89+ ‘Trajectory’ Writing Prompts
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The Memento
Pick an object that represents a resolution you want to achieve this coming year and craft a story around it.
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Understanding Emotional Trajectory
Chronicle a timeline of your emotional growth from childhood to the present day.
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Villain’s Redemption
Imagine a situation where a villain tries to atone for their past actions. How do they seek redemption?
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Paradox of the Past
Create a flash fiction story about a character who learns a shocking secret from their past.
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Your Life Story
Write an autobiographical piece, focusing particularly on life altering moments or decisions.
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Essence of Identity
Create a narrative about an invisible superhero who loses their invisibility suddenly.
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Bunny’s Disappearance
Imagine Easter morning and, to everyone’s surprise, the Easter Bunny fails to show up. Who could be responsible for his…
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The Authentic Pivot
Write about a significant event or moment that caused a shift toward authenticity in your life.
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Villain Turned Hero
Write a story where a comic villain realizes the errors in their ways and attempts to make amends.
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Childhood Revisited
Write a detailed narrative about your earliest memory and how it may have influenced your life.
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My Future Self
If you could send a letter to your future self in 10 years, what would it say? What advice, questions,…
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Future’s Window
Imagine you could see into the future, exactly 50 years from now. Describe what our planet looks like, based on…
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The Ripple Effect
Identify a decision or event in your life, then map out the consequential ripple effects that decision had.
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Legacy of a President
Choose a specific President and write about their legacy and the lasting influence they left on the nation.
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The Ever-Changing Sky
Write about the evolution of a summer sunset, from the initial decline of the sun until complete darkness.
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Ephemeral Echo
Write a tale of a town where every spoken word echoes back in time and has the ability to influence…
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Gratitude Timeline
Create a chronological list of events, people, and things you are grateful for in your life.
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Golden Hearts in a Deadly World
Write from the perspective of heroic people who are battling not just for survival, but for the preservation of humanity.
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Evolution of Research Skills
Trace the evolution of your research skills from early elementary to 8th grade.
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Goal Reassessment
Reflect on a goal that you decided to change or abandon, and explain why you made that decision and how…
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Parallel Possibilities
Imagine if a pivotal decision you made in life was made differently – how would your life look now?
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Childhood Epiphanies
Reflect on a significant realization or moment of learning you experienced as a child.
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Mischievous Forest Spirits
Capture your adventures with elves known to be mischievous, playful forest spirits causing delightful chaos.
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Crossroads
Write about a significant turning point in your life and the decision that swung the pendulum.
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Untravelled Paths
Describe the road not taken, a decision that could have dramatically changed your life if you made a different choice.
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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…
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Fairy Tale Role Swap
Imagine if a fairy tale character could swap their role with another character in the stories. Write about how the…
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Unforeseen Tragedy
Emulate an unexpected event that results in loss, causing your character to reevaluate their life and goals.
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The Big Reveal
Write a scene where a significant secret is revealed causing a fundamental shift in the character’s lives.
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Origin of the Reluctant Hero
Write about a seemingly average character who is unwillingly thrust into an epic quest.
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Embracing the New
Write about a significant change you’re dealing with, how it has affected you, and how you plan to accept or…
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Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, Future
You are visited by the three spirits from A Christmas Carol, who guide you through your past, present and future.…
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Toon Time Travel
A cartoon character is thrown into a real-life era of the past: how does their unusual presence reshape the course…
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Shaping Legends
Choose a famous person and write about a specific moment in their life that had a significant impact on their…
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A Life Saved
Recall a time when you or someone you know was critically helped by someone’s generosity.
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Environmental Policy Progress
Critically examine the evolution of environmental policies since the inception of Earth Day.
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Gazing Back at Growth
Choose an achievement from the start of the year and an one from the end. Compare and contrast them.
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Pokemon Evolution Dilemma
Write about a Pokemon refusing to evolve due to emotional reasons and how its trainer deals with this challenge.
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Redefining Endings
Choose a fanfiction wherein you disliked the original ending and weave your own, indelible finale.
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Moonlit Fantasies
Craft a tale centered on a romance between a fandom character and a mythological creature.
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Au Revoir Argent
Imagine a universe where Allison Argent didn’t die. Describe how the events of Teen Wolf would have unfolded if she…
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From Fans to Stars
What if the K-Pop band members weren’t actually idols but regular fans? Write a story where they struggle, dream, and…
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Character’s Odyssey
Craft a unique character and detail their journey in an existing or new anime world.
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The life-altering incident
Journal about a specific event that significantly changed your life trajectory. Discuss the challenges it brought and how you have,…
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The Key Turning Points
List five major turning points in your life and discuss how each event impacted your personality, values, and life choices.
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Core Beliefs Dissection
Write about the five core beliefs you hold about life, contextualizing where these beliefs originated and its impact on your…
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Milestone Memoirs
Choose an achievement that profoundly shaped your journey and helped you develop your current perspective.
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Progress Mapping
Select a personal growth milestone and write about the steps you have taken to reach that milestone.
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Identity Discovery
Pen down your feelings and reflections on the factors that have shaped your identity.
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The ‘What If?’ Chronicle
Choose a historical or personal event and dive into the “what if” of it all.
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Lost in Space
Narrate an unexpected galactic adventure after your spaceship veers off its planned trajectory.
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A Change of Heart
The protagonist is dead set on a certain path. Then, a seemingly insignificant interaction instigates a radical change of heart.
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Rolling Towards Destiny
Imagine a magical dice that can influence life decisions. Detail a single roll and its consequences.
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Reflecting the Muse
Write about a person, book or experience that first sparked your interest in writing.
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Forgotten Activities
Think back to the hobbies or interests you had in your teenage years. Pick one and describe it in great…
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The Trajectory of Trials
Write about a character who is faced with debilitating or seemingly insurmountable challenges and how they overcome them.
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The Unknown Past
Incorporate a hidden past for your protagonist that they themselves were unaware of.
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The Power of Conviction
Choose a personal belief you are deeply passionate about and describe why it matters to you.
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A Guiding Light
Reflect on a significant epiphany or turning point that has guided your life journey.
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The Powerful Paradigm
Write a speech about a significant paradigm shift in society or a field of study.
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The Chapters of My Life
Divide your life into chapters and give each a title based on the significant events, learnings, and transformations that occurred.
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Off to the Races
Write about a significant childhood event where you felt the most accomplished or victorious.
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The Underdog Story
Write about an underdog in sports or games, they can be real or fictional, and their journey to victory.
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The Letter from Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to the present you, giving advice or sharing insights.
