26+ ‘Sailor’ Writing Prompts
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Ghost Ship on the Horizon
Construct a tale of a ghost ship that sails into the local dock every October, bringing with it chilling tales and whispers of the past.
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Harbinger of Doom
Write a tale about a ghostly albatross that appears whenever a ship is destined to wreck.
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Whale Song Whispers
Craft a story around the connection between a young sailor and an ancient, wise whale communicating through their unique song.
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Shipwrecked Sailor’s Diary
Imagine being marooned on an island and record your daily activities and survival tactics.
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Titanic’s Unknown Sailor
You’re a historian and you’ve just made an astounding revelation about an unidentified sailor on the Titanic. What is his story?
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Ocean’s End
Pen a journal entry of a retired sailor, reflecting on his voyages, the adventures/treasures he found, and the memories seared into his heart.
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Song of the Sea Monsters
Write a short story about an ancient sailor who swears he’s seen sea monsters and lives to tell his tale.
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Marooned Mariner
Write about a sailor stranded on a deserted island, narrating his daily struggles and determination for survival.
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The Undying Captain’s Quest
Your character, a retired sailor, is visited by a ghost of his old captain who tasks him with an unfinished, dangerous mission.
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Letters from an Ocean Nomad
Every week, a bottle washes up on the shore with a letter from a self-proclaimed sailor adventuring across the seven seas.
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The Sea’s Siren Song
Write a narrative about a sailor who is lured by a mysterious melody that seems to come from the ocean itself.
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With the Wind
Craft an adventure story around one sailor’s dream of abandoning their mundane life to explore unknown seas and what they discover on their journey.
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Whispers of the Deep
Write a story where a sailor chronicles the mysterious events and uncanny sightings he experiences on his journey in the high seas.
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Unexpected Bonding
Write about two shipmates who, despite their differing backgrounds and roles aboard the ship, form a close friendship.
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Life on the Carrier
Write from the perspective of a sailor stationed on an aircraft carrier, describing the daily routines, struggles and occasional joys of life at sea.
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Survival at Sea
Tell a riveting tale about a stranded sailor following a catastrophic naval engagement.
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Battle Lines in The Ocean
Write about a grueling battle at sea from the perspective of an unseasoned sailor aboard a military vessel.
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Eerie Echoes from the Deep
Narrate the chilling adventures of a seasoned sailor who starts hearing whispers from a shipwreck.
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Stories from the Deck
Narrate a day in the life of a sailor aboard a historic naval vessel during a significant naval event like Pearl Harbor or the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Sailor’s Chronicle
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a sailor during an important time in maritime history.
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Sailing through the Storm
Write about the top three personal strengths that helped you navigate through tough times.
