31+ ‘powerful’ Writing Prompts
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The Wisdom of Life Lessons
Write about a lesson life has taught you, the circumstances around it, and how it has influenced your later decisions.
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Soundtrack of an Era
Examine a popular music album from a particular decade, detailing its influence on society and culture.
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Recounting Culinary Adventures
Describe the most memorable meal you’ve ever had and how it shaped your relationship with food.
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The Impact of a Book
Reflect on a book that profoundly affected you and discuss why it had such a potent influence.
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Essence of a Place
Describe a place that has significantly influenced you, detailing its physical and emotive elements.
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Story of a Struggle
Write an essay detailing a formidable challenge you faced and the steps you took to overcome it.
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Symphony of Remembered Sounds
Describe your favorite song from high school and how it shaped your teenage years.
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Pursuit of Authenticity
Write about a time when you had to confront your own dishonesty or inauthenticity.
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Parser in Post-Apocalypse
Write a story where a man wakes up from a 300-year sleep only to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world.
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The Rousing Monologue
Compose a monologue that seeks to inspire change towards a healthier, more inclusive world.
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The Powerful Paradigm
Write a speech about a significant paradigm shift in society or a field of study.
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Infamous Disappearance
Imagine that the most powerful person in the world has gone missing. You are the detective tasked with solving the case.
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The Secret Diary of a Pharaoh’s Servant
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a servant to an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Silhouettes on the Horizon
Write a poem describing an afternoon or evening spent observing the shadowy silhouettes of nature against a setting sun.
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The Power of Prompts
Write an account of a single writing prompt that significantly affected your writing or thinking process.
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Subtext of Silence
Write a story about two people who are in love but have never said more than a few words to each other.
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Self-Reflection: Growth Over Time
Write about an aspect of your personality or behavior that has drastically changed over the years.
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Reflective Solitude
How do you feel when you are alone? Explore your relationship with solitude and alone time.
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Pushing Past Phobias
Write about a fear you have overcome in your life and the process you went through to achieve it.
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Bridging Worlds: Monuments and Landmarks
Write about a world-famous monument or landmark you’ve visited and your reflections upon seeing it.
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Call to Revolution
Pen a powerful oration that could have been delivered during the French Revolution.
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Letter To My Family
Write a hypothetical coming-out letter to your family capturing the feelings, thoughts, fears, hopes, and truths you want to convey.
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Revealing The Truth
Write about the moment you first knew your sexual orientation or gender identity, and how it felt to embrace this truth within yourself.
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Letter to My Future Grandchild
Write a letter to your future grandchild on the day of their birth, what wishes and words of wisdom do you want to share with them?
