305+ ‘Fairy’ Writing Prompts
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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…
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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…
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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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Fractured Fairytales
Write a modern day Cinderella story where Cinderella is actually a self-made successful business woman who doesn’t need a man…
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Winter Festival of Lights
Imagine a fictional winter festival dedicated to light-themed art installations.
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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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Misadventures of a Disgruntled Tooth Fairy
A tooth fairy gone rogue decides to swap teeth for the most ridiculous items imaginable.
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Happily-After-Afters
In fairy tales, “they lived happily ever after” is the common ending. What if it wasn’t THE end, though? What…
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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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Legacy of Lore
Choose a historic invention or scientific discovery and rewrite its origin story in a fairy-tale style.
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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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Civilizing Magic
Interpret unicorns, mermaids, fairies or any mythical creature’s introduction into a historic time period.
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Cinderfella
Render a hilarious retelling of Cinderella, but with a lazy, unmotivated man as the lead.
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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…
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An Unexpected Letter from the Snow Queen
Write a letter from the Snow Queen to Gerda, explaining her side of the story, her motives, and her feelings…
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Tiny Tales from the Thumbelina
Create a new adventure for Thumbelina after her story ended, illuminating her character’s growth and newfound agency.
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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…
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Meeting a Fairy
Write about a magical encounter with a fairy who offers to fulfill three wishes.Make sure these wishes are not just…
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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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The Working Witch
Craft a story about a witch who uses her powers to help her community rather than being an outcast.
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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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The Kingdom’s Guardian
Narrate a story where a woman is the protector of an entire kingdom and its people.
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Enchanting Independence
Write about a princess who saves herself without needing a prince’s assistance.
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Haunted Fairy Kingdom
An ancient fairy kingdom has been cursed, turning from a place of beauty and magic into a haunting, horrific landscape.
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Fairy Portal
A portal to the world of fairies has opened up, and humans are unwittingly exchanging places with fairies.
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Building a Fairy House
Write about building a fairy house in an enchanted forest and the fairy who comes to live in it.
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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…
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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…
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Companion for the Hero
In stories like Jack and the Beanstalk or Aladdin, there’s always a sidekick. Write about a unique sidekick that could…
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The Princess’s Perspective
Write a story from the viewpoint of a princess waiting for her prince to rescue her. What does she do…
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Unusual Fairy Tale Character
Create a character that is not usually part of a typical fairy tale. For example, maybe a kind witch, a…
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Magical Transformation
Imagine you could turn into any animal or creature like the fairy godmother in Cinderella. What would you transform into?
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The Villain’s Perspective
Re-write a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the villain, delving into their motivations and feelings.
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Forgotten Characters’ Stories
Choose a minor or overlooked character from a well-known fairy tale and write their story.
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Fairy Tale of Your Own
Create your own new fairy tale using traditional elements – a quest, magical creatures, a prophecy, etc.
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Unlikely Fairy Godmother
Write about a character who unexpectedly becomes a fairy godmother, and how they navigate granting wishes.
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Modern Twist on Classics
Choose a traditional fairy tale and retell it in a modern setting, altering the plot or characters as needed.
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The Magic of Kindness
Write a fairy tale about a character who has no magical abilities or noble lineage but changes the world with…
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Dreams and Destiny
Create a comprehensive backstory for a fairy tale villain, focusing on how their decisions resulted in their infamous role.
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Tales from the Toy Chest
Choose a familiar fairy tale and rewrite it from the perspective of an inanimate object.
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Creating Your Own Fairy Tale
Imagine if you could create your own fairy tale. What would it be about?
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The Real Beast
What if Beauty and the Beast’s roles were switched – Beauty is the Beast and the Beast is the human?