10+ ‘Archetype’ Writing Prompts
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The Hero’s Journey
For a well-known English literature character, rewrite a key section of their journey using modern settings and circumstances.
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Mastermind Manipulator
Write about a villain who uses psychological manipulation to achieve his ends.
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Animating Archetypes
Develop a superhero based primarily around a cultural or mythological archetype, and explain how their actions and powers align with…
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Archetype in My Life
Pick an anime archetype and write about how you or someone you know embodies qualities of that archetype.
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Reimagining Anime Archetypes
Write a story where you overturn a specific anime archetype, transforming their defining traits into something entirely different.
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Bridging the East and West
Write a narrative involving a crossover between an anime character archetype and a Western cartoon character archetype.
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Anime Archetype Origins
Write about the origin story of a popular anime archetype, like the tsundere, yandere or kuudere, and explore their defining…
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Unlikely Magical Girl
Create a character who becomes a ‘magical girl’ or ‘magical boy’, despite not fitting the typical mold.
