21+ ‘Sympathy’ Writing Prompts
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Goblin’s Grit
Chronicle the journey of a goblin living under a bridge who seeks acceptance from the human villagers above.
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Through the Eyes of a Friend
Describe a best friend’s perspective on the aftermath of your character’s breakup.
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Silenced Simulacrum
Imagine a robotic human, kidnapped by extremists believing it to hold vital information.
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Foe’s Forgotten Memory
Imagine a kidnap victim waking up to discover their captor suffering from amnesia.
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Unseen Angles
Narrate Snow White’s story from the perspective of an unexpected character, like an animal in the forest or one of…
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Tragic Prologue
Pen a story that kicks off with the introduction of the villain, detailing their backstory or motive rather than starting…
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Sympathy for the Devil
Contrive a situation where the villain is seeking redemption. How does their journey to seek forgiveness unfold?
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The Reluctant Villain
Conceive a villain who hates what they do but feels compelled to continue. Why do they find it necessary?
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Deteriorating Zombies
Explore the life of a zombie that slowly deteriorates over time, losing its strength and becoming less monstrous.
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The Forgotten Hiker
Write a tale about a lost hiker whose voice can be heard echoing through the woods, but can never be…
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The Inescapable Past
Construct a story revolving around a character who is haunted by their past, trying to escape it but always falls…
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Lack of Emotional Connection
Craft a narrative about a villain with whom the reader feels no emotional connection.
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Fading Memoirs
Consider that you are a fading celebrity’s ghostwriter, witnessing firsthand their despair and regret as they review their life through…
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Humanizing the Monster
Write about a villain who, despite their monstrous actions, possesses a trait that makes them deeply human.
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Empathy vs Sympathy
How do you want people to perceive and react to your illness? Do you prefer empathy or sympathy, and why?
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Cultivating Self Compassion
Jot down a list of five things you would tell a dear friend who is having a hard time.
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Unexpected Sympathy
Introduce your antagonist in a situation where they show kindness or sympathy, conflicting with their antagonistic nature.
