162+ ‘Motivation’ Writing Prompts
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Conversation with Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self in which you reflect on your current challenges and express your hopes for…
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Judging or Understanding?
Think of someone whose actions you disagree with. Can you write a story that explores what might have led them…
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The Inspirational Athlete
Choose a professional athlete who inspires you and write an article about how their journey or skillset motivates you.
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The Motivation Museum
Describe an object, a phrase, or a person that motivates you to strive towards your goals and explain why.
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Journey to Fitness
Recall a time you participated in a physical activity or sports for the first time.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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The Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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Last Spell Standing
Journey into a world where the most powerful witches engage in a series of deadly duels to claim the title…
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The Villain Unseen
Write a story where the villain remains concealed and unidentified until the climax.
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Vengeance Served Cold
What grave injustice has your villain suffered that ignited their desire for revenge?
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Unveiling Emotions
Write a letter to your favorite fictional character expressing how they make you feel.
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Villain’s Motive Mystery
Write about your villain’s motivations, describing their history and influences.
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Binding Pacts with Spirits
Imagine a situation where a character forms a pact with a spirit or ghost.
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Hero’s Journey
Write a prologue about a common, nondescript character becoming a hero in a world of magic and mythical creatures.
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Silent Betrayal
A tale of an apparent ally who, in a chilling twist, is revealed to have been a traitor from the…
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The Victim Turned Hero
Create a narrative where a superhero was once a victim of a major catastrophe they couldn’t prevent.
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Undercover Love
What happens when your superhero falls in love with someone who despises their alter ego?
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Courageous Quests
Describe a journey undertaken by a hero, facing various challenges en route, to accomplish a mission.
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Building Superteam Identity
Write about how a team of superheroes creates and defines common goals and shared values.
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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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Mapping Future Hopes
Focus on the future and compose a list or story of things you look forward to after healing.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Revisiting Missed Opportunities
Reflect on the opportunities you missed or let go of consciously, why you made the decision you did and what…
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International Humanitarian Triumphs
Explore a significant achievement in the field of international humanitarian work that occurred this year.
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Two Sides of the Law
Craft a short story where you alternate between two points of view: the detective investigating a crime and the suspect…
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Scaling the Invincible Peak
Write a story about a mountaineer who is set on scaling an unclimbed, deadly peak.
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The Final BMX Trick
Write a story about a BMX rider who has one trick left to perfect before retirement.
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Technology in Classrooms
Argue for or against the use of technology in classrooms and how it impacts students’ learning experiences.
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Future Self-Reflection
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the personal growth you want to achieve.
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Healing Wounds with Words
Pen down an apology letter to someone who you believe you hurt, willingly or unwillingly.
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Vampire, The Healthcare Provider
Write about a vampire who uses their blood drinking to suck out deadly diseases, serving mankind as a unique healthcare…
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The Success Story
Recount a time when you successfully fulfilled a resolution and the impact it had on your life.
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Revisiting Resolutions
Choose an unfulfilled resolution from a previous year and write a story of it being realized in the new year.
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The Skills Time Capsule
Write a letter to your future-self partway through the year, discussing the skill you’re working on, your current progress, and…
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New Year, New Pages
Write about your New Year resolutions and how you plan on implementing them in 2022.
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The Kite Maker’s Odyssey
Pen down a story about a meticulous kite maker who creates the grandest kites for a national kite festival.
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April Showers: Embracing Challenges
Write about a motivational quote that inspires resilience in the face of adversity and how it relates to April.
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Spring into Action: Maximizing Motivation
Find a motivational quote related to getting things done and write about how you could implement the idea in your…
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Passion & Productivity
Consider something you’re extremely passionate about and how it makes you feel and act.
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Guardian of Motivation
Create a fictional character who embodies the concept of ‘motivation’. Discuss their personal traits, their strengths, their weaknesses, and their…
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Resurgence of the Lost Squad
Base your story on an old, long-forgotten military squad suddenly resurfacing to enact a plot of revenge.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Compile a list of past achievements and use them to set goals for the coming year.
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Layered Strength
Write about the multiple ‘layers’ of strength and will power that help you endure and flourish even in the coldest…
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Testing Triumphs
Write about a time in high school when you faced academic challenges and how you overcame them.
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The Voice of Breadline Blues
Write about a character who uses music or another form of art to give voice to the struggles of life…
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Early November Goals
Set your “top three” goals for November and outline what you aim to have achieved by the month’s end.
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January’s Resolutions versus Reality
Write a narrative contrasting your New Year’s resolutions and their actual outcomes by the end of January.
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Manifest Your January
Pen a letter from your future self, discussing how you successfully accomplished your January goals.
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Unforeseen Turncoat
Create a story where a character that was initially presented as an ally turns into an antagonist.
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Gifts from the Heart
Create a narrative about a character who makes a significant impact on the lives of others through small acts of…
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Covert Operation Blues
Write about a covert operative who discovers a shocking secret about their command.
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Scheming Antagonist
Detail the meticulous plan a villain creates to cause chaos or execute their ultimate goal.
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Quiz Whisperer
Write a tale about a benevolent ghost who assists students with the answers during difficult quizzes and exams.
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Behind The Battle Helmets
Write from the perspective of a Stormtrooper, delving into their thoughts, feelings, and camaraderie.
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Impact of Personal Goals on Future Generations
Envision how achieving your goals could affect the world or future generations.
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Metamorphosis in Fall Sports
Write about a significant transformation you experienced during fall sports season.
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Resilience Training
Write about a time when your fitness goals seemed unreachable and how you overcame this.
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A Letter from Future Self
Write a letter to your present self from your future self, telling about all the awesome things you have accomplished.
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Princess in Disguise
Imagine a princess who hides her identity and lives among the common folk. Detail her reasons, experiences, and journey.
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Character Development
Write a short story focusing on the transformation of a character from a dastardly villain to a beloved hero.
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Unsung Tragedy
Craft a villainous character who believes themselves to be the protagonist, driven by a heartbreaking past or ideology.
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Forging Allies
Write about how a character meets an individual who ends up playing a crucial role in their adventure.
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Motivation behind Malice
Describe the reason that motivates the villain to act with such cruelty and malice towards others.
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Unconscious Motivation
Write about a time when you did something not because you wanted to, but because some part of you felt…
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The Wrong Victim
Imagine a crime scene where the murderer killed the wrong person and tell the story.
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Scorned Savior
Craft a story about an anti-hero villain who has been wronged by society and now serves justice in their own…
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Driven by Desperation
Your villain’s motivation arises from a desperate attempt to survive or protect a loved one.
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The Phantom of the Past
Build a villain from a rejected past love-interest who sabotages the protagonist’s current relationship.
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The Wrongs of Righting Wrongs
Narrate a story in which your superhero turns their past tragedy into strength.
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The Unseen Artists
Write about a time you discovered a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, but the creator was unknown. Imagine and describe who…
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Portraits of Craft
Write a detailed depiction of someone deeply engrossed in their craft. What emotions are conveyed through their craftsmanship?
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Relentless Pursuit
Write about a protagonist who is being chased by an exceptional tracker, but they have an uncanny ability to lose…
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The Villain’s Perspective
Create a compelling backstory for your villain, explaining why they chose a path of evil.
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Paths to the Future
Describe your long-term goals and how you think 8th grade will help you to achieve them.
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Seeing the Unseen
Depict a scenario in which a fiction writing prompt allowed you to uncover an underlying theme, character trait, or plot…
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Home Office Blues
Discuss how setting up your home office was a challenge, and how you made it work for you.
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Victory in Small Wins
Recall a small achievement that required a great deal of effort and write about how it made you feel.
