20+ ‘Ignorance’ Writing Prompts
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Witch Trials
Construct a narrative around a witch on trial, where the ethics and perspectives of witchcraft are explored.
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Noble Nemesis
Consider a villain who, despite their nefarious deeds, maintains a code of ethics or a set of principles.
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Printing Press Revolution
Write a story about an ordinary citizen whose life is transformed by the invention of the Gutenberg Press.
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Quiet Town’s Dark Secret
Detail the chilling experience of a newcomer in a small town where everyone has an unsettling shared secret.
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Grey Corporate Ladder
Create a story where an employee discovers that their company’s success is due to illegal operations.
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Rugby Woes, Bowling Pros
Write about a group of rugby players who, due to a scheduling error, arrive at a bowling tournament instead –…
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Forgotten Identity
Write a story from the perspective of a detective who is investigating a case about themselves, yet they have complete…
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The Mythical Beast
Write a fairy tale where a traditional evil fairy tale creature is actually a misunderstood mythological creature.
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Monster at the Mall
Imagine a scenario where a mythical monster is incongruously loose in a crowded mall.
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Innocent Assassin
Write about a character who, unbeknownst to them, carries out an action that drastically alters another’s life.
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Forgotten Memories
The protagonist suffers from amnesia and must gather bits of their forgotten past.
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Forgotten Serial Killer
Imagine a world where everyone has forgotten about an infamous serial killer, except your protagonist.
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Dilemma at the Altar
Your protagonist is faced with a shocking revelation just minutes before walking down the aisle.
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The Lost Civilization
Devise a tale about a group of explorers who stumble upon a long-lost civilization hidden in the dense jungle.
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The Love Letter
Use the classic concept of anonymous love letters, but with a twist. The receiver knows who the sender is, but…
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A Call to Change
Imagine your character receives a calling that necessitates a change in their otherwise mundane world.
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Dystopia or Utopia
Create a society that views itself as a utopia, but from an outsider’s perspective, it is clearly a dystopia.
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The Plato’s Cave
Imagine yourself as a prisoner in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Write about your moment of enlightenment and subsequent return…
