41+ ‘A New Perspective’ Writing Prompts
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Storybook Escapades
Imagine you’ve jumped into a storybook for the weekend. Who do you meet, what do you do, and how do…
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The Deceptive Charming Prince
Write a tale where the charming prince, usually the hero, is actually the villain.
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The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Scientists often say the universe is all around us – even in a single grain of sand or a droplet…
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Reflecting November’s End
Write about your thoughts and feelings as November ends, reflecting on what has happened throughout the month.
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Unseen Witness
You’re a zombie, endlessly wandering through destroyed remnants of civilization, a silent observer of poignantly human scenes.
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Cost of Defeat
Write about a group that fails in their mission, but their loss leads to unexpected improvements.
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The Unheard Verse
Your all-time favorite Christmas song has a long-lost verse. What are the lyrics and how do they change the story?
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Alien’s Earthly Mistakes
Imagine an alien visiting Earth who makes humorous errors trying to fit in with the human lifestyle.
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Stepping into Another’s Shoes
Write a day in the life of a person with a disability or condition different from your own.
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Tour Guide for a Day
Imagine that you are a tour guide at the zoo, and describe how you would guide visitors through.
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Objects of Celebrity
Create a poem about an object owned by a famous person, detailing its imagined memories and experiences.
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Rediscovering Tatooine
Write a story about a new character from the Star Wars universe who arrives on Tatooine but with an unwanted…
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First Contact Stories
Imagine you’re a Native American witnessing the arrival of Europeans for the first time.
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Unlocking Inner Strength
Write about a time when you handled a challenging situation with courage and resilience.
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Embracing the Inevitable
Write about a change that has recently happened in your life, your initial reaction, and how you’ve grown to accept…
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Breaking The Monotone
Depict a day in your life with depression as a painting. What colors would you use? What features would stand…
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Walk in a Familiar’s Shoes
Compose a story where you swap places with your favorite pet or an animal you resonate with.
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The Path Not Taken
Reflect on a problem that was addressed with a different solution and ponder alternative approaches.
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Journey of Self-Realizations
Write about pivotal moments in your life that shaped your understanding of yourself and the world around you.
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Letter to the Night
Compose a metaphoric letter to “the night”, expressing your feelings and thoughts around sleep.
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Story of Resilience
Pen down a story centered around a character with striking similarities to you, overcoming a challenge you’re currently facing.
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The Depicting Depression
Draw yourself when you’re depressed, and then describe what you see in the drawing.
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Dreamscape Reflections
Detail a dream (either sleeping or daydream) that made you question your reality or opened up a new perspective.
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Talks to the Younger You
Write a letter to your younger self explaining how you’ve discovered the true essence of your parents.
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Silver Lining
Recall a situation when you faced your fear and found a positive outcome despite being scared.
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Rewriting Painful Memories
Rewrite a painful or traumatic memory by changing the narrative to a more positive or empowering outcome.
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Movie of My Life
Envision your life as a movie and identify the key scenes, characters and the climax.
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Navigating through Darkness
Create a narrative about journeying through an unlit forest – a metaphor for a depressive episode, and detail the methods…
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Expanding Desert of Joy
Visualize your happiest moments as an oasis in a desert and examine its evolution.
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The Silver Lining
Write about a situation that caused anxiety but also led to a positive outcome or growth.
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Long-Awaited Reunion
Your character returns home after a prolonged period and realizes that they have outgrown their old life.
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Letter to your Future Self
Write a heartfelt letter to your future self sharing your current aspirations, worries, and pieces of advice.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor…
