84+ ‘change’ Writing Prompts
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Familiar Spaces, Unfamiliar Time
Write about a current space in your life, but in the context of a different time period.
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Parallel Universe Mystery
Suppose you woke up in a parallel universe where everything is exactly the same, except for one seemingly small difference.
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Haunted Heirloom
Your character finds an old family object that seems to possess an ancient mystery associated with it.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about a climate change event from the perspective of an affected community or species.
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Riding the Waves of Emotion
Write about an emotionally significant non-fiction piece you have written and how it impacted you.
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Tackling Global Warming At Your Level
Discuss in depth about what individual actions you think can be taken at a personal level to combat global warming.
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The Immigrant’s Journey
Interview an immigrant about their experience moving to a new country and write a story based on their experiences.
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Promoting Peaceful Protests
Write about a peaceful protest that had a profound impact on you or inspired you. Detail why it made such an impression.
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Education Reimagined
Articulate a case for reimagining the education system, focusing on creativity and critical thinking over rote learning.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay on the immediate need for comprehensive measures to combat climate change.
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Changing Education System
If you could change one thing about the current education system, what would it be and why?
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Fabric of Friendship
Recount an extraordinary friendship in your life that facilitated growth and self-discovery.
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Pathways of Wisdom
Reflect on a piece of wisdom or advice that significantly steered your life’s direction.
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A Guiding Light
Reflect on a significant epiphany or turning point that has guided your life journey.
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Climate Change: A Global Tale
Write about the science of climate change, detailing its impact globally.
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Witnessing Climate Change
Write about your firsthand experience witnessing the effects of climate change.
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Journey to Self-Discovery
Write about an event or a series of related events that led to significant personal growth or self-awareness.
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Social Change and You
Write about a social issue you feel strongly about and how it impacts your life.
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Persuasive Vision
Choose a location in your town that you think should be transformed, and write an article urging the community to make that change.
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The Impact of a Book
Reflect on a book that profoundly affected you and discuss why it had such a potent influence.
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Story of a Struggle
Write an essay detailing a formidable challenge you faced and the steps you took to overcome it.
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Portrait of a Neighborhood
Write about the neighborhood you grew up in, its unique specifics, and how it shaped your worldview.
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Epicenter of Change
Choose a pivotal, historical event and write about it as if you were a reporter on the scene.
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Political Biographies
Write a concise biography of a political figure who has significantly influenced your views.
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Interview with a Stranger
Describe an encounter with a stranger who piqued your interest. How did the interaction change you, and what did it reveal about society and your place in it?
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The Rousing Monologue
Compose a monologue that seeks to inspire change towards a healthier, more inclusive world.
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The Powerful Paradigm
Write a speech about a significant paradigm shift in society or a field of study.
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Silent Spectator
Describe a place you visited, not from your perspective, but as if you are the location observing you.
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Adventures in Transit
Describe an entire travel experience from the perspective of the journey, not the destination.
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The Learning Turning Point
Write about a specific moment that was pivotal in your educational journey.
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End of Civilization
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities are desserted and resources scarce, narrate your journey of survival as one of the few remaining humans.
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Embark on a Space Colony
You are selected as one of the pioneers to inhabit a space colony on a distant planet.
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The Climate Change Complication
Write an in-depth explanation detailing the causes of climate change and the effects it has on our world.
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Museum of Memories
Describe a specific memory from your past, focusing on the details that make it significant.
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Nature’s Symphony
Describe a nature scene that grabbed your attention and detail all the elements that created the scene.
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Performing Rain
Imagine being a slow, drizzling raindrop dancing through the sky and write about your journey from cloud to ground.
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Endless Echo
Write a story about a character who discovers that every sound they make echoes indefinitely.
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Memory Rewritten
Imagine having the power to rewrite one memory from your past. Which memory would you choose, and how will you change it?
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Grief’s Anatomy
Describe the first time you experienced a significant loss and how that affected your emotions.
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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.
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From Reel to Real
Discuss how viewing a specific movie or TV show evolved your understanding of real-world issues.
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Reimagined Genres
Choose a classic book and completely reimagine it in another genre. Outline the new plot and character arcs.
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Mystery Character Study
Choose a character from a book you have recently read and write about who they could have been if placed in a completely different situation or reality.
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Inside the Mind of your Alter-ego
Write from the perspective of an alter-ego or different version of yourself.
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Battle of Immortality
Create a saga of two immortal beings locked in an eternal struggle for power, their battle shaping the course of civilizations over centuries.
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Wizard’s Enigma
Craft a story around a young and inexperienced enchanter given the task of unlocking an ancient spell that could change the fate of the world.
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People’s Impact
Write about a person who’s impacted your life positively, and express your gratitude towards them.
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Life From A Bird’s View
Imagine observing the world from the perspective of a bird, and write about the adventures such timescale would allow.
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Changing Climate Conversations
Discuss your views on climate change and how it personally affects you.
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Technicolor Dreams
Write about a dream you’ve had, reimagine it in vibrant colors and explore what these colors signify.
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Discovering Hidden Depths
Write about a time when you surprised yourself with your own capabilities.
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Understanding The Difficult
Write about a difficult family member and try to delve into the causes of their actions.
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Revealing The Truth
Write about the moment you first knew your sexual orientation or gender identity, and how it felt to embrace this truth within yourself.
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Message In a Tech-Bottle
Visualise placing a digital document in a virtual time capsule that your grandchildren will open in the future. What message do you wish to convey about your world?
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Guardian of Household Secrets
Write about a family who suddenly discover that their elderly grandmother has been guardian of an age-old secret.
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Family Feud
Write about a major disagreement between family members and how it affected everyone involved.
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Unforeseen Twists
Recall a family celebration where something unexpected happened, and how it made the celebration memorable.
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Passing on the Baton
Write about a family tradition that has continued for generations and what it means to you.
