We want to share some writing prompts to help spark a bit of creativity. These prompts are here to offer a fun and imaginative way to get into the habit of writing. They’re like little exercises for your imagination, inviting you to explore new ideas and to express yourself in different ways.

There’s no pressure to create something perfect; it’s all about playing with words and seeing where your thoughts take you.

So, whenever you’re ready, grab your favourite note book, pick a prompt that speaks to you and just start writing! Writing can be a great way to unwind, reflect, and perhaps you can even build up a positive writing habit or discover something new about yourself.

Wishing you a year filled with enjoyable moments and creative discoveries!

Fiction

Mystery at the Manor: The old, seemingly abandoned mansion at the end of your street lights up every night at exactly 9:03 PM, even though it’s supposed to be empty. One evening, curiosity gets the best of you, and you decide to investigate.

Parallel Worlds: You discover an old, dusty mirror in your attic that doesn’t reflect the present but shows scenes from a parallel world. One day, you notice your parallel self signalling for help.

Time Capsule Message: You bury a time capsule as a child with a note to your future self. Years later, when you open it, you find a reply written on the back of your original message.

Fantasy

Dragon’s Egg: You find a dragon’s egg in the forest near your home. As it begins to hatch, you realise dragons aren’t the fearsome beasts everyone believes them to be.

Enchanted Library: Every book in the library is a portal to the world within its pages. One day, you get trapped in a story and must find your way back to the real world.

The Last Magician: In a world where magic is nearly extinct, you discover that you have the potential to wield it. But with power comes danger, as you’re now sought by forces wanting to control or extinguish magic entirely.

Science Fiction

Alien Artefact: Humanity discovers an alien artefact on Mars that can alter the laws of physics. As scientists study it, they inadvertently trigger a shift in reality.

Dystopian Society: In a future society where emotions are considered a disease and suppressed from birth, you suddenly start feeling things. Now, you’re on the run for being “infected.”

Virtual Reality Gone Wrong: The virtual reality world everyone escapes to for leisure starts glitching, trapping users inside. You must navigate this digital world to find a way out before it’s too late.

Historical Fiction

Secrets of the Silk Road: As a trader on the Silk Road in the 13th century, you come across an ancient secret that could change the course of history.

The Lost Diary: You discover a diary from a soldier in World War II, revealing a hidden story of love and sacrifice. Inspired, you decide to track down the people mentioned in the diary.

Time Slip in the Library: While researching in an old library, you stumble upon a book that transports you back to the library in the 1800s. You must navigate the past and find your way back to the present.

We hope these writing prompts inspire you to dive into the world of storytelling and self-expression. May each prompt be a stepping stone to uncovering your unique voice and the stories that lie within you.