183+ ‘Fairy tale’ Writing Prompts
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Fairy Tale Reality TV
Write a satirical fairy tale that revolves around the concept of a fairy-tale themed reality TV show.
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Misinterpreted Magic
Create a story where the magic system is based on modern technology that fairy tale characters constantly misinterpret.
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Fairy Tale Government
Create a fairy tale world ruled by a government that has political structures and issues mirroring our world.
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Unconventional Hero
Write a fairy tale featuring an unlikely protagonist who triumphs through unexpected means.
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Dance of the Fairy Sprite
Weave a tale in verse about a fairy sprite whose every move translates into poetry.
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Fabled Transformation
Write a fairy tale in verse about a vain noble, who is transformed into an unsightly creature and can only communicate in poetic verses.
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Melodic Kingdoms
Compose a verse wherein the kingdom is ruled by a monarch whose decrees take the form of song.
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Rhythmic Sorcery
Compose a verse fairy tale centered around a wizard whose magic spells must be spoken in rhymes.
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The Mysterious Woodland Creature
Write a fairy-tale about encountering a magical woodland creature that no one has ever seen.
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Betrayed by the Beast
Invent a plot twist where the beast, not Gaston, is the true villain of the story.
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The Pastry Chef and the Ogre
Write a fairy tale about a pastry chef who inadvertently bakes an ogre into his most popular cake.
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Fantastical Fairy-tale Journey
You are a character in a fairy tale. Describe a long journey through a magical land.
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Quest for Courage
Write a tale about a character going on a seemingly impossible quest that ultimately helps them to discover their own courage.
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The Other Side of Happily Ever After
Take a classic fairy tale and write a sequel where everything did not end ‘happily ever after’.
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Legend of the Lost Kingdom
Write about a forgotten fairy tale kingdom that’s slowly being rediscovered.
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Journey into the Storybook
Imagine you’ve been transported into your favorite fairy tale – describe your experience.
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Your Own Fairy Tale
Write out your own original fairy tale, complete with a mystical creature, a daring quest, and a moral at the end.
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The Benevolent Monarch
Picture a king or queen who rules not by fear or force, but by love and compassion.
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Unrequited Fairy Love
Reimagine a classic fairy tale where the prince/princess falls in love with a non-human entity like a magical creature or an inanimate object.
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From Villain to Hero
Rewrite a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the villain, showcasing him/her as a misunderstood hero.
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Puppeteering Reality
Write a story in which a classic fairy tale character manipulates their story to avoid their original fate.
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Fantasy Fairy Tale
Write your own fairy tale with a unique twist. Be the hero, the villain, or even an enchanting creature.
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Cursed Ivory Palace
Imagine a fairy tale scenario where a whole kingdom has been transformed into an eternal winter and the castle into pure snow.
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Frosty the Hero
What would happen if Frosty the Snowman was the hero in a classic fairy tale having to rescue a human being in distress?
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Creating My Own Fairy Tale
Write your own fairy tale, complete with heroes, villains, magical items, and lessons learned.
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Fairytale Kingdom
Imagine that you have been transported into your favorite fairy tale. Describe the surroundings and how you interact with the characters.
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Magical Love Triangle
Write a story about a fairy, a witch and a commoner entangled in a love triangle.
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Fairytale Makeover
Pick a fairy tale character who you thought was misunderstood or misrepresented and rewrite their story.
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Stepping into Another’s Shoes
Imagine you are the protagonist of your favourite fairy tale. How would you react to the challenges faced by the character?
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Tea Parties with Imaginary Friends
Write about a dream tea party with all your favourite fairy tale characters present there.
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Turning the Clock Back
Choose one of your favourite fairy tales from your childhood and rewrite the ending.
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The Frog Prince of the Underworld
What if the frog prince was cursed for ruling the underworld with cruelty, instead of being a handsome prince cursed by a witch?
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Sleeping Beauty and Time Travel
Sleeping Beauty wakes up not 100 years later from her own time, but in the 21st century after a scientific experiment goes wrong.
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Red Riding Hood, P.I.
Retell the story of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as a film noir. Give the characters detective-story roles.
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Cinderella in the Corporate World
Reimagine the popular fairy tale Cinderella, replacing the magical kingdom with the corporate world.
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Red Riding Hood’s Winter Adventure
Retell the story of Red Riding Hood taking place in the middle of December, surrounded by snow and holiday festivities.
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Fantastical News Headlines
Write a news report on an event from a myth, fairy tale, or well-known story as though it happened today.
