17+ ‘scene’ Writing Prompts
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The Unthinkable Betrayal
Create a scene in which a trusted ally is revealed to be a traitor just before the climax.
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Dire Revelations
Compose a scene where a tightly held secret is devastatingly revealed just before the climax.
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the other is.
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Diving into Crime Scene Cleaning
Describe the life of a crime scene cleaner, their challenges, and emotional experiences.
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Epicenter of Change
Choose a pivotal, historical event and write about it as if you were a reporter on the scene.
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Dinner Table Confessions
Craft a scene where a family secret is revealed during a dinner conversation.
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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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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but the life of another character as well.
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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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Jungle Expedition
Describe an expedition through a dense, dangerous jungle in search of a mythical artifact.
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Renaissance Ruminations
A famous artist during the Italian Renaissance disappears without a trace. Write from the perspective of a friend trying to find them.
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Nature’s Symphony
Describe a nature scene that grabbed your attention and detail all the elements that created the scene.
