20+ ‘cultures’ Writing Prompts
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Imaginary Worlds
Develop a fictional setting, complete with its unique rules, reality laws, and cultures.
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Familiar Spaces, Unfamiliar Time
Write about a current space in your life, but in the context of a different time period.
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Creation of Cultures
Describe an entirely unique and distinctive culture or society that could exist in a world of your own design.
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Unexpected Encounters
Write about a surprising encounter you had with a local or tourist during a trip.
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Unforgettable Journey
Write about a travel experience that changed your perspective or left a strong impact.
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Fictitious Pen-Pal Friendship
Create a fictional character from a different culture or era, and write them a letter as though you are establishing…
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Colliding Cultures
Write about a person experiencing culture shock in a foreign land and how they navigate the conflicts arising from cultural…
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Confluences of Culture
Envision two distinct cultures coming into contact in your created world for the first time.
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The Secret Diary of a Pharaoh’s Servant
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a servant to an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Travel Reflections
Write about a place you have visited, what surprised you, and how it changed your perspectives.
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Fantastical Creatures’ Convention
Imagine that all mythological and fantasy creatures from various cultures and books come together for a grand convention. Write about…
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Harmony of Cultures
Write about a musical genre you’re unfamiliar with and speculate on its cultural significance.
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Melting Pot
Reflect on an experience where you were exposed to a culture radically different from yours.
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Universal Symphony
Write about music being a universal language and describe a symphony that translates a universal human experience.
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A Name’s Journey
Write about how your family name has traveled through different cultures or countries.
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The Memorable Food Factor
Write about a special dish that is a must-have at all your family celebrations.
