12+ ‘Shame’ Writing Prompts
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Illuminating Silent Thoughts
Describe an instance when you had to conceal a secret or withhold your feelings in your childhood.
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Echoes from the Past
A cold case related to the detective resurfaces with renewed danger but a chance at redemption. How will they handle…
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Dying Light
Your protagonist wakes up to find that they’ve lost several hours and there are signs that they’ve indulged in gruesome…
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Ensnared in Conspiracy
Develop a narrative where a young, naive character is unknowingly framed for a complex conspiracy plot.
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Shadows of a Secret
Create a character who carries a significant secret about their past, impacting their present.
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Letter to Your Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self, addressing the guilt and shame you may have felt then and share advice…
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Relief from Guilt-Shame Cycle
Consider a recurring guilt or shame cycle that you are stuck in. Explore your emotions related to this cycle and…
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The Burden of Shame
Reflect on an event from your past that caused you to feel a deep sense of shame, and write about…
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Echoes of the Past
Reflect on an unfavorable event from your past and how might you forgive yourself for it.
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Inciting Incident
Write about an instance when you made a mistake that you still feel guilty or remorseful about today.
