98+ ‘Wealth’ Writing Prompts
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Dystopian Future
Imagine a dystopian future where a certain contemporary issue has drastically worsened.
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Transformation Tales
Write a fictional piece where your lowly character suddenly finds themself owning a super yacht.
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Matriarchal Manipulator
Write about a powerful older woman who uses her wit, wealth and charm to manipulate others and keep her status.
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Fall of an Empire
Describe a CEO who has built a business empire on deceit, on the verge of being exposed.
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about two lovers from opposing social circles, fighting societal norms and prejudices to be together.
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Merciless Mercenary
Create a villain who is a mercenary, inflicting damage for personal gain irrespective of the harm caused to society.
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The Mystery of the Abandoned Mansion
Imagine a never-before-entered mansion that holds the key to an unsolved murder.
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The Unpredictable Heir
The least likely person becomes the heir to a major corporation, stirring tumult in the company.
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Exhuming a Pirate’s Booty
Write an adventure story around a scattered and adventurous treasure hunt of a legendary pirate.
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Treasure-filled Basement
Write about discovering an object of extraordinary value in the basement of an old, decrepit house.
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Mining Life’s Milestones
Reflect on significant life events and how they can generate meaningful writing prompts.
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Overcoming Greed’s Grasp
Create a tale about a character that is consumed by greed and how they eventually surmount it.
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Comfort Foods and Family Recipes
Write about a specific meal or recipe that brings a sense of comfort and warmth to your home in December.
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The Lore of the Golden Wealth
Write a fictional tale that explores the origin story of the Pot of Gold in Irish folklore.
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Just Zeros
Write about a character who inherits a fortune, only to lose interest in it, realizing their love for minimalism.
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St. Patrick’s Day Feast
Describe the culinary delights of St. Patrick’s Day, detailing your favorite traditional Irish dish.
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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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Innovative Solutions
Imagine you have unlimited resources to combat one major environmental issue. What would your solution be?
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Survivors in the Silent City
Imagine a group of survivors scavenging a large, silent city filled with danger.
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Reverse Rags-To-Riches
Write a rags-to-riches success story in which the main character realizes that wealth and fame aren’t all they’re cracked up…
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Secret Nobility
Write about a normal person who suddenly inherits a title and wealth, and his/her struggle with understanding the culture and…
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4. Unrequited Love
Create a scenario where one character is in love with another, but their feelings are not reciprocated.
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The Real Estate Game
Dracula, spat out by time into the modern day with no castle, tries to reclaim his properties worldwide.
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Pot of Gold at a Rainbow’s End
Write a short story about a character discovering a mythical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
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The Gratitude Jar
Describe how your life would look right now if you placed all the things you’re grateful for in a jar.
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The Chase after the Treasure
Write a narrative where the central character is led on a chase that promises a hidden treasure at the end.…
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Tech Titans vs Jack and the Beanstalk
Write a technologically futuristic version of Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Cinderella in Silicon Valley
Reimagine the fairy tale of Cinderella as if it happened in the modern world of technology and start-ups.
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The Missing Heiress Scandal
Write a story about an enigmatic young heiress who mysteriously disappears overnight leaving behind a wealth of clues.
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Intangible Inheritance
Imagine a world where emotions can be inherited like physical properties. Detail a character who receives an unexpected emotion and…
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Ancestral Exploration
Write about an ancestor or a story from your family’s past that intrigues you.
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Unexpected Inheritance
Write a story where the protagonist inherits a mysterious object that leads to a shocking revelation.
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Leprechaun’s Gold
Imagine you find a leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, write about what you would do…
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Family Recipes and November
Write about a family recipe traditionally prepared in November and share the story behind it.
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Timeless Explorers
Imagine if explorers like Columbus or Magellan discovered not a new continent, but a fairytale land.
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Cryptic Casino Caper
Spin a thrilling narrative about a cunning plot to rob a notorious casino owner and his vault brimming with unimaginable…
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An Aristocrat’s Downfall
The protagonist, a French aristocrat, struggles to come to terms with his loss of status and wealth during the French…
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Crypto Mystery
You have just inherited a digital wallet of unknown cryptocurrencies from a mysterious benefactor. What happens next?
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Investment Ideas
Imagine that you’ve received a substantial financial windfall. Describe how you would invest this money to grow your wealth.
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The Golden Egg Havoc
Narrate a story where finding the golden egg during an Easter egg hunt results in unpredictable consequences.
