687+ ‘Individual’ Writing Prompts
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Alien Outbreak
Write a story about a new disease originating from an alien species and its impact on the space exploration community.
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Reflections in the Crayon Box
Detail an artistic activity from your childhood and how it impacted your creativity today.
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“Black Friday’s Phantom Shopper”
A local mall sees the mysterious appearance of a shopper every Black Friday who buys nothing but leaves behind puzzled store owners.
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JFK’s Last November
Recreate impressions of November 1963 from the perspective of a character living through the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Reflecting on the Influencers
Write about one celebrity or notable figure from the past year who has had a significant impact on your life.
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The Inspiring Feature
Craft a feature story about an inspiring individual in your school or local community.
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Ethiopian Enkutatash
Write a story centered around Ethiopia’s New Year festival, Enkutatash, focusing on a character’s personal experience.
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Pig’s Resilience
Write about a time in which you, like a pig – which is known to survive in varied conditions, displayed resilience in a tough situation.
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The Mutation Lottery
Contrive a dystopian future where mutations are embraced, and a ‘Mutation Lottery’ is held to decide what genetic enhancement citizens receive.
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‘Serial Killer Neighbour’
Your next-door neighbour is a seemingly friendly individual, but you suspect they’re a serial killer.
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Dual Identity Dilemma
Tell a story about a character who straddles two cultures and their journey to reconcile their identity.
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Solitude’s Symphony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a heartbroken individual alone in nature.
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Changing Fates
A fairy godmother grants an individual’s deepest desire but with unintended, modern consequences.
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Commemorating Major Accomplishments
Recount your most significant achievements in the past year and how they have shaped you as an individual.
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Humanizing Migration
Tell a story from the perspective of an immigrant or refugee, giving your personal opinion on the issue.
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Pandemic Chaos
Write a story surrounding a deadly infectious disease released unknowingly into a highly populated city.
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The Virus Within
Create a premise where an epidemic emerges but is only transmissible through emotional stress.
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The Christmas Spirit
Describe the transformation of a ‘Scrooge-like’ character after a Christmas Eve miracle.
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Moonlit Meeting
Write a narrative about two people who meet under the light of the March full moon, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Spectral Familiar
Create a narrative in which an individual, mourning a dearly departed loved one, starts seeing their spirit manifested in a beloved pet.
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The Average Joe with an Unusual Shadow
Your protagonist is an ordinary person with an extraordinary shadow that interacts with the world in unexpected ways.
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The World as a Superorganism
Imagine the Earth as a superorganism, where each country works like cells of a body, and ponder how the world would look if we were truly united for the common good.
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Lessons from Unlikable Characters
Write about a character from a book you read this year who you initially disliked but grew to understand. What lessons did you learn from this character’s transformation and development?
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Real Life Heroes
Reflect upon a real-life hero from your childhood, and how their influence sculpted you.
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Evolving Knighthood
Imagine you’re a knight who has been on numerous quests and see the transition of medieval times into a new era.
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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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Understanding MS
Write about your understanding of multiple sclerosis and how it affects an individual’s day-to-day life.
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The Man Behind the Myths
Remove the cloak of myth and legend, and write about a day in the life of St. Patrick the man.
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Character-defining Experiences
Write about a significant event that shaped your personality or influenced your perspective.
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Stress Signature
Write about what stress feels like in your body and how it manifests in your behavior.
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Love Letter to Myself
Pen down a love letter to yourself this Valentine’s, expressing admiration and understanding for the unique individual that you are.
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Beasts of Burden
Imagine a world where giant creatures are the mode of transportation, and humans share a mental link with these beasts.
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Choosing the Power
Write a story where a character is given the opportunity to choose their own superpower.
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In My Shoes
Write an imaginary interview where a friend or a family member is to walk in your shoes for a day.
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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
Select an individual from history, and imagine living a day in their shoes.
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Adventures with an Ancestor
Pen down the exciting adventures you could see yourself having if you traveled back in time to meet an adventurous ancestor.
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Beneath The Uniform
High school uniforms often underscore sameness, but what lies beneath the identical attire is a universe of individuality. Write a story about a student who uses their high school uniform as a symbol of rebellion.
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Gradual Transformation
Create a multi-year narrative detailing the gradual transformation of an immature child into a responsible adult.
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Trail of Memories
Pen a narrative of a middle-aged individual reminiscing on their significant youth experiences that contributed to their personal development.
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Awakening Innocence
Create a tale of an isolated young individual who encounters the realities of the world for the first time.
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Unsung Hero
Write a story about an unnoticed or underappreciated individual who makes a significant impact.
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The Final Dance
Write about an elderly individual who finds inspiration and joy in an unexpected hobby and eventually inspires their community.
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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 Silver Lining
Find a stressful incident from your past and write about it showing how it made you stronger.
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Under the March Rain: A Biography
Write a biographic piece about a March-born individual or historical figure, integrating the theme of rain.
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The Eternal Sock Hunt
Write a humorous narrative about the continuous missing sock phenomenon experienced by a particularly confused individual.
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Gratitude for Relationships
Write about someone who has had a significant impact on your life, expressing your deep sense of gratitude.
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Inanimate Dread
Craft a tale about a seemingly harmless everyday object that brings a wave of terror and misfortune to those in its possession.
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Daring Defector
Write about a brave individual defecting from their oppressive regime during the Cold War.
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Mayan Prophecy Revived
Imagine a modern-day archaeologist accidentally triggering an ancient Mayan prophecy due to an artifact.
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Harem Secrets Unveiled
Compose a tale about a young woman with unexplored magical abilities who is stuck in the Sultan’s harem in an ancient Middle Eastern kingdom.
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World War II Liberation
Write from the perspective of a soldier liberating a concentration camp during World War II.
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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 experiences.
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The Never-ageing Peter Pan
Write about a teenager who refuses to ‘grow up’ and finds ridiculous ways to appear forever young.
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Reflections on Resilience
Write about setbacks you faced this year and how these guided your journey towards resilience.
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Cryptic Casino Caper
Spin a thrilling narrative about a cunning plot to rob a notorious casino owner and his vault brimming with unimaginable wealth.
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Adapting Leadership Style
Describe an instance when you had to adapt your leadership style to successfully manage a high school project or team.
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The Unlikely Hero
Write a story about an ordinary individual who suddenly finds themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities.
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Unexpected Heroism
Pen a tale about a hero who emerges in the least likely situation or from the least likely person.
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One Rose, Multiple Smiles
Imagine a scenario where you buy a single rose and pass it on to various people throughout the day.
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Gifting Gratitude
Imagine a homemade gift that you would create to express your gratitude to someone, describe what it would be and why.
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Monstrous Awakening
A creature of legend and horror awakens after centuries, threatening to plunge the land into darkness and despair.
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Apocalypse Diaries
Write diary entries of multiple characters chronicling their experiences during the zombie apocalypse.
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Divided We Fall
Write about a group that seems harmonious but harbors stark differences of opinion on surviving the zombie apocalypse.
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Gratitude for April Showers
April’s known for its showers. Write about why you are thankful for times of emotional ‘rain’ in your life.
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Gifts of Gratitude
Write a letter of thanks to a frontline worker, expressing your appreciation for their work.
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Crystal Memories
Write about a character who enjoys ice sculpting but one day, a sculpture tells them a story.
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Artificial Utopia
Write about a future where all work is done by AI and humans are left to enjoy their lives.
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Eco-Heroes of Tomorrow
Write a short story about a group of superheroes whose mission is to save the planet from environmental crises.