31+ ‘Hero’s journey’ Writing Prompts
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The Hero’s Journey
For a well-known English literature character, rewrite a key section of their journey using modern settings and circumstances.
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The Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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Hero’s Journey
Write a prologue about a common, nondescript character becoming a hero in a world of magic and mythical creatures.
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Hero’s Journey
Narrate a fantasy story about an ordinary teenager who suddenly learns of their extraordinary destiny.
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Courageous Quests
Describe a journey undertaken by a hero, facing various challenges en route, to accomplish a mission.
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Supporting Hero’s Journey
Pen down a narrative highlighting a support character in a superhero team, but whose contributions are integral to the team’s success.
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The Hero’s Journey
Draw parallels between your past year’s story and the popular literary structure known as “The Hero’s Journey”.
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Blossoming Metaphors
Write a story about a garden, using the flowers and plants as metaphors for characters or events.
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Hero’s Journey Collage
In a group, create a collage that tells a hero’s journey. Explain what happens in each picture.
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The Victory Dance
Tell a tale where Rey celebrates a significant victory, and detail how she celebrates it.
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The New Hero’s Journey
Craft a narrative about a twenty-first century individual who realizes they must embark on a hero’s journey, as found in mythology.
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The Hero’s Journey
Think about a time in your life when you faced a challenge and overcame it, casting yourself as the ‘hero’.
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Heroes’ Saga
Craft a myth detailing a hero’s journey, including their divine birth, heroic deeds, tribulations, and ultimate fate.
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The Champion’s Journey
Detail out your favorite fictitious hero’s journey and describe how you’d reimagine it.
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Trial by Fire
Write about a challenging ordeal your hero must undergo to prove their worth or readiness.
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The Mentor’s Guidance
Detail an interaction between your hero character and their mentor that changes the direction of the hero’s journey.
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Hero’s Awakening
Write about a character who discovers they have powers or abilities previously unknown to them.
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My Hero’s Journey
Choose someone you admire and turn their life story into an exciting adventure tale.
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Ashes to Ash: The Fire Tales
Create a fairy tale about a fire type Pokemon, Ash, who embodies the spirit of fire despite constant adversities.
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Reshaping The Hero’s Journey
Write a fanfiction that completely reshapes an existing character’s hero journey, keeping the world and other characters constant.
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Parting Ways
Write about a moment when your Hero’s most trusted companion decides to leave the journey. What ensues?
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Secrets and Shadows
Develop a companion with a secret that dramatically impacts the Hero’s journey or the group dynamics.
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The Companions’ Bond
Write about the dynamics and interactions between your Hero’s companions, their shared experiences, and their bonds.
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The Origins Retelling
Choose a class and origin not selected in your original play-through and reimagine your Hero’s journey.
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Overcoming The Monster
Describe a scene in which your character must face and overcome their biggest fear.
