687+ ‘Individual’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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The Alpha Zombie
Write about a “survival-of-the-fittest” zombie society, driven by an Alpha zombie who leads and dictates the zombies’ actions.
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Miraculous Transformation
Write about a character who prayed fervently during the apocalypse and was subsequently immune to the zombie virus.
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a savior.
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Forged Figures
Write from the viewpoint of a celebrated historical figure and depict a critical event from their life.
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The Unraveling Spectacle
Write about a moment where a superhero unintentionally unmask themselves in public.
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Harlem Renaissance Lights
Bring to life a character deeply involved in the Harlem Renaissance, an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem.
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Harvest Memoirs
Think of somebody who has made a significant impact in your life and express gratitude for them by writing a thank-you letter.
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A Living Legend
Write an essay on a current influential figure that you admire and the impact they have made or are making on the world.
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Echoes of My Lonesome Spirit
Write a letter to your solitude, expressing your feelings and the effect of this solitude on your life.
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Invisible Space
Think about the personal traits you keep hidden from the world, the attributes that exist in your ‘invisible space’ and verbalize them.
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Community Service
Describe a community service project that you would like to initiate in your neighborhood.
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Understanding Democracy
Write about what Democracy means to you and detail a situation where you experienced it personally.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship – either real or fictitious.
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The Cyrus Chronicles
Create a hypothetical scenario where a long-lost relative, Cyrus, shows up at a family reunion.
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The Hidden Masterpiece
Write about the process of creating a piece of art, your struggles, and the ultimate triumph.
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Highlights of the Year
Reflect on the last year and identify three moments where your colleagues truly shined. Describe those moments in detail, then share how it made you feel as a team member.
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Climate Change Superheroes
Imagine a superhero whose mission is to combat climate change. Write about their origin story, powers, and first big mission.
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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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Frontline Journal
Step into the shoes of a solider and pen a diary entry chronicling one day at the frontline.
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The Last Warlock
Write about a world where magic has all but vanished, leaving one solitary warlock struggling to keep the ancient knowledge alive.
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Monstrous Revelations
Draft a tale about being friends with an individual who is revealed to be a horrifying monster.
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Reality Splitters
Write a story about a group of friends who accidentally split their town into multiple quantum realities.
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The Path Less Taken
Think of a moment when you chose to veer off your predicted path. Write about why you made this choice and how it has shaped you.
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First Day Nerves
Write about a memorable ‘first day’ experience – your first day of school, work, or any new environment.
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Actions Against Inequality
Discuss the local responses to combat growing worldwide social inequality.
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Betrayed Trust
Compose a piece about a character who experiences a major betrayal from their closest friend.
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The Powerful Pizza
If you had the chance to design your own pizza with limitless toppings, what would it be like and why?
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Haunting Nightmares
Dive into the emotions and implications of a nightmare that has significant emotional impact.
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Christmas Wish come true
Generate a story about a lonely individual who writes to Santa wishing for love, only to have their love interest come into their lives.
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One Peculiar Potluck
Every staff member is required to bring a dish from their cultural background for the office potluck. However, some delicacies take a hilariously wrong turn.
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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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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Ice Age Future
Imagine a new Ice Age is approaching in the near future, how would humans adapt to survive?
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Pack Politics
Write a story set in a complex society of werewolves, exploring the political dynamics, power struggles and social norms.
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Shape-shifters’ Plight
Write about a unique society of shape-shifters struggling for survival as their ability begins to wane.
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Realm Guardians
Write about a group of unlikely heroes summoned to safeguard their fantastical realm.
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Romancing Yourself
Write a narrative about spending Valentine’s Day completely alone, but still making it a day filled with love.
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Star Soldier’s Diary
Write about a war in a distant galaxy from the perspective of a common soldier stationed at the forefront.
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Last Spell Standing
Journey into a world where the most powerful witches engage in a series of deadly duels to claim the title of the Supreme Sorceress of the war-torn land.
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Beauty in the Beast
Construct a narrative where the villain was once a kind and compassionate individual but was transformed into a monster due to societal judgment or ridicule.
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Merciless Mercenary
Create a villain who is a mercenary, inflicting damage for personal gain irrespective of the harm caused to society.
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Battle for Supremacy
Write about a conflict between vampire and werewolf clans fighting for dominance in a city.
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African Amazement
Create a story that explores the South African vampire mythology of the Impundulu or Lightning Bird.
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The Rebellion Elixir
A rogue vampire discovers an elixir that can reverse vampirism and instigates a rebellion within his hidden community.
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The Lost Love Letter
Write a story about a love letter from many years ago that suddenly resurfaces on Valentine’s day.
