207+ ‘Professional’ Writing Prompts
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Reflective Endeavors
Write about an endeavor or project you began with high hopes and how it turned out.
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Covering Local Events
Choose a local event in your community and cover it like a professional journalist.
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The Moment of Success
Describe a moment of great achievement, a pinnacle of success in your career or personal life.
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The Inspirational Athlete
Choose a professional athlete who inspires you and write an article about how their journey or skillset motivates you.
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Relay of Advice
Pen a letter to your younger self detailing the wisdom and encouragement you wish you had known.
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Road Less Travelled
Reflect on a personal crossroad in your life, describing the two options and the choice you made.
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Thanking a Mentor
Write a formal letter expressing gratitude toward a teacher or mentor who has had significant impact in your life.
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Negotiating a Business Deal
Imagine you are the owner of a company and draft a business letter to a potential partner, proposing a business…
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Connecting with a Celebrity
Write a formal letter to a public figure or celebrity you admire, asking them to speak at your school.
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Letter to Corporate
Compose a business letter to a corporation regarding a product or service they offer that you’d like to see changed…
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Job Application Letter
Write a business letter applying for a job that you dream of having in the future.
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Psychoanalyst’s Nightmare
Write about a psychoanalyst who unknowingly becomes the object of obsession for a serial killer, who is actually one of…
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Healthcare Heroes
Narrate an instance where a healthcare professional made a significant impact on your life.
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Heroes Behind the Desk
Write a profile piece interviewing a beloved teacher about their career and experience in education.
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Snowball Fight Championship
Imagine being a part of a professional snowball fight tournament, and narrate the journey to the championship.
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Quaking Quandary
Write a journal entry as a Geologist on the verge of predicting a massive earthquake.
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Timeless Love
Marrying the genres of romance and mystery, write about a vampire detective who falls for a suspect who seems universally…
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Expository Explorations
Create an informative essay on a subject you’re passionate about, ensuring to provide clear, concise information.
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Cloaked Love
Create a narrative where an undercover agent falls in love with a member of the group they’re investigating.
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Deep Cover Dilemmas
Put pen to paper about an undercover agent having to make morally compromising choices in order to maintain their cover.
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Spying On Love
Story of a private investigator hired to spy on a woman, only to fall in love with her himself.
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Anonymous Tip
As a detective, you come across a life-altering piece of evidence in an unsolved case.
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Proactive Planner
Write about a day in your life five years from now. What responsibilities do you imagine you’ll have? How will…
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The Future of Literacy Skills
Imagine how improved literacy skills through prompt writing can benefit your future.
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The Winter of Discontent
Design a narrative around a character living through a tumultuous winter, both metaphorically and literally.
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Investigative Obsession
Create a story where a private investigator becomes personally obsessed with a case they have been hired for.
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The Grand Heist
Compose a narrative around a group of non-professional thieves who are thrust into performing a dangerous heist.
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St. Patrick’s Day Miracle
Write about an impossible situation that is miraculously resolved on St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Luck of the Irish
Write a short story where the main character possesses extreme good luck, but only on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Imagine the inner world of a double agent who falls in love with a target. What happens when professional duty…
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First Day as a Pro Athlete
Write about your first day as a professional athlete, playing your favorite sport.
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Basketball Diaries
Write a diary entry as if you are a professional basketball player prepping for the big playoffs game.
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Glimpse into the Future
Ponder and write about where you see yourself at the end of the upcoming year.
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Medical Marvels
Envision that you are a famous scientist who has just discovered a cure for a deadly disease. How did you…
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The Grit Between
Write a piece that communicates the feeling of having salt or sand in a shoe, using it as a metaphor…
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Heart Above the Ice Rink
Devise a romance between a professional ice-skater and someone who watches their practice from the stands.
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Shaping the Future
Write about any hobby from your childhood that influenced or encouraged the career path you have chosen as an adult.
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Title: November’s End Goals Review
Write about the goals you had set for yourself in November and how they evolved.
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Pillars of Support
Write about a person who has been instrumental in your personal or professional life.
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Journey of Growth
Take time to write about a personal accomplishment or milestone that makes you feel thankful.
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Classroom Dress Code: Necessity or Restriction?
Pen down your views on the necessity and implications of a dress code in schools.
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In The Author’s Studio
Describe what an ideal writing space looks like for a successful professional author.
