16+ ‘Altruism’ Writing Prompts
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Wishing Well of Kindness
Imagine you found a magic well that grants wishes, but only those that do good for others. Write about the wishes you would make.
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Benevolent Brotherhood
Create a narrative about a secret society that benevolently manipulates world events.
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Hidden Benevolence
Write from the perspective of an antihero trying to hide their random acts of kindness.
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Vampiric Altruism
Describe a vampire who strays from traditional blood-sucking and instead uses their immortality to better humanity.
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Philanthropic Aspirations
Discuss a cause you feel passionate about and how you’d like to contribute to it.
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and positivity.
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The Anonymous Savior
Write about a superhero whose moral code drives them to maintain absolute anonymity while they save the world.
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Season of Generosity
Imagine a world where every person chose to give something of themselves to a stranger during the holiday season.
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Charitable Christmas
Write a story about a character who decides to spend their Christmas holiday volunteering at a local shelter.
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Charitable Intentions
Contemplate about a cause close to your heart and how you plan to contribute to it in the future.
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Heroes Among Us
Implement the ideas of Joseph Campbell’s quote – “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
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Championing a Cause
Write about a cause you’ve passionately advocated for or any social issue that deeply moved you.
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The Human Nature Conundrum
Write a story that delves into what you believe are the intrinsic characteristics of human nature.
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The Opposite Rebellion
Write about a dystopian society where the Rebels are the antagonists and the ruling party is surprisingly good.
