472+ ‘Personality’ Writing Prompts
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Toy Interview
Suppose you could interview your favorite toy. What kind of questions would you ask and how would it respond?
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The Person I’ve Become
Considering the challenges and triumphs of the past year, write a descriptive piece about the person you have evolved into.
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The Lighter Side of Deadpool
Create a parody of a renowned superhero by exaggerating their personality traits or powers.
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Best Friends Forever
Write a descriptive piece about your best friend, focusing on personality traits, shared experiences and why they are so important to you.
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Birthday Surprise
Create a fantastical birthday celebration for a fictional character of your choosing.
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Soundtracks of Memories
Create a playlist that reminds you of the loved one you lost and write about why each song is pertinent.
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Remarkable Teacher Ruminations
Detail a relationship you had with a teacher who significantly shaped your school experience.
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Friendship Garden
Describe what kind of plants would represent each of your friends in a ‘Friendship Garden’.
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Storybook Inspired Self Portrait
Write about which character you identify with in your favorite storybook, and explain why.
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The Cyrus Chronicles
Create a hypothetical scenario where a long-lost relative, Cyrus, shows up at a family reunion.
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Enchanted Artifact Holder
Write a character profile for someone who has gained possession of a mysterious, enchanted artifact.
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Transformation and Growth
Craft a character who evolves dramatically throughout their life, undergoing several changes in personality.
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Hidden Depths
Write about a complex character who portrays a simple, unremarkable exterior, but hides an intricate, multifaceted personality within.
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Awakening after Amnesia
Narrate a character’s internal struggle as they slowly regain their memory, rediscovering forgotten parts of themselves, but not recognizing who they’ve become.
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Facing the Mirror
Explore a character grappling with their reflection as they come to terms with their true personality.
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My Own Little Alien
Imagine if you discovered a tiny alien in your backyard. Describe what it looks like and how you would take care of it.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Furry Friend Fantasies
Imagine if your favorite animal could talk. What would it say and what conversations would you have?
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Unmasked not Unchanged
The villain’s identity is revealed but it does not change his evil personality.
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Charismatic Terror
Write about a villain who is charming and charismatic, making their evil deeds even more shocking and unsettling.
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Letter to the Human
Imagine your pet writing a Valentine’s Day letter to you. What would they express?
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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The Hidden Passageway
Write about a personality trait or talent that you believe you hide from others.
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The Key to Imagination
Imagine coming across an old, rusted key and write a story about what it opens.
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The Pastry Chef and the Ogre
Write a fairy tale about a pastry chef who inadvertently bakes an ogre into his most popular cake.
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Excursions with the Younger Self
Reflect and describe a memorable outing or trip from your childhood.
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Character Revelation Through Speech
Construct a short narrative where one character’s personality traits are unveiled only through their words.
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Middle School Milestone
Describe your most memorable moment in middle school and what lesson it taught you.
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The Unseen Face
Craft a riveting story about a detective who must solve a case with only the sound of the suspect’s voice as a clue.
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A New Best Friend
Draw a picture of an imaginary friend and write a story about a day spent together.
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Personal Metamorphosis
Reflect on a past moment that marked a significant transformation in your life.
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Adventure At The School Playground
Craft a story about an unforgettable day you spent in the school playground.
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Perilous Presence
Devise a story that revolves around an invisible superhero accidentally committing a series of comical blunders.
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Colors of Power
Discuss the choice of colors for your superhero’s costume and what they might symbolize.
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The Inception of the Cloak
Write about the process your superhero goes through to create their unique costume.
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Reflections in the Shadow
Describe a scenario where a sidekick is dealing with feelings of insecurity or inadequacy compared to their superhero.
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Nature vs Nurture
Examine the debate of ‘nature versus nurture’ in the context of a superhero’s powers and character.
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Struggle for Power
Imagine a villain who’s motivated by a lust for power. How does this desire shape their actions, their personality, and their relationships?
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The Bunny’s Fashion
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny. Discuss your choice of pastel accessories and what they represent about your personality.
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Color Breathers
The Northern Lights are sentient beings, each hue with different personalities and abilities.
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Journey of the Codename
Your character, a child genius with extraordinary abilities, has just discovered their superpowers, but now they need to decide on their superhero name.
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Protagonist’s Perspectives
Compose a story written entirely from the perspective of your protagonist, exploring their thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences.
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Symbol of Strength
Describe a symbol, logo, or emblem that is part of your superhero’s costume. What does it represent and why is it significant?
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Deserted Island Survival
Write a story about a group of people stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck.
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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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Quasar Quest
Write about a group of superheroes setting out on an expedition to the farthest reaches of the universe.
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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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Childhood Revisited
Write a detailed narrative about your earliest memory and how it may have influenced your life.
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Haunted House Encounter
Construct a narrative around unofficial “Ghost Hunters” exploring an infamously haunted house.
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Sculpting My Values
List your values in the order of their importance, and describe the pivotal moments that shaped them.
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Inner Universe Exploration
Pen down about an aspect of your inner self that you rarely show to others.
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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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Memento Mori
Pen a sinister story about a serial killer who leaves a unique signature at every crime scene.
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Gifts of the Seasons
Pen down a fictional tale by personifying each season and assigning them specific gifts they’ve bestowed upon your character.
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Flower Shop Conversations
Write about two people falling in love while attending a flower arrangement class.
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2)From Bits to Bliss
Create a story around a couple who found love through a shared interest in an online game.
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Pride and Prejudice from Mr. Darcy’s Perspective
Write the story of Pride and Prejudice from the viewpoint of the character Mr. Darcy.
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Adventures in Pastime Paradise
Record an exciting, thrilling or even risky childhood hobby and the purest emotions you experienced during it.
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Undoing The Unabomber
Write a story where the Unabomber, Theodore ‘Ted’ Kaczynski, was caught earlier.
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Gourd Guide
Imagine if each pumpkin in a patch had a unique personality and story to tell. Choose a pumpkin and write its story.
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Invisible Inheritance
Write about the traits, quirks, or habits that you’ve inherited from your family.
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Trace of the Invisible
Write about a role that faith or belief (religious, spiritual or any form) plays in your life.
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Personal Growth
Describe the new layers and depths of your personality that have been revealed after heartbreak.
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Journey of Self-Discovery
Write a poem that symbolizes your journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
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Magical Metropolis
Write about a city as though it’s a character in your story, focusing on its various aspects and moods.
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Lost in the Magical Forest
Imagine a child who gets lost in a magical forest and encounters various magical beings.
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Catchphrase Creation
Create a unique catchphrase for yourself and explain what it means and why it represents you.
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Animal Transformation
Imagine that you can transform into any type of animal, any time you wish. Write about the animal you turn into and the adventures you have with your newfound abilities.
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Delightful Details of a Friend
Describe a friend’s distinctive feature or idiosyncrasy that you find endearing.
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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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Living Colors
What if all your crayons came alive and each color had a different personality. What would happen?
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Future Self-Reflection
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the personal growth you want to achieve.
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Personality in Crisis
Explore any situation where you had to act against your personality traits to make a decision.