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Harvest Season Memories
Write about your experiences with fall harvest, either in a garden or a farm.
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Power and Prejudice
Write from the perspective of a servant working in a medieval castle, witnessing the brewing conflict among the nobles.
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Regretted Goodbye
Write about a character who was infected with the zombie virus right after having a heated argument or serious falling…
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The Missing Scientist
A renowned yet eccentric scientist disappears without a trace. Your character, a curious journalist, decides to find out why.
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Magical Christmas Morning
Describe the most memorable Christmas morning you’ve ever experienced and explain why it was special.
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Life-Changing Lottery
Write a story about a character who wins a large sum of money in the lottery, exploring the drastic changes,…
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Submerged City
Imagine an underwater city and describe one extraordinary day in the life of its inhabitant.
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Uncharted Territories
Write about explorers who venture into uncharted territories in search of something valuable.
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Dystopian Upgrades
Write about a futuristic society where cybernetic enhancements are a symbol of status and wealth.
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Crusader’s Relics
Imagine finding a trinket from a Crusader. Write the story of this Crusader’s journey.
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Taxing Trials
Write a tale about a character navigating their way through the complexities of tax season.
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Wonders of Wear
Explore how traditional clothing from another culture can reflect that culture’s history and values.
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My First Holiday Memory
Share the memory of the first holiday you can remember, including details about family, weather, presents, and food.
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The Tax Collector’s Magic Coin
Perhaps inspired by the U.S. Tax Day falling in April, pen a tale about a lowly tax collector who discovers…
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Treasure Hunt in Dreadful Dunes
Write about an adventurous tale of treasure hunters venturing into forbidden desert landscapes in pursuit of hidden wealth.
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Treasure Hunt
Develop a narrative about a high-stakes treasure hunt, exploring the lengths your characters will go for unimaginable riches.
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Life After Lottery
Write about a character who wins a multi-million dollar lottery, but it brings more problems than they anticipated.
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Yacht to Stardom
Narrate a rags-to-riches story focused on a character who suddenly finds themselves aboard a luxurious yacht.
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Social Elevations
Imagine you are invited onto a luxury yacht by a group of high profile celebrities. Write about your interactions and…
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The Floating Mansion
Narrate a spine-chilling story of a gargantuan, grandiose and abandoned ship that’s believed to be cursed and haunted.
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Cursed Coin Pile
Your crew finds a chest full of alluring but cursed gold coins, document the subsequent events.
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Battle of Alternate Realities
Imagine two AU (Alternate Universe) versions of your all-time favorite characters meeting. Describe their interactions and how they deal with…
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Training for the Games
Detail a tribute’s training journey for the Hunger Games, discussing the strategies they learn and their mental preparation.
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Astroid Mining
Imagine a future where humans mine asteroids for precious resources. What happens when they stumble upon something unexpected?
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Mapping Wealth Goals
Describe your ultimate financial goals and steps you will take to achieve them.
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Taming the Storm
Write a letter to your future self in a moment of stress or anxiety, focusing on words of comfort and…
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Time Capsule Tales
Imagine discovering a time capsule from the past or future. What’s inside it and how does it affect you?
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Echoes from a Lost Society
In a world where internet no longer exists, stumble upon an intact computer with a window to the world before…
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Mysterious Map to Unknown Destiny
An ancient map surfaces, leading your protagonist on a quest to a hidden destination with untold treasures or secret powers.
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Reversing Fortune
In a single day, your character, an underdog accustomed to struggles, wins the lottery.
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Cosmic Crusade
Write about a galactic quest across alien planets in search for a priceless artifact.
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Meaning in a Material World
Explore the relationship between happiness and material possessions in a poetic context.
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The Unspoken Language
Write a dialogue where much of the meaning is conveyed through what isn’t said – via pauses, body language, or…
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Legacy of a Landmark
Detail the story behind a local landmark and how it contributes to the identity of your city or town.
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Prompt Chameleon
Pick a writing prompt and showcase how it can be interpreted differently across various genres or formats.
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Inheritance Conversations
Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about inheritance, and discussions in your family about this.
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Money Attitudes
Explore your family’s attitudes towards money and how it has shaped your own perspective.
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Passing the Baton
Write about the inherited wisdom, skills, or traditions that hold a special significance in your family.
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Tricky School Performance
Talk about an embarrassing moment tied to a school performance in which your family was involved.
