390+ ‘Your Imagination’ Writing Prompts
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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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Magic Carpet Ride
Write a story about where you would go if you had a magic carpet that could fly anywhere.
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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…
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Space Spectacle
Imagine you have been selected to join the next Mars mission. Narrate your preparation, journey, and landing.
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Dream Destination
Write about a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting, why you’d like to go there, and what you imagine it…
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Lost and Found
Craft a classic horror story about someone who goes missing in a spooky, haunted place, and returns with a surprising…
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My Halloween Adventure
Craft a fictional story about a unique, thrilling, and adventurous Halloween night.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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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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The High Stakes Sledding Race
Imagine being a participant in an impromptu neighborhood sledding race; what would your experience be?
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The Rainy Day Adventure
It’s a rainy day and you can’t play outside. While watching the raindrops race down the window, let your imagination…
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Rainbow Across my Window
Let your imagination soar as you create a St. Patrick’s Day inspired rainbow craft. What does this spectrum of colors…
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Witness to the Resurrection
Imagine yourself as a firsthand witness to the resurrection of Jesus and describe what you see, feel, and think.
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My Own Little Alien
Imagine if you discovered a tiny alien in your backyard. Describe what it looks like and how you would take…
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The Chronicles of Potential
Write a story about a fictional character who wakes up one day to discover an extraordinary new ability.
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The Forgotten Christmas Gift
Imagine discovering a long-forgotten, unopened Christmas gift. Dive into its story.
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Frightful Requests
Write a letter to a mythical creature asking them to attend your Halloween party.
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Mythic Metropolis
Design a city in your fantasy world that represents a blend of the old and the new, with ancient myths…
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Fireside Stories
Imagine you’re huddled by a roaring fire while a snowstorm rages outside; what story would you tell to keep spirits…
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write about a solo adventure or journey that you always wanted to embark upon.
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Adventures in Fantasia
Describe a childhood fantasy world your inner child would create as a teaming ground for adventures.
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Redefining Valentine’s Day
Imagine if Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a strikingly different way. Redefine it according to your imagination.
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Fictitious City
Create a city that exists in a different dimension and time. Describe a day in the life of a resident.
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Inside the Prompt
Imagine you’re right inside a fiction writing prompt: Describe your surroundings, and narrate how you interact with the elements in…
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A Christmas Awakening
Narrate an account of Christmas morning from your Christmas tree’s perspective.
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Lunar Lore
Imagine that the moon has a secret civilization thriving on it. Write about this lunar society, their customs, cultures, and…
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The Scavenger Hunt Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal in which clues leading to the proposal are hidden in places associated with significant moments…
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Backwards Trip
Your characters decide to have their entire trip backwards, starting with goodbye at the airport and ending with an excited…
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Cracking the Code
Detail an average day in the life of a cryptographer who stumbles upon a life-altering secret.
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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings…
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Historical Reimagining
Write a piece of fiction incorporating a significant historical event, but with a twist of your imagination.
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Lonely Planet Explorer
You discover a previously unknown island. What is it like and what kinds of plants, animals, and people do you…
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Postcard from a Foreign Land
Pretend you’re studying abroad in a country of your choice. Write a postcard to your family back home.
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Past Lives, Future Adventures
Write a story where you wake up 100 years in the past. How do you adjust to life without modern…
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Secrets in the Basement
Write about finding a hidden room in your basement that contains a devastating secret.
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Personal Book Review
Choose your favorite book and write a review explaining what you liked about it, and who else might enjoy it.
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Fantastical Fairy-tale Journey
You are a character in a fairy tale. Describe a long journey through a magical land.
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In the Depths of the Ocean
Write about the mysterious world that exists in the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Haunted Forest Whispers
Your tale is woven around a dense, creepy forest believed to be haunted by an evil witch.
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Equinox Adventure
Craft a sci-fi or fantasy story based on the premise of a once-in-a-millennium celestial event happening on the March Equinox.
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Equinox Enchantment
Create a magical story where the March Equinox is an essential day for the creatures of the forests.
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Buntings and Dreamy Booths
Paint a written picture of a particularly stunning booth or stall at an outdoor festival.
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The Lore of the Golden Wealth
Write a fictional tale that explores the origin story of the Pot of Gold in Irish folklore.
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Snap of Change
Write a flash fiction piece about a pivotal moment that drastically changes a character’s worldview.
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Building a Fantasy World
Design a fantasy world from scratch, detailing its geography, history, and inhabitants.
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The Abandoned Asylum Writing Prompt
Write a chilling tale of spending the night in an abandoned asylum, exploring its dark secrets.
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Haunted Heartbreak
Narrate a story about a love that transcends the human realm, focusing on a romance between a human and a…
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Arctic Adventures
Write about a thrilling journey traversing a frozen tundra to retrieve a valuable artifact.
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Building Imaginary Worlds
Write about a fantastical world or land you used to imagine or illustrate when you were young.
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The Distant Future: Earth 5000 AD
Project yourself five millennia into the future. What has become of Earth? How has climate change affected the planet and…
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Solar System Sojourn
Imagine you’re traveling through our solar system, visiting each planet. Write about your journey and what you see.
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The Haunting of the Hinterkaifeck
Create a gripping, hair-raising tale inspired by the chilling Hinterkaifeck murders.
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Invent a Land
Create a fictional world and describe the rules, customs, landscapes, and inhabitants.
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The Magic of Mistletoe
Pen down a fictional narrative about the magical properties of Mistletoe during Christmas.
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Dream Destinations
Describe a place from your childhood that you always dreamt of visiting – real or imagined.
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The Talking Pet
Your pet (or an imaginary pet) suddenly gains the ability to speak! What would they say? What conversations would you…
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Absurdist Delusions
Write a story of a person who sees ordinary objects come to life and interact in unexpected ways.
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Harvest Moon Dreams
Create a magical story unfolding in a pumpkin patch under the golden glow of an October harvest moon.
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Time-traveling Encounter
Write a story about going back in time to witness a historical event or meet a historical figure.
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Island Adventure
Imagine that you are stranded on a deserted island, what would you do to survive and have fun?
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Discovering Lost Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist who has unearthed a completely unknown ancient civilization. Describe your explorations and findings.
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Winter Wonderland Transformed
Imagine waking up one winter morning to find your neighborhood transformed into a wonderland.
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Winter Solstice Rituals
Explore how you’d invent a winter solstice ritual with keeping warm as the central theme.
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Alien Autobiography
Write a first-person account of a cantina creature’s life, from its home planet to its life in the cantina.
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Legislation of Superpowers
Imagine a world where superheroes are being regulated by government policies.
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Road Less Travelled
Draft a poem from the perspective of a tired traveler who took the road less traveled.
