729+ ‘Shape’ Writing Prompts
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Heart of the Hurricane
Create a narrative about a group of sailors who must navigate their ship through a deadly storm.
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Ship of Discovery
Imagine you were the captain of a 15th century exploration vessel setting sail to unknown lands.
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The Rival Showdown
Describe a long-standing rivalry between you and another Pokemon trainer, culminating in a grueling battle.
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Choosing a Pokemon
Dive into the philosophy behind how a Pokemon trainer chooses their first Pokemon.
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Evolution of a Trainer
Write about the journey of a Pokemon trainer, focusing on their growth and evolution as an individual.
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Surprising Alliance
Your protagonist and their rival must temporarily team up to overcome a greater challenge.
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“Your Gym’s Legacy”
Envision the impact and legacy your Pokemon Gym would have on trainers and the wider world.
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The Timeless Epoch
Describe a world or community steeped in the presence and influence of a Legendary Pokemon.
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Dursleys’ Not-So-Friendly Neighborhood
Recount Harry’s experiences with his uncaring aunt, uncle and his bully of a cousin Dursley.
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Living Under The Stairs
Imagine being Harry Potter and living in a cupboard under the stairs – detail your experiences and feelings about it.
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The Elixir of Memories
Write about a potion that could enable one to revisit their most vivid memories.
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Becoming the Half-Blood Prince
Write about Snape’s school years, including how he earned the nickname, “The Half-Blood Prince”.
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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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The Shape of Creativity
Write about an object of your own creation, imagining it to be as wondrous and unique as Rowena Ravenclaw’s diadem.
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Brotherhood Bonds
Pen down a moment when your friends were there for you when you needed them the most.
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The Fourth Deathly Hallow
Introduce a fourth Deathly Hallow into the wizarding world. What is it and how does it impact the story?
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Night-Time Whispers
Write about a night when you start hearing whispers in your room, sharing secrets about your future.
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AI as the Ultimate Muse
Explore the concept of AI as an inexhaustible source of inspiration for fanfiction writers.
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The Barrier of Technology
Analyze the potential limitations of using technology, such as fanfic generators, for story creation.
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From Friend to Villain
Develop a story in which a character’s best friend turns into their worst enemy.
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Battle of Alternate Realities
Imagine two AU (Alternate Universe) versions of your all-time favorite characters meeting. Describe their interactions and how they deal with the oddities of each other’s worlds.
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Collision of Worlds
Write about characters from different universes suddenly finding themselves sharing a common reality.
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Cryogenic Afterlife
Write about a society that relies on cryogenic sleep as a form of afterlife, where the departed are put into deep sleep with a chance of revival.
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Finding Your Narrative through Fanfiction Prompts
Describe how a random prompt from a fanfiction generator helped shape a distinctive and engaging narrative.
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Echoes of the Past
Frame a fanfiction story around a character who is haunted by traumatic events from their past.
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Tragic Triumph
Write a fanfic where a superhero fails to save the day and explore how they handle defeat.
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Quest for the Lost Oracle
Your characters are chosen or compelled by fate to go on a quest to find a legendary oracle.
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The Forgotten War
A war between the gods took place before Percy and his friends were born, narrate the events of this war.
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Victorian Love in the Unknown
Imagine a love story between two characters from a 19th-century novel setting within an alternate, steampunk universe.
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Hidden Secrets of Naruto
Imagine if Naruto had another secret art other than Rasengan. What would it be and how would it impact the story?
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Mother-Dragon Encounter
Create a dialogue between Flemeth and a Dragon, focusing on mutual respect or conflict.
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The Crown’s Burden
Write about the decision to place either Bhelen or Harrowmont as king on the throne of Orzammar.
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Wielding the Sacred Ashes
As the Warden, write about your decision to use the Sacred Ashes of Andraste to heal the sick Arl Eamon.
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Shadows of the Past
Create a scenario where a companion’s past resurfaces, affecting your friendship or romantic relationship.
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The Dance of Magic
Magic is a gift that both elves and humans share, yet their approach to it is vastly different. Write a story showing these differences.
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Bonds Unforged
Write about a significant relationship the Hero of Ferelden had and how it impacted their journey.
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Marker of Vallaslin
Write about a Dalish elf’s journey in receiving their Vallaslin, the sacred face tattoos.
