12+ ‘dramatic’ Writing Prompts
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
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The Major Life Turnaround
Describe a major event in your character’s life that significantly changes their course.
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Memento of Malice
Your protagonist receives a box with an object from their distant past which starts a chain of terrifying events.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
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Battle Against Time
Write an application of a character struggling to accomplish a task before a deadline, failure of which could have dire consequences.
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Catastrophic Consequences
Tell a story about a character who makes a seemingly insignificant decision that leads to disastrous results.
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.
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“Nature’s Symphony”
Devote 5 minutes to writing about a dramatic encounter with nature from your past.
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Juxtaposition of Two Homes
Illustrate the stark differences and surprising similarities between your old home with your family and your new home away from them.
