1452+ ‘You’ Writing Prompts
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Post-war Reconciliation
Write about two soldiers from opposing sides of a war who meet years later and form an unexpected bond.
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Forgotten Homefronts
Write a story about the families left behind during wartime and their efforts to keep hope alive.
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War Heroes Unmasked
Write about a highly celebrated war hero who struggles with the horrors of war behind the scenes.
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Martyrs of War
Write a story from the perspective of a soldier who sacrifices his/her life to save comrades.
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Vivid Dreamscapes
Describe a recurring dream or nightmare you have and try to decipher its significance in your life.
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An Embarrassing Incident
Recount an embarrassing incident from your past and how it still affects you today.
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An Unforgettable Voyage
Write about a remarkable journey you’ve taken that altered your life, no matter how big or small.
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One Game’s Impact
Describe how a specific game or sports event changed the course of a person’s life.
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Trade Deadline Drama
Imagine you’re the manager of your favorite sports team during a high-stakes trade deadline. What moves do you make and why?
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The Thrill of the Game
Write a story illustrating the thrill and emotions associated with a memorable sports game.
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Letters to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self, filled with advice, words of caution or encouragement.
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World in Pages
Write a brief introduction about a fictional world that you would want to set your book in.
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Isolationist Oasis
Envision a dystopian society that has cut itself entirely from the rest of the world. What are the consequences?
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Melting Polar Paradise
Write about a society that survives on the last piece of untouched land in a world ravaged by global warming.
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Overthrown Oligarchs
In your dystopian world, a revolution has toppled a powerful oligarchy. What happens next?
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Life as an Everyday Object
Choose a mundane object in your daily life and write a poem as if you were that object.
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Journey into Mythology
Look into a myth or legend and write a poem from the perspective of a character involved.
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“Unwanted Time Traveller”
You’ve suddenly been granted the ability to time travel, but you can only go back to your most embarrassing moments. Write your experiences.
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“Silly Superheroes”
Write about a superhero with the most ridiculous, useless superpower you can think of.
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“Speaking in Tongues”
Create a dialogue using only made-up words but ensure that the context makes the narrative understandable.
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“Dinner Disasters”
Write a hilarious narrative about the worst dinner party you could possibly imagine.
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The Unwanted Present
Write about receiving a holiday gift you absolutely did not want and the ensuing comedy that arises.
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Unearthing Forgotten Traditions
Write a story involving an ancient or less-known holiday tradition, bringing it to life and giving it a modern spin.
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A Gift That Meant More
Write about a holiday gift that seemed insignificant at first but grew to have profound meaning.
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Forgotten Origin Story
Create a story about a superhero who wakes up with no memory of their past or powers.
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The Fallen Hero
Write about a beloved superhero who loses their powers and must find a way to continue protecting their city.
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Rise of The Everyman
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person acquires superpowers and must navigate the sudden change.
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Victorious Viking
Write from the viewpoint of a Viking just returned from a successful overseas raid.
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Secrets of a Samurai
Analyze the intricities of a Samurai’s life during the Sengoku period of Japan.
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The Forgotten Pharaoh
Create a narrative around a Pharaoh whose name has been stricken from history books.
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Time Traveler’s Chronicles
Create a story about a time traveler who embarks on an adventure to a significant historical event.
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Motive Hunting
Create a narrative through the eyes of a detective unraveling the motives behind a seemingly pointless crime.
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Time-Travelling Chronicles
You find a time machine, write about the era you visit, whether past or future.
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Wildlife Detective
You discover that animals can talk to you. Write about your conversations and adventures with them.
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Superpowered School Day
It’s a day like any other, but when you wake up, you realize you have superpowers. Describe your day at school.
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Intergalactic Adventure
Imagine you’ve been chosen for a space mission, write about your journey and who or what you encounter.
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Exploring Cultural Roots
Write about how your cultural background shaped you, focusing on a particular tradition or cultural practice integral to your early years.
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Labour of Love
Write about a skill or hobby you’ve mastered over the years, starting from when you first discovered it, to any struggles or triumphs you experienced.
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Monumental Adulting Moment
Write about the first time you felt like an adult, the circumstances surrounding that event, and how it developed your perspective on adulthood.
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A Lesson Carved In Time
Write about a critical life lesson you learned when you were young and how it impacted your life in the long run.
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My Strange Obsession
Write about an obsession you had growing up; whether it was collecting stamps or studying bugs, delve into the why and how it influenced who you are today.
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Unseen Affections
The protagonist is secretly in love with his/her best friend, but is too afraid to confess. Spin this classic trope into a unique story.
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Stolen Kiss Under The Cherry Blossom
Write about a unique moment where two individuals share their first unexpected kiss under a cherry blossom tree.
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Nightmares Come Alive
Develop a chilling narrative where the protagonist’s nightmares have started to manifest in real life.
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The Haunting Melody
Tell the story of a haunting melody that is subtly controlling the townspeople, altering their personalities.
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The Ghost of the Past
Craft a tale focusing on a character being haunted by an entity that is connected to an unresolved part of their past.
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Cursed House
Write a story about a family moving into a new house, which they slowly start suspecting might be cursed.
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Conflict Resolution
Write about a recent disagreement or conflict you had with someone and how it could’ve been handled better.
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The Quarantine Chronicle
Document your daily routine during quarantine and share how it has affected you.
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Future Self Visualization
Imagine a day in your life five years from now and write about it in great detail.
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Personal Growth Reflection
Jot down the three significant ways you’ve evolved as a person this year.
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Whispers from the Antique Shop
Imagine entering an old, dusty antique shop and finding a mysterious object that seems to speak to you.
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Guess the Protagonist
Choose an actual event and write it from the perspective of a non-human participant, such as a pet or an inanimate object.
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Midnight Rendezvous with A Ghost
Write a story about meeting a ghost at midnight and the interactions that follow.
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Deciphering Hidden Code
Describe a time where you had to decipher a hidden code, whether real or imaginary.
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Journey to Different Cultures
Imagine and pen down an immersive journey to three different cultures you’re most curious about.
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The Role of Real-life Experiences
Write about how real-life experiences can influence creative writing.
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Foundations of Creativity
Write about what you believe to be the most important building blocks of a great writing idea.
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Echoes from a Lost Society
In a world where internet no longer exists, stumble upon an intact computer with a window to the world before the apocalypse.
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Last of the Heirs
Imagine being the last descendant of a royal lineage after the downfall of civilization.
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The Steam-slinger’s Standoff
Write a tale about a steam-powered gunslinger in a stand-off with the newest model glock-automaton.
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Analog Rebellion
Envision a world where analog technology is being overridden by futuristic digital innovations, and the marginalized crew that strives to save it.
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Beauty from Within
Write a reimagined version of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, where both characters are seen as “beasts” by societal standards.
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Revisiting an Old Habit
Reflect on an old habit or hobby that you left behind and how it has shaped you.
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Echoes of a Childhood Friend
Reflect on an early friendship you formed in your childhood years and the impact it had on your life.
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Recipe with a Story
Choose a recipe that holds a special place in your heart and has a story attached to it.
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Piecing Peaceful Places
Describe your secret refuge or peaceful spot growing up that provided you solitude or escape.
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Don’t Lose That Song
In a world where people’s emotions and memories can be stored in songs, write about your most precious song and its story.
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Anime Sidekick
Write a story where you are the sidekick to a popular anime hero. How does this affect your character and their narrative arc?