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Imagine You Found Evidence That... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Found Evidence That... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you found evidence that humans were created as an experiment by an ancient alien race. Would you tell the rest of the world, and why?
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If You Had To Listen To The Same Song...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Had To Listen To The Same Song...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you had to listen to the same song ten times every day or never listen to music at all, which would you choose? If you chose the song, which would it be?
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If You Could Be Attractive And Stupid...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Be Attractive And Stupid...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could be attractive and stupid, or intelligent and ugly, which would you prefer? Why?
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Wisest Person You Know... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Wisest Person You Know... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Who is the wisest person you have ever met, and why?
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Choose One Type Of Weather... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Choose One Type Of Weather... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Imagine you could choose one type of weather for the rest of your life. What would you choose and how would it affect your life?
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One Law [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

One Law [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you could change or invent one law that had to be implemented across the world, what would it be and why? Do you think it would make life better?
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If You Were A Drink, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Drink, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you were a drink, which drink would you be and why? 
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If You Could Freeze Time... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Freeze Time... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you could freeze time whenever you wanted, what would you do and why?
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Worst Thing You've Ever Done... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Worst Thing You've Ever Done... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What's the worst thing you've ever done in your life? Why was it so bad?
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Locked In A Room... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Locked In A Room... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you could spend 24 hours locked in a room with any person throughout history, who would it be and why?
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If You Could Smash One Thing...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Smash One Thing...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you could smash one thing in your house with no repercussions, what would it be and why?
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What Shape Are You? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

What Shape Are You? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you were a two-dimentional shape, what shape would you be and why?
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Robbery [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Robbery [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Imagine you get robbed at knifepoint and then the thief gets hit by a car. The car speeds off, nobody else is around, and he is in extreme pain but not dead; do you hel ...
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Your Last Month... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Your Last Month... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What if scientists found that an asteroid was going to destroy the planet in one month? What would you do with your last month of life?
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One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What if you were only allowed to receive one type of gift (such as books, computer games, clothes) for Christmas for the rest of your life? What would you choose and why?
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If You Could Have One Day... ? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Have One Day... ? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could have one day repeat over and over again for the rest of your life, which day would it be and why?
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Imagine You Were Given A Free Wish... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Were Given A Free Wish... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you were given a free wish, but you had to wish something for somebody else. What would you wish, for who, and why?
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Your Ideal Job [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Your Ideal Job [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could have your ideal job, what would it be and why? How would your working day go?
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Would You Turn In A Family Member...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Would You Turn In A Family Member...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Would you turn in a family member, if they had commited a murder? Why or why not?
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If You Could Learn One Musical Instrument... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Learn One Musical Instrument... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could learn one musical instrument, what would it be and why?
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If You Won The Lottery... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Won The Lottery... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you won the lottery, what would you do on the first day you got the money? Why?
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Would You Ever Buy A Drink To...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Would You Ever Buy A Drink To...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Would you ever buy a drink to a desperate, homeless alcoholic? Why or why not?
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What Is Your Biggest Achievement? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

What Is Your Biggest Achievement? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What is your biggest achievement? What made it so important to you?
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If You Were A Superhero... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Superhero... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you were a superhero, what would be your kryptonite and why?
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Favourite Season [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Favourite Season [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What is your favourite season? Why?
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