55+ ‘Monologue’ Writing Prompts
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Last Humanity Stand
Create a monologue that captures the moment a leader rouses their jaded group to make a stand against the zombie horde.
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Z-Day Confessionals
Craft a monologue spoken by a character who has a harrowing secret connected to the zombie apocalypse.
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Sounds of November Rain
Write an introspective monologue featuring a character discussing their thoughts and feelings while listening to the rain in November.
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Streams of Memories
Write a monologue where an elderly character is reminiscing about their past, recalling both painful and joyous moments.
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Reclaiming Identity
Write a monologue where your character asserts their true self, shedding a facade they’ve been wearing for years.
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Embers of Rebellion
Your character is a leader addressing his/her followers before leading them into a rebellion. Construct a powerful monologue that captures their determination and conviction.
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The Unspoken Apology
Compose a monologue in which your character expresses regret and seeks forgiveness for a past action, something they can’t rectify.
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Revelations in Isolation
Write a monologue where your character, stuck in solitude, confronts their deepest fears and insecurities.
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Untold Monologues
Create an ending comprised of a character’s monologue that unveils a hidden truth or revelation.
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The Resurrection Monologues
Create a monologue from the perspective of Jesus after his resurrection.
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Voices in the Wind
Write a monologue expressing the thoughts of a solitary human being witnessing a hurricane.
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The Inner Monologue
Write about your thoughts during a usual school day, from morning until you go to bed.
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Non-human Monologue
Create a story narrated entirely from the perspective of an inanimate object, pet or landscape.
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Justifying the Means
Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.
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Moral Compromise
Compose a monologue where the superhero grapples with justifying a morally questionable decision.
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Shadow of the Nemesis
Create a monologue where the superhero confesses their fear and respect for their arch-nemesis.
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Breaking Down the Mask
Write a monologue where a superhero shares the real person beneath their super identity.
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Black Hole Blues
Write a monologue from the perspective of a space explorer trapped in the event horizon of a black hole.
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Flower Stand Monologues
Imagine that you run a small flower stand and create a monologue to your flowers at the end of the day.
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First Love Soliloquy
Write a monologue expressing the feelings of a character experiencing first love.
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Plea for Sanity
Create a monologue of a character trying to justify an insane or irrational behavior.
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Retrospective Apology
Write a monologue of a character apologizing to someone they can no longer reach.
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Disorderly Detective
Craft a detective story about a detective who cannot remember the details of the case he is investigating.
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A Farmer’s Reflections
Write a monologue from a farmer’s perspective, reflecting on their emotions as the harvest season culminates.
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The Love Letter Never Sent
Craft a monologue in form of a love letter that will never be sent, full of heartfelt confessions, unrequited love, and heartbreaking nostalgia.
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The Turncoat’s Testimony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a person who caused heartbreak by ending a relationship, expressing their guilt and wavering doubt about their decision.
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Narrative of the Abandoned
Imagine you are the remnant of a once-passionate romance, left behind without warning or explanation. Write a heart-wrenching monologue revealing your feelings.
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Solitude’s Symphony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a heartbroken individual alone in nature.
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The Legacy of Darth Vader
Write a monologue from Kylo Ren’s perspective, expressing his admiration and aspired legacy in the shadow of Darth Vader.
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Last Stand
Narrate the internal monologue of a Jedi in their final battle, facing their destiny with courage and acceptance.
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Dream of America
Write a monologue from the perspective of a young girl/boy in Ireland, dreaming of immigrating to America.
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Marilyn’s Ghostly Monologue
Imagine Marilyn Monroe’s ghost delivering a monologue in modern Hollywood, reflecting on her fame, her life, her death, and how she’s remembered.
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Mastering the Monologue
Write a monologue from the perspective of a beloved fanfic character, expressing their deepest fears, hopes, or secrets.
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Translating Mediums
Choose a fandom based on a different medium (e.g. book to film, film to comic) and create a story as if it were in the original format.
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Monologue of Self-Criticism
Make a list of negative thoughts or self-criticisms that often surface during your depressed episodes. Then write a paragraph refuting each negative thought.
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Final Conversations
Create a moving monologue detailing your last conversation with a loved one who has now passed away.
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The Storm Within
Compose a reflective monologue about an internal struggle you’ve experienced, using a storm as a metaphor.
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Staring Down the Mirror
Write a monologue using a mirror as a symbol, discovering truths about yourself you’d previously been unaware or in denial of.
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The Boat That Carried You
Write a monologue based on the symbol of a boat, representing a key turning point in your life.
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Lost in Translation
Compose a monologue about a time when a language barrier led to a misunderstanding.
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Whispers of Love
Describe a powerful moment of love, be it romantic, familial, or platonic, that left a profound impact on you.
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Weathering the Storm
Create an emotional monologue highlighting the struggles you encountered and overcame in your darkest hour.
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Euphoria Uncovered
Describe a time in your life where you felt an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.
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The Rousing Monologue
Compose a monologue that seeks to inspire change towards a healthier, more inclusive world.
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Inner Monologue
Initiate a dialogue with one of your characters. Have them express their secret thoughts and inner feelings.
