28+ ‘reveal’ Writing Prompts
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Quirks and Habits
Give your character a unique quirk or habit, and explore how it impacts their interactions.
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The Romantic Rival
Make two characters fall in love, but introduce a third character who complicates the romantic equation.
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Time Capsule Untouched
What would a 100-year-old time capsule buried in your backyard reveal about the past?
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The Health Professional Who Made a Difference
Detail your experience with a healthcare professional who had a profound impact on you or your family’s health.
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Unseen Truths
Write a memoir piece where you reveal a personal experience that others may not believe to be true.
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Eulogy for a Fictional Character
Pen a heartfelt eulogy for a fictional character that impacted you deeply.
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Interview with a Stranger
Describe an encounter with a stranger who piqued your interest. How did the interaction change you, and what did it reveal about society and your place in it?
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Journey to My Inner Universe
Write about a time when you’ve felt the most connected with your inner self. What were you doing? What thoughts or feelings surfaced?
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“The Future of Unemployment”
Imagine a future where technology has eliminated all jobs. How would humans fill their time?
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Snowbound
Write about how you survive when snowed in for a week during a winter vacation with limited resources.
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Song of the Heart
Write a play where a character communicates their deepest feelings and emotions through songs.
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Dialogue in a Dark Room
Create a dialogue between two characters who are in a dark room and cannot see each other.
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Comically Misplaced
Describe — humorously, of course — being in the wrong place at the absolute wrong time.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
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Untold Love Letter
Craft a timeless love letter addressed to your significant other that you never plan to send.
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Unraveling a Memory
Recount a seemingly insignificant memory from your past that still lingers in your mind. Why do you think it has stayed with you?
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My Dream Job
Describe in-depth about your dream job and what it would mean for you if you had the chance to do it.
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Pact of Silence
Write about a family secret you and your siblings discovered together and promised to never reveal.
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Tea Time with Grandma and Grandpa
Persist your most vivid memory of a conversation you had with your grandparent(s).
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The Heirloom’s Journey
Write about a family heirloom that has been passed down through the generations.
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Family of Achievements
Imagine your family wins the World Record for something. What is the record? How did you earn it?
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Sunday Suppers
Narrate a typical Sunday supper with your family, taking note of the atmosphere, conversations, and shared bonds.
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Inheritance of Secrets
Write about discovering an old family secret and how it reframed your perspective of your family.