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Writing Under a Pseudonym
Create a scenario where you, as a professional author, decide to write under a pseudonym.
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That Crucial First Draft
Delve into the mind of a professional author as they compose their first draft.
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Whispers of Discontent
Write about an instance in your professional life where you felt deeply unsatisfied.
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Reflection on Mentorship
Write about a person who has profoundly influenced your professional journey.
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Career Path Reflections
Reflect on the various steps and decisions that have led you to your current professional position.
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Unseen Heroes
Imagine and describe unknown professions or roles that might emerge in a post-pandemic world.
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Exploring Core Values
Write about the five core values that guide your personal and professional decisions.
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Manifestation Diary
Write about your future self by documenting where you see yourself in ten years’ time.
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Gender Swap Extravaganza
Imagine and write a story where your lead character swaps genders overnight.
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Medium’s Ordeal
Craft a tale around a medium who begins to receive messages from the afterlife that hint at an old unsolved…
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Winter Prepares
As nature readies itself for winter in November, write about ways you’re preparing for your future.
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Review Reporting
Review a recently released movie, book, or album with the eyes of a professional critic.
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Perspective from the Future
Write a letter from your future self to your current self about a resolution you should make.
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Skillful Reflection
Looking back over the past year, write about a skill you’ve learned and how it has changed you.
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Heartstrings of Deceit
Your protagonist is a small-town sheriff who starts to fall for a big-city detective while investigating a mysterious series of…
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Bitter Medicine
Craft a story where a doctor must decide between saving a critically ill criminal or letting them die.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Compile a list of past achievements and use them to set goals for the coming year.
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A Promotion to Remember
Ensure a recent job promotion or professional advancement in the last 365 days.
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Melting Ice Goals
Write about a goal that feels ‘frozen’ at the moment and explore ways to ‘melt the ice’
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Your Teacher’s Day
Imagine a day in the life of your teacher. Write about what you think they do before they come to…
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Unexpected Despatches
Imagine you’re a telegraph operator in the 19th century who intercepts a series of love messages. Write about how you…
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Profile in Resilience
Write about a challenge or hardship you’ve overcome this year, detailing how you navigated through it.
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Unforgiven Verdict
Envision a story where a retired judge is haunted by a controversial verdict from years ago.
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Witness Protection
Imagine a young lawyer who must defend a key witness in a major criminal case and who also must enter…
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Undercover Lawyer
Write a story about a lawyer who is forced to go undercover to collect evidence for a legal case.
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The Unlawful Client
Create a story about a lawyer who’s been presented a case involving a client they know is guilty.
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Influential Sports Figure
Write about a sports figure you admired growing up and the qualities they possess that you desired.
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Revisiting Personal Triumphs
Reflect on an achievement that you are really proud of and share the journey towards it.
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New Year Resolutions
Jot down five resolutions you want to set for the new year, as well the steps you’ll take to achieve…
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Two Faced Truth
Write about a detective who has been assigned to investigate a crime committed by their twin, without knowing their sibling’s…
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New Year, New Goals
Define new personal goals for the year and break them down into achievable steps for January.
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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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The Significance of Research Skills
Write a persuasive essay stating why research skills are important for 8th graders.
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Double-agent Disclosure
Imagine a soldier tasked with infiltrating an enemy camp, but ends up sympathizing with the enemy.
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Endless Night Shift
Write about a doctor or nurse turned vampire, using their new abilities to save lives at night.
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Dinosaur Discovery
Imagine you found a dinosaur fossil in your backyard. Write about what happens next.
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Culinary Adventures
Write a journal entry of a day in the life of a famous chef, detailing their favorite recipes and their…
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Bodyguard Betrayal
Create an account of an experienced bodyguard who is framed for the murder of their high-profile client.
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Veil of Geishas
Craft a tale about a geisha in Kyoto’s Gion district who dreams of a different life.
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Beneath Professional Facade
Conjure a narrative where an admired colleague or mentor betrays your trust.
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Audience with Your Future Self
Present a list of questions you’d like to ask your future self. Include both personal and professional queries, as well…
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Money Trail
Write about a forensic accountant who deciphers a code to crack open an international crime syndicate.
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Legal Drama
Develop a storyline revolving around a rookie lawyer handling a high-profile case that could determine their career.
