47+ ‘Wit’ Writing Prompts
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The Deadly Diplomat
Create a female diplomat, their charm and wit concealing a deadly secret with potential to spell international disaster.
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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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Office Mascot Mayhem
Your main character’s workplace has an unusual, live mascot that’s constantly causing mischief. Chronicle a typical day.
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Punchline Supervillain
Imagine a supervillain who communicates through riddles and sarcastic remarks.
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A Trickster’s Game
Write a tale about a jester who uses his humor and quick thinking to trick a cunning thief.
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The Phantom’s Dance
Create a narrative for an adventurer who deceives a phantom to recover a cherished artifact.
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Master of Misdirection
Craft a story about a character who employs misdirection and quick thinking to outwit a notorious trickster.
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Create a Comic Character
Imagine a comic character, detailing their traits, quirks, and comedic style.
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Laughter in Adversity
Create a short story about a character who uses humor as a tool to navigate a challenging situation.
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No Cape, No Problem
Vincent, a retired superhero, must use his seasoned wisdom to resolve a community problem without his superpowers.
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Whodunit With Wit
Write a suspenseful murder mystery at a comedic dinner theater where the actors are suspects.
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Time-Stranded Wilderness
Narrate a story about a modern individual who surprisingly wakes up in a prehistoric era.
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Surviving the Wilderness
Write a survival story about a person’s thrilling journey on foot through an unchartered landscape.
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Last Stand
Your main character finds themselves barricaded alone in an abandoned building with the undead right outside.
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Cats vs. Dogs
Engage in a light-hearted and humorous debate delineating the advantages of having a cat as a pet over a dog.
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The Fiddler’s Tale
Narrate a story about a suspenseful fiddling competition a la “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, but set in an…
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The Vanishing Classroom
Write a story about a school classroom which mysteriously disappears, taking the students and teacher along with it.
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Wordplay as a Weapon
Write about a conflict resolution involving humor and clever wordplay as pivotal element.
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The Unexpected Clown
Write about a drama where a character’s natural wit turns the tide during a crisis.
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Zombie Classmates
Imagine going to school and discovering all your classmates have suddenly turned into zombies.
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Haunted Halloween
Imagine that your school has been haunted for Halloween. Describe how you would solve the problem.
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Humbled Hercules
Craft a narrative where instead of a muscular demi-god, Hercules is a frail, geeky boy dealing with his twelve Herculean…
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Tiny Tales from the Thumbelina
Create a new adventure for Thumbelina after her story ended, illuminating her character’s growth and newfound agency.
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Enchanting Independence
Write about a princess who saves herself without needing a prince’s assistance.
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Masked Laughter
Craft a scene highlighting a light and funny superhero using humor to defuse a tense situation.
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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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Taming the Plot Beast
Create a plot that gradually unravels until it becomes almost uncontrollable, but the main character finds a unique solution to…
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Beast’s Dystopia
What if Beast from Beauty and the Beast, was transformed by an evil sorcerer who now controls & scares the…
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Conquering the word count
Write a flash fiction story in exactly 100 words about someone completing a task under a strict deadline.
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Invisible Animal Party
Create a narrative based on a secret party thrown by animals when humans aren’t looking.
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Treasure Hunt in the Arctic
Your character is an Arctic Fox; you’ve heard rumours about a hidden treasure and decided to find it. What happens…
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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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Harsh Voyage
Write about a courageous enslaved boy’s daring attempt to free his fellow captives during a treacherous Atlantic crossing.
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Quest of the Lost Seas
Imagine leading your crew on a dangerous journey to find the elusive Lost Seas, rumored to be filled with mystical…
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Mystery of the Lost Centaur
Imagine you’re a Hogwarts student asked to solve the disappearance of a centaur from the Forbidden Forest.
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Ravenclaw’s Challenges
Write a short story illustrating a major challenge a Ravenclaw might face and how they would overcome it.
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Unlocking Wit Beyond Measure
Write a narrative in which you gain access to a hidden knowledge or secret, much like how Ravenclaws can enter…
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Underground Diplomacy
Describe a diplomatic mission sent from the surface to establish relations with a dwarven society.
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Screenplay for a Day
Write a movie scene containing dialogue between two people based on a memorable conversation you’ve had in real life.
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The Honey Trap
Write about a charismatic female spy using her charm as a weapon to trap notorious criminals.
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Steampunk Explorer
Imagine a Victorian-era explorer who discovers a new land rich with futuristic machinery.
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Lady in the Red Dress
Write a story about a femme fatale who uses her wit and charm to manipulate those around her.