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Blood Red Riding Hood
Rewrite the classic tale of ‘Red Riding Hood’ but turn the protagonist into a werewolf.
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Fairy Tale Feelings
Rewrite a favorite fairy tale from your childhood from your current perspective.
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The Witch’s Redemption
Create a fairy tale where the typical wicked witch character has a chance at redemption.
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Heroes in Disguise
Write a fairy tale where the hero of the story is an unlikely or overlooked character.
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Fairy Tale Retold
Select a favorite fairy tale and rewrite it as a poem, adding your own unique perspective or twist.
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Cinderella in Silicon Valley
Reimagine the fairy tale of Cinderella as if it happened in the modern world of technology and start-ups.
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Unseen Unicorn
Pen a fairy tale about a unicorn who can only be seen by those who respect all forms of love, including LGBTQ+ love.
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Witching Hour Wedding
Write a fairy tale about a witch who refuses to marry a prince but falls for the princess instead.
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Once Upon a Pride
In this alternative universe, retell a classic fairy tale that features an LGBTQ+ character in the lead role.
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Modern Day Happily-Ever-After
Imagine that Cinderella, Snow White, or any other classic fairy tale character suddenly finds themselves in the modern world. Describe their experiences.
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Emerging Darkness
What will happen if your fairy tale is recast in a darker genre? Write a dark version of a fairy tale.
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Crossing Over
Write a story where a character from a classic fairy tale ends up in a different fairy tale than their own.
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Fairy by Night
Write a story about a fairy tale creature who transforms into a figure from a piece of folklore under certain circumstances.
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The Folk’s Magic
Transform ordinary folk customs into extraordinary magical practices in a fairy tale.
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Unprecedented Adventure
Create a narrative featuring traditional fairy tale characters in a folklore setting.
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Enchanted Folk Life
Write a fairy tale based on an existing piece of folklore from a culture other than your own.
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Create your Own Fairy Tale
In a group, create a brand-new fairy tale, with each person adding a new element to the story.
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The Relic’s Legacy
The protagonist discovers a relic that reveals a fairy tale is an actual historical document about ancient gods.
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The Mythical Beast
Write a fairy tale where a traditional evil fairy tale creature is actually a misunderstood mythological creature.
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Balancing Act
Design a fairy tale which highlights the importance of balance, either in nature, work, or relationships.
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Power of Choices
Write a fairy tale based on choices and consequences, underlining the importance of making right decisions.
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Twist of Fate
Develop a fairy tale where the main character’s actions of kindness or cruelty decides their fate.
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The Moral Compass
Create a fairy tale that revolves around the protagonist learning the importance of honesty.
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Rethinking Classic Fairy Tales
Revise a popular fairy tale through lens of a present-day moral or social issue.
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Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale
Create a narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world that incorporates elements of a classic fairy tale.
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Lazy Fairy Godmother
Your Fairy Godmother procrastinates and only shows up when you’re about to get the wish yourself.
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Cinderella’s Shoe Mix-Up
Cinderella’s “perfect fit” glass slipper somehow fits everyone! How would that comedic twist change the classic fairy tale story?
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Anachronistic Adventures
Write a fairy tale about a character from a past era suddenly appearing in a more recent period.
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Claims to the Kingdom
Choose a historic era or event, and write your own fairy tale set during this time.
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The Nightingale’s Forgotten Song
Imagine you’re the nightingale from Andersen’s ‘The Nightingale’. Describe an encounter with a new creature that has never heard your song before.
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Dreams of the Ugly Duckling
Write a diary entry from the perspective of the Ugly Duckling, narrating its thoughts and feelings as it embarks on its journey of self-discovery.
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Twists in the Tales
Choose a fairy tale that means a lot to you from your childhood and write about what you learned from it.
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Empowered Enchantment
Design a fairy tale where the princess’s magical powers are seen as a strength, not a curse.
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Wise Old Women
Write a fairy tale where the protagonist, a wise mature woman, is both guide and heroine.
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Enchanting Independence
Write about a princess who saves herself without needing a prince’s assistance.
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Modern Magical Morals
Select a classic fairy tale known for its moral lessons, and rewrite it with a relevant modern lesson.
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FairyTale Reunion
Imagine if all fairy tale characters lived in the same universe and somehow crossed paths. Write a story about such an unexpected encounter.
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The Ever After Undoing
Choose a fairy tale with a traditional ‘happily ever after’ and write an untold sequel where things didn’t quite turn out so perfectly.
