76+ ‘different’ Writing Prompts
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The Parallel Universe Dilemma
Create a storyline where your protagonist discovers an alternate universe where their life turned out drastically different.
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The Dissociative Dinner Party
Write a script where a character who suffers from dissociative identity disorder hosts a dinner party.
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The Soundtrack of Your Life
Consider the different stages of your life as separate tracks on an album.
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The Road Not Taken
Imagine an alternate trip where you visited the places you initially planned to skip.
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The Many Facets of Me
Consider yourself as a composite of different personality traits and characteristics. Pick five and delve into how they shape your behaviour, decisions, and interactions.
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Colliding Cultures
Write about a person experiencing culture shock in a foreign land and how they navigate the conflicts arising from cultural differences to eventually find acceptance.
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Inhabiting a New Planet
Describe a newly discovered planet and its unique features and characteristics.
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Inner Monologue
Initiate a dialogue with one of your characters. Have them express their secret thoughts and inner feelings.
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Autumn Aesthetics
Describe a tranquil autumn day that gradually transitions into an unsettling nightmare.
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Banquet of the Gods
Describe a banquet attended by all the gods from various mythologies and detail the discussions that ensue.
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Mirror Universe
Imagine waking up to find yourself in a world that is achingly familiar, yet subtly different.
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Time-Traveling Lovers
Create a story where two lovers are reincarnated throughout different time periods, always finding each other again.
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Migration Blues
Write a tale about a teenager who relocates to a different city or country and the challenges that they encounter.
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High School Dynamics
Describe your high school experience through the lens of social structures and hierarchies.
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The Power of AI
Explain how artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted different industries and discuss its potential future impacts.
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Accessibility in Education
Present an argument about the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tor improving accessibility in education.
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The Evolution of Communication
Examine, in detail, the evolution of communication from pre-historic times to the Internet era.
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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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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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Travel Reflections
Write about a place you have visited, what surprised you, and how it changed your perspectives.
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Parallel Universe Postcard
Imagine you’ve received a postcard from an alternate universe version of yourself. Write what’s on the postcard.
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Inter-Dimensional Travel Journal
You’ve invented a machine that can travel across different dimensions. Narrate your journey through five drastically different dimensions.
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Fantastical Creatures’ Convention
Imagine that all mythological and fantasy creatures from various cultures and books come together for a grand convention. Write about this event and detail the interactions.
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Gateway of Memories
You found a door in your house that you’ve never noticed before. Where does it lead?
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Prompts for Different Genres
Choose a genre you’re familiar with and create a perfect writing prompt for it.
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Cosmic Connection
Write about two satellites in different galaxies that communicate with each other.
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A Fresh Reality
What if when you woke up tomorrow, the world was entirely different but only you remembered the old reality. How would you cope?
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and what do you discover there?
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Swapping the Mundane
Imagine one common object in your everyday life had a magical twist. What is it, and how does it transform your existence?
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Character Immersion
If you could live a day in the life of any fictional movie or TV character, who would it be and why?
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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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The Soundtrack to an Imagined Life
Craft an imaginary life based on an album or playlist of your choice.
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Life Chapters
Organize your life into distinct chapters and analyze the transitions and growth experienced in each phase.
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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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Generation Gap
Write about a story where a grandparent and a grandchild try to bridge their generational gap.
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Breaking Boundaries
Narrate a story about two individuals from drastically different backgrounds breaking past societal barriers to form an unlikely friendship.
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Mythical Beast Whisperer
Envision a character that can communicate with mythical beasts and unravel a narrative about their quest to bring peace between these beasts and humans.
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Melting Pot
Reflect on an experience where you were exposed to a culture radically different from yours.
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Parallel Universe Postcard
Imagine that you unknowingly stepped into a parallel universe. Write a postcard home describing what you see.
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The Observing Self
Write a reflective piece describing a situation where you acted as an ‘observer’ of your thoughts and emotions.
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Edge of the Universe
Imagine being a spaceship captain who reaches the media-portrayed ‘edge of the universe’.
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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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A Different Life
Write about your life if it took a completely divergent path from the one you know now.
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Alternate Universe
Imagine if we lived in a world where everyone had to tell the truth. How would society be different?
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Whispering Walls
Compose a story that revolves around a family secret, discovered as a child, but not fully understood until adulthood.
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Family Portraits of the Past
Consider and write about a cherished family photo that holds significant memories.
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Shared Sorrow
Describe a loss that deeply affected your family and how you collectively dealt with it.
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New Path Endeavors
Write about a time you chose a different career aspiration than your family’s wishes or expectations.
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The Heirloom’s Journey
Write about a family heirloom that has been passed down through the generations.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
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Generational Gap
Write about a time when the generational gap between you and your parents or grandparents became apparent.
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Transcendental Family Heirloom
Write a story about a family heirloom that has the ability to transport whoever holds it to different times or locations.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Analyse the different roles individuals play in a family and how they contribute to a healthy family dynamic.
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Morning Routines and Rituals
Describe your everyday family’s morning routine, detailing both the mundane and the magical moments.
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Heroes in Disguise
Write about a family member who, unbeknownst to others, carried out acts of immense compassion or bravery.
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A Name’s Journey
Write about how your family name has traveled through different cultures or countries.
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Family Feud
Write about a major disagreement between family members and how it affected everyone involved.
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Under the Same Roof
Discuss the different skill sets and abilities of your family members that make your home function smoothly.
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Family Talents Uncovered
Pen down unique abilities and talents that each family member possesses, and how it contributes to your familial bond.
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Understanding Differences
Identify a major difference between you and your sibling and how it has affected your relationship.
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The Language Of Family Love
Write about the unique ways your family express love for each other. It could be a specific phrase, a tradition, or even a silent gesture.
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Parental Past
Describe the world your parents grew up in and how it’s different from the one you are growing up in.
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Family Tree Exploration
Write about various members of your family tree, bringing to light the unique ways they have contributed to your own personality and outlook.
