Writing Prompts: Happy April Fool’s Day

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Today’s writing prompts will center around the day of pranks. Who doesn’t enjoy a good joke or two, especially on a day that has been set aside specifically for pranksters around the world. Here are five creative writing prompts to help you to tap into your inner comedian and get your readers slapping their knee with laughter.

1. Write about an April Fool’s prank gone awry.

2. Write a story with the prank as the plot.

3. Write a story where participating in April Fool’s day is against the law.

4. Write about a reality show centered around who can come up with the best prank.

5. Write about the best prank you have ever pulled or that has been pulled on you.