786+ ‘Well’ Writing Prompts
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Unknown History
Choose a historical event and rewrite it from a different perspective or with a major change in the story.
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Audience with Your Future Self
Present a list of questions you’d like to ask your future self. Include both personal and professional queries, as well…
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Breathing Space
Write about being alone in a crowded city, amidst the hustle and bustle.
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Confiding in a Stranger
Imagine you could talk to a stranger and express your deepest fears and insecurities. Write a diary entry about this…
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The Art of Persuasion
Describe a time when you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind about an issue.
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Pledge of Self-Love
Generate a list of personal commitments you’re making this Valentine’s Day to nurture your self-love.
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Valentine for Yourself
Write a love letter to yourself, focusing on qualities you appreciate and moments of strength you have displayed.
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Daily Deeds of Love
List actions you take every day to express love for yourself and discuss how they impact your overall well-being.
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Embracing the Darkness
Write a reflective piece about using the darkness of December to foster self-discovery and personal growth.
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The Power of Perseverance
Write about an individual who has inspired you through their resilience and perseverance.
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The Greenhouse of Love
In a world devastated by pollution where natural beauty is scarce, tell the tale of a couple nurturing a secret…
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Festive Tale Retelling
Retell a well-known holiday story from the perspective of a historical figure.
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Journey on The Oregon Trail
Write a letter from the perspective of a settler traveling on the Oregon Trail during the 19th century.
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Quest for the Lost Crown
You are a young ruler whose royal crown has been stolen. Sketch your adventurous journey to reclaim it.
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In Their Shoes
Choose an exotic location and write a day in the life of a local. Highlight unique elements of their lifestyle…
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Silver Linings
Write a diary entry from a day when everything seemed to go wrong, yet ended surprisingly well.
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Escape from Terra
Write a story from the perspective of an alien who has been living covertly on Earth and is yearning for…
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Poking Fun at Prophecies
Create a short story where a prophecy is interpreted humorously and leads to a comedic chain of events.
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Community Caretaker
Describe someone in your community who helps others and makes your neighborhood a better place.
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AI Caretakers
Envision a society where Artificial Intelligence is tasked with looking after human’s emotional well-being. Write about the implications.
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A Day In Their Shoes
Choose a person you disagree with or don’t understand very well, then spend a day in their shoes through your…
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Emotional Inventory
Write about the emotions you’ve experienced in the past week and how each made you feel.
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Earthen Connections
Write about a meaningful experience you’ve had with the earth, whether it be gardening, hiking, or simply taking a moment…
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Deciphering Economic Inequality
Opine about economic inequality in your country or the global stage.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Narrate a story about the most memorable easter egg hunt your family ever had.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about Earth Day as seen from the perspective of a bird soaring high in the sky.
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Communication across the Galaxy
Imagine you’ve invented the ultimate communication device in the Star Wars Universe. Describe its creation and its impact.
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The Ultimate Vacation Itinerary
Create a detailed itinerary for your ultimate dream vacation happening in 2021.
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The Stranger Next Door
Craft a suspense-filled story about a protagonist who becomes suspicious of their new neighbor’s activities.
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Dreamy Desserts
Imagine you have invented a new dessert that is magical. Describe the dessert and the magical effect it has on…
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The Wailing Willow
Craft a tale around a grieving willow that cries mournful whispers when the wind blows through its branches.
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Despair at Dawn
Depict a scene in which the break of dawn, typically a symbol of hope and renewal, brings despair during a…
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Apocalyptic Architecture
Design a dystopian world, devastated by the zombie apocalypse.
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The Unseen Battle
Write about a historical battle from the perspective of a combatant, going into detail about emotions, fears, and pride.
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Touchstone of Tranquility
Describe a place, real or imaginary, where you find spiritual solace and peace.
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School Uniform Controversy
Debate whether or not school uniforms should be required in public schools.
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Battle of Shadows and Laughter
Pen a story with a dark, brooding superhero and a light, funny superhero forced onto the same team.
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Inventive Illustration
Create a detailed description of an imaginary creature or machine that exists in a world different from ours.
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Climate Change Viewpoints
Review different perspectives on climate change and formulate your own argument.
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Covid-19 Pandemic Perspective
Discuss the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the global stage from a personal perspective.
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Cultural Celebration Diary
Imagine you’re participating in a well-known cultural festival from another country, and write a diary entry detailing the day’s events.
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Appreciating Relationships
Dedicate a letter expressing gratitude to a person that significantly impacts your life.
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The Cult Within
In a world where religions are widely accepted, your character starts to suspect their religious community is, in fact, a…
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The Locked Room Mystery
Compose a narration where a crime occurs despite the fact there are no apparent entrances or exits.
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Animal’s Diary Entry
Pretend you’re an animal for a day. Write a diary entry about your experiences.
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Fairy Tale Mashup
Create a new story by mashing up characters, settings, and plot elements from different fairy tales.
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Community Garden Revival
Describe a community garden that has been abandoned and neglected but is now being revived by local residents.
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The Exaggerated Encyclopedia
Pretend you’re writing an encyclopedia entry about mundane objects, but from the perspective of someone who has never seen such…
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Classroom Magic
Imagine that you discover a magic wand in your classroom. Create a comic strip about the chaos that ensues.
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Love Potion Disaster
Create a spin on the classic trope of love potions going wrong on Valentine’s Day.
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Mother Knows Best
Write a story about a domineering matriarch whose well-intended actions result in unintended consequences.
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The Unfamiliar Mirror
Describe waking up in your house when everything seems exactly as it should, but your reflection in the mirror looks…
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My Ideal Day
If you could design a perfect day from the moment you wake up to when you go to bed, how…
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Fictional Morality Check
Conjure up a fictional world and an accompanying moral dilemma within it. Write about the character grappling with this dilemma.
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Egg Extravaganza
Craft a narrative detailing the Easter Bunny’s most challenging Easter Egg hiding expedition.
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Hidden Identity
Write a story where the antagonist holds a secret identity, known only to a select few.
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The Silver-Tongued Serpent
Consider a villain who uses their charm and eloquence to maneuver themselves into positions of power.
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The Art of Hygge
Write a story about what Hygge – the Danish concept of comfort and well-being, means to you.
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Kindled Warmth
Write about the comforting feeling of getting an unexpected aid during a snowy winter evening.
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Puppeteer Politicians
Create a story around the idea that world leaders are merely puppets controlled by a shadowy organization.
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Historical Octobers
Choose a historical event that happened in October, research about it and compare it to an event that is taking…
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Haunted House Encounter
Write a story about a group of thrill-seeking friends who decide to spend a night in an infamous haunted house.