337+ ‘Behavior’ Writing Prompts
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Resolution Reimagining
Write about a resolution you’ve made in the past that you struggled to keep and how you might approach it…
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Haunted House Heritage
Write about a family living in a home that has been passed down for generations and is allegedly haunted.
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Vampire Anthropologist
Your vampire character, having lived through various erichest of memories, decides to become an anthropologist. How does his journey proceed?
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March Hare Mythology
Draw upon a March Hare mythology or folktale from any culture and reimagine it in a modern setting.
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March Hare Mystique
Write a short piece where you are a March Hare engaged in an intriguing adventure.
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Humanization through Relationship
Write about a relationship your villain has with a seemingly ordinary person, like a friend, sibling, or spouse.
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The Artist’s Enigma
A renowned artist, known for his eccentricity, is found dead in his locked painting studio with a half-finished painting.
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The Snow Creature
As you walk through a snowstorm, you see a shadow looming up ahead. What creature do you encounter and how…
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Stress Signature
Write about what stress feels like in your body and how it manifests in your behavior.
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Journey of the Habit
Take one of your established habits and rewind to the time before it was part of your routine.
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Childhood Mottos
Think about a phrase or piece of advice that you often heard as a child, explore how it made you…
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Life’s Turning Points
Reflect on a significant turning point in your life and analyze how it shaped you.
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Survival on Stake
Craft a scenario where two characters end up in a survival situation and their differing ideologies lead to conflict.
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Furry Friend Chronicles
Chronicle a day in the life of your pet or an animal you admire and discuss why you chose them.
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Blood as Life Essence
Describe a scenario where a vampire must negotiate their insatiable thirst for blood.
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An Unusual Friendship
Write about forming an unexpected friendship with a jungle creature while surviving in the wilderness.
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Gratitude’s Power
Write about something you are grateful for and how it positively impacts your daily life.
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Costume Carnivals
Imagine you are at a costume party where the costume you wear forces you to adopt its associated persona.
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Cursed Clown Car
Write about a clown car at a circus that starts exhibiting strange, eerie behavior.
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Eternal Companion
Imagine an AI designed to replicate human emotion and companionship, becoming a lifelong companion to its assigned human.
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Villains or Victims
Create a backstory for a villain that highlights their own victimhood and how it led to their villainous behavior.
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By Chance, A Psychic Dog
Write a story from the perspective of a dog that has suddenly gained psychic abilities.
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Seasonal Sentiments
Write about how the changing seasons and their correlated holidays make you feel.
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Shadowy Subconscious
Write a story centered on the protagonist’s worst fear, gradually indicating that the fear is not manifested in real life…
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The Crimson Portrait
Describe an old crimson-colored portrait that seems to change behavior and appearance by night.
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Life of a Squirrel
Write a story from a squirrel’s viewpoint about preparing for winter during fall.
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien comes to your school as an exchange student. Describe a day with them.
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Financial Heritage
Write about your family’s financial habits and values and how they have influenced your own.
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Money Lessons
Reflect on the most important money lesson you’ve learned and how it has shaped your financial behavior.
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My Favorite Animal Companion
Write about a pet you have or would like to have, describe their characteristics and the fun adventures you would…
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Money Philosophy
Describe your overall philosophy regarding money. How has it shaped your financial behavior?
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Ghost in the Machine
You’re an artificial intelligence tasked with understanding humans. Write about your observations.
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Samurai Code
Write a story about a young samurai struggling to live up to the Bushido code.
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The Silent Neighbor
Your journey begins with moving into a new neighborhood and noticing unusual behavior from your next-door neighbor.
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Raking Relief
Imagine you decided to rake leaves for an elderly neighbor. Write about how this act of kindness made you and…
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Animal Adventures
Write about your favorite animal, its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem.
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Analyzing Celebrity Influence
Write about a celebrity who had a significant influence on you during your sixth-grade year.
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Unlocking Fears and Phobias
Describe a fear or phobia you have, and trace its origins. Analyze why it continues to shape your behavior or…
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Inner-Outer Synchrony
Write about how your inner emotions reflect onto your outward behavior and vice versa.
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Power Dynamics
Write a scene depicting unhealthy power dynamics that have taken over a relationship.
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Clouded Love
Pen down a story where your character misinterprets obsession as love within their relationship.
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Threshold of Possession
Pen down a story about the struggle of an individual who realizes they are being slowly possessed.
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Blood Alley
An urban legend of your creation haunts a particular alley in the city, pursuing those who dare to cross it…
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Core Compass
Identify a personal value that guides your decisions and actions, reflecting on how you discovered its importance in your life.
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Lenten Self-Reflection
Reflect on personal growth or changes you have noticed in yourself after participating in Lent.
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Animal Trial
Generate an argument for an unusual court case: a dog who has destroyed a priceless artefact.
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Seats of Emotion
Describe a scene where a character experiences a strong, unexpected rush of emotion.
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Invisible Strings
Write about an emotion you’ve been feeling recently as if it’s a puppeteer manipulating your actions.
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The Impact of Fake News
Discuss the ethics behind ‘fake news’ and form an opinion on its impact on the society.
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Wildlife Migration and Hibernation
Write a story where the main character is an animal preparing for a long journey or deep sleep in the…
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Healing Old Wounds
Write about a significant experience from your past that you think still affects you today.
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Echoes of the Past
Write about a character who compares the societal collapse in the zombie apocalypse with historical events.
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Evolving Creatures
Create a lab report detailing the observation of the behavior and evolution of a newly-discovered creature.
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Animal Alter-Ego
Write about an animal character and what their life would be like, mentioning their habitat, their routine and any special…
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The Storm’s Symphony
Describe a stormy night without using visual cues – focus only on sounds, smells, and touch.
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The Hunter’s Moon Tale
Inspired by the traditional “Hunter’s Moon” in autumn, write a tale revolving around this autumnal full moon.
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Exploring Forgotten Fears
Recollect a fear you had as a child and your approach towards overcoming it.
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Fairy Tale Mashup
Create a new story by mashing up characters, settings, and plot elements from different fairy tales.
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Examining Core Beliefs
Write about a deeply held belief or conviction you hold and how you came to possess it.
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Stilled Elevator
Imagine being stuck in an elevator with a stranger who starts to act increasingly odd.
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Unexpected Transformation
Think about a character who goes through an unusual transformation, physical or mental, and writes about their journey through it.
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The Rear Window
Write a story where the main character, due to their circumstances, becomes a voyeur to an escalating incident.
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Creating the Antihero
Write a story about a character who possesses traits typically deemed as negative yet is still likable and relatable.