98+ ‘Strategy’ Writing Prompts
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The Alpha Zombie
Write about a “survival-of-the-fittest” zombie society, driven by an Alpha zombie who leads and dictates the zombies’ actions.
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Inventing the Guinness World Records
Imagine the groundwork involved in establishing the Guinness World Records and its link to the Guinness brewery.
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Racing Camans
Imagine you’re a player in an exciting game of Camogie – an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women.
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The Unseen Patriot
Imagine you are a double agent in World War II, working to mislead enemy forces while all along being true to your homeland.
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Last Spell Standing
Journey into a world where the most powerful witches engage in a series of deadly duels to claim the title of the Supreme Sorceress of the war-torn land.
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Master of Misdirection
Craft a story about a character who employs misdirection and quick thinking to outwit a notorious trickster.
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The Survival Tactic
Discuss the evolutionary aspect of hibernation and how it relates to the concept of survival of the fittest.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Reimagined
Create a suspense-filled narrative focused on backroom negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Stairway to Aspirations
Write about stepping stones you will set for yourself to achieve your goal for the new year.
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Silenced Simulacrum
Imagine a robotic human, kidnapped by extremists believing it to hold vital information.
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Save the Day
Basing your story line on the classic ‘time-loop’ dilemma, write about someone stuck on the worst day of their life with the option to rewind and replay as required till they get it right.
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Ice Cream Conspiracy
Write a humorous tale of an ice cream truck that only comes around when it’s the hottest day of the year.
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Blooming into a Healthy Routine
Write about establishing a new health or fitness routine this spring.
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Cosmic Marauders
Describe a scenario where a band of space pirates must defend their ship against a vastly stronger intergalactic force.
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The Game of Chess
Develop a story where a detective must utilize the principles of chess in order to solve a mysterious crime.
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Solitude in the Blizzard
Write about someone stranded in a massive blizzard, their thoughts, and their struggle for survival.
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Admiral’s Dilemma
Imagine the thought process and tactical decisions made by an admiral deciding when and where to deploy X-wing and Tie Fighters.
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Persona vs Position
Examine the distinction between a president as a person and as a political entity.
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“Dethroned Royals”
Write about a royal family that are ousted in a coup and must strategize to retake their throne.
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Profit or Passion?
Analyze whether Valentine’s Day has shifted from a genuine celebration of love to a major marketing strategy.
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Aftermath Fracturing
Write about the conflict of interest between different military factions over resources and the survival strategy amidst the zombie apocalypse.
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Operation Undead Storm
Write about an elite military unit tasked with the mission to infiltrate a city overrun by zombies.
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The Dinosaur Chronicle
Write a story from the perspective of a Brachiosaurus living during the Jurassic period.
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Courtroom Revelation
Write a thrilling piece about a defense attorney who discovers a piece of evidence that changes everything about their ongoing court case.
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Operation Ice Cream Drop
Imagine a world where instead of the Berlin Airlift delivering supplies, it was actually a massive operation to deliver ice cream to the people of West Berlin.
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Personal Fitness Goals
Set a fitness goal for yourself for the next six months and devise a step-by-step strategy to achieve it.
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Dialogue of Deception
Write a conversation where your villain skillfully avoids revealing their true motive, but there are hidden clues.
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Food Fight Adventure
Imagine you are involved in the largest food fight ever. Describe your experience.
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The Hidden World Beneath
Craft a tale on the discovery of a hidden world beneath your character’s city, and the adventures they embark on after the uncovering.
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Balance of Power
Set your story in a world where multiple superhero factions are fighting for dominance, detail the political landscape and alliances.
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The Hidden Scholar
Sketch a bookish, intellectual character who survives by using knowledge, strategy, and cunning.
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Coping with the Crowds
Write about the strategies you adopt to deal with the crowds during holiday shopping.
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Battle Strategy
Write about your team of superheroes creating a plan for a massive, potentially destructive, imminent threat.
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Abilities Blend: A Perfect Synchronization
Consider how each of your superheroes’ powers or abilities could combine to form an unbeatable strategy against the antagonists.
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The Silent Marine Predator
A small coastal town gets disrupted by a sea monster, causing havoc and making the fishing sector unfeasible.
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Whispering Shadows
Imagine a kingdom overrun by a dark wizard’s shadow creatures and devise a strategy to overcome this plague.
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Past, Present, Future
Write about what you were doing this exact day one year ago, today and what you hope to be doing one year from now.
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The Unwilling Mastermind
Tell the story of a genius who is coerced into planning a high-stakes crime against their will.
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The Final Frontier Charge
Write about an epic space invasion involving fleets of starships from different galaxies, aiming to conquer a strategic system.
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The Laser’s Edge
Write a gripping scene where two enemy starships, badly damaged and crippled, are facing off against each other.
