15+ ‘Subplot’ Writing Prompts
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Diary of the Subplot Character
Write a diary entry from an overlooked character’s perspective in a classic novel.
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Unravelling Mystery
Draft a detective story where multiple subplots intersect and influence the main narrative.
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Unseen Protector
Create a subplot about a seemingly minor character secretly protecting the protagonist without their knowledge.
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Lost on the Train
A student has lost something valuable on the Hogwarts Express, portray the search and the people they meet in the…
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The Unadapted Arc
Suppose a favorite arc or subplot from a manga series was left out of its anime adaptation. Explore the implications…
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Vanishing Acts
Concoct a subplot where a character goes missing, only to reappear at a crucial moment.
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Unlikely Heroes
Create a subplot centered on a timid or unlikely character who eventually becomes a hero.
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Rivals to Allies
Introduce a subplot that involves two characters starting as bitter rivals but eventually becoming staunch allies.
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Lost and Found
Create a subplot that involves a character’s quest for a lost item or person that holds symbolic importance.
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Instruments of Change
Illustrate a subplot where a minor character triggers a significant change in the course of the story.
