Here are 47 funny writing prompts writers can leverage in their projects by using them as a starting point for their writing for social media script or YouTube video scripts.
They can choose a prompt that resonates with them and use it as a jumping-off point to develop a story, character, or idea.
These can be implemented inside ChatGPT or put them in content briefs when outsourcing content. Only use the prompt for a small part of the content if using AI writing tools.
Animals
- Write a story about a penguin who learns to fly.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up one day with the ability to talk to animals.
- Describe a day in the life of a talking dog.
- Write a story about a person who can communicate with plants.
- Write a story about a person who can talk to ghosts.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up one day with the ability to shape-shift into different animals.
Food
- Imagine you're a superhero with the power to turn anything into pizza. Write about how you use your powers for good.
- Write a story about a group of aliens who come to Earth and fall in love with a particular food.
- Describe the perfect sandwich. What ingredients would you include?
- Imagine you're a genie in a bottle. Write about the funniest wish someone has ever made.
- Write a letter to your favorite food, declaring your love.
- Write a letter to a tree, apologizing for carving your initials into its trunk as a child.
Time Travel
- Imagine you're a time traveler. Write about the funniest situation you've ever found yourself in.
- Write a letter to your future self, predicting what you'll be doing in 10 years.
- Write a letter to your future self, apologizing for something you did in the past.
- Write a letter to your future self, warning them about a potential disaster that you hope they can avoid.
- Describe a day in the life of a time traveler.
Fictional Characters
- Write a letter to a fictional character, giving them advice on their latest dilemma.
- Write a letter to a fictional character, begging them to come to your rescue.
- Write a letter to your favorite celebrity, inviting them to your next party.
- Write a letter to your favorite fictional character, asking them to be your mentor.
Superheroes and Sidekicks
- Describe a day in the life of a superhero's sidekick.
- Describe a day in the life of a superhero's arch-nemesis.
- Describe a day in the life of a superhero's trusty sidekick.
- Describe a day in the life of a superhero's hapless sidekick.
Humorous Letters
- Write a letter to your pet, thanking them for their unconditional love.
- Write a letter to a piece of furniture, thanking it for its faithful service.
- Write a letter to a tree, apologizing for carving your initials into its trunk as a child.
- Write a letter to a famous historical figure, inviting them to a modern-day party.
- Write a letter to your favorite food, declaring your love.
Miscellaneous
- Imagine you're a ghost haunting a house. Write about the pranks you play on the living residents.
- Write a story about a person who discovers a secret society of animals who rule the world.
- Imagine you're a character in a cartoon. Write about the craziest situation you've ever found yourself in.
- Imagine you're a character in a romantic comedy. Write about the most awkward situation you've ever found yourself in.
- Imagine you're a character in a mystery novel. Write about the most bizarre clue you've ever come across.
- Imagine you're a character in a horror movie. Write about the scariest situation you've ever found yourself in.
- Imagine you're a character in a western movie. Write about the most ridiculous showdown you've ever had.
- Imagine you're a character in a musical. Write about the most ridiculous song you've ever had to perform.
- Write a story about a person who discovers a magical book that transports them to different worlds.
- Imagine you're a character in a sci-fi movie. Write about the craziest technology you've ever encountered.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up with a magic beard.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up one day with the ability to turn invisible.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up one day with the ability to speak every language in the world.
- Write a story about a person who discovers they can talk to inanimate objects.
- Imagine you're a character in a fantasy novel. Write about the funniest creature you've ever encountered.
- Write a story about a person who wakes up with the ability to shape-shift into different animals.