16+ ‘unusual’ Writing Prompts
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Quirks and Habits
Give your character a unique quirk or habit, and explore how it impacts their interactions.
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Mystical Metropolises
Imagine a grand city where an unusual or arcane resource is crucial for survival.
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Sky High Stories: Airship Pilot
Bring to life the experience of an airship pilot which includes the thrilling adventures, challenges and more.
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Culinary Adventures
Recount an experience where you tried an exotic or unusual food for the first time.
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Epic Sandwich Chronicles
Put together the most extravagant sandwich you can imagine and document the experience of creating and eating it.
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The Silent Spectator
Write about a significant event in history or in your personal life from the perspective of an inanimate object.
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An Unusual Life
Write about a biography of an unconventional character or someone who lived an unusual lifestyle.
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The Room Speaks
Choose a room in your house and describe it from the perspective of the room itself.
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The Phantom Reflection
Imagine a scenario where one day, your protagonist wakes up to find their reflection in the mirror behaving independently.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor character.
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The Threads of Time
Write about an unusual historical period, and the details that make you feel an unexplained connection with it.
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Furry Companion Talks
Write a narrative in which your pet is the main character, going about its day, observing, and commenting on the world around it.
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Perspective Pivot
Assume you’ve swapped places with an animal. Detail your daily activities, experiences, and observations.
