51+ ‘Real life’ Writing Prompts
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The Magical Object
Write a story about a magical object that grants wishes, but with unexpected consequences.
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Stepping Into Their Shoes
Imagine yourself as your best friend for a day. Write about how you would treat yourself.
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Fascinating Fractions
Imagine a world where everything is divided into fractions and write about a day in that world.
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Bill of Rights in Real Life
Discuss one of the amendments from the Bill of Rights and present a real-life scenario where it is at stake.
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Understanding Democracy
Write about what Democracy means to you and detail a situation where you experienced it personally.
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Unrealized Aspirations
Muse on a repeating dream that reflects an unfulfilled desire or an unrealized aspiration.
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Dreamer’s Odyssey
Imagine that you can control your dreams and are about to embark on a fantastic odyssey. Write the story.
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Battle of the Bound
Write a story about a war between witches and humans where the outcome of the war determines the future of magic.
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Fantasy Ethics
Expand upon a moral dilemma faced by a character in your fantasy world. What are the potential consequences? Take into account the unique elements of the fantasy world.
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Drama in Daily Life
Write about a dramatic situation that you encountered in your routine daily life.
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Persuasive Push
Put forth a persuasive essay on a current controversial issue, presenting strong arguments for your viewpoint.
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The Humanity Behind the Mask
Analyze the persona and real life of a superhero, and the influences that drive their actions.
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Society’s Masked Savior
Explore the public’s varied reactions as they experience their first encounter with a real life superhero.
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Rapid Resolution
Identify a problem in your life and describe how you would solve it if time, money, and resources weren’t an issue.
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The Ice Sculptor’s Muse
Create a story where a renowned ice sculptor falls in love with their greatest masterpiece.
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Unnerving Resemblance
Create a story about an artist who realizes his newly designed character has started to exist in real life.
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Influential Characters
Discuss an influential character from real life or literature that inspired or shaped you in your formative years.
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Book Lessons in Real Life
Write about a lesson you learned from your favorite book of the year and how you applied it in real life.
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Real Life Heroes
Reflect upon a real-life hero from your childhood, and how their influence sculpted you.
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Reunion of Shadows
A deceased family member visits you annually on their death anniversary to talk about what they were like in real life.
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Dual Morality
Write about a villain who has a separate, contrasting life where they are a hero. How do they juggle these two realities?
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Shadowy Subconscious
Write a story centered on the protagonist’s worst fear, gradually indicating that the fear is not manifested in real life but only in the character’s mind.
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Neuromancer’s Playground
Write about a world where virtual reality is indistinguishable from the real one.
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Venting Anger
Express a moment where you felt the most angry and detail the reasons behind the anger.
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Failed Expectation
Craft a narrative revolving around a character whose expectations of a loved one result in disappointment and resentment.
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Virtual Villains: Reality or Machine?
A trending virtual reality game has begun to affect players in real life, with real consequences.
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The Cold Case Gazette
Write about an investigative journalist who stumbles upon a long-forgotten crime and gets too deeply entwined.
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The Costume Designer’s Nightmare
A costume designer working on a horror movie discovers that each costume they create causes horrifying real-world events to happen.
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The Kindness of Strangers
Mention a time when someone, a total stranger, showed you unexpected kindness. How did it make you feel?
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Pokemon Evolution
Write about the evolutionary process of a Pokemon you invent, discussing each stage and what triggers the evolution.
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Invisible Ink
Imagine you are a ghost writer, hired to pen a paranormal romance novel. Make it a best seller.
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Alternate Realities
Imagine taking your favorite character from a book, movie or TV show and place them in a completely different universe.
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Reel to Reality
Take a fictional movie scenario and write a story about how it would realistically unfold.
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Letter of Forgiveness
Compose a heartfelt letter to yourself that enumerates the past mistakes you want to forgive and forget.
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Mapping your Inner Garden
Envision your peace as a tranquil garden. Describe its appearance, aromas, and what elements it contains.
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The Sweetest Daydream
Revisit your sweetest daydream, describing it in all its aspects and sensations.
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Screenplay for a Day
Write a movie scene containing dialogue between two people based on a memorable conversation you’ve had in real life.
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Nightmares Come Alive
Develop a chilling narrative where the protagonist’s nightmares have started to manifest in real life.
