169+ ‘Skill’ Writing Prompts
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The Unseen Artists
Write about a time you discovered a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, but the creator was unknown. Imagine and describe who…
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Lost and Found
Write a story on how you lost your favorite thing in kindergarten and how you found it.
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Enchanted Artistry
In a world where art comes to life, imagine a young protagonist who is an artist with the ability to…
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The Subtle Art of Revealing
Construct a character who has a secret and reveal it casually in conversation without changing the overall tone and pace.
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My Special Talent
Describe a special talent or skill that you possess, providing a backstory of how you discovered and nurtured this talent.
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Improving Literary Skills
Reflect on how using journal prompts in fifth grade could enhance your writing and thinking skills.
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Empathetic Depths
Write about a time you felt deep empathy for someone else and how that changed your perspective.
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An Animal’s Superpower
Think about an animal’s unique ability or trait and describe it as a superpower.
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Disaster at the Diving Board
Describe a situation where a high dive at the water park goes wrong, but ends up leading to a positive…
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Slippery Slide Shenanigans
Invent a water park ride with the longest, most dangerous slide. Describe it with all the thrill, danger, and fear,…
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Journey to a Fictional Land
Write a story about traveling to a realm straight out of your imagination.
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Breaking Barriers in Hobbies
Write about a hobby that you picked up which was initially difficult for you.
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Extra-curricular Evolution
Describe how an extra-curricular activity that you’ve been involved in for a while has changed or evolved.
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Coaches & Mentors
Write about a coach or mentor in an extra-curricular activity that has made an impact on your life.
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Trainer’s Unusual Talent
Write about a Pokemon trainer who is not skilled in combat, but has an extraordinary talent that helps their Pokemon.
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Unexpected Star
Write about a seemingly underdog Pokemon winning a contest and the reaction it creates.
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Dueling with Words
Write a dialogue between two people having a fiery verbal duel in Ollivander’s Wand Shop.
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Morgan Le Fay in Voldemort
Consider a scenario where Voldemort displays characteristics of Morgan Le Fay, the most powerful dark magician in Arthurian legend.
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Hidden Depths
Craft a story that unveils a secret about a character that drastically changes the way other characters perceive them.
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Genre-Bending Crossovers
Imagine a situation where characters from two completely unrelated series cross paths. Write a fanfiction scene detailing their interaction.
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Endless Family Dynamics
Explore the dynamics of a surreal, powerful family like ‘The Endless’ from ‘The Sandman’.
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Shadow Wars
Write about a world where darkness is a physical entity that can be manipulated by those with the innate ability.
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Strength in Growth
Reflect on a time when you learned something new, focusing on the strengths that helped you master this new skill…
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Time Map
Graph out the hours of your day and allocate time blocks for each task, then describe how you feel about…
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Strength in Solitude
Describe a situation in which you felt alone or isolated. Discuss how you overcame that feeling and found strength in…
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Untapped Talents
Jot down a talent or skill you possess that doesn’t get enough spotlight in your daily life.
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Neglected Nouns
Choose three areas of your life that you think need improvement, but you always put off working on.
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Exploring Active Listening
Recount a situation in which you consciously practiced active listening, and illuminate the outcome of that conversation.
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Skill Building
Detail a skill that you wish to master for your career and outline steps you could take to achieve this.
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Emotional Examination
Describe an emotion you’ve recently experienced and delve into why you believe it surfaced.
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Turning Negatives into Positives
Think of a recent negative encounter and re-imagine it with a positive twist.
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A Sudden Superpower
You wake up one day to discover you have a less-than-useful superpower. What is it, and how does your day…
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A Mile in their Shoes
Write about a day from the viewpoint of someone you admire from afar—be it a friend, a celebrity, or a…
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The Silver Lining
Write about a situation that caused anxiety but also led to a positive outcome or growth.
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Challenging Catastrophic Thoughts
Write about a recent situation when you felt overwhelmed by anxiety, and challenge irrational or catastrophic thoughts related to it.
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Casting Director
Imagine being a casting director for a TV show or film. Describe the type of actor you would seek for…
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Labour of Love
Write about a skill or hobby you’ve mastered over the years, starting from when you first discovered it, to any…
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The Steam-slinger’s Standoff
Write a tale about a steam-powered gunslinger in a stand-off with the newest model glock-automaton.
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The Case of the Missing Heirloom
Imagine you are a world-renowned detective tasked with finding a stolen family heirloom.
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Realm Creation
Imagine yourself as an architect of a unique fantasy world and describe its grandeur in detail.
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Medieval Scribe
As a medieval scribe, your work is both a lifeline and luxury. What are you responsible for recording, and how…
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Elevator Pitch Summaries
Compose a concise, engaging summary of your business as if you only have the length of an elevator ride to…
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Mastering the Game
Choose a sport or a game and describe what you imagine the journey to become a top player would be…
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“Magical Powers”
Imagine you were granted one magical power for a day, write about how you would use it for those 5…
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Financial Education in Family
Write about how your family educated you about financial matters, or the lack thereof.
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Under the Same Roof
Discuss the different skill sets and abilities of your family members that make your home function smoothly.
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Passing the Baton
Write about a skill or knowledge that has been passed down generations in your family.
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Family Talents Uncovered
Pen down unique abilities and talents that each family member possesses, and how it contributes to your familial bond.