258+ ‘Familiar’ Writing Prompts
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The Muggle Student
Describe a story where a muggle is accidentally accepted into Hogwarts and they decide to stay.
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The Unfamiliar Familiar
Write about a character who wakes up one day to find their familiar world slightly shifted, creating an uncanny atmosphere.
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Playing Wiht Familiarity
Create a fanfiction piece by taking two clichéd story elements and blending them into a freshly concocted plot.
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Journey to Unknown Worlds
Generate a fanfiction prompt leading your favorite character into a completely unfamiliar universe.
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Diversifying your Fanfiction Universe
Reflect upon using a fanfiction prompt generator for stepping out of your comfort zone and creating stories for fandoms you have never considered before.
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Parallel Odyssey
Imagine waking up in a parallel dimension where society is built around adventures, quests, and exploration. Describe a day in the life of a regular citizen.
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Discovering Characters
Write about how using a fanfiction generator introduced you to new characters or fandoms.
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Unseen Perspectives
Write a story from the perspective of a minor character or an antagonist in your favorite fandom.
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Alternate Realities
Imagine taking your favorite character from a book, movie or TV show and place them in a completely different universe.
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Haunted Fandom
Write a story where your favorite character from a non-horror franchise encounters unexplained supernatural phenomena.
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Post-Apocalyptic Mystic Falls
Imagine and depict the world of The Vampire Diaries after a devastating apocalypse.
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Crossover Chorus Line
Write a story where characters from at least three different musicals are all auditioning for the same show.
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The Companion’s Perspective
Tell a story through the eyes of one of the Doctor’s companions, but put them in a unfamiliar universe or time period.
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Across the Universe
Choose a fandom with a well-established universe, and write about a completely new character, with new challenges and adventures that expand the world of that fandom.
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The Enigmatic Shapeshifter
Write about a day in Flemeth’s life showcasing her cunning, power, and shapeshifting skills.
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Anime Lens
Write a short story set in a familiar setting but seen through the lens of a typical anime twist.
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Swapping Genres
Write a scene where characters from a serious anime series are placed in comedic situations, and characters from a funny anime are subjected to grave circumstances.
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Making Sense of My Symptoms
Explain one symptom you’ve been experiencing, and how it physically and emotionally affects you.
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Understanding the Family Tree
Document memories and stories about your grandparents or great-grandparents.
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Walk in a Familiar’s Shoes
Compose a story where you swap places with your favorite pet or an animal you resonate with.
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Familiar Struggles, Fresh Approaches
Choose a recurring decision you often struggle with and brainstorm alternate ways to handle it.
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Untouched Pathways
Describe an activity or hobby you have never tried before but would love to explore.
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The Impact of Life Changes
Describe a major life change you’ve undergone and how it influenced your mental state.
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Global Cuisine Journey
Choose a cuisine you have not tried before. Research its origins and traditions, then write as if you’re experiencing that food for the first time.
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Lost in Translation
Narrate an experience where you struggled with language or cultural barriers during your travels.
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Reimagining a Classic
Choose a classic fairy tale and transform or rewrite it from a different perspective.
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Fractured Fairy-Tales
Pick a popular fairy tale and fragment the narrative in non-chronological parts.
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Color of Dusk
Write a story where an unlikely hero encounters the dark underbelly of their seemingly normal city.
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Strangers in a Cafe
The story starts with “He had seen her often, in the crowded café, a stranger yet so familiar.”
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Dream Vacation Home… On Mars
Create a description and storyline around your dream vacation home, but here’s the catch—it’s located on Mars.
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The Familiar Stranger
You catch yourself in the mirror one day, and your reflection possesses a life and will of its own.
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Worldly Wonder
Imagine you’re a traveller from a parallel universe and you’ve just discovered Earth. Write about your experiences, observations and interactions.
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Long-Awaited Reunion
Your character returns home after a prolonged period and realizes that they have outgrown their old life.
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Familiar Spaces, Unfamiliar Time
Write about a current space in your life, but in the context of a different time period.
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Letters From A Stranger
A mysterious set of letters find their way to your protagonist, changing everything they believed.
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A Familiar Stranger
Your main antagonist believes they have never met the protagonist before, but when they are introduced, the protagonist remember them all too well from a childhood memory.
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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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Mythical Creature Encounter
Craft a tale about encountering a mythical creature in your own neighborhood.
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Soul Tunes
Familiar melodies often awaken certain emotions within us. Write about a song that resonates deeply with your soul.
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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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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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Family Fabrics
Explain how your family traditions have shaped your life and your understanding of culture and identity.