If you are having trouble coming up with some ideas, take a look below at some possible writing prompts that will get your imagination moving!
Breaking Boundaries: Write a story or personal essay about a time you shattered an expectation or defied a stereotype as a female athlete. How did it change your view of yourself and your role in sports?
The Team of One: Many women athletes grew up competing alongside boys or training alone. Share an experience when you had to "go solo" or join a team that wasn’t initially meant for you. What challenges did you face, and what did you learn from it?
Words That Hit Hard: Female athletes often receive both empowering and hurtful feedback. Write a poem or short essay about the most memorable words someone said to you regarding your athleticism, either encouraging or discouraging. How have these words shaped your journey?
The Beauty in Battle: Describe a moment when you felt both strong and graceful while competing. How does this balance of power and femininity inspire you as an athlete?
Uniform and Identity: Reflect on the gear, uniforms, or even hairstyles you’ve adopted for sports. How does your appearance on the field reflect who you are as an athlete and as a woman?
Sidelined: Write a piece about a time when an injury or setback kept you off the field. How did this pause challenge or redefine your identity as an athlete?
Game Changer: Narrate a significant win or personal achievement that felt like a breakthrough. How did it change your perspective on your sport, your abilities, or the recognition of women athletes?
The Playbook of Life: Sports often teach life lessons that go far beyond the field. Write an essay or short story that parallels a game, competition, or practice with an important life lesson you’ve learned.
Echoes of Strength: Imagine writing a letter to a younger version of yourself or to future generations of female athletes. What wisdom would you pass on to those navigating the same challenges and triumphs?
The Sound of Victory: Describe the sights, sounds, and feelings of a memorable victory, either personal or as part of a team. What did this moment mean to you beyond the game? How does it reflect the community or sisterhood in women’s sports?