239+ ‘Guide’ Writing Prompts
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Sacred Survival
Write a piece where a religious leader takes charge to guide and protect their community during a zombie apocalypse.
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Terrifying Evolution
Imagine a world where the zombie virus has evolved to the point where zombies can think, feel, plan and co-operate.
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Gratitude Alphabet Challenge
Start with the letter ‘A’ and write something you’re grateful for that starts with each alphabet letter till ‘Z’.
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Ethical Exemplars
Write a narrative from the perspective of a person you consider to be morally and ethically inspirational.
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Stepping Into Their Shoes
Imagine yourself as your best friend for a day. Write about how you would treat yourself.
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Magical Animal Friend
Create a story about discovering a magical talking animal in your back garden.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would…
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The Fool’s Guide
Write from the perspective of an expert prankster giving advice on how to execute the perfect April Fool’s joke.
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The Unseen Guide
Develop a character who guides and helps others through their dreams or subconscious state without physical intervention.
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Ghostly Guidance
Craft a narrative about a person visited by a ghostly mentor who helps them solve a personal issue.
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Life of a Butterfly
Write a story from the perspective of a butterfly from caterpillar to transformation.
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Snowflake’s Dance
Describe in detail a tranquil snowfall, focusing on the individual snowflakes and the silence that accompanies their descent.
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Urban Spirit Guide
Craft a story about living in a contemporary city that has its own urban legends and spirits.
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Letters From The Heart
Write a letter to your significant other expressing your love, even if they’ve heard it a thousand times before.
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Monstrous Mentorship
Imagine how your villain was mentored by another villain who guided them to their dark path.
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The Healing Crystal
Write a story where a character heals themselves through an interaction with a symbolic crystal.
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Confession Under the Stars
Write a scene where two characters have a deep and honest conversation under the night sky.
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Irish Blessings in a Modern World
Write about how Irish blessings can be applied in today’s societal context.
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Blessed Interaction
Imagine you are encountering an Irish blessing in a unique situation. How does it influence your thoughts and actions?
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Disaster Survival
Write a story about surviving a natural disaster from your past, but add a fantastical element to it.
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Proactive Planner
Write about a day in your life five years from now. What responsibilities do you imagine you’ll have? How will…
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The Echoes of the Past
You’ve just discovered that your mentor and guide in The Force were once involved with the Dark Side. How do…
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Legacy of The Superhero
Explore the legacy that an aging superhero wants to leave behind after a life of battling villains and saving lives.
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Survival Guide
Construct a humorous survival guide for getting through a family Thanksgiving gathering.
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Animating Archetypes
Develop a superhero based primarily around a cultural or mythological archetype, and explain how their actions and powers align with…
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Blooming Friendship
Imagine two friends reuniting at a sunny park after a year of separation, and write about their afternoon picnic.
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The Long Walk Home
Develop a story centered on a character’s lengthy journey home by foot, but filled with numerous obstacles.
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Lessons Unpacked
Reflect on the key lessons from the previous year and how they will guide you in the new year.
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Letter to Past Self
Compose a letter to your younger self, imparting advice and reflections on the journey so far.
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Riddle Me This
Write about a detective who must solve a mystery by deciphering a series of cryptic riddles.
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Grace of Gratitude
Write about why you are grateful for your past failures and how they will guide your future goals.
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Journey to Achievement
Sketch a roadmap on how you plan to achieve your most significant goal for the new year.
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Culinary Chemistry
Write a step-by-step guide on how to bake your favorite treat, but do it as a ‘science experiment’.
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The Super Therapist
Pen down a story about a retired superhero-turned-therapist who counsels young superheroes dealing with the pressure of their responsibilities.
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The Unwanted Legacy
An ex-superhero has a son/daughter who unexpectedly inherits their ability, causing alarm for the retired hero.
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Unwritten Childhood Dreams
Recreate the list of Things I Want to Be When I Grow Up that you wrote as a child.
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Unveiling the Mistakes
Write about a significant mistake you made in a past relationship and how it has affected your subsequent romantic relationships.
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Historical Perspective
Investigate the history and origins of Daylight Saving Time and reflect on its relevance in today’s world.
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Prioritizing Happiness
Describe five things that make you happiest and why they make you feel this way.
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Gourd Guide
Imagine if each pumpkin in a patch had a unique personality and story to tell. Choose a pumpkin and write…
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Planetary GuideBook
Assume you are the first human to set foot on a newly discovered planet. Write a travelers guide that describes…
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The Witch’s Redemption
Create a fairy tale where the typical wicked witch character has a chance at redemption.
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Catchphrase Creation
Create a unique catchphrase for yourself and explain what it means and why it represents you.
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Tour Guide for a Day
Imagine that you are a tour guide at the zoo, and describe how you would guide visitors through.
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Constructing a Hideout
Create a set of directions on how to construct your ideal hideout or secret fort.
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Recycling Today for Earth Tomorrow
Craft a step by step guide on how you would implement a recycling system in a community that has never…
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Exploring Core Values
Write about the five core values that guide your personal and professional decisions.
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Underground Whisperings
Imagine being stuck in a ancient labyrinth where the whispers of long deceased souls guide you.
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Invent a Holiday
Imagine you have been given a chance to invent a new holiday. Write about what it would celebrate, when and…
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Melody of the Emerald Isle
Create a narrative inspired by an authentic Irish jig. What emotions does it bring out? How does it influence the…
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Survivor: Arctic Edition
Write a survival guide from the perspective of someone stranded in a snowy wilderness.
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The Celestial Lighthouse
Describe a lighthouse whose light can guide lost souls back to the realm of the living.
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Symbolism of Easter Eggs
Trace the evolution of Easter eggs from ancient fertility symbol to Easter traditions.
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Master-Mentor Ties
Luke’s relationship with Obi-Wan Kenobi is a crucial part of his hero journey. Write about an influential mentor in your…
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Guiding Star
Write about a time when you felt lost, and then found your metaphorical ‘north star’ to guide you out of…
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Life-Changing Diagnosis
Write about the moment you or a loved one received a life-changing medical diagnosis.
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Life Lessons from Sitcoms
Write about a sitcom that you love and describe a significant life lesson you learned from it.
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Monumental Significance
Pick a historical monument and write as if you’re a tour guide explaining its history and importance.
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Tales of the Chuckling Compass
Your magical compass doesn’t point north or south – it pulls you towards the funniest situation in the vicinity. Write…
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Insights from St. Patrick’s Teachings
Examine St. Patrick’s teachings and how they resonate with today’s Christianity.
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Mirror of Emotions
Choose an emotion you’ve felt strongly recently and elaborate on why and how it affected you.
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Triggers to Triumph
Describe a habit you’ve broken and detail the triggers that originally led to the habit formation.
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Time Travel Tour
Choose a historical period and pretend you are a tour guide for time travellers. Write a journal entry about it.
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Childhood Mottos
Think about a phrase or piece of advice that you often heard as a child, explore how it made you…
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Unseen Guardians
Write a gripping scenario where a journalist investigating city corruption starts receiving anonymous tips from an unknown source.
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Cryptic Letters
Write about a protagonist who begins receiving letters with mysteries that, when solved, reveal a bigger, final riddle.
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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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The Blizzard’s Secret Message
Imagine a blizzard that communicates a specific message or prophecy to a small, snowed-in town.
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The Art of Explanation
Write a step-by-step guide on how to tackle your most dreaded homework subject.
