Monkees Writing Prompts

1.) The Monkees have won a round-trip tickets to anywhere in the world. Where do they go and what adventures happen to them while they are there?

2.) Choose your favorite Monkee. Now pick something out about his personality, and write him the complete opposite. (Ex. Micky is in a serious, sullen mood through the entire story)

3.) Choose your least favorite Monkee, and write a story around him. (Note: This doesn't mean you use this as an opportunity to bash a Monkee you may hate. Please keep other member's feelings in mind when writing this story.)

4.) One of the Monkees is granted three wishes. What does he wish for? How does it affect him and the other three Monkees?

5.) Mother's Day is May 8th this year. Write a story center around a Monkee and his mother. (Note: This doesn't mean it has to be posted by Mother's Day. Take your time writing and post whenever it's ready.)

6.) Begin a story with, "I wish someone would have told me...). This could make a great story about one of the Monkees, today, looking back on his career.

7.) A powerful force of nature has hit Malibu (Hurricane, Earthquake, Flood, etc...). How does it affect the Monkees?

8.) Write yourself into a story where you go back in time and meet the Real-Life Monkees in the 1960s. Knowing everything you know about them, what would you say to them? Would you try to change their future, or would you let things continue as they are?

9.) There's a power outage! The Monkees' have to do without all of their modern conveniences. (light, refrigerator, television, Oh my! We've all been there.) How do they survive? Come on, guys! This could really make a silly story if you try!

10.) Write a story in which a girl comes between at least two of the Monkees. (ex. Peter loves her, Mike hates her. Is Mike wrong to hate her? Is Peter wrong to love her?) It doesn't have to be those two Monkees or even the same scenario. Just some ideas I'm throwing around.

11.) The hallway was silent...

12.) "Get out of here as fast as you can!"

13.) They watched in horror as their friend turned the corner and bumped into...

14.) He looked around the room. Nothing seemed unsual until...

15.) There were a lot of rumors, but it wasn't until later that day that they had found out what really happened.

16.) Write a story where everyone thinks one of the Monkees is wrong about something (even the other three Monkees), but in the end it turns out he was right.

17.) Two or more of the Monkees have the same event happen to them. Have each Monkee respond differently.

18.) Write a story that involves random acts of kindness and how each character is affected.

19.) Write a story of betrayal.

20.) Each of the Monkees make a New Years Resolution. What are they and how do they stick to it?

21.) Pick five words at random. Using a thesaurus, find an alternative for each word. Write a story using all 10 of them.

22.) You're a journalist, and you're writing an article on the Monkees. This, of course, requires an interview. Write out your interview with each Monkee, then write your article about them.

23.) Select a book from a random shelf in your home library. Copy down the last sentence, and use this line to begin a short story.

24.) Write a story in which the main character is in an argument but is obviously in the wrong.

25.) Write a story to include, "Sorry, we can’t insure you for a journey like that."

26.) Write a biography on the life of one of the "TV" Monkees, starting from his birth year to present day.

27.) It’s 3 a.m. There's a bang outside and then glass breaks. Write the story.

28.) Outline an idea for a novel that takes place over three generations of one family. Write a story of what happens. (Example: Davy's Parents/ Davy / Davy's children)

29.) Write the script for a Monkees' episode. Go all out and even name the guest actors and who they will be playing.

30.) Write a story where the characters are trying to find something. Their quest can be for an object, artifact or something intangible, such as self-acceptance.

31.) He hugged the tree as he looked at the ground far below. How did he get in the tree? What happens next?

32.) A drunk man sits down next to a Monkee thinking that it's his buddy. He starts confessing the truth. Write what this "truth" may be.

33.) The Monkees are zapped into the 21st century, and now must try to understand our new technology: satellites, DVDs, CDs, computers, internet, cell phones...you get the picture.

34.) One of the Monkees is stuck inside a dream. Yes, he knows it's a dream, and he's being confronted by something from his life in reality. He cannot escape his dream until he overcomes it.

35.) While on the subject of dreams, take a dream that you remember very well. Place the Monkees in it (if they weren't there already) and write a story.

36.) Recently I toured an old house from the 1800s, and the woman giving the tour talked about it's resident ghost. Of course I have to turn that into a story idea. *grin* Write a story where the Monkees either have a ghost at the Pad, or they go to another house that is haunted. Is the ghost good or bad?

37.) Have you seen the Walgreen's commercials about "The place called 'Perfect'"? Write a story putting the Monkees in this Utopia. Do they enjoy it or does it drive them absolutely mad? Do the people from Perfect look down on the Monkees for their imperfections?

