16+ ‘Instant’ Writing Prompts
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Unexpected Reversal
Write about a character who has everything going for them and then, in a mere sentence, everything changes.
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Society’s Masked Savior
Explore the public’s varied reactions as they experience their first encounter with a real life superhero.
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Chance Encounter at the Cafe
Write about the pivotal moment two individuals lock eyes across the crowded coffee shop.
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Love Letters from the Front
Describe a romantic relationship sustained through letters while one partner is away at war.
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Reshaping The Ripper
Imagine if Jack the Ripper was active in today’s world, what layers would this case take?
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A Moment Suspended in Time
Describe an instant that seems unimportant at first glance but carries great significance upon reflection.
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Haunted Auctions
Your character unknowingly purchases a haunted item from an antique auction. Write about the humorous and haunting events that ensue.
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Love at First Sight-or Not?
Write about your first meeting with a companion & explore whether it was love at first sight, or took time…
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Time Capsule of Joy
Create a list of objects, songs, phrases, movies, etc. that bring you instant joy and explain why they have such…
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Forgotten Identity
Create a story where your protagonist wakes up one day with absolutely no remembrance of who they are.
