Rewrite a movie scene with…
Think of one of your favorite scenes from a movie. Now rewrite the scene, but replace your human characters with creatures that are anatomically different from humans.
Category: Writing Prompts
A thorn in the heart…
Write a story using the opening line, “An unsolved mystery is a thorn in the heart.”
The last one alive…
Write a story about the one surviving human, animal, or plant left on Earth after a catastrophic disaster.
High octane sport…
Write a scene about a character competing in a high octane sport—but do it without using any adjectives or simple adverbs.
Think of a popular drink…
For this writing prompt, think of a popular drink and write a character description to match. End the paragraph with the phrase, “His/her/their favorite drink is…”
Describe a scene…
For this image inspiration writing prompt, look at the above photograph and describe the scene in detail. Instead of focusing on what has happened or will happen, spend your energy recasting this image for someone who can’t see it.
Write a manifesto from…
For this writing prompt, imagine the perfect society. A world without war, without pain or suffering—a utopia. Write a paragraph describing why this society works as a true, perfect utopia. Then write a manifesto from a rebel who means to destroy it.
Describe a spring morning…
For this writing prompt, write a paragraph describing a spring morning. Tap into as many senses as you can to bring that experience to your reader. (Bonus points if you include taste.)
Describe a storm in two…
Describe a storm in two ways. First, write about it as if you are someone who is absolutely entranced by the beauty of a storm. Next, write about the exact same storm, but filter it through the lens of someone who is terrified of storms.
Consider your religious beliefs…
Consider your personal religious beliefs. Now write about a character whose beliefs and religious upbringing are the exact opposite of yours in every way.