109+ ‘Persona’ Writing Prompts
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Sci-Fi Scribe
Adopt the persona of a science fiction writer from the future, looking back on our present time.
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Facades and Realities
Write about a character who builds up a false persona for the public eye but grapples with an entirely different reality within.
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Santa Claus’ Self-Reflection
Write a journal entry as Santa Claus, contemplating the joys and challenges of his annual gift-giving duties.
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Double-Edged Sword
Describe an investment banker who is actually a whistleblower, exposing financial crimes at the risk of his own comfortable lifestyle.
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The Clown of Shadows
Pen down a story about a villain who is a rogue circus clown, with a dark sense of humor.
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Behind the Mask
Devise a villain who hides their malevolent nature under the guise of a helpful, caring persona.
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The Blood Drinker’s Deception
Craft a story about a vampire masquerading as a human doctor to hide their murderous activities.
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The Deceptive Charming Prince
Write a tale where the charming prince, usually the hero, is actually the villain.
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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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Childhood Secret
Write a story where your superhero had his/her powers from childhood and had to hide their identity.
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Identity Exposure
Imagine your superhero’s secret identity is discovered by a friend, write about how they react and manage the situation.
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Masks Behind Masks
Write about a superhero who discovers they have dual secret identities, separate from their public persona.
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Gone Rogue
Imagine your superhero was banished from their home city/nation/world, write about how they rebuild their life in a different place.
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Behind the Cape
Write about a superhero grappling with the divide between their ‘public’ persona and their private self.
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Living in Shadow
Explore the superhero’s struggle with their secret identity feeling overshadowed by their fame as a superhero.
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A Solitary Snowflake
Take on the persona of a solitary snowflake floating towards the ground in an utterly silent world.
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The Guilt of Not Being Enough
Draft a situation where a superhero couldn’t save everyone, examining their guilt and coping mechanisms.
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The Humanity Behind the Mask
Analyze the persona and real life of a superhero, and the influences that drive their actions.
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Behind the Mask
Write a backstory for a comic villain, exploring their journey to becoming the antagonist.
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Whispers of October
Narrate an imaginary conversation with October. How would October respond to your questions, praises or complaints?
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The Transformation
Write about the moment your character first dons their costume and transforms into their superhero persona.
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Deception in the Dark
Write about a protagonist, an undercover detective, kidnapped by the very gang he was infiltrating.
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Digital Identity Definition
Write about how you perceive your digital identity and how it differs from your physical life.
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The Ideal Reader
Create a character who is your ideal reader and write a short story targeted specifically at them.
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Mundane to Marvelous
Narrate a tale of a commoner turned superhero without the aid of a glamorous cape or a striking suit.
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Online Super Identity
Your superhero creates an online persona to interact without giving away their true identity.
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero enduring an identity crisis between their real identity and their superhero alter ego.
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Superhero’s Secret Identity
Explore the reasons behind why your superhero maintains a secret identity.
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Color-coded Heroes
In a short story, show how the color choices for a superhero’s costume represent their personality and powers.
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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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Undercover Agent
Write from the perspective of a covert operative needing to maintain a normal existence.
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Living in the Shadows
Write a story about a renowned superhero struggling to live a normal life in retirement due to his/her fading identity.
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Alter Ego Adjustment
Consider a well-known superhero’s secret identity and reimagine it to something radically different.
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An Unseen Houseguest
Weave a story around a family who welcomes a new member, unaware of the demonic entity possessing them.
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Campaigning Crusader
A beloved superhero decides to run for political office. What is their campaign like?
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Persona vs Position
Examine the distinction between a president as a person and as a political entity.
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Unveiling the Digital Self
Write about your online persona and how it differs or aligns with who you are in the physical world.
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Voices of the Suffrage Movement
Take on the persona of a suffragette and pen down their thoughts, frustrations, hopes, and fears.
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Playlist Persona
Choose a song that represents each member of your family and explain why you made these choices.
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Casting your life
Imagine your life is a movie. Who would play you and the important people in your life?
