20+ ‘strength’ Writing Prompts
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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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Journey into a Heroic World
Write about the first superhero character you admired and the reason behind your admiration.
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The Major Life Turnaround
Describe a major event in your character’s life that significantly changes their course.
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Wilderness Challenge
A hiking trip gone wrong leaves you stranded in a forest for a number of days. Write about your experience, focusing on the strategies you use to endure.
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take to survive.
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Hidden Love
Develop a plot in which one character has been in love with their best friend for years, but has been too afraid to confess.
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Second Chance Romance
Write about a couple who separated due to a misunderstanding but find their way back to each other years later.
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Facing Your Fears
Describe a fear that you have confronted, and discuss how the experience contributed to your personal growth.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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Survivor’s Voice
Write about a victim of a natural disaster finding their strength and voice during their path to recovery.
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Snapshot in Time
Describe a moment you observed your grandparent(s) doing something that revealed their wisdom or strength.
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Strength in Solitude
Write about a time you’ve felt the strongest as a single parent, whether emotionally, physically, or otherwise.
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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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Unsung Everyday Superheroes
Narrate a tribute to a family member whose mundane everyday actions make them a hero.
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A Tribute to Resilience
Write about a family member who exhibited extraordinary resilience in tough times.
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Roots of Resilience
Construct a timeline of your family’s history, emphasizing moments of resilience and strength that chart the course of your family saga.
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Portraits of Pride
Write about a person in your family who perfectly embodies your family values and why.
