328+ ‘Goal’ Writing Prompts
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Unconventional Fairy Godmother
Write a story where the usual magical, benign fairy godmother is replaced by an unlikely or unconventional character.
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Unforeseen Twist
Your character is about to achieve their deepest desire but at the last moment something unexpected changes everything.
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Enemy Turned Ally
Write a scenario where the antagonist must team up with the protagonist for a common goal.
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Juxtaposition Jolt
Write a story that begins with a mundane, everyday event, but ends with a startling plot twist.
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Enigmatic Dreams
Write a poem based on a cryptic dream you’ve had and the influence it had, or has on your thoughts and actions.
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Echo Chambers of Past
Compose an abstract poem capturing the reverberations of past actions in your present.
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Unmasking Hidden Identities
Write about a character who undergoes a powerful transformation, revealing a new identity hidden underneath.
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From Dreamer to Achiever
Your character, after years of dreaming and working, is finally about to achieve their goal.
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Unexpected Sympathy
Introduce your antagonist in a situation where they show kindness or sympathy, conflicting with their antagonistic nature.
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Universal Choruses
Write a song about a shared human experience, including joys, fears, or vulnerabilities.
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Strategic Business Goals
Write about the top three long-term goals for your business and how you plan to achieve them.
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Jungle Expedition
Describe an expedition through a dense, dangerous jungle in search of a mythical artifact.
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Pivotal Game Moments
Describe a moment in a sport or game that decisively changed the outcome, real or fictional.
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The Purpose of Life
Explore what you feel is the purpose of life. Is it happiness, love, knowledge, or something else entirely?
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.