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Creative writing prompts

What-ifs, points of view and poetry.

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Create a new animal by combining two real ones. Describe its life.

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How to get a creative writing prompt

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    Pick a type, or mix them all.

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    Tap “Another prompt” until you find one you like, or type your own.

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    Print it as a writing page with lines, a list, or cut-out cards.

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    Download the PDF and start writing.

About the creative writing prompts

These prompts are for writing just for fun: what if gravity switched off every afternoon? What does a football think of the match? Write a haiku about a season, or invent a festival nobody has heard of. There are no wrong answers.

Unlike the school-style writing prompts, there’s no set genre, so these suit clubs, holidays, journals and early finishers.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there poetry prompts?

Yes, ten of them, including acrostics, haiku, list poems and rhyming poems. Choose “Poetry” in the type menu.

How do I print prompt cards?

Choose “Cards” to get eight prompts per page with dashed cutting lines. Print on card for a reusable prompt jar.

Are the prompts free to use in class?

Yes. All prompts were written for Atifo and are free to print and share with students.

Can I add my own prompts?

Yes. Type them in the box, one per line, and they replace the ready-made ones. Nothing you type leaves your device.

What line spacing should I choose?

Wide lines with a dashed midline suit ages 5–7, medium suits 7–10, and narrow lines suit older students writing longer pieces.

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