77+ ‘Resourcefulness’ Writing Prompts
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Supermarket Switch-up
Create a story where you accidentally get locked in a supermarket. How do you get out or survive the night?
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Master of Misdirection
Craft a story about a character who employs misdirection and quick thinking to outwit a notorious trickster.
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Lost in the Arctic
Create a story where the main character gets lost in a dense snowstorm and has to find their way back home.
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Lost and Found
Narrate an incident where you got lost during a trip and how you found your way back.
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High-Rise Horror
Imagine being trapped in the top floor of a skyscraper as the zombie horde advances floor by floor.
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Miracle of Light
Write a short story where, like in the Hanukkah tale, an insignificant amount of something goes a long way.
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The Ice Age Inventor
You are an inventor in the Ice Age era. Describe an invention that would make survival easier for your tribe.
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Lost at the Ferris Wheel
Imagine you’re a lost child at a carnival and your only hope of finding your family rests on reaching the top of the Ferris wheel.
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Surviving in a Child’s World
Describe how a child would use their unique combination of innocence, imagination, and resourcefulness to survive in a zombie apocalypse.
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Cursed Conversation
Write about a kidnap situation where the victim can only communicate with the world outside through an ancient radio.
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Survival Trial
Write a story about a survival challenge at summer camp that tested your courage and resourcefulness.
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Damsel’s Defence
Write a story about a superhero’s lover who becomes their savior in a crisis, despite having no superpowers.
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Quest for Knowledge
Write about a situation where survival depends on an instruction manual or a book, but the only existing copy is missing in zombie territory.
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Crisis Management Mastery
Write about a crisis situation that you successfully navigated, focusing on the strategies and decisions that led to positive outcomes.
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Kaleidoscopic Time Traveler
Envision yourself as a time traveler who accidentally landed in a part of history you hadn’t studied yet.
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Stuck in the Middle Ages
Write a story about a tech-obsessive teenager who wakes up in medieval times.
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Island Adventure
Imagine that you are stranded on a deserted island, what would you do to survive and have fun?
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Interstellar Survival
Write about a group of astronauts who were not supposed to be on a space mission but got stuck on a ship heading out into the void.
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Islands of Adventure
If you were stranded on a deserted island like the kids in The Swiss Family Robinson, what items would you want with you and how would you survive?
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Enchanted Escape
Write a story where a princess must navigate a labyrinth filled with magical creatures to escape a witch’s castle.
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Challenge Conqueror
Remember a time when you worked really hard to do something difficult and describe how you felt once it was accomplished.
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The Accidental Detective
Write about a clumsy librarian who accidentally stumbles upon a crime scene.
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Climate Change Stand
Write about your views on climate change and the measures you believe should be taken to combat it.
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Whiteout Rescue Operation
Narrate a thrilling rescue mission in a blizzard, focusing on the camaraderie, resourcefulness, and fortitude of the rescuers.
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Saga of The Lost Remote Control
Write a whimsical story describing the heroic quest of an average person to find his lost TV remote.
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Alien Territory
You are an astronaut stranded on an alien planet after a crash landing. Describe your struggle for survival in this unknown world while you wait for a rescue mission.
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Lost in the Jungle
Imagine waking up one day and suddenly finding yourself alone and lost in a thick jungle. Describe your efforts to survive and find a way back to civilization.
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Frostbitten Fear
Write a story where the main character gets lost in a snowstorm and must rely on their survival skills.
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Starship Down
Write about an interstellar explorer’s struggle for survival after their spaceship crash-lands on an unknown planet.
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A Solitary Journey
Recount a story where Rey embarks on a solitary mission, using her Jedi skills to triumph over adversity.
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Helicopter Down
Describe a scenario where your character is part of a helicopter crash in a dense forest and must survive.
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Weathering the Writer’s Block
Write about an instance when you faced writer’s block and how you overcame it.
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Unexpected Hero
Write a story about an unlikely hero who emerges from a seemingly ordinary situation.
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Unexpected Father’s Day surprise
Narrate an unforgettable Father’s Day where things didn’t quite go as planned and you had to come up with an unexpected surprise.
