Sometimes, all we really need is help getting our imaginations started. That is why, for all the students, writers, or future writers out there, we have compiled a list of creative writing prompts to assist you. Whether you use them as the basis for an actual story or as an exercise to aid you in your quest to write creatively, we hope they get your creative juices flowing.
2. Why is Creative Writing Difficult?
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Most of our
education is spent
teaching us how to
write factually
Not used to writing
creatively and
using our
imaginations
4. Creative Writing Prompts
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That is why, for all
the students,
writers, and future
writers out there,
we have compiled a
list of creative
writing prompts to
get your creative
juices flowing.
5. Creative Writing Prompt #1
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Write about love, happiness, excitement, or laughter.
6. Creative Writing Prompt #2
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Write a story that is meant to make the reader cry.
7. Creative Writing Prompt #3
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Audrey and Jessica had been best friends since
childhood, until one day . . .
8. Creative Writing Prompt #4
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Describe a story in which dragons, unicorns, or fairies
are real.
9. Creative Writing Prompt #5
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A message in a bottle washed up on shore. What did it
say?
10. Creative Writing Prompt #6
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Write abbout what you think your grandparents were
like when they were young.
11. Creative Writing Prompt #7
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Write a funny story meant to make the reader laugh
out loud.
19. Creative Writing Prompt #15
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Scientists have discovered a new species of animal.
What is it?
20. Creative Writing Prompt #16
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A spaceship just landed in your backyard. What
happens next?
21. Creative Writing Prompt #17
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Create a story based on a conversation you overhear at
a restaurant or cafe.
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22. Creative Writing Prompt #18
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Write about what life would be like if we slept during
the day and were awake at night.