8+ ‘overlooked’ Writing Prompts
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Unseen Heroes
Interview a worker from an underappreciated or often ignored profession, writing from their point of view.
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The Struggle of the Homeless
Write about a personal experience with homelessness – whether it was your own or someone else’s that deeply affected you.
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The Art Of Everyday Objects
Choose an object in your daily life and write about its history, production process or impact on broader society.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for the first time.
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Underground Histories
Write about the history of your town or city from a perspective often overlooked or unheard.
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Sidewalk Discoveries
Describe a usual walk around your neighborhood, focusing on new details or changes.
