65+ ‘influenced’ Writing Prompts
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A Guiding Light
Reflect on a significant epiphany or turning point that has guided your life journey.
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Heartfelt Heroes
Write about someone who has deeply influenced your life. What do you admire about them? How did their influence steer your life’s path?
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Life’s Soundtrack
Choose a song that has significant personal meaning to you and write a story that explains its impact.
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Essence of a Place
Describe a place that has significantly influenced you, detailing its physical and emotive elements.
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Inventions Influencing Progression
Consider an invention that has drastically changed an academic field and evaluate its impacts.
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Political Biographies
Write a concise biography of a political figure who has significantly influenced your views.
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Decoding Decisions
Choose a biography and rewrite the pivotal decision points from the person’s perspective.
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Unforgettable Characters
Write a detailed profile of a person who has deeply influenced your life, presenting a vivid portrayal of their personality, appearance, and interaction with you.
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Timeless Tunes
Write about a specific piece of music or a song that has influenced you the most; detail the nuances of the music, its lyrics (if any), and the experience.
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Family Folklore
Write a narrative based on a family legend or fascinating historical incident in your lineage.
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Footsteps of Historical Legends
Choose an influential figure in history and write about their life, struggles, achievements from their perspective.
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Discovering Sequential Art
Investigate your experience with the first comic book you ever read and describe its impact.
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Changing Perspectives
Write about an important event from your past from a third person’s point of view.
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In Their Footsteps
Describe a person who left a significant impact on your life and write about the influence they have had on you.
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The Powerful Paradigm
Write a speech about a significant paradigm shift in society or a field of study.
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Fan Letter to a Childhood Hero
Write a fan letter to your childhood hero, expressing how they influenced you.
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The Learning Turning Point
Write about a specific moment that was pivotal in your educational journey.
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Beneath the Surface
Write about an experience that initially seemed insignificant, but later revealed a more profound meaning.
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A Fork in the Road
Ponder over a decision you made in the past that significantly influenced your present.
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High School Dynamics
Describe your high school experience through the lens of social structures and hierarchies.
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Underground Histories
Write about the history of your town or city from a perspective often overlooked or unheard.
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The Power of Prompts
Write an account of a single writing prompt that significantly affected your writing or thinking process.
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Digital Evolution
Write about how the shift from offline to online has changed cultural dynamics and interactive patterns.
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Pop Culture Craze
Write about a popular culture trend that deeply influenced you during your formative years.
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Off to the Races
Write about a significant childhood event where you felt the most accomplished or victorious.
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The Incorporeal Body
Capture the essence of your being — not the physical form, but the consciousness or soul that you identify as ‘you’.
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Family Fabrics
Explain how your family traditions have shaped your life and your understanding of culture and identity.
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Exploring Education
Detail a key learning or educational experience that significantly influenced your life or the person you have become.
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Dreamscape Unravelled
Compose a piece that unravels the most complex or bizarre dream you’ve ever had.
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Battle of Immortality
Create a saga of two immortal beings locked in an eternal struggle for power, their battle shaping the course of civilizations over centuries.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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Future Fashions
Use your imagination to create a picture of what fashion trends might be popular in 50 years.
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The Wise Words of Ancestors
Recall a piece of advice or wisdom bestowed upon you by an older family member.
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The Family Entrepreneur
Write about a family business or entrepreneurial venture and its influence on your career aspirations.
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Family Job Traditions
Describe any family traditions related to careers and how these have influenced your personal career choices.
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Ancestral Navigators
Write about a family member of a previous generation whose experiences have significantly shaped your family’s story.
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Snapshot in Time
Describe a moment you observed your grandparent(s) doing something that revealed their wisdom or strength.
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Ancestral Wisdom
Write about an ancestral family tradition or ritual passed down by your grandparent(s) and what it means to you.
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The Grandparent Chronicle
Document an epic tale often narrated by your grandparent(s), exploring the lessons it held for you.
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Reflections on Heart Talks
Describe a heart-to-heart conversation you had with your parents that influenced your outlook or decisions significantly.
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Mapping Your Personality
Write about the dominant traits you inherited from each of your parents and how these traits have shaped your life.
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Money Attitudes
Explore your family’s attitudes towards money and how it has shaped your own perspective.
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Legacy and Tradition
Describe a special tradition in your family and how it has shaped your cultural identity.
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Midnight Sun Gathering
Imagine your family come together on the longest night of the year, a tradition they’ve kept for generations.
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Fabric of Values
Identify the core values your family holds and how they have influenced your own ethical framework.
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Roots and Heritage
Reflect on the cultural or historical background of your family and how it has shaped you.
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Myth and Realities
Write about a family story, legend, or myth that has been passed along for generations.
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Passing the Baton
Write about the inherited wisdom, skills, or traditions that hold a special significance in your family.
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Legacy of Love&Discipline
Discuss a particular tradition in your family that aims to inculcate love and discipline amongst family members.
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Portrait Of Affection
Describe a family member from an angle of love and appreciation, focusing on their traits that you deeply respect and are grateful for.
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Simple Joys
Pen down your parent’s favorite childhood activity or hobby, how much they loved it, and if they still indulge in it.
