20+ ‘opportunity’ Writing Prompts
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The Major Life Turnaround
Describe a major event in your character’s life that significantly changes their course.
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Character’s Personal Artifact
Write about an object that carries significant meaning for your character.
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Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Write a graphic novel script set in a dystopian world that has survived an unknown apocalypse.
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Intrigue in the Art World
Imagine you are an art conservator who uncovers a cryptic message hidden in a renowned artwork.
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Master Chef Dream
Imagine you are a celebrated chef. Write about your signature dish and the process of creating it.
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Harmony of Cultures
Write about a musical genre you’re unfamiliar with and speculate on its cultural significance.
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Mythical Beast Whisperer
Envision a character that can communicate with mythical beasts and unravel a narrative about their quest to bring peace between these beasts and humans.
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Unlikely Sources of Joy
Write about a small, everyday thing or experience for which you are deeply thankful.
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Meeting the Ghosts of Possibility
Write a narrative in which you encounter the ghosts of opportunities you have missed in the past.
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A Different Life
Write about your life if it took a completely divergent path from the one you know now.
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Understanding Free Writing
Write about what free writing means to you and how you perceive it as a creative tool.
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Archive of Recovery
Write about how the healing process after a family loss or illness looked for you and your family.
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Chronicles of Family Trips
Write about a memorable family trip or holiday that involved your large extended family.
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Dream Family Design
Write about what your dream family would look like. Who are the members, where do you live, and what are your routines?
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Sunday Suppers
Narrate a typical Sunday supper with your family, taking note of the atmosphere, conversations, and shared bonds.
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Role Reversal
Imagine a day where you switch roles in your family – parents becoming children, children becoming parents – and write about how you think that day would unfold.
