47+ ‘Authority’ Writing Prompts
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Resolution Rebellion
Imagine a world where New Year’s resolutions are mandatory and regulated by an authority. How would you react or rise against it?
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The School Without Teachers
What would a day in school be like if the students ran the show instead of teachers?
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Melodic Kingdoms
Compose a verse wherein the kingdom is ruled by a monarch whose decrees take the form of song.
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Benevolent Dictator
Create a character that firmly believes that their oppressive regime is the best for their kingdom, and explore their perspective.
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Betrayed by the Beast
Invent a plot twist where the beast, not Gaston, is the true villain of the story.
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Teacher Troubles
Reflect on an incident where you had a misunderstanding or disagreement with a teacher and how you resolved it.
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A Better World
Imagine that you are given the authority to change one aspect of the world to make it better. Detail what you would change and why.
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The Rise of a New Emperor
You find yourself elevated to the position of the new Emperor of the Sith – detail your first actions and the reasoning behind them.
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The Blood Rebellion
Write a story about a group of teenage vampires that start a rebellion against the older, oppressive vampire society.
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Superhero Conflict
Write about a society that initially welcome their superheroes but gradually becomes disillusioned with them.
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Underground Order
Create a story about a group of people who create an underground secret society to subvert an oppressive regime.
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The Dictator’s Diary
Imagine you’re the dictator of a country and write a diary entry recounting your day.
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Change of Command
Imagine being the principal of your school for a day. Write about the reforms you would initiate and the responsibilities that follow.
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Dystopian Love’s Victory
Craft a story portraying love flourishing in a dystopian society against all odds.
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Admiral’s Dilemma
Imagine the thought process and tactical decisions made by an admiral deciding when and where to deploy X-wing and Tie Fighters.
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A Day as the Teacher
Imagine you were the teacher for a day. Write about what you would teach and how you would do it.
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Creating Character Conflicts
Develop a character’s personal struggle and how it will create tension in your story.
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Sandcastle Kingdom
Depict an elaborate tale about a kingdom based on a picture of a sandcastle on the beach.
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Innocent Mischief
Recall a mischievous act from your childhood and delve into the reasons, emotions, and consequences surrounding it.
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Empowering Leadership
Write about a time when you stepped up to lead a group or a project in school.
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Feast of Change
Narrate a tale centered around a New Year’s feast that signifies the transmission of power.
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Friend or Authority
If you were a teacher, would you be a friend to your students or be a strict authority figure? Write about why you would choose that approach.
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In the Realm of Royals
If you were a prince or princess of a large kingdom, what would you do with your power?
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The Oracle of Delphi
Imagine being a high-ranking authority visiting the Oracle of Delphi for advice on an impending disaster.
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Autonomous Anarchy
Explore a society where the survivors have chosen to live without leadership or any form of central authority.
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Zero Hour
Write a narrative recounting the first 24 hours of a global zombie outbreak from the viewpoint of a central authority or government agency.
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The Ledger of Lustful Villainy
Write about a villain who is irresistible due to their charisma and charm.
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Coruscant’s Forgotten Citizens
Write a story about the life and struggles of inhabitants living in the lower levels of Coruscant, ignored by the politics of the Senate.
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Challenging the Status Quo
Talk about a time when you disagreed with an existing norm or rule and decided to challenge it.
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Mutiny on the Deck
Imagine you’re the captain of a pirate ship and a mutiny is about to unfold. Describe the situation.
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The Forgotten Chaperones
Explain a faculty member’s perspective on supervising the Yule Ball and their unexpected experience.
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The Sword in the Stone
Write a story about Harry’s discovery of a magical sword buried deep within Hogwarts.
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A New Proclamation from Umbridge
What would be the next Educational Decree proclaimed by Umbridge, and how would students react?
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Fan Universe-Authored Elements
Write about an original element you would add to your favorite fandom universe.
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The Invisible Line
Write about a dystopian society in which everything seems normal until a shocking law or truth is discovered.