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Enchanted Forest
You’re walking in an enchanted forest and suddenly you’re lost. How do you find your way home?
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Lost and Found in The City
Use a picture of a busy city and write about getting lost and then finding your way back.
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Safehouse Preparation
Draft a short story about discovering an abandoned house and the steps taken to fortify it against zombies.
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The Impossible Task
Create a story where the protagonists are assigned a seemingly impossible quest.
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Party Planner Panic
Imagine you are planning a birthday party for a friend, but something major goes wrong. How do you fix it?
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From Outbreak to Vaccination
Write a chronological narrative detailing the COVID-19 transformation from an outbreak to the distribution of vaccines.
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The Unusual Hero
Create a character who, contrary to popular Star Wars tradition, does not harness the Force.
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Survival Santa
Write about how Santa ended up on a deserted island and how he plans to survive until Christmas.
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Survival of the Fittest
Imagine you are the leader of a group of survivors during a zombie apocalypse. Illustrate how you would ensure your survival.
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Sleeping Beauty’s Conundrum
Create a scenario where Sleeping Beauty must wake up the kingdom from the wicked fairy’s spell.
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Island Adventure
Write a story of how you survive on a desert island using only the items in your backpack.
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Dual Lightsaber Mastery
Detail how Ahsoka’s unique dual lightsaber combat style contributed to her character’s individualistic and distinct representation.
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Survival in the Wilderness
While on a camping trip, you get lost in a dense forest. Write about your struggle and journey to return safe.
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Lost in the Wilderness
Imagine getting lost in a forest and how you use your survival skills to get back home.
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Lost in Space
Imagine being lost in space with a malfunctioning ship and describe the adventures you set on to get back home.
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Adventures in the Wild
Write a story about surviving in the wild for a week using only a handful of supplies.
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Marooned on a Container Vessel
Imagine you’re the last person left on a massive container ship in the middle of the Pacific. How do you survive?
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Spacecraft Survival
A spaceship has broken down, stranding a group of astronauts lightyears away from Earth. How do they cope with the situation?
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The Unseen Side of Poké Rangers
Explore a story where Pokémon Rangers have to deal with an unexpected crisis.
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Unexpected Hero
Write a story where Ron unexpectedly has to save the day without the help of Harry or Hermione.
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Ambition in Slytherin
Explore the ambitions of a new Slytherin student and the lengths they’re willing to go to achieve them.
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Real World Reimagining
Write a fanfiction story where characters from a fantasy universe are suddenly transferred to the real world.
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Dream Renovation
Imagine a reality home improvement show where fan favorite television characters are the renovation team.
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The Companion’s Perspective
Tell a story through the eyes of one of the Doctor’s companions, but put them in a unfamiliar universe or time period.
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Coping Strategies
What strategies have you developed to cope with your chronic illness? How effective have they been?
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Exploring Strength in Vulnerability
Write about a time you felt most vulnerable and how you overcame that situation.
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Rally of Resilience
Craft a tale of a character battling depression who, despite their internal struggle, sets out to achieve a significant goal.
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Resourcefulness Realized
Write about one survival technique you’ve discovered and the process of mastering it.
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Mountain Capacities
You’re trapped on a mountainside during a snowstorm. What steps do you take to ensure your survival?
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Lonely Alaskan Survivor
Imagine you find yourself alone in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. How do you survive and get back to civilization?
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Race Against Time
Imagine a scenario where your protagonist is running out of time and must act quickly.
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The Bare Necessities
Write a short story where the protagonist only uses five specific items throughout.
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The Mysterious Text
Your protagonist wakes up to an unknown text message, predicting an event that shockingly comes true. What path does this message lead them on and who is the mystery sender?
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End of Civilization
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities are desserted and resources scarce, narrate your journey of survival as one of the few remaining humans.
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Wilderness Challenge
A hiking trip gone wrong leaves you stranded in a forest for a number of days. Write about your experience, focusing on the strategies you use to endure.
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Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Write a graphic novel script set in a dystopian world that has survived an unknown apocalypse.
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Lunar Escape
Write about an unexpected malfunction on your spaceship that leaves you stranded on the moon.
