42+ ‘Your Town’ Writing Prompts
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Building a New Society
Imagine your town has been deserted and only your class remains. Describe how you would rebuild and survive as a team.
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Your Town’s Tale
Write a ghost story set in your hometown, but add a twist that challenges the separation between real experiences and ghost legends.
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The Vanishing Valentine
Every year, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, a particular person goes missing from town.
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Harvest Festival
Imagine that your town is holding a harvest festival. Write about how you’d like to contribute.
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Robot Rebellion
In the future, household robots are common. One day, all of the robots in your town start behaving oddly. Write a story about what happens next.
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Eternal Whisper
Write a tale about a haunted place in your town and the ghost that whispers life changing advice to its visitors.
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Transform Your Town
Imagine that you are the mayor of your town for a day. Describe one big change you would make and why it would be good for the town.
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“The Forgotten Veterans Day Parade”
In your story, a historic Veterans Day parade tradition is inexplicably canceled.
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Disappearing Tracks
Craft a tale where people disappear without any trace or explanation, leaving the society in turmoil.
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The Alien in Town
An alien has moved to your town, describe this newcomer’s appearance, habits, and personality.
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Understanding the Environment
Explain an environmental issue plaguing your town, and suggest potential solutions.
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Harvest Feast
Write a descriptive piece capturing the spirit of a communal harvest feast in your town.
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Extraordinary Creatures In Ordinary Places
Describe a day in your life if your town or city was suddenly populated with magical or fantastical creatures.
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Haunted House Memories
Craft a story centered around a local haunted house that you and your friends dared to visit during Halloween.
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The Magic Shop
You just discovered a secret magic shop in your town. What magic item do you find and how does it change your life?
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Investigating Local History
Choose a historical landmark in your town or city and research its significance.
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Lights and Shadows of Your City
Write a detailed account of your city, including its beauty, issues, and the unnoticed corners.
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Early Spring Snowfall
An unexpected late snowfall has covered your town on Easter morning. How does this change your Easter plans?
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The Ghastly Town Legend
Take a local legend in your town and turn it into a ghastly supernatural story.
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Earth Day Celebration
How would you plan a special holiday to celebrate Earth Day in your town? Who would be invited and what activities would take place?
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April Showers to Power
Imagine that sudden rainfall in April has caused an unexpected power outage in your town. Write about the experience.
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Spirits of Sleepy Hollow
Write about a local legend or myth in your town, in the vein of “Sleepy Hollow.”
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Pokemon Invades Your Home Town
Write about how life would change if Pokemon suddenly appeared in your local neighborhood.
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Persuasive Vision
Choose a location in your town that you think should be transformed, and write an article urging the community to make that change.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for the first time.
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Underground Histories
Write about the history of your town or city from a perspective often overlooked or unheard.
