80+ ‘Episode’ Writing Prompts
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The Importance of Friendship
Write about a time when a friend helped you through a particularly difficult situation.
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Adventures of a Show
Write about an adventure from your favorite show that you wish you could be a part of.
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The Art of Solitude
Describe a time when you were alone, how it felt, and what you learned about yourself.
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Heroes of Love
Narrate an episode where a soldier does something heroic on Valentine’s Day that is not related to the war but to protect or bring joy to a loved one.
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Amnesia in Love
Write about a character who falls in love again with their partner after suffering through an episode of amnesia.
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Thankfulness in Disguise
Write about an event in your life that seemed negative at the time, but you’re now grateful for its occurrence.
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Unexpected Gratitude
Choose an episode in your life which was challenging or painful but ultimately led to personal growth or unexpected thankfulness.
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Reruns of Favorite Childhood Shows
Write about a favourite TV show or movie from your childhood, and how it made you feel.
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A Chronicle of Betrayal
Write a narrative of a particular moment of betrayal, but try to understand the perspective of the other person.
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Emotion Versus Rationality
Share an instance where your emotional responses dictated your opinions rather than logic.
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The Wildlife Journalist
You are a wildlife journalist narrating your most thrilling encounter with an animal.
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Guy Fawkes Plot
As a participant or observer of the Gunpowder Plot of November 1605, narrate the unfolding of this notorious episode.
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Breaking Down a TV Show
Describe one of your favorite TV shows, characters, or episodes and why it resonates with you.
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Character-building Moment
Narrate a significant event that left a profound impact on your character and your overall outlook.
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Letters to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self as if you are someone going through a manic episode and a depressive episode.
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A Day in the Sun, A Night in the Shadows
Write about a day in manic episode and a day in a depressive episode.
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School’s Out Forever: The Series Finale
Imagine your school life was a television series and you’re the lead character. Write the final episode.
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Laughter Lifelines
Write about the funniest moment of your life which triggered absolute, uncontrollable laughter.
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One-sided Reverie
Narrate an episode of unrequited love from your past, describing your feelings in the finest detail.
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Harrison’s Bumps
As Han Solo, write a letter to Chewbacca about your adventures and bumps (literal and metaphorical) sustained during the trilogy.
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Taste of Time
Recount a specific meal you remember having. Describe in detail the ambiance, people, and the flavors.
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Cosmic Cuisine Catastrophe
Imagine aliens landed, but rather than come in peace they’re contestants for an extraterrestrial episode of Top Chef.
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Unraveling Evolution
Write an episode revolving around a Pokemon’s evolution and the dramatic change it brings about for its trainer.
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Episodic Echoes
Write an episode for a fanfic series, including a brief overview of previous episodes.
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The Lost Episode
Write an episode that falls in between two known episodes that fills a gap in the narrative.
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Decoding The Climax
Write a script for a potential climactic anime episode. Explain how this climax would affect the preceding storyline and the character arcs.
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Unseen Perspective
Take a well-known anime and rewrite an episode from the viewpoint of a minor or antagonist character.
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Strength in Growth
Reflect on a time when you learned something new, focusing on the strengths that helped you master this new skill or knowledge.
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Anger’s Afterglow
Reflect on a recent situation where you felt angry and whether the anger has completely subsided or lingered.
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Exploring Active Listening
Recount a situation in which you consciously practiced active listening, and illuminate the outcome of that conversation.
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Rewriting History
Choose an episode from your past that has contributed to your depression and rewrite it with a different, more positive outcome.
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The Strength Within
Record your experiences when you displayed strength and resilience amidst a depressive episode.
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The Gift of Forgiveness
Describe a time when you forgave someone and how it affected your relationship.
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Mapping Overcast Days
Plot the course of a depressive episode, starting from when you first sense it coming, through its peak, and up to its eventual recede.
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Symptom Solver
Detail a typical symptom or episode as if describing it to someone who has never experienced it.
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Understanding My Anti-self
Write a dialogue with your depressed self, asking what it needs or what’s causing its pain.
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1. Tracing the Trauma
Write about an event or series of events that you consider traumatic. Detail what happened and how it made you feel.
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Effects of Stress-Induced Depression
Write about a period in your life when stress led you towards depression.
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Total Recall
Play the role of an outside observer and narrate a depressive episode as if it was happening to someone else.
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Eternal Winter—Effects of a Depressive Episode
Write about how a depressive episode affects your life in general.
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Post-Depression Reflections
Reflect on your feelings and emotions once a depressive episode has ended.
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Bearing Invisible Scars
Explore a painful memory from adolescence and discuss its long-term effects.
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Weathering the Storm
Write about a particularly challenging episode of depression and how you navigated through it.
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Navigating through Darkness
Create a narrative about journeying through an unlit forest – a metaphor for a depressive episode, and detail the methods used to navigate out.
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Flashlight Memories
Highlight a moment from your past when you successfully managed a depressive episode and came out stronger.
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The Role of Others
Identify and describe how a person, group or pet, helped you through a depressive episode.
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Mapping Desolation
Draw a map of your mind during a depressive episode, earmarking specific points of interest.
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Blueprint for Victory
Describe a detailed plan to tackle an upcoming event or situation that is causing you anxiety.
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Breaking the Cycle
Describe a specific incident of anxiety and identify the triggers and reactions you associated with it.
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Embracing Imperfection
Narrate an episode where you might have made a mistake and how you dealt with it.
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Lost in Translation
Compose a monologue about a time when a language barrier led to a misunderstanding.
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Divine Encounter
Construct a story where the protagonist encounters a divine entity which transforms their understanding of existence.
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Layering the Past
Write a prologue that reveals a significant event from your protagonist’s past that still haunts them.
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Bidding Adieu
Re-examine a significant goodbye you had to say—be it moving away from home, ending a relationship or any such episode.
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Melodies from Memories
Revisit a memory from your past that evokes strong emotions and write a song about it.
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The Spirit of Sportsmanship
Write about an instance displaying exemplary sportsmanship, either personal or something witnessed.
