46+ ‘situation’ Writing Prompts
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Nonfiction: Reality’s Canvas
Select a real-life event and write about it from multiple perspectives.
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Campaigning Against Body Shaming
Create a persuasive article against body shaming, arguing why it is harmful and how can individuals resist it.
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The Wisdom of Life Lessons
Write about a lesson life has taught you, the circumstances around it, and how it has influenced your later decisions.
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Triumphant Transformation
Describe a personal hardship or challenge you faced and how it changed you for the better.
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The Compassionate Stranger
Tell the story of an act of compassion you’ve witnessed or experienced from a stranger.
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Power of a Purple Cow
Write about a day on a farm from the perspective of a farmer who just experienced the birth of a purple calf.
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Preparation for Disaster
Create an impactful speech to either warn or comfort a community facing an imminent or ongoing disaster.
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Embracing Romance
Describe a moment where two individuals realize they have been in love all along in the midst of a city-wide blackout.
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Resolution Resolution
Write about a challenging situation or conflict in a workplace then propose a resolution.
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Confluences of Culture
Envision two distinct cultures coming into contact in your created world for the first time.
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.
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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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Mirror Universe
Imagine waking up to find yourself in a world that is achingly familiar, yet subtly different.
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The Forgotten Memory
Pen a story about a character who remembers only glimpses of a horrifying incident from their past.
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Lunar Escape
Write about an unexpected malfunction on your spaceship that leaves you stranded on the moon.
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Museum of Memories
Describe a specific memory from your past, focusing on the details that make it significant.
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A Fresh Reality
What if when you woke up tomorrow, the world was entirely different but only you remembered the old reality. How would you cope?
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Unrequited Love
Describe a situation when you were deeply in love with someone who didn’t reciprocate.
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Mystery Character Study
Choose a character from a book you have recently read and write about who they could have been if placed in a completely different situation or reality.
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The Observing Self
Write a reflective piece describing a situation where you acted as an ‘observer’ of your thoughts and emotions.
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Lessons Learned
Write about a tough situation in your life that at first seemed negative but has now become something you’re grateful for.
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Edge of the Universe
Imagine being a spaceship captain who reaches the media-portrayed ‘edge of the universe’.
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Harmony of Chaos
Write about a chaotic event or situation that led to a surprising harmony or understanding.
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Catharsis Through Writing
Describe an instance when writing has helped you confront or deal with a difficult emotion or situation.
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The Perspective Shift
Write about a difficult family situation from the viewpoint of the other person involved.
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Grandparent’s Guidebook
Write about a valuable piece of advice or life lesson you learned from your grandparent(s)
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Growth in Togetherness
Write about a situation where your family’s support helped you to overcome a difficult situation.
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New Traditions Away from Home
Talk about a new tradition you started with your new living situation away from your family.
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Always the Family Table
Write about a significant meal you had alone or with new friends after moving away from your family.
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The Art of Compromise
Discuss a situation where your family had to compromise or negotiate to reach a common understanding.
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Survival Stories
Write a narrative detailing a situation when your family had to band together to overcome a challenge and emerge stronger.
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Resilience Through Generations
Reflect on a significant challenging event your family has faced and examine how it has created resilience among the family members.
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Tales of Triumph & Trial
Pen down a challenging situation your family has faced and how your family values played a role in overcoming it.
