36+ ‘Human behavior’ Writing Prompts
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Judging or Understanding?
Think of someone whose actions you disagree with. Can you write a story that explores what might have led them to act that way?
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Alien Perspectives
Write a story from the perspective of an alien species interacting with humans for the first time.
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A Stranger’s Betrayal
Develop a story where the villain is someone the protagonist trusts implicitly, and then, unpredictably turns against them.
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The Privacy Thief
Imagine a world where technology has advanced to the point where privacy is a myth—surveillance is omnipresent and personal secrets are virtually nonexistent.
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Silent Threat
Create a scenario where the main character receives a silent threat, like a mysterious package or a creepy doll.
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Midnight Train to Nowhere
Write about a train that only comes into the station at midnight, which subsequently leads to a place that doesn’t exist in our reality.
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Sentient Nature
Create a narrative where nature has gained sentience and humans can communicate with it.
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As Alien on Earth
You’re an alien who accidentally gets stranded on Earth. Chronicling your understanding of human behavior and your attempts to disguise yourself.
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Alien invasion in aisle five
An alien lands at the summer fair and tries to blend in, causing all sorts of comedic misunderstanding.
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Setting the Central Dilemmas
Create a moral or ethical dilemma that serves as the central plot for your drama story.
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Technology in Classrooms
Argue for or against the use of technology in classrooms and how it impacts students’ learning experiences.
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Vampire Anthropologist
Your vampire character, having lived through various erichest of memories, decides to become an anthropologist. How does his journey proceed?
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The Life of a Pet Rock
Write from the perspective of a pet rock, detailing its observations and thoughts through its life journey.
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By Chance, A Psychic Dog
Write a story from the perspective of a dog that has suddenly gained psychic abilities.
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you are an alien tasked with studying Earth and its inhabitants. What are your observations and impressions?
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Animal Kingdom
Create a fable where animals are the main characters, conveying a profound moral lesson.
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Tavern Talk in the Middle Ages
Write a story centered around a Tavern in the middle ages during times of plague.
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Hidden Motives
Pen a tale about a seasoned detective unable to comprehend the motives behind a perplexing crime scene.
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Grocery Store Chronicles
Write about a typical trip to the grocery store, casting an observational eye on the people and items encountered.
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Interview with a Stranger
Describe an encounter with a stranger who piqued your interest. How did the interaction change you, and what did it reveal about society and your place in it?
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“Alien Anthropologists”
Write about alien anthropologists studying Earth and being bewildered by our customs.
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Comically Misplaced
Describe — humorously, of course — being in the wrong place at the absolute wrong time.
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you’re an alien anthropologist studying humans. Detail your findings focusing on emotions and behaviors.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
