27+ ‘affect’ Writing Prompts
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Behind Closed Doors
Write a dialogue between two characters discussing a secret without revealing what that secret is.
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Quirks and Habits
Give your character a unique quirk or habit, and explore how it impacts their interactions.
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Cosmic Calendar
Invent a unique celestial system for your world and explore its implications on time, seasons, and festivals.
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Letters From A Stranger
A mysterious set of letters find their way to your protagonist, changing everything they believed.
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Shadowy Secrets
Write about a character who stumbles upon a room full of secret files with names of people he/she knows.
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The Compassionate Stranger
Tell the story of an act of compassion you’ve witnessed or experienced from a stranger.
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Profound Profiles
Select a person who is influential in your life or community and write a profile about them.
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Industry Trends Analysis
Write an analysis of current trends in your industry and how they might impact your business.
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The Many Facets of Me
Consider yourself as a composite of different personality traits and characteristics. Pick five and delve into how they shape your behaviour, decisions, and interactions.
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Time Cocoon
You find a device that can transport you three days into the future. How would you use it?
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Vanishing Act
Imagine waking up one day and all the color has vanished. Describe how the world looks and feels without color.
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Look Who’s Back
Write an encounter between two characters who have a shared history, where one of them was believed to be dead or missing but suddenly reappears.
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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but the life of another character as well.
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Weightless Burdens
Explore the idea of carrying ‘heavy’ feelings and thoughts but feeling physically weightless.
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“Magical Powers”
Imagine you were granted one magical power for a day, write about how you would use it for those 5 minutes.
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Quantum Rendezvous
Write a story about a group of scientists who manage to communicate with quantum entities.
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you’re an alien anthropologist studying humans. Detail your findings focusing on emotions and behaviors.
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After The Rain
Write about the time directly after you came out to your family. Focus on the immediate emotional aftermath, reactions, and unfolding dynamics.
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Pet’s Quiet Sacrifice
Imagine a scenario where your family pet makes a significant sacrifice to save a family member.
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Coming of Age
Rethink your teenage years and write about a defining moment where your parents either approved or disapproved of your freedom.
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Family Conflict Resolution
Write about a conflict that occurred within your family and how it was resolved.
