With summer heat in full force across most of the Northern Hemisphere, this week’s writing prompts should give you some fun, meaningful writing practice.
Choose one prompt each day, or combine two or more prompts to create a story you can develop more fully over the week.
Summer Heat Waves
Monday’s Prompt – The Sweltering Secret
A small town is experiencing an unusually severe heat wave.
As temperatures soar, strange occurrences begin to happen.
People start discovering hidden secrets and buried memories tied to the intense heat.
Write about one resident’s journey to uncover the truth behind these mysterious events.
Tuesday’s Prompt – Desert Mirage
During a record-breaking heat wave, a young adventurer gets lost in the desert.
Dehydrated and hallucinating, he stumbles upon a mirage that seems all too real.
Describe his struggle for survival and what he discovers in the shimmering illusion.
Wednesday’s Prompt – Urban Inferno
In the midst of a heat wave, a city experiences rolling blackouts and water shortages.
The community bands together to overcome the challenges, but underlying tensions and old grudges surface.
Explore the dynamics of the city’s residents as they navigate this crisis.
Thursday’s Prompt – Summer of Dreams
A group of friends decides to spend their summer vacation in a remote cabin, hoping for a peaceful retreat.
However, a relentless heat wave transforms their idyllic getaway into a test of endurance.
Write about how they cope with the heat and the unexpected events that unfold.
Friday’s Prompt – The Last Ice
In a world where climate change has made heat waves the norm, a young scientist discovers a hidden glacier that holds the key to reversing the planet’s warming.
Follow her journey to save the glacier while battling extreme temperatures and those who want to exploit it for profit.
Saturday’s Prompt – A Taste of Fire
A talented chef in a coastal town tries to keep his restaurant afloat during a heat wave that drives tourists away.
He discovers a rare, heat-resistant plant that can only be harvested during extreme temperatures.
Write about the chef’s quest to find this plant and create a dish that could save his restaurant.
Sunday’s Prompt – Echoes of the Sun
During a relentless heat wave, a writer finds an old, enchanted typewriter that seems to have a mind of its own.
Every story she writes on it comes to life, but the intense heat starts to affect the tales.
Describe the writer’s struggle to control her creations as the heat wave intensifies and her stories take on a life of their own.
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