If you’re looking for creative writing prompts for adults, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we will provide a list of prompts that will help get your creative juices flowing. Whether you are an experienced writer or just starting out, these prompts will help you improve your writing skills and produce great content.
What are the best writing prompts for adults?
- Write about your favorite place to visit on vacation.
- Pretend you’re stranded on a deserted island. What were some of the things that cross your mind?
- What are five words that describe who you are as a person?
- What would happen if aliens invaded Earth tomorrow? Write about how they might do so.
- Think back on one of the most embarrassing moments during your childhood. Now write down what happened, how it made you feel, and why it was so embarrassing for you.
- You just won the lottery! Now write down what you’re going to do with all that money. How will it change your life?
- Think back on one of the best days during your childhood (or adulthood). Now write down why it was so great.
- Describe your perfect day.
- Write about if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
- What is something that you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t yet had the opportunity to do? Why?
- What are some of your favorite memories from childhood?
- How has your life changed since you became a parent?
- What would be the title of your autobiography?
- Write about how you define happiness
- What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in life so far?
- If you could go back and change one decision that you made, what would it be? Why?
- What is one of your best memories from childhood?
- If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? What are some things that you’d like to do during your trip there?
- What is your favorite thing about yourself?
- What are some of your goals for the next five years?
- What is one bad habit that you would like to break?
- If you could have any career in the world, what would it be and why? What steps would you need to take in order to achieve this career?
- What are some things that make you happy?
- If you could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be? Why?
- What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in life so far?
- Define love.
- Memorable meals with family and friends
- A time when you overcame a major obstacle
- A time when you were embarrassed but it was worth it in the end
- The power of kindness
- A day in the life of…
- A character sketch of your best friend
- Your favorite place to go on vacation and why
- 5 things you would take with you if stranded on a deserted island
- What’s favorite song and why does it mean so much to you?
- The story of how you met your spouse/significant other
- Your favorite place to read and why
- A time when you surprised someone with an act of kindness
- What happiness means to you
- Why giving back is important to you
- How your life has changed since becoming a parent
- A time when you accomplished something amazing despite all odds being against you
- What are three things that make your life meaningful? Why do they mean so much to you?
- Your favorite memory from childhood and why it’s so special to this day.
- Write a story in which a character tries to reconnect with a former love from a different era.
- Write a story in which a small community is beset by a curse that makes everyone become animals overnight.
- Write about a magical object that has the power to grant wishes, but only if the user is willing to pay a steep price.
- Write about an individual who wakes up one day with some unusual new abilities – they can now read people’s thoughts and emotions, or even control them completely.
- Write a story about a cursed object that always seems to bring bad luck to its owner.
- Write a story about a writers’ group that meets every week to critique each other’s work.
- Write a story about a young woman who discovers her true identity after years of searching.
- Write about a group of friends who decide to take a road trip together.
- Write a story about a person who is forced to relive the same day over and over again.
- Write a story about a family who moves into a new house only to discover that it’s haunted.
- Write a story about a group of friends who get lost in the wilderness and must find their way back home.
- Write a story about a person who is given the power to control time.
- A young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her former lover.
- A group of friends who get lost in the wilderness and must find their way back home.
- A young man who discovers her true identity after years of searching.
- Write about an organization on a mission to save humanity from extinction caused by an unknown event.
- What would you do if you had the power to save humanity?
- Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
- Write about a time when you overcame a personal challenge.
- Write about a time when you were forced to confront your fears.
- Write about a time when you were forced to make a tough choice.
- Write about a time when you were forced to stand up for yourself.
- Write about an experience that changed the course of your life.
- Write about an experience that made you stronger as a person.
- Write about an experience that taught you something valuable about life.
- Write about a time when you were called names.
- Write about a time when you had to lie to someone close to you.
- Write an obituary for yourself and leave your final words and thoughts.
- Write about what it would be like if your world was turned upside down by the love of one person.
- Write about a time when you were forced to confront your fears.
- Write about a time when you were forced to make a tough choice or stand up for yourself.
- Write a story in which a character is being pursued by a madman.
- Write about a time when you were lost in the woods at night.
- Write about an evil creature that is hunting you down.
- Write about a dark figure that stalks you in your dreams.
- Write about an urban legend that is based on true events.
- Write about a ghost that haunts your hometown.
- Write about a serial killer who is still at large
What’s next for your writing?
Creative writing is important because it allows for self-expression and exploration. It can be a way to work through emotions or to explore new ideas. It can also be a form of release, allowing for the expression of thoughts and feelings that might otherwise be bottled up. For experienced writers, creative writing can be a way to practice and improve writing skills. These writing prompts will help you do exactly that!