687+ ‘Individual’ Writing Prompts
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Contrarium Planet
Create a short story around the life of a person living on a planet where everything we consider normal is considered absurd.
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Freedom’s Fireworks
Craft a narrative around how the fireworks of Fourth of July play a symbolic role in a character’s life.
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Holiday Cocktail Creation
Write about creating the perfect festive drink, whether it’s a sweet hot chocolate or a spicy mulled wine.
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Abandonment in the Arctic
Write a piece where your character is stranded in the cold and desolate landscape of the arctic.
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In a Blink of an Eye
Write about a Cosmic event that occurs in the blink of an eye and is witnessed by one person.
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My Dream Vacation
Pen down your dream vacation — where would you go, what would you do and who would you take along.
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Love in Whispered Transmissions
Write a story that revolves around two people who fall in love over a ham radio during a zombie apocalypse.
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Phobia Awakening
Write about the experience a character has when they realize they’ve developed a severe phobia.
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Timeless Tales in Technicolor
Take a classic folklore and reimagine it in a technologically advanced world.
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The Working Witch
Craft a story about a witch who uses her powers to help her community rather than being an outcast.
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling
Write about the concept of the glass ceiling and propose strategies to dismantle it.
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Serendipitous Deception
Write a story where you unintentionally betray someone you care about and the process of making amends.
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Lost in Lotto Land
Detail a family’s perilous and hilarious journey after their winning lottery ticket goes missing.
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Inauspicious Archaeologists
Write about a team of inexperienced archaeologists who accidentally uncover the legendary treasure of a forgotten civilization.
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Last Spell of the Lost Wizard
Create a narrative about a highschool student who unknowingly stumbles upon the final most powerful spell of a forgotten wizard.
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Unseen School vs Real School
Create a detailed curriculum for a magical school, before comparing it to your own school day.
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Infernal Beasts Within
In a world where humans are chosen by gods to turn into mythical beasts at night, one individual refuses to embrace the monster within.
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Silent Letters of Love
Construct an account of a character who writes a love letter every day to their unrequited love but never sends it.
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Gaslighting Game
Write a narrative where your character elaborately describes instances of being gaslighted into disbelieving their own reality.
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The Guilt Facet
Write a letter from your character to their toxic partner where they express feelings of remorse and guilt for events not under their control.
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Reframing Regrets
Choose a regret that you’re holding on to. Rewrite the story in a way that transforms the regret into a learning opportunity.
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Exorcism Gone Wrong
Write about an ill-fated exorcism performed for the greater good, that instead unleashes a greater demon.
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Threshold of Possession
Pen down a story about the struggle of an individual who realizes they are being slowly possessed.
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Quest for Balance
Imagine a conversation between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discussing the concept of balance in the Force.
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Dormant Spirits Awakened
Write about an individual who starts experiencing strange occurrences after moving into an old house that is revealed to be haunted.
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Unseen Ties
Write a narrative where two seemingly unrelated characters from different worlds are bound by an unforeseen connection.
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Moment of Unity
Focus on an event that brings together individual heroes into a unified faction, detailing the shared threat, individual motivations, and the experience of unity.
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Atlas Love
Narrate a story about two globetrotting individuals who unknowingly cross paths multiple times around the world, falling for each other in different locations without realizing they are the same people.
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Bloom of Affection
Write a short story about two characters who fall in love during the spring season.
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The Lovesick Zombie
Write from the perspective of a newly infected individual that had a significant other and reluctantly had to cut ties.
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The Power of Perseverance
Write about an individual who has inspired you through their resilience and perseverance.
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Lenten Self-Reflection
Reflect on personal growth or changes you have noticed in yourself after participating in Lent.
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My Hidden Superpower
Write about a skill or trait that you have, that others might not immediately recognize.
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Mother-Tongue Memories
Pen down a story set in a time when your ancestors spoke a language that perhaps isn’t used anymore in your family. Explore how this language and culture associated with it has shaped who you are today.
