88+ ‘InterACT’ Writing Prompts
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Crossover Chronicles
Bring characters from two different fandoms together for an unexpected adventure.
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Keys to Another Kingdom
Imagine if your chosen characters discover a portal to a different reality or a parallel universe.
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Endless Family Dynamics
Explore the dynamics of a surreal, powerful family like ‘The Endless’ from ‘The Sandman’.
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Crossover Chaos
Usher one of the characters from The Vampire Diaries into a different universe or another popular series.
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Crossover Chorus Line
Write a story where characters from at least three different musicals are all auditioning for the same show.
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Unexpected Duets
Imagine two characters from different musicals unexpectedly finding themselves in the same universe. Write a scenario where their narrative arcs…
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Reality Bender
Inspired by the character of Derek Hale, depict a scenario where Derek was never a werewolf and lives a normal…
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Wolf Moon
Write a scenario where your character comes to Beacon Hills and discovers they are a werewolf on the night of…
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The Unseen Monster
Conceptualize a story where the monster doesn’t physically exist, but is rather a profound and shared psychological fear among the…
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Unseen Bonds in One Piece
Create an unseen backstory for a secondary character in One Piece. How does it affect how they interact with the…
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Crossing Dimensions
Write a story where a character from a realistic show enters the universe of their favorite anime.
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Once Unlikely Friends
Write about two Marvel characters who, in typical storylines, are hardly friends or associates but form an unlikely friendship.
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Across the Universe
Choose a fandom with a well-established universe, and write about a completely new character, with new challenges and adventures that…
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First Contact Protocols
Your main characters discover they are not alone in the universe. How does this change their world? How they interact…
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Bounty of Archetypes
Construct a narrative with at least five different anime archetypes and detail how they interact with each other.
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Shadows of the Past
Write a story where the main character can interact with the spirits of their ancestors.
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Shadow Wars
Write about a world where darkness is a physical entity that can be manipulated by those with the innate ability.
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Shadow and Light Cocktail
Write about how your light and shadow work together to create the unique blend that is ‘you’.
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Constructing Personal Fortresses
Create a list of non-negotiable boundaries for your personal and professional life.
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Empty Chair
Envision an empty chair in front of you. Write about who you wish was sitting there and why.
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Walk in a Familiar’s Shoes
Compose a story where you swap places with your favorite pet or an animal you resonate with.
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Giving Thanks To your Body
Spend some time appreciating your body for how it allows you to experience the world.
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Recipe for Self Love
Imagine that self love is a recipe; what ingredients are necessary and in what quantities?
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Patterns in Perspective
Identify patterns in your responses to challenging situations over time and consider their origins.
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Digging into Dreams
Write a detailed account of your most vivid dream. Don’t miss out on any detail, however bizarre it may seem.
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Meeting Your Emotions
Visualize your emotions as tangible entities in a meeting, and describe the interaction.
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Vision of the Future
Visualize a future where you’re free from the impacts of your past abuse. Write about this future in detail.
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Defining Confidence
Imagine personifying confidence, and then write a story about having a tea party with it.
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Harmony with Nature
Describe a nature scene that you believe would bring you peace and promote your physical healing.
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Animal Kingdom Monarch
Turn yourself into the ruler of the animal kingdom. How would you rule, interact with the animals, and handle threats?
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Famous Historical Persona
Imagine you’re a well-known historical figure. Describe your persona, your accomplishments, and how you interact with your era.
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Star-Studded Soiree
If you could invite 5 celebrities to your party, who would they be and why? What would you do at…
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Co-existing Conditions Complexity
Write about the complexities involved in identifying and treating depression when other mental conditions co-exist.
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Parallel Perceptions
Imagine living in a multiverse where parallel worlds exist and write a story where characters can interact among these multiple…
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Gods among Us
Create a narrative where gods from classic mythology live unnoticed among modern humans.
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Tangible Phantom
Create a tale about a ghost who can only interact with the physical world one time and must choose how…
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Zombie Eden
Imagine that there are pockets of the world where zombies and humans coexist peacefully.
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Lost in Amazonia
You are part of a scientific expedition that goes horribly wrong, and you’re stranded in the Amazon rainforest. What happens…
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The Shadow Beings
Create a story about a race of shadow beings, invisible to the naked eye but can be seen in special…
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The Unseen Exhibit
Write a mystery story where the most relevant clues are hidden inside an overly crowded museum exhibit.
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One World, Different Angles
Describe a fictional world from the perspectives of three different inhabitants: a child, an adult, and an elder.
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Character Creation
Craft a story entirely focused on the development of a complex and believable main character.
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Forgotten Faces
Narrate a dream in which you met someone you don’t recall ever seeing while you’re awake.
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Chrono Tourist
Imagine you’ve just acquired the ability to time travel and can visit any historical event you wish.
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Enchanting Enigma
Write a time when an ordinary object in your life became enchanted and started exhibiting supernatural attributes.
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Natural Narratives
Compose a poem where you ascribe human emotions and narratives to elements of nature.
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Carnival of Life
Write a poem that describes a day at the fair, using the rides, games, foods, and people as metaphors for…
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Sense the Swirl
Write a poem on the experiences of different wildlife as they interact with the elements.
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Polychromatic Personification
Create a poem that personifies your favorite color and describes its journey through a day.
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Reality TV Reimagined
Write a dialogue between two reality TV show contestants, but from a futuristic or fantastical show that doesn’t exist.
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Transformative Relationships
Write about a relationship your character has that significantly transformed them.
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Dancing Shadows
A storyline where shadows have their own distinct personality and can interact with their corporeal counterparts.
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Jumping Through Time
Imagine you had the power to travel through time: where would you go, who would you meet and why?
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Digital Communication Evolution
Discuss how the evolution of digital communication has changed the way we interact and connect.
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The Dissociative Dinner Party
Write a script where a character who suffers from dissociative identity disorder hosts a dinner party.
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Silent Spectator
Describe a place you visited, not from your perspective, but as if you are the location observing you.
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The Many Facets of Me
Consider yourself as a composite of different personality traits and characteristics. Pick five and delve into how they shape your…
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Mythical Creatures in My Backyard
Write a story where a mythical creature comes to live in your backyard.
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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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Reality vs Imagination
Write about a world existing entirely within your mind. How does it differ from the ‘real’ world?
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World of Inanimate Commotion
Give voice to the unvoiced and write from the perspective of an inanimate object in your home.
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Meeting the Ghosts of Possibility
Write a narrative in which you encounter the ghosts of opportunities you have missed in the past.
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Journey Through The Multiverse
Write about a sudden incident that transports you to a parallel world.
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The Parallel Pet Universe
Imagine a world where animals are the dominant species and humans are the pets. What hilarious circumstances occur?
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Recurrent Dream Elements
Think about elements, places or people that recur in your dreams, describe their features and speculate about why they might…
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Lost Wilderness
Write about a remote, untouched wilderness you stumble upon, and try to inhabit and interact with this new environment.
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The Mandala of Mind
Describe your mind as a work of art, like a painting, a sculpture, or a mandala.
