52+ ‘Personal identity’ Writing Prompts
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Christmas Morning Traditions
Describe a unique Christmas morning tradition in your home and its significance.
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A Werepire’s Dilemma
Consider a unique scenario wherein a person is cursed with being both a vampire and a werewolf.
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A Lying Mirror
Write a story where a character believes a lie about themselves so deeply it has become their truth.
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Cuisine Chronicles
Write an opinion piece on how experiencing different cuisines during your travels has influenced your perception of food.
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Your Life Story
Write an autobiographical piece, focusing particularly on life altering moments or decisions.
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Eclipse of Emotion
Conjure a world where emotions are considered dangerous and suppressed by a strict regime.
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Mismatched Memories
Modify the workings of memory, making it a communal rather than individual experience.
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Rise of AI
Write about a world where AI has replaced most human jobs without causing societal rupture.
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Blood Red Riding Hood
Rewrite the classic tale of ‘Red Riding Hood’ but turn the protagonist into a werewolf.
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Creating Character Conflicts
Develop a character’s personal struggle and how it will create tension in your story.
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World Freedom Day Reflections
Write about what freedom means to you in the context of today’s global environment.
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End of Fall Fashion
Describe your favorite fall outfit and the adventures you undertook while wearing it.
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Beyond Labels
Create a narrative about characters who discover their love and attraction for each other despite not fitting into any specific LGBTQ+ labels.
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Birthday Mix-Up
Imagine waking up on your 18th birthday to discover you’ve aged 30 years instead, write about your adventures over the next week.
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Neuromancer’s Playground
Write about a world where virtual reality is indistinguishable from the real one.
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The Reunion
Imagine a scenario where an Irish migrant reunites with their family who remained in Ireland after many years.
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Shamrock and National Identity
Describe the relationship between the shamrock and Irish identity. If you were to choose a symbol for your own identity, what would it be and why?
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Exploring Culture, Exploring Self
Write about one cultural tradition your family observes. How does this tradition contribute to your understanding of your identity?
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Character Armor
Do you have any personality traits that you consider to be your ‘armor’? Describe them and explain why they make you feel strong or protected.
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The Name Behind Me
Write about the story behind your name. Who named you and why did they choose this name?
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Civil Rights Reversal
Visualize a society where civil rights have been stripped away and citizens are monitored constantly.
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Hidden Inheritance
Write a scene where a character discovers a family heirloom that reveals a long-hidden secret.
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Mortal Divinity
Imagine a world where anyone can become a god but at the profound expense of losing their most cherished memory.
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The Mand’alor Legacy
On a quest to unearth his heritage, Boba Fett embarks on a journey to trace the origins of his Mandalorian armor.
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Whispers of the Past
Write a poem about the echoes of your past resounding in the corridors of your mind.
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Star-Dusted Dreams
If you could be anything, powered by fairy-tale magic, what would you choose to be and why.
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Secretive Specter
Pen down an adventurous tale of a ghost who cannot remember their past life and embarks on a journey to discover it.
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The Lion King’s Heir
Imagine if Simba had a second cub, who was not destined to be king or queen. How would this character cope with their sibling’s destiny and their place in the Pride Land?
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Veil of Duty
Write about the rigors of Templar training and the weight of duty that positions in the Order demanded.
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Mirror of Perception
Write a letter to yourself from the perspective of someone who loves you deeply.
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Examining Individual Values
Pen down the top five values you hold dearly and explain their significance in your life.
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Yesteryear Canvas
Reimagine a moment from your past as a piece of art and narrate the role you played in it.
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Society’s Cage
Construct a tale about a character struggling against societal norms and in the end, discovering a way to be true to themselves.
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Sanctuary Spaces
Think of a place that provided a sense of peace or escape during your childhood and pen down your memories of it.
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High School Dynamics
Describe your high school experience through the lens of social structures and hierarchies.
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Exploring Education
Detail a key learning or educational experience that significantly influenced your life or the person you have become.
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A Name’s Journey
Write about how your family name has traveled through different cultures or countries.
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Faces of the Past
Write a detailed description of an ancestor you never met, based on old photographs, stories, or documents.
