390+ ‘Your Imagination’ Writing Prompts
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A Fall Break Adventure
Write a fictional tale about an exciting adventure that could take place during Fall break.
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Forgotten Characters’ Stories
Choose a minor or overlooked character from a well-known fairy tale and write their story.
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The Phantom of the Forest
Create an imaginary creature that haunts a beautiful forest and weave a tale around it.
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Letters to the Void
Imagine yourself writing a letter to someone who will never read it. Pour out your heart in words.
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Colorful Daydreaming
Close your eyes and imagine your favorite place. What do you see there? Write down the colors and things that you can visualize.
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Journey to the Law Firm
Write a day in the life of a lawyer.
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Archimedes at Work
Write a story inspired by the “Eureka!” moment of Archimedes.
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Journey Through Time
Write a story about a time traveler stuck in a notable historical event of your choosing.
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Jungle Journey
Write about exploring a dense, mysterious jungle in search of a rare, precious stone.
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Historical Event of Interest
Write about a historical event that interests you and how you imagine experiencing it.
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War of Magical Creatures
Write about a grand war taking place between mythical creatures and what instigates it.
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Discovering The Happy Place
Write about a place, real or imagined, where you feel happiest and most at peace.
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Journey to The Magic Tree
Create a story where you climb a magical tree that leads you to an enchanted land.
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The Arctic Wilderness
Imagine being alone in an Arctic landscape and describe your surroundings, feelings, and actions.
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Setting The Stage
Describe a city you’ve never visited but instead, construct its image entirely from your imagination.
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Features of a Good Prompt
Write about what makes a good writing prompt and how it shapes your narratives.
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The Easter Bunny’s Diary
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny and write a diary entry about your busiest day – Easter Sunday.
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The Egg Hunt Journey
Describe an epic journey as a participant in a magical Easter egg hunt, incorporating elements of myths and legends.
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Drifter in the Skies
Fantasize about being a guide on a sky sailing ship, taking passengers around on tours to distant galaxies.
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Dreamt Voyage
Write a dream sequence where you take a magical journey to a place you have only imagined.
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Creating Your Ideal Sanctuary
Imagine crafting your ideal tranquil sanctuary, describing it in vivid detail.
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Fire Sculpture Fantasies
Write about creating your own ninot (effigy) to contribute to the celebration of Dia de las fallas. What would it look like and what story does it tell?
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Enchanted Forest
Describe in detail a walk through an enchanted forest and what you would find there.
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Sounds of the City
Imagine you’re in the heart of a bustling city – describe it purely through the sounds you hear.
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Untravelled Paths
Describe the road not taken, a decision that could have dramatically changed your life if you made a different choice.
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Adventures in Space
Imagine you are an astronaut and detail a day in your life on a space station.
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An Imaginary Journey
Imagine you’re a space explorer, describe what you might encounter on your extraordinary journey.
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Unforgettable Vacation Adventure
Journal about the most exciting vacation you’ve ever had, real or imaginary.
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Journey to an Unknown Planet
Embark on a creative adventure to an unknown planet, describe it visually and culturally.
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The Ghostly Companion
Imagine your childhood imaginary friend was a ghost and detail the adventures you both had.
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Inventing Extraordinary Creatures
Compose an encyclopedia entry for a fictional creature from your imagination.
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Hard-Hitting Interview
Write an intense dialogue between a relentless journalist and a guarded, high-profile individual.
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Hidden Realms
Craft a fairy tale story about a secret magical realm that exists unknown to most of the world.
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The Secret Paradise
Imagine discovering an untouched wilderness, rich with never-before-seen species and unknown treasures.
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Class Clown Crown
Write about the exaggerated shenanigans a character goes through to claim the title of ‘Class Clown’ at school.
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Transforming Ordinary to Extraordinary
Pick a daily task and imagine it as a grand adventure, create a comic strip depicting it.
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Autumnal Atmosphere
Describe an evening set in Autumn, where you are indoors and looking out at the fall scenery.
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Yellow Adventure
Imagine going on an adventure where everything you encounter is yellow, and describe your journey.
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Unexpected Visitor
Imagine if an alien landed in your classroom one day. Write about your reaction and what happens next.
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Promise of New Bloom
Write about your favorite spring flower, detailing its appearance, smell and why it has a special place in your heart.
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Behind the Mask
Write about the day-to-day life of your superheroes when they are not saving the world.
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Map of the Mystical Land
Design a map for your fantasy world, then detail the characteristics each region.
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Journey to Neverland
Imagine you are a new character in the world of Peter Pan. Write about your adventures in Neverland.
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The Mid-Term Ghost Story
Write a supernatural tale based in your school during mid-term examinations.
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Shelter From The Rain
Write about an unexpected friendship formed when you and a stranger sought shelter under the same tree during a spring shower.
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Aquatic Aid
Develop a fairy tale around an underwater creature who assists a land-dwelling protagonist on a crucial mission.
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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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Mysterious Glyphs
Invent a story about exploring ancient Mayan temples and deciphering cryptic glyphs.
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The Hidden City of Mythicals
Imagine a hidden city where all mythical creatures live and describe a day in its life.
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Mystical Mountain Climb
Narrate your experience scaling a mystical mountain that no one has ever climbed before.
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Mission to Mars
You’re an astronaut about to embark on the first manned mission to Mars. Describe your journey and the unexpected adventure that lies ahead.
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The Magical Forest Adventure
Imagine you discovered a magical forest filled with extraordinary creatures and fantastical happenings. Narrate your journey.
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Escape from the Unknown
Write about being stranded on an alien planet and how you managed to escape.
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Outlandish Occupations
Write a story based on a profession that doesn’t exist now but could in the future.
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Shadow Kingdom
Immerive into an alternative non-human reality by describing a day in the life of a shadow in a fairy-tale kingdom.
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Slippery Slide Shenanigans
Invent a water park ride with the longest, most dangerous slide. Describe it with all the thrill, danger, and fear, but also the ultimate fun.
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Honeysuckle Haven
Imagine an enchanted forest filled with magical honeysuckle plants and describe a day spent there.
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Journey to a Fictional Land
Write a story about traveling to a realm straight out of your imagination.
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Invisible for a Day
Write a story where you have the power to become invisible at will for a single day.
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Dream Vacation
Describe your ultimate fantasy vacation, detailing where you would go, what you would do, and why.
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Creating my Own Sport
Have you ever thought of creating your own sport? Write about what the sport would be called, how it would be played, and the rules.
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Evolving a New Species
Imagine a brand new Pokemon species that is yet to be discovered. Describe the physical features, abilities, behaviors, and habitats of this new Pokemon.
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Enchanted Athletics
Construct a new sport that could exist in the Wizarding World’s equivalent of the Olympics.