38.) Fed up with the demands of his career, one of the Monkees takes off to find a place of rest and solitude. Does he find it, or does he soon wish he was back at work.

39.) Pick an episode of the Monkees. How would you have written it? Would it have had a happy ending or a sad ending? Write the story.

40.) Take a magazine, any magazine at all. Scan through it and pick out an article. Write a Monkees' story based on the subject of that article.

41.) The scenes from the movie "Head" were like small pieces of scenes taken from different movies and glued together. Take one of those scenes, just one, and write a story around it. Examples: a) How did Micky end up in the dessert? b) Why was Davy a boxer?

42.) Independence Day is in just a few days. Write a story centered around the 4th of July.

43.) Monkee #1 is doing something wrong and thinks the other three don't know about it. However Monkee #2 does know. Does he tell the other two Monkees? Does he approach Monkee #1 himself?

44.) Considering Father's Day was last month, I really should have used this one in the last newsletter. Write a story centered around the Monkees and their children.

45.) Write a story where one of the Monkees, preferrably RL, has a stalker.

46.) One of the Monkees breaks a rule and suffers terrible consequences for it. The rule can be anything like "Do not walk on the grass," "Do not swim," or maybe a specific rule that Mike made up.

47.)Create a scene in which your favorite Monkee does something stupid or makes a fool of himself. Sometimes we tend to make them always do good while the other three Monkees always do bad.

48.) One or more of the Monkees decide they want to do something to better the world. Whether they do it through a song, through their TV show or maybe just the way they live their day-to-day life - you decide.

49.) Take another TV Show, book, singer, anyone or anything else you may be a fan of. Write a crossover story with the Monkees.

50.) I will admit that this is a prompt that has been used before in Monkee fandom, but each time it is used, it makes a good story. One of the Monkees' girlfriends is secretly seeing another Monkee. You know where to go from there. *smile*

51.) One of the guys has a class reunion. Granted, it's probably only a five year class reunion, but it's still possible. In true "Success Story" fashion, have that Monkee try to impress his old school mates.

52.) In an old journal belonging to a beloved family member, a mysterious person is mentioned. Who is this person? Have the Monkee/Monkees seek him out.

53.) A crime has been committed, and one of the Monkees has been wrongfully accused of it. The other three need to find a way to prove his innocence before it's too late.

54.) Funds being low, the four boys decide to take in babysitting. Sort of a daddy daycare setting.

55.) Write a story where one or more of the following virtues are portrayed: patience, honesty, sincerity.

56.) One of the Monkees has had a severe accident and the worst is feared. Write the story from the POV of one of the other Monkees.

57.) Micky invents a potion that greatly alters his friend's personalities, making them completely opposite of what they are.

58.) There's a bad storm, the power goes out, and all that is left for the guys to do is sit around and talk. Now is a good time for each Monkee to reminisce about his past.

59.) One of the Monkees goes to visit his grandparents for the summer and when he gets back he's a little chunky. You know how grandparents cook and most of the time don't want you to lift a finger for yourself. The other three would have to help him take the weight off. (Submitted by Jan B.)

60.) Peter becomes depressed when it seems like everyone is neglecting him.

61.) When his father comes back, Mike realizes that he didn't know the real reasons for his parent's divorce.

62.) All four Monkees are drafted.

63.) Peter and Mike argue over the rights/wrongs of the Civil War which leads Micky and Davy into a similar arguement over the Revolutionary War.

64.) After receiving letters from an old girfriend in England, Davy considers leaving the band and going back home.

65.) An earthquake strikes Malibu, and the four boys are separated.

66.) Micky's mother decides she wants to marry again, and Micky is dead-set against it.

67.) An abusive, drunken father moves in next door to the Monkees. The guys try to give the kids a safe-haven while bringing the father back to his senses.

68.) Tribute to Mr. Babbitt: As many of you know, Henry Corden (who played Mr. Babbitt) just recently passed away. I thought it would be a nice idea for someone to write a story centered around our favorite landlord.

69.) Micky gets carried away with his werewolf impressions, and people outside the Pad begin to think it's for real.

70.) Tired of be called "The dummy," Peter sets out to prove to everyone that he's smarter than they think.

71.) Davy's offered another part on Broadway, and must chose between an acting career and the Monkees.

72.) Over-tired and over-stressed, Mike decides to take a vacation from being the leader, leaving the other three to fend for themselves.

