Over 20 "American" Writing Prompts
Tell the story of a high school teacher in a rural Oregon town who inspires her students to organize a community project that unexpectedly brings national attention, forcing the town to confront its deeply held beliefs and traditions.
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Write about a woman who starts a community garden in a struggling, economically depressed town and how the garden becomes a unifying force for the residents, helping them heal old wounds and forge new relationships.
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Create a narrative centered around a large family reunion in rural Louisiana, where deep secrets are revealed and old tensions resurface. Focus on one family member who tries to keep the peace.
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Create a narrative about two neighbors living in a gentrifying neighborhood. One is a long-time resident resisting the change, and the other is a recent arrival who sees potential for improvement. Explore their interactions and the evolution of their understanding and respect for one another.
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Write a story about a small town librarian who discovers, hidden in a returned book, a series of handwritten notes detailing someone's plan to leave everything behind and start anew. What does the librarian do with this information?
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Describe the life of a struggling artist in a bustling New York City who gains unexpected fame from a viral social media post. Explore the impact of sudden fame on their relationships and self-identity.
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Describe a day in the life of a New York City subway driver who discovers a lost, handwritten journal on the train and becomes obsessed with finding its owner, uncovering personal stories that parallel their own life.
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Tell the story of a Silicon Valley techie who moves to a remote Alaskan village to escape the pressures of the tech world, only to find that the small community has its own challenges and complexities.
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Describe the life-changing day of a young Wall Street intern who accidentally discovers confidential information that could lead to a major financial scandal. Faced with a moral dilemma, they must decide whether to expose the truth or protect their newfound career.
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Explore the life of an entrepreneur who starts an innovative, eco-friendly business in a big city, but struggles with balancing their personal ethics with the cutthroat nature of corporate America.
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