786+ ‘Well’ Writing Prompts
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Embracing the Challenges
Write about a challenging time in your life and how it has taught you gratitude.
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Dinner Table Debate
Write a dialogue in which characters are debating about their favorite food while using new vocabulary words.
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Urban Vocabulary Builder
Create a story about a tour through a big bustling city using the week’s vocabulary words.
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Accidental Meeting
Write a story where the protagonist runs into an old classmate in an unexpected location.
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My Favourite Planet
Pick your favourite planet in the solar system and describe what you love about it.
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Zookeeper’s Diary
Write as if you were the zookeeper, documenting your day-to-day activities in the zoo.
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The Animal World Congress
Describe a conference of animals where each group member is a different animal.
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Building the Ultimate Sandwich
Write step-by-step instructions to create your most desired, scrumptious sandwich.
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Hope and Healing
Share your predictions about how our approach to mental health might change after enduring a global pandemic.
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Fairy Tale Rewrite
Choose a classic fairy tale and rewrite it in your own words.
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Leaked Agenda
A controversial document is leaked detailing government plans to use widespread surveillance on its citizens.
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Banning Junk Food in Schools
Convince your classmates why schools should or should not ban junk food.
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Engaging versus Dull Prompts
Compare and contrast a well-designed intriguing prompt with a dull monotonous one aimed at seventh graders.
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Invisible Barriers
Write about the invisible walls you created around your heart and then slowly demolish each of them down.
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Tales of the Pirate’s Cove
Compose a story set in an island known to be a legendary pirate’s hideout.
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Legacy and Life’s Worth
Write about the legacy you hope to leave behind and your thoughts on what makes a life well-lived.
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The Greatest of All Time
Discuss an athlete who you consider the greatest in their field, justifying your point of view.
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Exotic Pets: Unconventional Love
Argue for or against keeping exotic pets. What are the pros and cons?
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Falling Leaves, Rising Thoughts
Write a series of journal entries focusing on the changing foliage in October and parallel this natural transformation with changes in your life.
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Embracing Change
November signifies the transition from fall to winter – a time for change. Write about a significant change you want to make in your life.
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“Black Friday’s Phantom Shopper”
A local mall sees the mysterious appearance of a shopper every Black Friday who buys nothing but leaves behind puzzled store owners.
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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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Springtime Symphony
Imagine and write about what it would be like if springtime’s natural events were set to music.
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Magical Pet
Imagine having a magical pet that can do incredible things, what would your pet be and what could it do?
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Journey to the Edge of Earth
Imagine visiting the least explored parts of our world. Write about your adventure and what you would discover there.
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The Lost Diary
Write about finding a lost diary and discovering the writer was actually a well-known historical figure.
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Folklore Origins of the End
In a routine archaeological expedition, an ancient artifact said to hold a powerful curse is accidentally activated, triggering the zombie apocalypse.
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Outfit of the Day
Write a detailed narrative about your favorite spring outfit, where you’d wear it, and how it makes you feel.
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Axe on the Doorstep
A well-liked local figure’s murder shocks a small town, and the only clue is an axe left on his doorstep.
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Transformative Words
Choose a motivational quote about transformation and discuss how you can manifest transformation in your life.
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Awakening from Hibernation
Write from the perspective of an animal that goes into hibernation during winter, and its experience of waking up in spring.
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Seasonal Sensations
Document the changing of the seasons each month, and reflect on what each season brings to your emotional and physical wellbeing.
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Embracing Acceptance
Write about a moment when you fully accepted reality as it was without the desire to change it.
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A Promotion to Remember
Ensure a recent job promotion or professional advancement in the last 365 days.
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The Disappearing Folklore
One day, all fairy tales and legends are wiped from people’s memories leaving characters to piece together the forgotten lore.
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Trapped in the Map
Imagine a character who is magically trapped inside a map of a magical kingdom, and can interact with the real world through it.
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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 Art of Letting Go
Create a list of things that you have let go of after your heartbreak.
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The Unopened Love Letter
Write about a love letter written in the past but only discovered in the present, and unravel the stories hidden within it.
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The Timeless Bond
Write a story about a timeless love between two individuals who are reincarnated in different historical periods.
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The Rise to Power
Consider a well-loved character who slowly descends into villainy due to power or circumstance.
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Adaptation Lens
Choose a book that has been adapted into a movie or a TV series and share your opinion on how well the adaptation was executed.
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Opinions on Classics
Write about a classic piece of literature that you either strongly agree or disagree with.
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Date with Destiny
Write about a protagonist who goes on a blind date only to discover they were set up with a historical figure.
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Pen Pal Adventure
Imagine you have a pen pal from another country; write a letter introducing yourself and asking about their life.
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Pandemic Realizations
Write about the most significant realization that you have had during the pandemic.
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Leia’s Lost Childhood
Discuss what Leia’s childhood might have been like and how her experiences helped shape the woman she became.
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Leia’s Double Life
Write a narrative that explores the experience of Leia having to balance her royal persona and her secret work as a Rebel operative.
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There’s No Crying in…Golf?
Write a crazy story where a pro-golf tournament is completely disrupted by tears.
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Bumbling Time Traveler
Write about a clumsily clever character who keeps accidentally activating a time-traveling device.
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Springtime Styling Inspiration
Write about a springtime outfit inspired by your favorite Kardashian.
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Understanding MS
Write about your understanding of multiple sclerosis and how it affects an individual’s day-to-day life.
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The Man Behind the Myths
Remove the cloak of myth and legend, and write about a day in the life of St. Patrick the man.
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Pathway of Peace
Write about what peace means to you and list ways you invite peace into your daily life.
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Winter’s Gratitude
Create a list of things you are grateful for this winter, including moments, people, objects, or feelings.
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New Year Resolutions
Jot down five resolutions you want to set for the new year, as well the steps you’ll take to achieve them.
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Inscribed Incantations
Create a system of runic magic, where the very act of writing becomes a magical ritual.
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“My Imaginary Kingdom”
Design an imaginary kingdom or world and describe the fantastic characters, magical creatures, and strange landscapes you would find there.
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Serial Killer on the Loose
Capture the perceptive mind of a serial killer while steering clear of cliches.
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Vanishing Reindeer
Write about the unexplained disappearance of one of Santa’s reindeer right before Christmas Eve.
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Behind the Limelight
Create an interview with a well-known woman from history focusing on her life away from her public persona.
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The Folk’s Magic
Transform ordinary folk customs into extraordinary magical practices in a fairy tale.
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Real-Life Role Model
Create a narrative around a real-life hero suitable for children’s literature, conveying their courageous acts and moral values.