15+ ‘motivations’ Writing Prompts
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Meet the Antagonist
Craft a short story in which the protagonist and the antagonist meet for the first time.
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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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Unlocking the Writer’s Journey
Write about your personal journey into becoming a writer, detailed with the ups, downs, and turning points.
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Sky High Stories: Airship Pilot
Bring to life the experience of an airship pilot which includes the thrilling adventures, challenges and more.
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Decoding Decisions
Choose a biography and rewrite the pivotal decision points from the person’s perspective.
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Pursuit of Authenticity
Write about a time when you had to confront your own dishonesty or inauthenticity.
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The Interview
Write a fictional interview with a real-life historical figure exploring their life and impact.
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Defining Success
Explain your personal definition of success, how it’s evolved, and a moment you felt you achieved it.
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Rendezvous at Midnight
Write a narrative about two characters who must meet at midnight to exchange something of great importance.
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Dream Motivations
Write a fictional short story based on a dream you’ve had in which you explore the motivations of the dream character that is ‘you’.
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The Perspective Shift
Write about a difficult family situation from the viewpoint of the other person involved.
