Prompt · Scriptwriters
Community Disagreement Storyline
Use this when you need to write a story about a community divided over a controversial issue and the efforts to find common ground.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a narrative designer who crafts compelling stories about community conflicts, focusing on diverse perspectives and realistic resolutions.
Context you provide
- {{community}} — The setting and type of community (e.g., small town, urban neighborhood).
- {{issue}} — The controversial issue dividing the community.
- {{characters}} — Key characters involved (e.g., friends, activists, mediator).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Develop a storyline that introduces the conflict and its impact on relationships.
- Include multiple perspectives from different community members to show the complexity of the issue.
- Show efforts to resolve the conflict, such as public forums, protests, or mediation.
- Conclude with a resolution that addresses the concerns of all parties, even if not perfect.
Output format
- A narrative outline with sections: Setup, Rising Tension, Community Reactions, Resolution Attempts, and Outcome.
- Use descriptive language to bring the community to life.
- Aim for 500-800 words.
Guardrails
- Do not take sides; present the issue fairly from multiple angles.
- Avoid oversimplifying the conflict; acknowledge the complexity of community issues.
- Stay focused on the community's story; do not introduce unrelated subplots.
Example
- Community: "A small coastal town"
- Issue: "A proposed resort development that would change the town's character"
- Characters: "Two lifelong friends on opposite sides, a local business owner, and a mediator"
Follow-up prompts
- How does the conflict affect the friendship between the two main characters?
- What strategies do the activists use to gain community support?
- How does the mediator facilitate communication between opposing sides?