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Letter to the Human
Imagine your pet writing a Valentine’s Day letter to you. What would they express?
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Magical Matchmaker
A Cupid-like character has the power to match soulmates but can’t seem to find their own on Valentine’s Day.
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The Love Potion Misadventure
Write about a wizard who accidentally drinks a love potion and falls head over heels for the last person he sees on Valentine’s Day.
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Knight in Tainted Armor
In your story, the villain starts as a hero helping to save the day, but is gradually corrupted and becomes unpredictable in his/her actions.
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Puppeteers of Nightmare
Construct a story where an individual can manipulate other people’s fears and uses this power selectively.
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Middle School Milestone
Describe your most memorable moment in middle school and what lesson it taught you.
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The Misinterpreted Prompt
Detail a situation whereby a writer misinterprets a prompt, leading to surprising consequences.
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Breaking Down Iron Curtains
Imagine a social situation where misunderstandings arise due to Autism and then write about how it can be tactfully handled.
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Understanding the Spectrum
Write in the perspective of an individual on the Autism spectrum navigating their daily routine.
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Puzzle Of The Paranormal
Delve into a haunting mystery that seems inexplicable only to be revealed with a chillingly rational explanation.
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Beneath The Perfect Facade
Explore the story of a flawless individual whose life seems too good to be true.
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Cultural Curiosity
Choose a culture different from your own that you’d like to experience and describe why.
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Into the Hive Mind
In a future where neural cybernetics allow humans to link minds and share thoughts, construct a story about a character choosing to de-link and live as an individual.
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The Whistleblower
Pen a tale about an ordinary citizen who accidentally uncovers corruption at the highest political levels, turning their life upside down.
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Through City Skyline
Imagine a high-speed chase across a city’s rooftops, where every leap and landing is a matter of life and death.
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The Abandoned Amusement Park
Craft a thrilling story about a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned amusement park at night.
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Pathways to the Future
Write an essay detailing your visions of the future and how you might contribute to that vision.
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Love Letter to Self
Pen a heartfelt letter to yourself, appreciating your strengths, resilience and accomplishments.
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Blood Curls and Fangs
In a modern setting, narrate a night where an ordinary individual bumps into a legendary creature with fangs.
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The Passion Play
Write about a community coming together to put on a Passion Play for Easter and the challenges they face.
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Walk in My Shoes
Create a detailed narrative where the protagonist magically swaps places with another character leading vastly different lives.
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Monstrous Origins
Create a backstory for a villain, revealing the true tragedy that led to his turn to darkness.
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Dual Lives
Write from the perspective of your superhero’s mundane, everyday alter ego and how they cope with their two lives.
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Whirlwind of Betrayal
Write a story where a character suffers a heartbreaking betrayal from a trusted individual.
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The Downfall of a Hero
Write a story about a successful individual who experiences a tragic downfall.
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Unexpected Oracle
In a world of warriors, write about a common person who becomes an unexpected oracle.
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Fruitful Routine
Explain a scenario where daily writing prompts would have a major positive impact on someone’s life.
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Dual Psychic Entities
Write a story where the protagonist and antagonist are two conscious entities inside the same individual.
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The Guilt of Not Being Enough
Draft a situation where a superhero couldn’t save everyone, examining their guilt and coping mechanisms.
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Mirror Facing
Explore the internal debate a superhero may have when they have to follow the law or follow their moral compass.
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Evil by Circumstance
Create a villain who is reluctantly pushed into evil deeds due to their circumstances. Ponder upon how their environment makes them the villain.
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Respecting Boundaries
Create a story about a time you overstepped someone’s boundaries, how you realized your mistake, and how you made amends.
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Buntings and Dreamy Booths
Paint a written picture of a particularly stunning booth or stall at an outdoor festival.
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Thankful Milestones
Pick a significant life milestone and write about the people, circumstances, and aspects of that period for which you’re grateful.
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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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Seeds of Persistence
Write about an ordinary individual who is subject to a tragic accident and develops superpowers whilst battling with their recovery.
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Flavourful Pots of Gold
Devise a toast that replaces conventional gold with something more meaningful to you.
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Foreshadowing in an Innocent Gesture
Describe a seemingly innocuous act that becomes significant later in the tale.
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The Unseen Terror
Write a story about a mythical, unseen creature that induces inexplicable fear in a fantasy world.
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Family Gathering Dynamics
Describe a Thanksgiving dinner where each family member represents a different aspect of the holiday.
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Survival Guide
Construct a humorous survival guide for getting through a family Thanksgiving gathering.
