987+ ‘Lead’ Writing Prompts
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Lost in Translation
Narrate an experience where you struggled with language or cultural barriers during your travels.
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Bird’s Eye Observation
Write a daily account as a bird, observing the goings-on of a neighborhood from above.
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Martyrs of War
Write a story from the perspective of a soldier who sacrifices his/her life to save comrades.
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The Luminous Festival
Describe a holiday festival that didn’t go as planned yet turned out to be one of your best memories.
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Epic Journey for a Sacred Artifact
In your novel, introduce a sacred artifact that your protagonist must recover to save their world.
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City of Neons
Write a story about a dystopian city controlled by corporations, where rebellion is brewing.
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Mountain Capacities
You’re trapped on a mountainside during a snowstorm. What steps do you take to ensure your survival?
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The Unforeseen Detour
Describe a time when you got lost while traveling and discovered something spectacular.
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The Mute Witness
A character witnesses a crime, but they are unable to speak or communicate in traditional ways.
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Climate Impact
Establish a fictional world and then present a climate or environmental catastrophe. Explore how this crisis alters the world and…
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A Sacrificial Choice
Your protagonist is forced to make a tough decision that involves sacrificing something valuable.
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Under The Stage Lights
Pen down your experience participating in a school play, whether you were the lead, a background character, even a stagehand…
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Unfulfilled Dreams
Write about a character striving towards a lifelong dream, only to have it snatched away unexpectedly.
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Canned Words
Magine opening a can you thought was filled with your favorite food but it actually contains words.
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Moment of Triumph
Craft a vignette about a distinctive moment of personal victory in just one minute.
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A Symphony of Seasons
Your character wakes up to find that the music they play on their old piano can change the season outside…
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Villainous Redemption
Pen down a story about a fierce villain who embarks on a journey to redemption.
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The Great Spaghetti Tree Mystery
Imagine you wake up one day to find a tree in your yard that bears spaghetti instead of fruit.
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Whispers in the Night
Write a story where a character begins hearing voices at night that no one else can hear.
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Hallways of Hesitation
A newly discovered, unexplored hallway in the protagonist’s house promises mystery and danger.
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Rekindled Love
Write about a couple who, after many years apart, find their way back to one another.
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True Colors in Turmoil
Develop a circumstance where your character’s most significant personality trait is both their saving grace and their downfall.
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Playing with Pantoums
Write a pantoum, a form of poetry where the second and fourth lines of each verse are repeated as the…
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Genre Journey
Select a music genre unexplored by you, listen to a few tracks and pen down a poem describing that experience.
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The Art of Forgiveness
Write a poem about a time when you forgave someone or were forgiven, and how it influenced your relationship.
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Deconstruction of Belief
Challenge and deconstruct a deeply ingrained belief or ideology you had in your youth.
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Hidden Secrets
Imagine a character with a deep, hidden secret that influences their actions and decisions.
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A Fellow Voyager
Chronicle the dynamics of your character’s earliest friendship, a relationship that played a part in shaping their worldview.
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The Trajectory of Trials
Write about a character who is faced with debilitating or seemingly insurmountable challenges and how they overcome them.
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Ruthless Rivalry
Write a novel plot about two groups, or individuals, locked in a fierce competition, where the stakes are much higher…
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Navigating Morality’s Maze
Create a morally complex scenario and have your characters navigate through it.
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Establishing Core Beliefs
Write about a character who stands firm in their beliefs, regardless of societal pressure.
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Eavesdrop Tango
Write a conversation between two different individuals in a public setting, overheard by a third character who misinterprets the entire…
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Out of Character Statement
Start your novel with your protagonist saying or doing something completely out of character.
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Dystopian Revelation
Your protagonist suddenly finds out that their seemingly normal life is an illusion, and in reality they are living in…
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Dinner Table Confessions
Craft a scene where a family secret is revealed during a dinner conversation.
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The Room Speaks
Choose a room in your house and describe it from the perspective of the room itself.
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Alternate Reality
Write a letter to yourself in an alternate universe, where a significant personal decision led to a completely different life.
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Forgotten Languages
Pen a timeline of your life with the inclusion of words or phrases you no longer use.
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Philosophy in My Pocket
Define your personal philosophy in life. What do you believe in strongly? How does it guide your actions and decisions?
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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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Closing the Distance
Write about a long-distance relationship and the ensuing miscommunication and conflicts. Explore how the characters find their way back to…
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Stairway to Suspense
Write a story that begins with a character discovering a hidden staircase in their home that they never knew about.
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The Perfect Crime
Craft a narrative about an exceptionally brilliant detective and a criminal mastermind who can pull off ‘the perfect crime’.
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Performing Rain
Imagine being a slow, drizzling raindrop dancing through the sky and write about your journey from cloud to ground.
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Gateway of Memories
You found a door in your house that you’ve never noticed before. Where does it lead?
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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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Coming to Motherhood/Fatherhood
Write about the day when you first held your newborn child and how it radically changed your world.
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and…
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Self-Reflection: Growth Over Time
Write about an aspect of your personality or behavior that has drastically changed over the years.
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Remarkable Relationships
Reflect on the most significantly impactful relationship in your life and document its evolution.
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Financial Struggles and Triumphs
Narrate a particular instance where your family had to struggle financially and how you overcame it.
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Letters To Loved Ones
Write a letter to a family member expressing your love and gratitude for them.
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The Forgotten Hobby
Write about a hobby or interest you had as a child that is now no longer part of your life.