25 creative writing prompts
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25 Creative Writing
TO GET YOU STARTED
Prompts
Why is Creative Writing Difficult?
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Most of oureducation is spentteaching us how towrite factuallyNot used to writingcreatively andusing ourimaginations
Getting Started
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Sometimes, all we really need is help getting ourimaginations started.
Creative Writing Prompts
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That is why, for allthe students,
writers, and futurewriters out there,
we have compiled alist of creative
writing prompts toget your creative
juices flowing.
Creative Writing Prompt #1
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Write about love, happiness, excitement, or laughter.
Creative Writing Prompt #2
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Write a story that is meant to make the reader cry.
Creative Writing Prompt #3
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Audrey and Jessica had been best friends sincechildhood, until one day . . .
Creative Writing Prompt #4
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Describe a story in which dragons, unicorns, or fairiesare real.
Creative Writing Prompt #5
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A message in a bottle washed up on shore. What did itsay?
Creative Writing Prompt #6
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Write abbout what you think your grandparents werelike when they were young.
Creative Writing Prompt #7
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Write a funny story meant to make the reader laughout loud.
Creative Writing Prompt #8
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Describe your best friend.
Creative Writing Prompt #9
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Pick a random word from the dictionary and make itthe title of your play. Then write the play.
Creative Writing Prompt #10
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Write about something that terrifies you.
Creative Writing Prompt #11
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Write about nature with human qualities.
Creative Writing Prompt #12
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Write a poem about your favorite place to visit.
Creative Writing Prompt #13
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Write about something that excites you.
Creative Writing Prompt #14
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Where do you want to be in five years?
Creative Writing Prompt #15
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Scientists have discovered a new species of animal. What is it?
Creative Writing Prompt #16
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A spaceship just landed in your backyard. Whathappens next?
Creative Writing Prompt #17
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Create a story based on a conversation you overhear ata restaurant or cafe.
Creative Writing Prompt #25
Creative Writing Prompt #18
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Write about what life would be like if we slept duringthe day and were awake at night.
Creative Writing Prompt #19
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Write about fear, evil, hate, or cruelty.
Creative Writing Prompt #20
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Write down a secret you have kept for a friend. Ps.don't show anyone!
Creative Writing Prompt #21
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Whom do you love the most? Why?
Creative Writing Prompt #22
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Write a story in which our world takes place on Mars.
Creative Writing Prompt #23
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The rain pelted against the windowsill...
Creative Writing Prompt #24
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Write about your childhood home.
Creative Writing Prompt #25
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Describe a recent dream or nightmare you had.
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