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Discovering Ancestors
Craft a story about a distant ancestor whom you never met. Imagine the life they lived and how it impacts your present.
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Ethereal Therapist
What if a therapist’s office was haunted by a psychologist who still tries to help people with their emotional struggles?
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Write about how you or someone else celebrates Chinese New Year in your culture.
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Personal Climate Action
Imagine it’s twenty years from now and write a retrospective letter to your present self detailing the steps you took for climate change mitigation.
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Zombification Process
Write about the transformation process from being a human to becoming a zombie, viewed from the individual’s perspective.
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Inner Self Reflection
Describe your personal strengths and weaknesses and how they have shaped your life choices.
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Aspasia, The Influencer
Write a scene from Aspasia’s life, the woman who influenced the great leaders of Athens.
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The Greco-Persian Wars
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Spartan soldier on the eve of the Battle of Thermopylae.
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The Awakening of Winter
Pen down the raw emotions of an individual who experiences the magical snowfall for the first time.
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Elizabethan Witch Trial Survivor
Create a narrative about an individual accused of witchcraft who manages to escape the notorious witch trials of the Elizabethan era.
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Unsung Family Hero
Write about a family member who shows everyday heroics but doesn’t always get recognized for it.
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Walking in Their Shoes
Imagine what a day in the life might be like for a person with a disability, and describe it from their perspective.
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Understanding Heartbreak
Write about a time you felt heartbroken and describe the emotions surrounding that experience.
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Humanity’s Last Hope
Imagine a world with a zombie apocalypse, where one character holds the secret to saving humanity.
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Shadows of the Past
Write a scene in which an individual discovers an object from their past that suggests an impending dark event.
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Invisible Steve: The Honestly Invisible Superhero
Compose the saga of Invisible Steve, who remains eternally invisible – and it’s not quite as cool as you might think.
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The Seedling’s Future
Write from the perspective of a seedling planted on Earth Day. What does its future look like?
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Connection to Gaia: Earth as Home
Describe your personal relationship with the Earth and how it shaped your understanding of home.
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Invasive Genetic Modification
Conceive a world where every newborn is genetically engineered to conform to specific standards.
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Survivor’s Utopia
Envision life after surviving a global catastrophe, rebuilding a Utopian community from the ashes.
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Benevolent Despotism
Write about a dystopian society where there is peace and prosperity, but at the cost of absolute control by one individual.
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Uninvited Guest
Imagine a scenario wherein a family member, ostracized for years, surprisingly shows up at a family event.
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My Eco-Impact
Write about the environmental footprint you leave behind and the ways you can reduce it.
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Holiday Hustle and Bustle
Describe the individual scenes, sensations and interactions that make up a day of holiday shopping.
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Bardo Phase
The Tibetan concept of Bardo refers to an intermediate state after death and before rebirth. Write a narrative exploring this transitory phase.
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Wisdom Nuggets
Interview an elder about the most valuable piece of advice they’ve received in their lifetime and write an essay on it.
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Memories of Major Events
Interview an elderly individual about a specific historical event they have lived through.
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Step in My Shoes
Write a story where you spend a day in the life of someone from a different background.
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The Green Guardians
Imagine you have the power to combat climate change. Write about what changes you’d make.
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The Mute Confession
Write about a murder mystery where the only witness to the crime is a mute bystander.
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Holocaust, a Personal Account
Describe the Holocaust from an individual’s perspective, focusing not only on the atrocities but also on moments of humanity and resilience.
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Defining Moments in Tragedy
Write a story that revolves around a community that has experienced an unforeseen catastrophe.
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Crossroads
Write about a significant turning point in your life and the decision that swung the pendulum.
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Dialogue with Emotions
Choose an emotion you recently felt and hold a dialogue with it, understanding its root and its impact on you.
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Facing Inner Demons
Write about a personal fear or anxiety you’re struggling with and explore ways to confront and overcome it.
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Grapple With Faith
Explore a time when your faith was challenged, causing you to question your spiritual beliefs.