25+ ‘encounter’ Writing Prompts
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My Encounter with an Illness
Describe a time when you or someone close to you fell ill, the treatments pursued, and lessons learned.
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Unseen Truths
Write a memoir piece where you reveal a personal experience that others may not believe to be true.
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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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Journey into a Heroic World
Write about the first superhero character you admired and the reason behind your admiration.
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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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Look Who’s Back
Write an encounter between two characters who have a shared history, where one of them was believed to be dead or missing but suddenly reappears.
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Mythical Creature Encounter
Craft a tale about encountering a mythical creature in your own neighborhood.
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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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Travel Reflections
Write about a place you have visited, what surprised you, and how it changed your perspectives.
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Encounter With A Role Model
Write about a moment you met or interacted with a role model and how it impacted your personal growth.
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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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Meeting the Ghosts of Possibility
Write a narrative in which you encounter the ghosts of opportunities you have missed in the past.
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In Conversation With My Reflection
Describe a surreal encounter of engaging in deep conversation with your reflection.
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Wilderness Wanderlust
Write about the most remote and wild place you’ve ever visited or wish to explore.
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Celebrity Guest Star
Pick a dream where a celebrity or well-known figure made an appearance. Write about your encounter and explore how their presence affected the dream.