3006+ ‘Writing’ Writing Prompts
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Fall Festival
Write a story about a fun-filled day at a fall festival, including all the activities that were enjoyed.
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School Bus Bonds
Compose a story about a memorable journey you had on a school bus between home and school.
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The Perfect Pet
Describe your ideal pet, real or imaginary, and the fun adventures you would have together.
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The Memento
Pick an object that represents a resolution you want to achieve this coming year and craft a story around it.
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Secret Life of a Tree
Write a diary entry for a tree in your backyard or in a park. What has it seen, heard or felt over the years?
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The Whispering Winds
Write a dialogue between you and the wind, discussing how the wind feels about its job of spreading seeds, bringing rain, and cooling the earth.
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Beneficial Bugs
Explain the importance of most feared insects and germs in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.
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The Hobby Swap
Write about switching hobbies with a friend for a day. What would you choose to learn, and what would you teach them?
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A Day in the Life of a Hobby Star
Pretend for a day you are the best in the world at your favorite hobby, describe how it feels and what you would do.
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City Planner
Imagine designing your own city of the future. What would it look like, and how would it be different from cities today?
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Friendship Garden
Describe what kind of plants would represent each of your friends in a ‘Friendship Garden’.
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Celebrating Family Traditions
Write about a specific family tradition in your household and why it’s important to you.
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Secret Superpower
Imagine having a superpower that lets you feel exactly what others are feeling. Write about a day with this superpower.
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Unheard Stories Behind the Stage
Describe the exhilaration of performing on stage in a school play or band concert.
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Befriending a Talking Animal
What if you met a talking animal in your dreams? What would you talk about?
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Journey of a Lost Pet
Imagine you are a pet that has gotten lost, and write about your adventure to make it back home.
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Acts of Kindness
Write about a situation where your friend helped you or you helped your friend in a difficult time.
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Climate Change Superheroes
Imagine a superhero whose mission is to combat climate change. Write about their origin story, powers, and first big mission.
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Letters to the Future
Pen a letter to your future descendants explaining the current state of the environment.
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The Fool’s Guide
Write from the perspective of an expert prankster giving advice on how to execute the perfect April Fool’s joke.
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Chasing Strings
You are a puppet that has, for the first time, become aware of the strings that control you.
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Battle of Hearts
Imagine Cupid on a particularly challenging day where the arrows of love are not hitting their mark.
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Elf Chronicles
Become an elf stationed at the North Pole, writing a letter back home about their experience working in Santa’s workshop.
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A Special Meal
Write about a meal that is particularly memorable because of the place, the people, or the event that transpired.
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New Year’s Resolution Journey
Detail your resolution for the upcoming New Year and map out a plan on how you will achieve it.
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Dance of the Fairy Sprite
Weave a tale in verse about a fairy sprite whose every move translates into poetry.
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Echoes of the Old Oak Tree
Create a narrative in verse about an ancient oak tree that communicates with a small child via poetic whispers.
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Fabled Transformation
Write a fairy tale in verse about a vain noble, who is transformed into an unsightly creature and can only communicate in poetic verses.
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Winter’s Promise
Write a letter to yourself, articulating what you hope to achieve by the end of the winter.
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Winter Wonderland
Describe a perfect winter day in February, utilizing all of your senses in the narrative.
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Thanking a Mentor
Write a formal letter expressing gratitude toward a teacher or mentor who has had significant impact in your life.
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Negotiating a Business Deal
Imagine you are the owner of a company and draft a business letter to a potential partner, proposing a business partnership or deal.
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Job Application Letter
Write a business letter applying for a job that you dream of having in the future.
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The Green Transformation
Recount how you immersed yourself in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by turning yourself ‘green’.
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Recounting the Green Gaiety
Write about the joy and fun you had during St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
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Voices for Wildlife
Write a speech aiming to persuade your local community to participate in wildlife conservation efforts.
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Observing the Seasons
Write a journal entry describing the changes you observe outside when a season changes.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your journey from the florist to the recipient.
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Reality Shift
Describe the moment when you woke up on New Year’s day and realized that you are in a parallel universe.
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Historical Parade
Imagine that you are attending the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade and document your experience.
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Green Festival Decor
Write about decorating your home with green decor for St. Patrick’s Day. How does this tradition make you feel?
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The Resurrection Monologues
Create a monologue from the perspective of Jesus after his resurrection.
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Discovering Earth’s Beauty
Write about a natural wonder you have visited, using detailed description to transport your readers.
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Face of Anger
Describe, with every minor detail, the face of anger you see in the mirror.
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Echoes From the Past
Conceive a narrative, wherein ancient supernatural artifacts speak to their contemporary holders.
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Day on an Alien Planet
Imagine you wake up one day on an alien planet. Write about your day and the different activities you would do there.
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Traveling in a Spaceship
Imagine you are traveling in a spaceship. What would you see out of the window? Write a story about your journey.
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Collapse of Order
Write about the initial and rapid disintegration of societal structures during the zombie apocalypse.
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The Power of Friendship
Describe your best friend and the first time you realized they were your closest confidante.
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Alien Botanist
Imagine you’re an alien botanist visiting Earth for the first time. Describe the plants you see.
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Quilt of Dreams
Describe a mysterious quilt that possesses the power to plunge anyone under its cover into dreams based on the quilt’s patterns.
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Quilting: A Generational Journey
Write about a quilt that has been passed down through generations in your family.
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Chasing the Sun
Imagine that you could escape the January blues by going anywhere you wanted. Where would you go and why?
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Winter Solitude
Create a piece of writing that explores the feeling of solitude that can often accompany the winter season.
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Journey of a Gaelic Football
Write a story from the perspective of a Gaelic football, experiencing a high-intensity match.
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Puppy Love vs. True Love
Write a tale that contrasts a superficial high school relationship with a deep, emotionally charged one.
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Betrayed Trust
Compose a piece about a character who experiences a major betrayal from their closest friend.
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The Edible Expedition
Write about a journey where the roads are made of spaghetti, the houses are made of cake, and the rivers flow with lemonade.
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The Powerful Pizza
If you had the chance to design your own pizza with limitless toppings, what would it be like and why?
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Character Exploration
Write about your favorite character from your favorite show and what makes them so special.