135+ ‘Water’ Writing Prompts
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Monsoon Miracle
Write about a largely water-scarce town that experiences monsoon for the first time.
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Ocean Planet
Picture a world entirely covered with water and write a story about the people who live there.
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Life as a Drop of Water
Imagine you are a single drop of water in the water cycle. Describe your journey.
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Journey through a Plant’s Life
Write a diary entry as a plant and describe your journey from a tiny seed to a fully grown plant.
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Decaying Paradise
Imagine a world where earth’s environmental decay has reached disastrous levels and oxygen is scarce. Write about the life of…
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Environmental Plays
Write a fight sequence where the environment is heavily involved and the superheroes use the surroundings to their advantage.
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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Water Wonderland
Describe a world where water is the primary theme in all aspects of life – architecture, food, fashion, or transportation.
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A Drop in the Desert
Imagine living in an area facing severe water scarcity and describe your day-to-day life.
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Simple Steps, Huge Impact
Write about small habits we can incorporate into our daily lives to become more eco-friendly.
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The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Scientists often say the universe is all around us – even in a single grain of sand or a droplet…
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The Unexpected Leader
Write a story where an unsuspecting character from a non-political background suddenly finds themself thrust into a high-stakes political scenario.
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Tales of the Sea Turtle
Narrate the life journey of a sea turtle, from its birth on a beach to its adventures in the ocean.
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Bunny’s Wrong Turn
The Easter Bunny takes a wrong turn and ends up at a different holiday celebration. What are the ensuing experiences?
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The Monsoon’s Arrival
Describe the changes in the jungle atmosphere with the arrival of the monsoon season.
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Sustainable Symphony
Compose a symphony inspired by earth’s natural processes like photosynthesis or the water cycle.
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Into the Fishbowl
Imagine a world where fish rule the land and humanity is confined to small, water-filled bowls.
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The Abandoned Pharmacy
Detail a dangerous journey to a pharmacy in search of much-needed medication.
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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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Nature’s Legal Status
Imagine a world where nature – forests, bodies of water, mountains – have their own legal rights.
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Ramadan & Gratitude
Jot down all the ways Ramadan fosters a deeper sense of gratitude within you towards life and the things you…
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Understanding Fasting
Detail your experiences with fasting during Ramadan, including the physical changes, emotional shifts, and spiritual insights.
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The Elemental Quests
Write a story where a team of heroes embarks on a series of quests, each tied to a specific natural…
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Defying Gravity
Consider how the principles of buoyancy allow a massive structure like a ship to float.
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Survival in the Ice Apocalypse
Imagine a world where the coldest day in history never ends. How do you survive?
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World in a Drop
If you could live in a drop of water for a day, what tiny adventures would you go on?
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Perfect Tsunami
Describe the perfect mark of a tsunami, from its inception to the moment it hits the shore.
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The Journey of a Raindrop
Write a poem tracing the journey of a raindrop from the sky to the ground.
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Lush Deserted Edens
You’re part of an exploration team that stumbles upon an uncharted planet brimming with lush vegetation and water, but devoid…
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Flow like a Pisces
Write an introspective essay about a phase in your life when you navigated life’s twists and turns like a Pisces—flowing…
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Dynamic Reflections
Write about a windy day where the water’s surface is agitated, constantly changing the reflections it casts.
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Undercurrent Stories
Explore the unseen narratives hidden below the water’s apparent tranquility. What secrets does the water hold beneath its reflective surface?
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Mirror Depths
Portray a scene where the surface of water is so clear that it mirrors the sky, and blurs the line…
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Reflective Serenity
Describe a calming scene of a body of water at sunset. What reflections do you see on the water’s surface?
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Melting Ice Cycle
Document the freezing and melting cycle – the transformation of water from liquid to solid form and back.
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The Talking River
Write a tale about a river that can talk and shares stories with the creatures around it.
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Underwater Adventure
Write a story about a day-long journey to explore the lives of sea creatures under the water.