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Myths Alive
Consider well-known cultural myths or folklores to create a supernatural or mysterious context in the anime narrative.
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Impact of Technology
Investigate how advancement in technology has transformed anime, both in visual aesthetics and storytelling.
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Origins of Power
Reflect on an anime character with unique abilities or powers. Explore the backstory that led to the manifestation and reason of these powers.
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Necessary Shadows
Consider an anime character with a shadowy, mysterious past. Adventure into the narrative arc they could have, explained by their hidden history.
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Bounty of Archetypes
Construct a narrative with at least five different anime archetypes and detail how they interact with each other.
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Biomes of Fantasy
Describe an anime world where every locality has a distinct life-form, culture, and tradition.
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The Evolution of the Magical Girl
Translate the journey of a magical girl, who with every battle, gets stronger and learns about her powers.
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The Gift of Failure
Think about a time you tried and failed to achieve something you really wanted. How did it shape your dreams and ambitions moving forward?
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Freedom of Roles
List all the roles you play in your life and choose the ones you genuinely want to keep and the ones you want to let go.
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Mapping Your Autobiography
Draw a map of significant events in your life, marking the key turning points.
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Embracing the Eccentric
Write about an aspect of yourself that others might perceive as quirky or odd.
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Celebrating Personal Strengths
Write about five personal strengths and how they have helped shape your life.
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Positivity Fueled Morning
Write about starting a day positively and carrying those vibes in everything you do.
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Empowering Memories
Pen down a memory where you feel empowered and describe how that has shaped you.
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The Impact of People
Consider the top 5 influential people in your life, write about why they’re influential and what qualities you admire in them.
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Reflection on Growth
Write about a moment in your life where you noticed significant personal growth.
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Stepping Stones of Progress
List down significant changes in your life in chronological order and how each one helped shape who you are now.
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The Friendship Journal
Recall a significant moment of connection with a friend and discuss its emotional impact.
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Realization of Strengths
Write about an instance where you discovered strength in yourself that you didn’t know you had.
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Facing the Monster
Write about your greatest fear. Describe it as if you’re taking inventory of it for the first time.
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Mapping Your Future
Write about where you see yourself in five years and the action steps necessary to reach that vision.
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Identity Reflections
Reflect on how your cultural identity influences the way you perceive the world and other cultures.
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Journey to success
Choose a significant achievement in your life and describe the journey towards attaining it.
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Teachers in Disguise
Write about an individual who unknowingly taught you a valuable life lesson and detail how this person and lesson impacted your life.
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The Key Turning Points
List five major turning points in your life and discuss how each event impacted your personality, values, and life choices.
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Renovation of Memories
Write about a cherished childhood memory, but from the perspective of another person present.
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Evaluating Assumptions
Compile a list of assumptions you make about people, nature, society, or the world overall. Reflect on whether these assumptions are factual or not, and why you perceive them to be true.
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Journey of Resilience
Reflect on the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how you overcame it.
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Defining Moments
Reflect on a particular moment that catalyzed your interest in a passion or hobby.
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Learning from Victories
Write about a pivotal success and what it taught you.
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Dissecting Dark Corners
List your fears and anxieties systematically, and then choose one to dissect further.
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Morphing Dreams and Goals
Reflect changes in your dreams and goals over time.
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My First Encounter with Injustice
Recount a time you first recognized injustice in your life.
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Embracing Uniqueness
List out unique traits that set you apart from others and explain why you love them.
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Transforming Trials
Consider a self-love quote that encourages turning trials into triumphs. Write about a personal trial and how it has helped shape or strengthen your self-love.
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Exploring Loving Relationships
Reflect on a relationship (friendship, romantic, familial) that made you feel loved and valued.
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Evolving Values
Write about your most treasured personal values and how they have evolved over time.
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Rewriting the Past
Recall an event that left you feeling negative about yourself, and write a new narrative from a compassionate, understanding perspective.
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Personal Manifesto
Create your own personal manifesto, outlining your beliefs, values, and principles that guide your life.
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Cornerstones of Belief
Identify three personal beliefs that impact your everyday decisions or actions.
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Solution Crossroad
Describe a situation where you were faced with two equally good or bad solutions, forcing you to choose only one.
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Celebrate Personal Victories
Write about an achievement you are proud of, no matter how small it seems.