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Weekly Writing Prompts

Join (probably?) the world's largest writing contest. Flex those creative muscles with weekly writing prompts.

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Write a story inspired by your favorite Tiktok reel.

High School

You're trapped on a version of Groundhog Day... and the day that keeps looping for you is the day right before summer break starts.

High School

Write a letter to your middle school self. What would you want them to know?

High School

Interview your favorite fictional villain. What questions would you ask them?

High School

You have to escape from a house on fire. What are the first three things you grab? Why?

High School

Explain a computer to someone from the 16th century.

High School

Define what trust means to you.

High School

Write a letter describing yourself and your modern life to a pen pal who lives in the year 1905.

High School

What's your first memory? Describe it on paper using all five senses.

High School

Write a guidebook for someone from outer space who is visiting your neighborhood for the first time.

High School

Re-write a famous fairy tale from the villain's perspective.

High School

Would you rather be able to change the past or change the future? Why?

High School

Write about a time when you did something without thinking it through.

High School

Finish this sentence: "I wish that I..."

Middle School

You find a magical portal in your bedroom one day. Do you step into it? What happens?

Middle School

Write a scary story that you could tell around a campfire!

Middle School

If you could be anything in the world, what would you be? Why?

Middle School

Write about your dream for the future. Be as descriptive as possible.

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If I were the teacher for a day, this is what I would do! Write about it.

Middle School

Write about a time that you took a chance.

Middle School

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