15+ ‘shaping’ Writing Prompts
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for the first time.
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Teacher’s Influence
Write about a teacher who had a significant impact on your life and how their teachings direct your actions today.
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Parallel Universe Postcard
Imagine you’ve received a postcard from an alternate universe version of yourself. Write what’s on the postcard.
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Trending Hotbeds
Consider a present-day cultural phenomenon and dissect its potential effects on future generations.
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Culinary Culture
Choose a dish from your culture and describe its significance, associated customs, and personal memories.
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Fruitful Heartaches
Write about a past relationship or heartbreak and how it contributed to your personal growth.
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Battle of Immortality
Create a saga of two immortal beings locked in an eternal struggle for power, their battle shaping the course of civilizations over centuries.
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A Different Life
Write about your life if it took a completely divergent path from the one you know now.
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The Wise Words of Ancestors
Recall a piece of advice or wisdom bestowed upon you by an older family member.
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Family Legacy
Consider what family legacy you would like to leave for future generations. Write about it in detail.
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Fabric of Values
Identify the core values your family holds and how they have influenced your own ethical framework.
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First Best Friend
Write about your first best friend from your childhood, exploring the high jinks you got up to and how this friendship impacted your life.