73.) It's almost flu season again. Write a story where the flu bug hits the Pad.

74.) One of the Monkees is feeling lonely and decides to fill out one of those singles surveys. What sort of girl does he end up meeting?

75.) The Monkees meet four girls they really like, only to find out they've been transported from another time period, the past or the future. (Submitted by Jan B.)

76.) A day in the life of the Monkees, from Mr. Schneiders point of view. (Submitted by Jan B.)

77.) Thanksgiving is coming up everyone! Write a story centered around this special holiday.

78.) Davy goes on tour. His daughter Jessica volunteers to watch his house. While house sitting, she thinks her dad has too much stuff, decides to have a yard sale. What will Davy's reaction be, when he finds out? (Submitted by Theresa)

79.) Set in Fairytale Land, Peter finds a princess, but the others, especially Micky, don't believe she is royalty. However, she convinces Peter to help her regain her father's kingdom and her betroth, Prince Halsten. (Submitted by Kaye)

80.) Davy accepts a dare from Micky not to fall in love for a week. Little did he know the week is the same time a swimsuit competition is being held on the beach. (Submitted by Kaye)

81.) Micky meets a girl, but his dreams convinces him that he has known her somewhere and that she is trouble. Can his dreams be true? (Submitted by Kaye)

82.) Thinking that Mike is knowledgeable in American history, the guys enter him on a game show only to find out that he doesn't know as much as they thought.

83.) In Hitchcock style, write a story where the guys discovers a piece of paper with a coded message and the bad guys try to get it back.

84.) The guys are asked to star in a local play of Oklahoma, but there's a little fight over who should have the role of Curly and who should have the role of Judd.

85.) Write a story where one of the Monkees is stuck in a world of delirium, and he can't wake up until he solves a dilemma between it's characters.

86.) A story centered around you: Remember those old Looney Tunes shorts where they show the artist drawing Daffy Duck, and all of the sudden he jumps off of the page and starts telling the artist how things should be? Lets turn this around and have you writing a story when one or all of the Monkees come to life in front of you and start telling you how the story should go.

87.) Christmas is approaching and three of the four Monkees are getting ready for it. They notice that one of the Monkees has not even gone out once to get a gift for anyone or done any decorating......which Monkee will you use and why is he being that way for Christmas. (Submitted by Krista)

88.) The Monkees were doing a show in Alaska. It was their first real big gig and they had hopes of it going somewhere. Only on the way to the gig, the boys get lost in a huge snow storm that kicked up. They are trying to find their way to the gig when they came across this HUGE ice-crystal castle. Curiosity kicks in and the four boys wander toward the castle in hopes to find a warm place to place themselves for the night......what is inside the ice castle...how do they get inside the castle and how do they get themselves out of it and to the gig? Do the even make the gig? (Submitted by Krista)

89.) The Monkees are supposed to put on a Christmas play for their fans. But one little problem occurs...they don't know how to write a Christmas play. How would you have them put their Christmas play together? How would they explain the meaning of Christmas to their fans? (Submitted by Krista)

90.) On the way home from a gig in upstate NY, the boys get stranded in a major lake effect snow storm. They find a cabin that is inhabited by 4 sisters. They wanted to be home by Christmas, but they are stranded and have no where to go for a few days but stay there. The sisters each have their own personalities and quirks. How do the boys make sure they have a Merry Christmas without their families, and how do they learn to look beyond these sisters' quirks and get along with them? (Submitted by Annie)

91.) Write a Monkees' version of a famous Christmas story like "The Christmas Carol," or "It's a Wonderful Life."

92.) Write a story where the guys are overloaded with Christmas cards from fans. One card stands out among the rest. Why?

93.) Mike is robbed of his Christmas money, and wonders how he will give gifts to his friends.

94.) Grandfather Jones feigns illness in order to bring Davy home for Christmas.

95.) Micky wishes that everyday were Christmas, and his wish comes true.

96.) Someone tells Peter that Santa Clause isn't real, and the guys set out to prove that it's not true.

