66+ ‘event’ Writing Prompts
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The Power of Music
Describe in detail a song or piece of music that deeply resonates with you and explain why.
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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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Hallow Ground
Narrate an experience, event, or ritual that significantly marks your cultural or family heritage.
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The Charm of Personal Narration
Compose a post entirely from your personal perspective and relay an experience or event from your life.
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Historical Point of Interest
Choose a historical event that interests you and explore how it changed the course of history.
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The Silent Spectator
Write about a significant event in history or in your personal life from the perspective of an inanimate object.
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Oratory Hall of Fame
Write a speech for an imaginary event where you are inducting your favorite speaker into the ‘Oratory Hall of Fame’.
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Vantage Point
Write a report about a local holiday or event from the standpoint of an outsider or foreigner.
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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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Bursting the Bubble
Choose an issue or event that you strongly disagree with, and try to write a balanced and objective article about…
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Analyzing Impactful Political Events
Choose a significant political event in history and research the immediate and future implications it had on society.
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Timeless Tunes
Write about a specific piece of music or a song that has influenced you the most; detail the nuances of…
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Exploring Uncharted Historical Territories
Choose a historical period or event that you know little about, do your research and pen an explorative narrative about…
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Unraveling the Secrets of History
Choose a historical event that you find intriguing and explore it, explaining what it entailed and why it interests you.
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Changing Perspectives
Write about an important event from your past from a third person’s point of view.
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Sounds of the Past
Pick a song from your past that evokes strong emotions or memories and describe why it is significant.
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Kitchen Memories
Detail a recipe that is significant to you and share a memory or event associated with it.
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The Learning Turning Point
Write about a specific moment that was pivotal in your educational journey.
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Evolving through Experience
Choose a significant event or period in your life and explore how it changed you.
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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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Sorrowful Celebration
Write an essay about a celebration or party where the underlying mood is one of deep sorrow.
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Vanishing Act
Imagine waking up one day and all the color has vanished. Describe how the world looks and feels without color.
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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 Forgotten Memory
Pen a story about a character who remembers only glimpses of a horrifying incident from their past.
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Contact with Alien Civilization
Write about first contact with an alien civilization that is far more advanced than us.
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Window Into the Past
Research a historical event that interests you and write about it from a personal perspective—like a diary entry or a…
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The Museum of Imaginary Art
Describe a visit to a museum where all the exhibits are pieces of art from your imagination.
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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…
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The Great Betrayal
Narrate an event where you felt betrayed by someone close and how it changed your perspective on trust.
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The Importance of Farewells
Reflect upon a significant goodbye you had to say that dramatically changed your life.
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Off to the Races
Write about a significant childhood event where you felt the most accomplished or victorious.
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Legendary Sporting Event
Write about a historic sporting event and your own interpretation of why it was so important.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor…
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Symphony of Life
Write about how a particular piece of music or song has connected with a significant event or period in your…
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Survivor’s Voice
Write about a victim of a natural disaster finding their strength and voice during their path to recovery.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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Time Travel Misadventures
Imagine going back in time and committing a funny faux pas. What historic event do you disrupt, and how do…
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The Beauty in the Beast
Write about a naturally occurring event or phenomenon that is both beautiful yet destructive.
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Harmony of Chaos
Write about a chaotic event or situation that led to a surprising harmony or understanding.
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Voyage Into New Territory
Narrate your first family vacation or major event with your blended family.
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Connecting Generations Through Stories
Write about an event in your life which had a profound impact on you, and a potential lesson it carries…
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Cultural Contests
Describe a time when your family hosted or participated in a friendly cultural competition like dancing or singing.
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Sports Sunday
Write about a recurring sports event within your family that sparked friendly competition.
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Bake-Off Battle
Write about a time when your family organized a friendly cooking or baking competition.
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Survival Stories
Write a narrative detailing a situation when your family had to band together to overcome a challenge and emerge stronger.
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Resilience Through Generations
Reflect on a significant challenging event your family has faced and examine how it has created resilience among the family…
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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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The Family Bond
Write about a specific event or experience during the vacation that brought your family closer.