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The Great Pet Escape
Your pet escapes from home. Describe the adventures it had and how you finally found it.
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Show, Don’t Tell – A Parent’s Sorrow
Describe a single, quiet moment in which a character’s grief over the loss of their child becomes apparent without using the words ‘sad’, ‘grief’, or ‘loss’.
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Dark Forest Pursuit
Write about your chosen fairy-tale character being pursued relentlessly in a dark and unknown forest.
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Reviving Fomorians
Imagine a world where ancient and monstrous race, the Fomorians, have returned. Write your initial reaction, how would society change, and what would be your survival strategy.
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Dual Lightsaber Mastery
Detail how Ahsoka’s unique dual lightsaber combat style contributed to her character’s individualistic and distinct representation.
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Camouflage Chronicles
Invent a creature that has mastered the art of disguise and document its survival strategy in the wild.
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The War Elephant
Weave a tale about an elaborate war strategy that puts an elephant and its mahout at the center.
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Understanding Advertisements
Pick an interesting advertisement and analyze its strategy. What are they trying to sell and how are they influencing the buyer?
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Operation Midnight Exodus
Your protagonist is part of an elite team assigned to extract a high-value detainee hidden in an enemy fortress.
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Dragons & Damsels
You’re a knight sent to rescue a city from a dragon’s terror, how do you accomplish this without harming the creature?
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The Map’s Missing Piece
Your character finds a piece of an intricate, ancient map that promises great treasure.
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Lost in Space-Time
A spaceship is lost in paradoxical loops of space-time and the crew members have to figure out how to escape.
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Captain’s Account: Surviving Mutiny
Imagine a story wherein a captain outsmarts the mutineers, maintaining his control over the ship.
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The Unforgettable Pokemon Challenge
You have faced and defeated the Elite Four, but now an undefeated Pokemon trainer challenges you to a duel. Write about the intense battle.
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Unexpected Star
Write about a seemingly underdog Pokemon winning a contest and the reaction it creates.
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Tactician’s Retrospective
Imagine you are a Pokemon trainer reflecting on a past battle. What went wrong? How could it have been better?
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Gym Leader’s Favorite
Imagine you are a gym leader and choose your signature Pokémon. Write a Poédex entry that reflects your bond and shared strategy in battles.
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Unseen Champion’s Identity
Imagine you were an unnoticed Triwizard champion. Elaborate on your journey.
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Prompt Reaction
Write about your reaction to a prompt from a fanfic generator. Then determine a manual brainstorming strategy that would yield a similar prompt.
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Surviving the Blight
Focus on a major event during the Fifth Blight and how the Hero of Ferelden navigated through it.
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The Marionettes of Power
Write a narrative focused on the manipulation and maneuvering of the nobles in the Great Game.
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Facing Your Fears Head On
List your greatest fears and discuss one strategy for confronting each of them.
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Road to Redemption
Narrate a mistake you have made, then converse an action plan on how you intend to make things right.
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Success Strategy
Write about a time you successfully overcame a challenge and discuss the strategies used.
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Recharge and Rejuvenate
Identify things that drain you emotionally and create a self-care plan to counteract them.
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Pathfinder
Describe a goal you’ve set and achieved recently, and discuss the steps you undertook to reach it.
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Roadblocks and Detours
Think about a goal you failed to achieve. Write about the roadblocks that stood in your way and how you plan to tackle them in the future.
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Triggers and Strategies
Identify a common trigger and write about a positive strategy you could use to combat it.
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Painting Peaceful Places
Describe a location, real or imaginary, that brings you a sense of calm and tranquility.
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Gratitude Amidst Chaos
Journal about three things you are grateful for, despite facing bouts of depression.
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Pathway to Positivity
Visualize and describe a path and outline the steps you will take to bring more happiness into your life.
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Manifesting Happiness
Create a list of things that you believe would bring more joy and contentment into your life.
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Characterisation of Depression
Given the form of an actual character, how would you describe Depression? Now imagine a dialogue between you and Depression wherein you strike a deal with it.
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Confronting Anxiety Triggers
Write about a situation that triggers your anxiety and how you react to it.
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Deep Breathing Visualization
Write about what you envision while practicing deep breathing exercises.
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Road to Resilience
Reflect on a time you overcame fear or anxiety, and what strategies you adopted to conquer it.
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Secrets of a Samurai
Analyze the intricities of a Samurai’s life during the Sengoku period of Japan.
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Camelot Emissary
Imagine you’re a diplomat in the court of King Arthur. Document an important negotiation.
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Leadership Reflections
Reflect on your leadership style and how it influences the culture of your business.
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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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Cybernetic Wars
As a soldier in a future cybernetic war, describe a critical mission to dismantle the enemy’s AI supercomputer.
