Last updated: February 2026
Science Fiction Post-apocalyptic Writing Prompts (15 Ideas)
Use these prompts to write a science fiction draft that leans hard into Post-apocalyptic. Perfect for fast iteration and testing reader response.
15 prompts for Post-apocalyptic
- 1. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'science fiction books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 2. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'space opera kindle' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 3. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'sci-fi series' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 4. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'dystopian fiction' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 5. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'cyberpunk books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 6. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'military sci-fi' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 7. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'alien invasion books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 8. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'time travel fiction' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 9. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'science fiction books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 10. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'space opera kindle' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 11. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'sci-fi series' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 12. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'dystopian fiction' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 13. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'cyberpunk books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 14. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'military sci-fi' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
- 15. Write a science fiction scene that uses the 'Post-apocalyptic' trope — and include 'alien invasion books' in the first page. End with a choice that raises the stakes.
How to use these prompts for KDP
- Pick 1 prompt and write a 5-beat outline.
- Draft Chapter 1, then run a fast “human pass” for consistency.
- Only expand to a full book after the opening works.