14+ ‘unseen’ Writing Prompts
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Unseen Heroes
Interview a worker from an underappreciated or often ignored profession, writing from their point of view.
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The Unseen Battle
Explore the challenges of dealing with a mental illness that isn’t visually noticeable.
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Unseen Truths
Write a memoir piece where you reveal a personal experience that others may not believe to be true.
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Unseen Footsteps
Write a biography of a historical figure from the perspective of someone else in their life.
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Beyond the Ink – Historic Letters
Imagine that you can read a letter from a historical figure to another. Unravel the contents of this letter and its implications on the course of history.
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Unseen Heroes
Write a compelling speech about the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the unseen heroes in our society.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
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Underground Histories
Write about the history of your town or city from a perspective often overlooked or unheard.
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and what do you discover there?
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Unseen Friend
Reflect upon an imaginary friend, if you had one, from your childhood, and discuss how they impacted your growing years.
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Parenting Perspectives
Write from the perspective of a parent guiding their child through daily activities.
