49+ ‘perspectives’ Writing Prompts
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A Woven Tale
Construct a dialogue between two aged friends reminiscing about a shared historical event, with alternating narratives.
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Eavesdrop Tango
Write a conversation between two different individuals in a public setting, overheard by a third character who misinterprets the entire…
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Meet the Antagonist
Craft a short story in which the protagonist and the antagonist meet for the first time.
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Nonfiction: Reality’s Canvas
Select a real-life event and write about it from multiple perspectives.
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My Stance on Capital Punishments
Write a comprehensive essay on your point of view regarding capital punishment and explain with supportive arguments.
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My Encounter with an Illness
Describe a time when you or someone close to you fell ill, the treatments pursued, and lessons learned.
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The Unforgettable Game
Write about the most unforgettable sports game you’ve ever seen or participated in.
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Journey to Self-Discovery
Write about an event or a series of related events that led to significant personal growth or self-awareness.
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Local Delights
Describe in vivid detail a local food market or festival that you experienced in your community.
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Cinematic Perspectives
Write a film review discussing its direction, screenplay, performances, cinematography, and overall impact.
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Teacher’s Influence
Write about a teacher who had a significant impact on your life and how their teachings direct your actions today.
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Exploring Uncharted Historical Territories
Choose a historical period or event that you know little about, do your research and pen an explorative narrative about…
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Changing Perspectives
Write about an important event from your past from a third person’s point of view.
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The Unnoticed Observer
Create a play where an ‘invisible’ character observes others, providing an outsider’s perspective on unfolding events.
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Travel Reflections
Write about a place you have visited, what surprised you, and how it changed your perspectives.
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The Perspectivism Paradox
What would the world look like from the perspective of an other-than-human entity such as a tree or an artifact?
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Disappeared Without a Trace
Compose a narrative about a character who suddenly vanishes from a small town.
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Beholding The Abyss
Write about a moment where you faced your own mortality or the inevitability of death.
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Encounter With A Role Model
Write about a moment you met or interacted with a role model and how it impacted your personal growth.
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Journey Through A Healing Process
Pen down a journey of healing you have been through, from the initial hurt to your transformation and healing.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor…
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World of Inanimate Commotion
Give voice to the unvoiced and write from the perspective of an inanimate object in your home.
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Generation Gap
Write about a story where a grandparent and a grandchild try to bridge their generational gap.
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Melting Pot
Reflect on an experience where you were exposed to a culture radically different from yours.
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A Dinner Date to Remember
You’re on a dinner date with the last book you read. Write how the conversation would go.
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The Grandparent Chronicle
Document an epic tale often narrated by your grandparent(s), exploring the lessons it held for you.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
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Money Attitudes
Explore your family’s attitudes towards money and how it has shaped your own perspective.
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Generational Gap
Write about a time when the generational gap between you and your parents or grandparents became apparent.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Analyse the different roles individuals play in a family and how they contribute to a healthy family dynamic.
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Parenting Perspectives
Write from the perspective of a parent guiding their child through daily activities.
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The Art of Compromise
Discuss a situation where your family had to compromise or negotiate to reach a common understanding.
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Family Feud
Write about a major disagreement between family members and how it affected everyone involved.
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Understanding Differences
Identify a major difference between you and your sibling and how it has affected your relationship.
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Role Reversal
Imagine a day where you switch roles in your family – parents becoming children, children becoming parents – and write…
