3006+ ‘Writing’ Writing Prompts
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Wildlife Detective
You discover that animals can talk to you. Write about your conversations and adventures with them.
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Superpowered School Day
It’s a day like any other, but when you wake up, you realize you have superpowers. Describe your day at school.
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Intergalactic Adventure
Imagine you’ve been chosen for a space mission, write about your journey and who or what you encounter.
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Exploring Cultural Roots
Write about how your cultural background shaped you, focusing on a particular tradition or cultural practice integral to your early years.
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My Strange Obsession
Write about an obsession you had growing up; whether it was collecting stamps or studying bugs, delve into the why and how it influenced who you are today.
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Nightmares Come Alive
Develop a chilling narrative where the protagonist’s nightmares have started to manifest in real life.
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Footsteps in the Attic
Your character is alone at home when they suddenly hear footsteps from the attic.
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The Role of Real-life Experiences
Write about how real-life experiences can influence creative writing.
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Foundations of Creativity
Write about what you believe to be the most important building blocks of a great writing idea.
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Revisiting an Old Habit
Reflect on an old habit or hobby that you left behind and how it has shaped you.
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Murder at the Casino
A private detective on a relaxing vacation gets drawn into a murder investigation at an extravagant casino.
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The Case of the Missing Heirloom
Imagine you are a world-renowned detective tasked with finding a stolen family heirloom.
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Alien Anthropologist
Write a story about human society from an alien’s perspective studying Earth as a culturally diverse planet.
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The Imaginery Tea Party
Create a vivid scene of attending a sophisticated tea party, using rich similes and metaphors.
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Closure Through a Letter
Write a story ending with the main character sending or receiving a deeply emotional letter.
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Dimensional Swap
Write about a character who accidentally uncovers a portal to a parallel universe, only to discover their life is significantly different there.
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Birth of a Villain
Write the backstory of an antagonist, focusing on the motives behind their sinister actions.
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Ghostly Possessions
Write about an innocent child’s toy that inexplicably starts displaying disturbing, paranormal activities.
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The Elemental Artisan
Write a short story about a craftsman who can control the basic elements of nature with their art.
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Microcosmic detailing
Focus on one small segment of your fictional world and elaborate it in minute detail.
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Under The Stage Lights
Pen down your experience participating in a school play, whether you were the lead, a background character, even a stagehand or part of the audience.
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Dancing Flames
Narrate the captivating dance of a burning flame and elaborate on its hypnotic beauty.
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Faded Love Letters
Imagine unearthing a batch of old love letters from a previous lifetime and how they rekindle old affections.
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Stolen Glances in a Bookstore
Construct a tale about burgeoning love between two avid readers who frequent the same bookstore.
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Ascending Through the Abyss
Narrate a dream where you had the experience of falling or sinking, followed by a sudden shift of soaring high or rising up.
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Grimoire of the Unknown
You found an ancient, mystical book that initiates you into the world of magic. Write your first adventure as a novice sorcerer.
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Desperate Deliverance
Write a story about a courier tasked with delivering a package that ends up being much more dangerous than they anticipated.
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The First Scribe
Create a fictional character who discovers the art of writing for the first time and experiences the spark of inspiration.
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Reflecting the Muse
Write about a person, book or experience that first sparked your interest in writing.
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Rekindled Love
Write about a couple who, after many years apart, find their way back to one another.
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Medieval Scribe
As a medieval scribe, your work is both a lifeline and luxury. What are you responsible for recording, and how does it shape your perspective of the world around you?
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Magic Letters
Craft a story about a person who discovers they can influence reality by writing letters.
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Voyage of the Sea Serpent
Create a tale involving an encounter with a mythical creature during a hazardous sea journey.
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The Backward Tale
Pen a microfiction piece starting with the end of the story, then working backwards to the beginning.
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Culinary Chronicles
Compose a poem that employs alliteration to describe an extravagant meal or a feast.
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Veil of Memories
Imagine a map woven from memories with the one you lost, and describe your journey through it.
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Dream Essence
Craft a poem inspired by the feelings a dream left you with rather than its specific content.
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Metaphorical Musing
Write a poem using slant rhymes about a shared human experience like love or grief.
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The Poet’s Lens
Write a poem to explain what you think a poet’s thought process is like when writing a poem.
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A Show of Character
Put your protagonist in a situation where they perform an act of kindness randomly.
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Switching Personalities
Choose two characters in your story and try writing a scene where they swap personalities.
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Epistolary Experiment
Write a letter from one character to another, showcasing each one’s distinctive voice and style.
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Reviving Deadpan
Pen a story from the perspective of a character incapable of understanding humor written in a humorous tone.
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‘The Faceless Stalker’
Imagine your main character is being watched and followed by a faceless, unknown entity.
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Behind Closed Doors
Write a dialogue between two characters discussing a secret without revealing what that secret is.
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Clandestine Caller
A strange phone call in the middle of the night leads your character down a path full of mysteries.
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The Protagonist’s Fear
Write about your protagonist’s greatest fear and how it acts as a motivator or hurdle in their journey.
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Ethics and Technology
Evaluate a technology event from the perspective of environmental, societal and ethical implications.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about a climate change event from the perspective of an affected community or species.
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Nonfiction: Reality’s Canvas
Select a real-life event and write about it from multiple perspectives.
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Riding the Waves of Emotion
Write about an emotionally significant non-fiction piece you have written and how it impacted you.
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Behind the Scenes of Nonfiction
Write a step-by-step account of your process of writing a piece of nonfiction.
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Unlocking the Writer’s Journey
Write about your personal journey into becoming a writer, detailed with the ups, downs, and turning points.
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Witness to History
Choose a significant historical event whether widely known or local, and write a narrative as if you were there to witness it.
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Nature’s Orchestra
Take a silent walk in nature and observe all the animal and plant life you come across.
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Observing Minute Details
Go to a public area, observe keenly for fifteen minutes and jot down all the smallest details you notice.
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My Stance on Capital Punishments
Write a comprehensive essay on your point of view regarding capital punishment and explain with supportive arguments.
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Unseen Heroes
Interview a worker from an underappreciated or often ignored profession, writing from their point of view.
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The Veteran Chronicles
Interview an elderly person about their most significant life event, and recount it in a narrative form.
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My Encounter with an Illness
Describe a time when you or someone close to you fell ill, the treatments pursued, and lessons learned.
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The Wisdom of Life Lessons
Write about a lesson life has taught you, the circumstances around it, and how it has influenced your later decisions.
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Building Blocks of Belief
Discuss a foundational value or belief that you hold dearly, and elaborate on its origin and significance in your life.
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Triumphant Transformation
Describe a personal hardship or challenge you faced and how it changed you for the better.
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Unfolding Creative Process
Explore your unique creative process and discuss how it influences your blog.
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The Evolution of a Blogger
Chart your journey as a blogger and highlight your growth, challenges, and victories.
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Oratory Hall of Fame
Write a speech for an imaginary event where you are inducting your favorite speaker into the ‘Oratory Hall of Fame’.
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Echoes of The Future
Pick a current, ripe societal or technological trend and project forward, writing a news article set 10 years in the future.
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Bursting the Bubble
Choose an issue or event that you strongly disagree with, and try to write a balanced and objective article about it.