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Unfolding Awareness
Record each moment of a simple task as it unfolds, capturing every detail and sensory perception.
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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…
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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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Memories of the Endless Blue
Write down your fondest memory associated with the sea or another large body of water during the summer months.
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Waters of the World
Imagine a world where water is such a scarce resource; it has become the ‘new gold’.
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Crumbling Infrastructure
Weave a tale about the inhabitants of a neighborhood after their local government has abandoned basic public services.
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Rise of the Elemental Warriors
Write a story set in a world where gifted individuals can wield one of the elemental forces.
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Emotion-Centered Magics
Imagine a magic system where the strength and type of magic a person wields is directly linked to their emotions.
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5. My Imaginary Water-world
Create a water-themed imaginary world with its own unique rules and inhabitants.
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1. Unseen Heroes of Water
Write about the importance and role of water in day-to-day life yet often goes unnoticed.
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Nature’s Orchestra
If each natural element (water, soil, air, fire) had its own song, how would each song sound and what story…
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Whispers of Winter
Write a short story where important messages and secrets are revealed through unique snowflake patterns.
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The Propagation of Earth Day
Write about the origination of Earth Day and how it has evolved over the years.
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Rise of The Elemental Hero
Your main character, a poor fisherman’s daughter, discovers she has the power to control water.
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Water Rises
Describe a community that adapts to living in a world where the sea levels have risen drastically.
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Ice Architecture
Create a story around an ancient civilization that only built in ice and what remains of their icy edifices in…
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Icicle’s Timeline
Create a story from the perspective of an icicle, chronicling its formation, life, and eventual thaw.
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Office Rivalry Romance
Write about two coworkers, often at odds with each other, who realize their feelings for one another.
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Elemental Embellishments
Envision a world where every natural element has a unique magical power or embodied spirit.
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Riverside Reverie
Write about an afternoon by a lakeside or a river that holds a special place in your memory.
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The Story of a Raindrop
Trace the journey of a raindrop from cloud formation to returning to the sea.
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Earth’s Gifts
Imagine Earth is a store and each natural resource is an item for sale. Describe the ‘store’ and the ‘products’.
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Elemental Metamorphosis
Create a story where you transform into each of the four elements and explore what each transformation teaches you.
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Aquatic Depths
Narrate a memorable encounter with water; it could be a swim in the ocean, a rainy day, or even a…
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A Tale of the Kraszanka Egg
Explain the process of creating a Polish Kraszanka egg and weave it into a narrative story.
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Observing the Earth
Imagine you’re a geologist and you’ve found a new mineral. Write a lab report detailing its properties.
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The Forgotten Shelter
Post nuclear apocalypse, a group of survivors in an underground shelter must face the inevitable fact that food and water…
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The Alien Exchange Student
Write about an alien sent to Earth as part of an interstellar exchange student program.
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Ghostly Reflections
Write a short story where the main character starts seeing a ghost in any reflective surface.
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The Secret Life of a Raindrop
Chart the journey of a single raindrop as it falls in a tropical rainforest.
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Cursed Bloodline
Narrate the struggles of a protagonist haunted by their family’s history of dark wizardry.
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Personifying Elements
Narrate a story from the perspective of one of the natural elements – air, water, earth, or fire.
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Safehouse Preparation
Draft a short story about discovering an abandoned house and the steps taken to fortify it against zombies.
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Secrets of the Magical Landscape
Write about a land imbued with potent magic; every hill, river, and tree holds a peculiar power.
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The Love Potion Mishap
Write a story about an enchantress child who mistakenly slips a love potion into the town’s water supply.
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Rippling Reflections
Describe reflections in a running stream during spring and explore what they reveal.
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Love in Liquid Form
An alien species survives and communicates through a liquid medium, like water, instead of air.
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Lakeside Lessons
Write about a precious lesson you learned while engaging in a water-related activity at a lake.
