4101+ ‘World’ Writing Prompts
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Homo Necrosis
Imagine a world where the outbreak never happened, but a virus still transforms the human brain, turning people into “zombies”.
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Forgotten Knowledge
Create a character who uses forgotten or overlooked skills to survive after the apocalypse.
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Heavenly Battleground
Consider a world where religious texts predicted the zombie apocalypse and provided ways to combat them.
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to survive without these new abilities.
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Terrifying Evolution
Imagine a world where the zombie virus has evolved to the point where zombies can think, feel, plan and co-operate.
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Yearning for the Past
Narrate the sentiment of longing for the lost civilization through the perspective of a character.
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The Forgotten Arts
Write about the revival of forgotten skills or arts in the face of a collapsed civilization.
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Last Standing Structures
Depict the known landmarks or monuments and how they still stand in your narrated post-apocalypse world.
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Zombie Utopia
Write a story about a group of enlightened zombies creating their own utopian community post human extinction.
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Unearthing Forgotten Loves
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, write about a zombie who stumbles upon his/her/their old diary, reviving forgotten feelings and memories.
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Reviving the Heartbeat
Write about a zombie, who, after years of being lifeless is suddenly back with a beating heart.
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Toy Interview
Suppose you could interview your favorite toy. What kind of questions would you ask and how would it respond?
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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4. Creature Chronicles
Your protagonist discovers that they can see and communicate with mythical creatures no one else can. Describe their experiences.
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2. A World Divided
Craft a story around a dystopian world where society has changed drastically. Your protagonist is a teenager trying to navigate this world.
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1. The Day Everything Changed
Describe a momentous day in your character’s life when the ordinary became extraordinary and everything they thought they knew was turned on its head.
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Post-Apocalyptic Survivor
In a world ravaged by an apocalypse, a young adult must use their ingenuity and strength to survive and find other survivors.
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Bonding in Their Badness
Craft a scenario where two villains find a common ground and form an alliance.
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The Magical Object
Write a story about a magical object that grants wishes, but with unexpected consequences.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Create a story about a day in an enchanted forest filled with magical creatures.
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Eternal Society
Explore the societal structure in a vampire community, detailing the rules, traditions, ceremonies, and rites that bind them.
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Global Gestures of Love
Research Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world and write about how these might be communicated in respective native languages.
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Starry October Encounter
Describe a surprising encounter with an unknown creature under the October’s starlit sky.
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Underworld Unveiled
Take on the guise of an inhabitant of the underworld, describing their life and experiences.
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Easter’s Hope in Modern Times
Addressing the power of hope that Easter brings, especially in challenging times.
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Living the Easter Message
Write about acknowledging and embracing the message of Easter in everyday life.
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Inventing the Guinness World Records
Imagine the groundwork involved in establishing the Guinness World Records and its link to the Guinness brewery.
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Voices of the Future
Write a story from the perspective of young Jedi apprentices witnessing the fall and dealing with its aftermath.
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Bratman and Reb-bin
What would happen if two superhero kids rebelled against their superhero parents? Write about their silly adventures.
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Fairy Tale Reality TV
Write a satirical fairy tale that revolves around the concept of a fairy-tale themed reality TV show.
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Fairy Tale Government
Create a fairy tale world ruled by a government that has political structures and issues mirroring our world.
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A Unique Superpower
Imagine that you were given a unique superpower that no one else in the world possesses.
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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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Masterful Imaginarium
Create a story about traveling to a new, magical world with unique problems, and write about how you would solve them.
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The Magic of Kindness
Imagine a world where every act of kindness makes a magic sparkle. Describe your day and how it would look with all the sparkles.
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Science Fiction Societies
Create a futuristic society and discuss how its inhabitants would tackle a societal issue we face today.
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Inventive Innovation
Design an invention that could solve a current world issue, and detail how it would work and implement it.
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Current Event Tug-of-War
Choose a current event or issue and write two essays: one in support of it, and one against it.
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Creatures in the Wild
Imagine you are a small creature living in nature, describe a day in your life.
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Champion of Change
Pen a speech you would give if you were an important leader or an activist trying to make a positive change in society.
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A Living Legend
Write an essay on a current influential figure that you admire and the impact they have made or are making on the world.
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Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest
Write about an adventure through the Amazon Rainforest. What animals do you see? What plants do you encounter? How does the experience change you?
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Exploring the Great Wall
Imagine a day spent walking along the Great Wall of China. What do you encounter along the way, and how do you feel?
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The True Value of Honesty
Consider a world where everybody told the truth, no matter what. Would it be a better or worse world to live in?
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Living During a Pandemic
Write about your experience living during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed your daily life.
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Endangered Animals and their Survival
Choose an endangered animal and write a feature piece on their current situation, their habitat and threats they face.
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Unraveling the Pandemic’s Impact
Describe your experiences in a world reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, elaborating on how your daily life has changed.
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A Parade of Celebrations
Imagine your school decides to host a Celebration Parade featuring holidays and festivals from around the world. Which celebration would you choose to represent and why?
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Jobs Around the World
Choose a job that is unique to a particular country or culture and write about it.
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Life as a Bird
Imagine what life would be like if you were a bird. Write about your daily adventures.
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Underwater Adventure
Write a story about an adventure under the sea, exploring different sea creatures.
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A Day in the Life of a Hummingbird
What does a single day look like from a hummingbird’s perspective?
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Cupid’s Cruel Intent
Craft a narrative where Cupid is not a charming cherub, but a malevolent entity.
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Digital Dependence
Write about a teenager living in a world where all types of screens have suddenly disappeared.
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Secret Love Letter
Write a heartfelt love letter to someone you admire from afar, expressing your feelings without revealing your identity.
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Alternate Reality Escape
You accidentally stumble upon a parallel universe. How is it distinctly different from ours and how can you get back?
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Land of Mistle-Twist
Imagine a world where holiday rules and customs are completely opposite to the ones in our world. Write a story from the perspective of a character who travels from our world to this alternative holiday world.
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The Secret Language of Fairies
Imagine you have been taught the secret language of fairies. Describe what it sounds like, what you can communicate and what you learned about their world.
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Dragon Egg Discovery
You have discovered a dragon egg that is just about to hatch. Detail your thoughts, emotions, and actions.
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Unusual Heroes Journey
Write about an unlikely, ordinary object that has suddenly been given magical powers.
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Jane Austen In The Modern Age
Imagine what a Jane Austen character would be like in present day society.
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Invisible Space
Think about the personal traits you keep hidden from the world, the attributes that exist in your ‘invisible space’ and verbalize them.
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Through Her Eyes
Write a journal entry from the perspective of a woman in a specific historical event.
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Rebirth
Weave a narrative where an archeologist uncovers a hidden, elaborate labyrinth leading to the mythical Minotaur.
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Spy Along the Kraken
Divert from the norm and craft a story revolving around an underwater spy mission involving the legendary sea-monster, the Kraken.
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Dragon Riders of Elorim
Create a narrative based on a civilization co-existing with dragons and the select few chosen as their riders.
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The Divisive Dilemma
Narrate a detective story where the protagonist has to solve cases and puzzles using division operations.
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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Fascinating Fractions
Imagine a world where everything is divided into fractions and write about a day in that world.
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Bill of Rights in Real Life
Discuss one of the amendments from the Bill of Rights and present a real-life scenario where it is at stake.
