1340+ ‘Person’ Writing Prompts
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Call of the New World
Write a story about a common Tudor person’s decision to join the risky voyage to the New World.
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The Avid Collector
Craft a story about a person obsessed with collecting something extraordinarily unusual, to the point of it becoming unhealthy.
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Obsession: A Toxic Love
Write a tale about a character who is dangerously obsessed with someone they cannot have.
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Echoes of the Deceitful Dead
Spin a tale about the deceitful spirit of a person who had been betrayed while alive and now seeks revenge on the betrayers.
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Midnight Mourner’s Curse
Write a ghost story about a vengeful spirit of a person who had been wronged in life seeking justice in death.
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Rediscovering Individuality
Write about the person you were before your heart was broken and the person you want to be now.
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Teammates and Bonds
Narrate a story about a close bond you formed with a teammate or a rival during a spring sport season.
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Time-Stranded Wilderness
Narrate a story about a modern individual who surprisingly wakes up in a prehistoric era.
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Unexpected Companionship
Create a narrative about a person stranded in the wilderness who befriends a wild animal.
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Thrust into Heroism
Imagine an average person acquiring superhuman strength overnight due to an accident.
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The Strength in Weakness
Create a story about a superhuman who loses their strength and must navigate life without their powers.
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Unseen Power
Tell a story about a character who possesses a subtle, yet powerful superhuman ability that no one notices.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society and its expectations.
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Love Unmasked
Write a story where a superhero falls in love with their arch-enemy, but neither knows the other’s secret identity.
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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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Inter-dimensional Heroes
Write a story about superheroes from two different dimensions who meet and the conflicts they encounter.
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Behind the Mask
Write about the day-to-day life of a superhero when they are not saving the world.
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Fictional Autobiography
If you were a character from a book or movie, who would you be and why? Write an autobiography as if you were that character.
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Prompt Name: My Family Book
Create a book about your own family and explain why each person is so special.
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Lingering Shadows
Craft a tale where a person becomes aware of a shadow that persistently follows them, causing a sense of rising dread.
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Gratitude Letter
Compose a heartfelt thank you letter to someone who has significantly impacted your life positively.
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Generosity of Gratitude
Write a note sharing how someone’s act of kindness impacted you and express your gratitude towards them.
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Unsaid Farewells
How would Anakin and Padme’s last encounter have panned out if they had known it was their last?
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Spring Fitness Inspiration
Write about a person or event that inspired you to commit to fitness this spring.
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Season of Generosity
Imagine a world where every person chose to give something of themselves to a stranger during the holiday season.
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Revisiting Hallowed Hangouts
Write about your favorite childhood place and why it held such magic for you.
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Healing Through Letters
Write a letter to your heartbreak, expressing how you truly feel.
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Secret Identity and Dangerous Revelations
Write about a character who discovers their true identity tied to a notorious unsolved mystery.
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Maplewood’s Disappearance
Create a suspenseful storyline about a beloved town personality who has suddenly disappeared, leaving behind only cryptic clues.
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To Love Again After Heartbreak
Script a scenario where the main character falls in love, for a second time, with the person who broke their heart.
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Alien Object Discovery
Write about an ordinary person who stumbles upon a scientifically advanced yet enigmatic object of alien origin.
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The Sustainable Lifestyle
Narrate a day in the life of someone living a completely sustainable lifestyle.
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Alien Encounter
You are the first person to make contact with an alien species. How do you communicate with them?
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Santa’s Day Off
Write a story about what happens when Santa takes a day off on Christmas Eve. Who steps in? How does it all turn out?
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Secret Nobility
Write about a normal person who suddenly inherits a title and wealth, and his/her struggle with understanding the culture and rules of nobility.
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Forgotten Love Story
Tell the story of an elderly person recalling a tragic love story on Valentine’s Day from their youth.
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Missed Connection
Imagine a scenario where two people are set up for a blind date on Valentine’s Day, but due to a misunderstanding, they never meet.
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Love Potion Mishap
Write a microfiction where the person drinks a love potion, but it affects them in an unexpected way.
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Secret Admirer Revealed
Write a microfiction about a secret admirer revealing their identity on Valentine’s Day.
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Star Crossed Voyagers
Imagine a celestial romance where your protagonists are from different planets, writing passionate letters across the galaxy.
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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Winter Lover
Conceptualize a tale about a lighthouse keeper finding a mysterious person washed ashore on a freezing winter day.
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1. First Glance
Write about the significant moment when two characters fall in love with each other at first sight.
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Love Letters from the Front
Describe a romantic relationship sustained through letters while one partner is away at war.
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3)Long Distance Love Lines
Describe a relationship that starts and develops online due to geographic distance.
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New Year – New Role
Imagine waking up on New Year’s day as a different person, who would you choose and why?
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Lost and Found Time Capsule
Write about finding a time capsule in your backyard; describe its content and the mystery it unravels.
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Role Reversal
Revisit a memory where you had a misunderstanding or argument with someone. Now, rewrite the same scenario from the other person’s perspective.
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Childhood Friends & Heroes
Remember a time when you looked up to a childhood friend or made an unlikely ally.
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Holiday Recipes
Write about a particular recipe or dish your loved one used to make during the holidays.
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Unwrapped Gifts
Reflect on the best Christmas gift you received from your lost loved one and the story behind it.
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Letters To The Lost
Write a letter to the person you have lost, expressing all the things you wish you had said.
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Character Map
Choose a person you admire and write about the qualities that make them so admirable to you.
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Expanding Perspectives
Write about a time when an event, situation or person made you see things from a different perspective.
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Life’s New Chapter
Write about a time when you made a big transition in life, such as moving to a new place or starting a new school.
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Lessons from the Past
Write about the most valuable lesson you learnt from an old relationship.
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The Companion of Time
Write a letter to yourself that speaks to your experiences from the past year.
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A Chronicle of Betrayal
Write a narrative of a particular moment of betrayal, but try to understand the perspective of the other person.
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Unlocking Forgiveness
Write a letter of forgiveness to the person who broke your heart.
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Love Letters From A Betrayer
Write a series of love letters from a betrayer to the person they betrayed, seeking a second chance.
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Regaining Trust
Imagine a situation where the one who committed betrayal has to pass a test to regain the trust of the person they betrayed.
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Absurdist Delusions
Write a story of a person who sees ordinary objects come to life and interact in unexpected ways.
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Secretive Subconscious
Your character begins receiving cryptic notes and realizes they are messages from their subconscious.
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Self-Echoes
Create a dramatic narrative about a person who starts to see their own ghost from the past during stressful situations.
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Invisible Chatter
Concoct a story about a person who starts hearing voices in their head, only to discover they can commune with spirits.