhabitants, and its differences from Earth.
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Stellar Voyage
Construct a narrative around a spaceship crew on a vast and potentially hazardous exploration mission.
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Phantom Stars: The Lost Galaxy
The disappearance of an entire galaxy has scientists, civilians, and governments puzzled.
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Intergalactic Tourism Bureaucracy
Write about a space tourism agency dealing with the administrative hassles of a multigalactic attraction.
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The Lone Astronaut
You’re an astronaut who got detached from your spaceship and now floating alone in the vast emptiness of space.
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Transformations of Love
Write about a protagonist who once held a bitter resentment towards a person, only to eventually evolve their feelings into love.