97.) It's New Years Eve.....Davy has to perform a solo show by midnight or he'll be stuck in 1966 forever. Problem is, he doesn't want to leave out the other three guys. How will he gently tell them that he has to do a solo show by midnight or they'll be going into 1967 without him? (Submitted by Krista)

98.) It's New Years Eve....The Monkees are sitting at home when all of a sudden the lights go out. Mike scurries in the dark looking for candles, Micky is walking around in a panic, Peter keeps bumping into things and Davy comes up missing. What happened to Davy? How do they get him back? Is it Davy that pulled a trick on them; or did someone try to eliminate him from the group? (Submitted by Krista)

99.) Peter is walking along the beach by himself in thought. Everyone is always saying he's 'dumb' and now it has gotten to him. What do you think Peter will do to cheer himself up? Do you think the other three guys will come to him and ask him what's up? And if they do, do you think Peter will tell them? What reasoning would he give for being out there by himself. (Submitted by Krista)

100.) Micky is going away on a boat trip. He says good-bye to his other three friends. The other three must carry on without him for only one month; but how will they do it? Does Micky get homesick and come home? Or do the three guys get sick for Micky and find a way to land on the same boat as him? (Submitted by Krista)

101.) Mike has an infatuation with a girl. The problem is, Mike is afraid to ask her out. She has an infactuation with him too but she's afraid to ask him. How will these two come together? What character name would you give the girl? How long will it take the two of them to realize they have the same infactuation with each other? Will the other three Monkees fix the two of them up together or will they play a part in keeping the two of them apart? (Submitted by Krista)

102.) The four Monkees finally became huge in 1967. Problem is, tension grew between the four of them to the point they wanted nothing more to do with each other. Will you have them work it out? Or will you have them separate for quite a few years, come back later, work out their differences and try again? What would cause the tension between the four of them so bad that they'd possibly think of breaking up? (Submitted by Krista)

103.) The 80s...the guys are grown up. They haven't been together in 20 years (kind of going along with the real reunion) and suddenly bump into each other at different times. How would you bring them back together? Would you have them having families? Would you have them going back on the road together? Use your imagination as to what they would talk about or what would bring them together again. (Submitted by Krista)

104.) A few months after the guys move into the Pad, one of them discovers a box in the back of the closet left by previous owners. What are the contents, and does it affect the guys' lives?

105.) Write a story based on the following line: Answers are what we have for other people's problems.

106.) Pick an old foe from one of the Monkees' episodes, and write a story where he/she comes back and seeks revenge on the Monkees.

107) Think of the worst job that you've ever had. Now place a Monkee or Monkees in that same job. Write about the worst and best things that happened to you in that job, and have the Monkees react the way you had....or wished you had.

108) Since Mike is the only Monkee who's an only child, how about a long lost sibling shows up. (Submitted by Jan B.)

109) A long ex-girlfriend of Davy's shows up for a little revenge. (Submitted by Joleen)

110) A King shows up at the Pad and tells Micky that he's his father. (Submitted by Joleen)

111) Real Life Prompt - Even though the Monkees are told they are not allowed to play their own instruments, Peter sneaks his guitar into the studio and records some of the music behind the producer's back.

112) The Monkees and the Beatles decide that they are going to do a concert together. (Submitted by Joleen)

113) The Monkees go to a fortune teller and she tells them some bad news. (Submitted by Joleen)

114) This one has been done before, but I don't think I've ever seen a completed version of this story: One of the Monkees regresses back to his childhood, and the other three must take care of him until he comes back to his usual self.

115) The monkees find out they have some groupies that are a little too obsessed. (Submitted by Joleen)

116) Being the only Monkee without a Valentine, Peter wishes for a girlfriend on his birthday.

117) Micky is always able to pull pranks and surprises on the other three. Now it's time for Mike, Peter and Davy to pull a prank, and what better time to do so than on his birthday?

118) Mike is surprised when he hears another group playing one of his songs over the radio. The only problem is that he never sold that song to anyone, and he certainly isn't receiving any credit for it.

119) Davy always counted on his looks to impress the girls. Things soon change when he finds he loves a blind girl.

120) After his feelings are hurt, Peter decides to go home to visit his family. Only then do the guys realize how much they need Peter around.

121) Trying to prove that they're not just city boys, but rugid outdoorsmen, the Monkees go on a camping trip only to run into a series of problems.

122) Entering the fantasy realm, the Monkees find that all the evil fairy-tale characters (the wicked step-mother, the wicked witch of the west, etc...) are joining together to fight the good fairy-tale characters (Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc...).

123) The Monkees spend the day at the local amusement park. There's plenty of mischief for them to get into there.

124) Feeling that they're getting no where as a group, each Monkee tries his hand at a solo career.

125) Take one of the Monkees songs and turn it into a story. (Submitted by Joleen)

126) Take one of your favorite movies, and write it with the Monkees in it. (Submitted by Joleen)