7+ ‘main character’ Writing Prompts
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
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Innocent Imposter
Write about a protagonist who discovers that someone close to them has been leading a double life.
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Shadowy Secrets
Write about a character who stumbles upon a room full of secret files with names of people he/she knows.
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Forgotten Identity
Waking up one day without remembering your past can be terrifying. Write a story where the main character experiences this.
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The Power of a Symbol
Create a story where the main character designs a symbol that unintentionally becomes a symbol of resistance.
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Sentence of the Cursed Pen
Write a tale where anything the main character writes with a cursed pen comes to life, but invariably with bone-chilling consequences.
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Furry Companion Talks
Write a narrative in which your pet is the main character, going about its day, observing, and commenting on the world around it.
