75+ ‘Independence’ Writing Prompts
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Golden Years or Gilded Cage
Convince your readers about the pros or cons of retirement homes for elderly parents.
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First Christmas Morning Away From Home
Narrate the experience of your first Christmas morning away from home, and how it made you feel.
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Beyond the Sidekick
Detail how the sidekick grows beyond their prescribed role of support, and starts owning their own glory.
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The Hero Paradox
Explore a society that becomes too reliant on their superhero, falling into complacency and jeopardizing their self-government.
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An Overlooked Love
Write about a character who falls in love with the person everyone around them seems to despise.
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Rite of Passage: Learning to Ride a Bike
Describe the experience of learning to ride a bike and the emotions that came with it.
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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Islands of Adventure
If you were stranded on a deserted island like the kids in The Swiss Family Robinson, what items would you…
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Enchanted Escape
Write a story where a princess must navigate a labyrinth filled with magical creatures to escape a witch’s castle.
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Cell Phones and Children
Write your opinion about an appropriate age for children to have their own cell phones.
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Perspectives on Ageing
Write about your current perspective on aging, your fears or excitement, upcoming changes and your preparedness.
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Micronation Madness
Write a report on a newly established micronation in your local area that has declared their independence.
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Witch Trials
You are a witch sentenced to a medieval witch trial, but you have a plot up your sleeve to turn…
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Gandhi’s Freedom March
Write a narrative about an individual participating in Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March in India, 1930.
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Preparing for Independence
Reflect on five skills or practices you think are crucial to live effectively in college and how you plan to…
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Why College
For this prompt, examine why attending a college is important to you and in what ways you believe it will…
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Journey of a Warrior Poet
Craft a narrative about a poetess, whose muse was the Indian independence movement.
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An Unsung Hero
Write about an unsung hero from the Indian Independence movements whose stories have almost been forgotten.
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Royal Dilemma
Create a narrative from the perspective of a royal figure forced to choose between joining India or Pakistan during the…
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Gandhi’s Inner Struggle
Imagine a day in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, contemplating the political and personal dilemmas facing him at a crucial…
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The Declaration of an Ordinary Day
Imagine yourself as a kid on the day the Declaration of Independence was first read in public. How would your…
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Fractured Fairytales
Write a modern day Cinderella story where Cinderella is actually a self-made successful business woman who doesn’t need a man…
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Revolution Repelled
Spin a tale in a reality where the American Revolution was crushed, and the New World remains under British governance.
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Historic Event Reflection
Imagine you lived in an earlier time period, and write about a historical event as if you were witnessing it…
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Revolutionary Times
Imagine living during the American Revolution. Based on what you know about this era, write a journal entry detailing your…
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Dino-riffic Declaration
What if dinosaurs were still alive during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
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Born on the 4th of July
Write a story about a character born on the Fourth of July and explore how this coincidence shapes his/her life.
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Independence Day Mystery
Create a Fourth of July themed mystery that unfolds at a community Independence Day picnic.
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The Firework’s Journey
Write a narrative from the perspective of a firework being launched on the fourth of July.
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Voices of the Revolution
Choose a lesser-known figure from the American Revolution and write a narrative from their perspective about the signing of the…
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The Declaration’s Echoing Lines
Pick a line from the Declaration of Independence that resonates with you and write a narrative around it.
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Setting Financial Goals
Write down your short-term and long-term financial goals and the steps you believe you need to take to achieve them.
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The Runaways
Pen a tale about a group of teenagers who decide to run away and start their own community.
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Enchanting Independence
Write about a princess who saves herself without needing a prince’s assistance.
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The Princess’s Perspective
Write a story from the viewpoint of a princess waiting for her prince to rescue her. What does she do…
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Betrayal by Non-Human
Explore the scenario where a character trained a dog to guard them during the zombie apocalypse, but the dog abandons…
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Lost in the Supermarket
Describe a time when you got lost as a child, focusing on your thoughts and feelings in the moment.
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Independence and a New World
Write a story that captures the anticipation and excitement of a citizen witnessing the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Trail-blazing Solitude
Write about a solo hiking trip you took and describe the tranquility you found in your solitude.
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Lost in Space
Imagine being lost in space with a malfunctioning ship and describe the adventures you set on to get back home.
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Splendid Solitude: A Solo Cruise Experience
Describe a solo journey on a mega cruise ship and the various personal experiences and challenges faced.
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Pokemon Evolution Dilemma
Write about a Pokemon refusing to evolve due to emotional reasons and how its trainer deals with this challenge.
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The Companion’s Perspective
Tell a story through the eyes of one of the Doctor’s companions, but put them in a unfamiliar universe or…
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Life-Anchor Habits
Choose habits that make you feel grounded and independent and expand on why these habits are important to you.
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Celebration of Solitude
Write about the independence and solitude that follows a heartbreak and celebrate it.
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Embracing Optimism
Visualize a future where you have conquered your mental health struggles and discuss how it makes you feel.
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Acceptance
Write down what your life is like now, as a single person, and the positive aspects you have derived from…
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Modeling Independence
Write about a time when you stood up for yourself and acted independently, focusing specifically on the feelings and emotions…
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Revolutionary War Correspondences
Compose a story of two best friends separated by the Revolutionary War, communicating through letters.
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Isolationist Oasis
Envision a dystopian society that has cut itself entirely from the rest of the world. What are the consequences?
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American Revolution Spy
You’re embedded as a spy during the American Revolution. What secrets you have uncovered, and what risks are you willing…
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Rise of the Nymphs
Decide to defy the gods your fitted into and stage a rise among your Nymph sisters.
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Life From A Bird’s View
Imagine observing the world from the perspective of a bird, and write about the adventures such timescale would allow.
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Finding Independence
Write about the first time you felt truly independent after moving away from your family.
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Coming of Age
Rethink your teenage years and write about a defining moment where your parents either approved or disapproved of your freedom.
