164+ ‘A major’ Writing Prompts
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Turbulence
Write about a minor altercation between two passengers on a transatlantic flight that escalates into a major debacle.
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The Laughing Gas Heist
Pen a silly story about a major city-wide crime involving the theft of laughing gas.
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Healing of the Heart
Write about someone who, after suffering a major loss during the year, finds an unexpected source of healing on Christmas.
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The Fallout
Write about a time when you had a significant disagreement with a friend. How did you handle the situation and…
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Survival at Sea
Write a thrilling personal narrative about a major mechanical failure onboard your research vessel far from the shore.
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Quest for the Holy Grail
Imagine Harry and his friends embarking on an epic quest to find a ‘Holy Grail’ within the Wizarding World.
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Ravenclaw’s Challenges
Write a short story illustrating a major challenge a Ravenclaw might face and how they would overcome it.
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Twisting Parallel Universes
Write a fanfiction where a character unexpectedly finds themselves in a parallel universe where everything is just slightly off.
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Hurt and Comfort
What if one of your favorite characters suffered a major injury or illness, changes, how would other characters react and…
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New Power Source
Imagine a scenario where Eleven’s power source is not Eggos, but something entirely different.
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A Matter of Perspective
Create a story around aminor character whose path intersects with a major event in the Star Wars universe.
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Inquisition Leadership
Write about your character becoming the leader of the Inquisition and their first dramatic confrontation.
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Surviving the Blight
Focus on a major event during the Fifth Blight and how the Hero of Ferelden navigated through it.
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Pawn or Player – Portraits of Power
Craft a character who ends up being a key player in the Great Game without intending to.
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Homeownership Hope
Describe your experience of becoming a homeowner, focusing on the journey, achievement, and emotions tied to the milestone.
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The Age of Retirement
Describe your experiences as you transitioned into retirement.
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Embracing Change
Write about a major change that upset your normal routine or lifestyle but resulted in significant personal growth.
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Changing Perspectives
Reflect on a time when a major life event drastically altered your perspective.
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Productive Reflecting
Write an entry about a major problem you have overcome, how you handled it at the time and what you…
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Mining Mountain Peaks
Write about a major accomplishment in your life and delve deeper into the factors that contributed to your success.
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Transitioning Perspectives
How has a major change in your life altered your viewpoints on certain matters?
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Reflection on Healing Emotionally
Explore the evolution of an emotional wound to its current state of healing.
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Alternate Universe
Imagine an alternate universe where a major event in your life turned out differently.
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Depression’s Genetic Link
Write a story imagining a single gene that has been pinpointed as a major contributor to depression.
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The Impact of Life Changes
Describe a major life change you’ve undergone and how it influenced your mental state.
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Neutralizing Fear
List your deepest fears and analyze each one, imagining potential positive outcomes.
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Resilient After Disaster
Reflect on an experience or imagine a situation where you’ve emerged stronger and more resilient after a major catastrophe.
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The Unexpected Operative
Write a story in which an ordinary citizen unwillingly becomes a crucial element in a major spy operation.
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A Key Turning Point
Write about a major turning point in your life, when perspectives changed and nothing ever remained the same.
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The Unsung Hero
Write a well-known event from the point of view of a minor character or a background figure.
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Invisible Wounds
Write about a perceived slight or injury your character received as a child which still influences them as an adult.
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Final Moments Abound
Write a scene where your character believes they are experiencing their last moments.
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Navigating Morality’s Maze
Create a morally complex scenario and have your characters navigate through it.
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Historic Tale Twisted
Choose a consequential historical event and retell it with a major paradoxical twist.
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Witness to History
Choose a significant historical event whether widely known or local, and write a narrative as if you were there to…
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The Veteran Chronicles
Interview an elderly person about their most significant life event, and recount it in a narrative form.
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The Major Life Turnaround
Describe a major event in your character’s life that significantly changes their course.
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.
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Understanding Differences
Identify a major difference between you and your sibling and how it has affected your relationship.