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The Average Joe with an Unusual Shadow
Your protagonist is an ordinary person with an extraordinary shadow that interacts with the world in unexpected ways.
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Leia’s Double Life
Write a narrative that explores the experience of Leia having to balance her royal persona and her secret work as a Rebel operative.
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Behind the Limelight
Create an interview with a well-known woman from history focusing on her life away from her public persona.
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Costume Carnivals
Imagine you are at a costume party where the costume you wear forces you to adopt its associated persona.
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Tears of a Clown
Create a story around a comedic character whose life offstage is filled with personal struggles.
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Requiem For Humanity
Conceive a story about a man who, after being turned into a werewolf, grapples with the beast within.
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Dual Morality
Write about a villain who has a separate, contrasting life where they are a hero. How do they juggle these two realities?
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The Horror of the Banal
Narrate a story where everyday objects create intense fear in your protagonist.
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Immortal Apathy
Detail a scenario where endless, spine-chilling fights and near-death experiences render the invincible character emotionally disinterested or numb.
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Eternal Torchbearer
Write a story in which your invincible character grapples with their inability to change or age.
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Inner-Outer Synchrony
Write about how your inner emotions reflect onto your outward behavior and vice versa.
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The Theory of Me
Imagine a scientist is studying you. Write an objective report about your unique qualities, habits, and interests.
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365 Days of Dress-Up
Write about the day you dressed up as your favorite character and walked into the world.
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Disguised Hero
Imagine a character who’s been perfectly normal and mediocre throughout the entire story, but at the climax, is revealed to be the hero.
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Sinister Charm
Paint a picture of the villain’s charisma, focusing on how it helps them manipulate others.
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Bunny Persona
Your character needs to dress as the Easter Bunny for an event but encounters a predicament.
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The Unwanted Suitor
Write an antagonist who is seemingly the perfect partner: charming, rich, attractive, but with a darker side.
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Final Memory
Choose the last memory the ghost has before their death, what was the location they last saw, who were the people around them?
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Reimagining Iconic Horror
Choose a classic horror villain and devise an origin story that significantly deviates from their established canon.
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The Binding Dance
Write about a celebration or festival where a formal dance leads to a deeper bond between you and your companion.
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Unseen Bonds
Assume a scenario in which two anime characters share a powerful bond originating from a shared history. Craft a back story that has forged this relationship.
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Roots and Branches
Write about your family tree and how your ancestors have influenced who you are today.
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Unmasking the Unsung
Write about an achievement you never celebrated or acknowledged openly but holds a special place in your heart.
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Hidden Masks
Write a story from the perspective of an alter ego or secret identity you might have if you were a superhero.
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Unleashing Gratitude
List down five things you are grateful for today and how they have positively influenced your sense of self.
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Bucket List
Create a bucket list written in the form of adventures you’d like your self-loving persona to experience.
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Self-Reflection on Relationships
Analyze one of your important relationships and how it changes you for better or worse.
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Persona Portraits
Create five different characters that embody aspects of your personality and describe a typical day of theirs.
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Transforming Pain into Power
Turn your physical pain into a persona, give it a voice, and write about what it might say.
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Alien Anthropologist
Imagine you are an alien tasked with studying Earth and its inhabitants. What are your observations and impressions?
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Conversing with History
Imagine having a conversation with a historical figure, who would it be and what would you discuss?
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Famous Historical Persona
Imagine you’re a well-known historical figure. Describe your persona, your accomplishments, and how you interact with your era.
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Resilience in the Limelight: Tales of Comedians’ Struggle
Write about a comedian who publicly battled with depression and discuss their life’s journey.
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Anxiety’s Persona
Imagine your anxiety as a character or creature and describe this persona in great detail.
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Behind the Mask
Construct a narrative in which the main antagonist deceives the hero by posing as their closest ally.
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Roots and Routes
Describe the place your character was born and raised, their journey from there, and how this movement has impacted their persona.
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Chain of Change
Write about a character experiencing a series of significant life-altering events that drives a dramatic evolution of their persona.
