1231+ ‘Family’ Writing Prompts
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Fractured Bonds
Write about a character whose relationships undergo drastic changes due to the zombie apocalypse.
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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Unsaid Goodbye
Write a heartfelt goodbye letter to someone you never had the chance to say farewell to.
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Endless Whitecoat Journey
Write about your most memorable doctor’s visit, either as a patient or as a family member.
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Bratman and Reb-bin
What would happen if two superhero kids rebelled against their superhero parents? Write about their silly adventures.
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Gift of Compliments
Choose a friend, family member, or teacher and write a complimentary letter to them explaining why you appreciate them.
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Family Divides
Explore a situation where differences in opinion or lifestyle between you and your family have caused tension.
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Favorite Family Tradition
Describe a favorite family tradition or festival and explain why it holds a special place in your heart.
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Festive Foods
Write about a festive food that is unique to your culture and describe how it’s prepared.
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Celebrating National Holidays
Describe how you and your family celebrate a national holiday and what it means to you.
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Holiday Traditions Upended
Compose a story about a family’s holiday tradition that gets disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, but unexpectedly lead to a…
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Life as a Child on the Oregon Trail
What would life be like if you were a child traveling on the Oregon Trail towards the West in the…
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Colonial Kid’s Quest
Imagine you’re a child living in colonial America and are sent on a special mission.
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Handmade Heirloom
Narrate the journey of a handmade Christmas decoration passed down through generations.
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Thankful Reflections
List three things you’re extremely grateful for at this moment and explore why.
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Christmas Morning Traditions
Describe a unique Christmas morning tradition in your home and its significance.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Write a story of a family celebrating Chinese New Year and their traditions.
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A Memorable Holiday Celebration
Recount a specific holiday that you remember vividly for a good or bad reason.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about your upcoming new year’s resolution from a different person’s perspective, maybe a family member or a close friend.
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Festive Food Traditions
Write about a specific food or culinary tradition associated with New Year celebrations in your culture/family.
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Celebrating Family Traditions
Write about a specific family tradition in your household and why it’s important to you.
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Family Vacation Misadventures
Narrate an adventurous family vacation that didn’t go according to plan.
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The Cyrus Chronicles
Create a hypothetical scenario where a long-lost relative, Cyrus, shows up at a family reunion.
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Family Traditions Revealed
Write about a specific family tradition and its significance in your life.
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The Gift of Giving
Narrate an instance when you made or chose a special gift for a friend or family member and their reaction…
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Our Family Traditions
Elucidate a memorable family tradition that holds a significant place in your heart.
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Remembering Grandma’s Kitchen
Describe the smells, sounds and feelings you associate with your grandmother’s kitchen.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would…
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Cupid: The Early Years
Write about Cupid’s life and adventures before he became the well-known God of Love.
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Star Perspective
Explore the perspective of the Star atop a Christmas tree, overseeing the celebrations of its human family.
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A Special Meal
Write about a meal that is particularly memorable because of the place, the people, or the event that transpired.
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Spirit from the Sidelines
Write a story from the perspective of a ghost observing a day in the life of a busy family member.
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Haunted Heirloom
Create a story around an ancestral item that is haunted by a disgruntled ancestral spirit.
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Bridging Relationships
Narrate an incident where a relationship in your life underwent a significant shift or transformation.
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Christmas Traditions’ Tale
Reflect on a unique Yuletide tradition in your family or community. Detail your feelings, thoughts and emotions associated with it.
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Taste of Yuletide
Write about a specific Christmas food or a meal that holds a special place in your heart.
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Pots of Tradition
Discuss a St. Patrick’s Day tradition you observe every year and narrate your experience of keeping it alive.
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Cursed Bloodline
Write about a witch born into a cursed family and their journey to break the curse.
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Mystery Behind the Portrait
Create a story around an old, intriguing portrait whose origins remain unknown.
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Protector’s Impact
Reflect on how St. Joseph, as the protector of families, has had an impact on your personal life or family.
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Traditions around the Table
Write about your family’s unique traditions for celebrating St. Joseph’s Day and how they shaped your experiences.
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Love and Loss in Chaos
Form a narrative focused on personal relationships and emotions while society unravels.
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The Magical Kingdom
Create a kingdom rich in magic and explore how this shapes the life of the common people and the royal…
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Quilting Bee Gathering
Write about a fictional or real-life quilting bee, for instance, in your community or family.
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Quilting: A Generational Journey
Write about a quilt that has been passed down through generations in your family.
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Hibernation Preparation
Create a narrative of a family of animals preparing to hibernate on a fall farm.
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The Undying Patron
Imagine a vampire who uses its immortality to become a protector of a particular human lineage.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Transforming Relationships
Write about a relationship in your life that changed significantly over time.
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Nourishment Narratives
Write about your relationship with food and how it impacts your health and lifestyle.
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Life Lessons from Family
Write about something your family member taught you that you find valuable.
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Holiday Healing
Describe a Christmas where conflict or any past bitterness was resolved, bringing peace to yourself or your family.
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The Sibling Rivalry
Write about a villain who is motivated by jealousy towards a more successful sibling.
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Fish Festive Observations
Describe a Christmas gathering from the viewpoint of a goldfish in a tank.
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Dog’s Delightful Discovery
Imagine the excitement of a pet dog as it finds a chew toy in the Christmas stocking.
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Profound Traditions
Explore a winter holiday tradition in your family that has deeper significance. Write about the roots of the tradition, how…
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Christmas Memories from Childhood
Write a detailed story about a specific Christmas from your past, allowing yourself to become immersed in the fond memories.
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Forgotten Murder
The protagonist discovers an old unsolved murder case in their relative’s dusty attic.
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The Unforgotten Recipe
Write about an unforgettable meal weaved with family traditions that you prepared or tasted over the weekend.
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Ruins and Revelations
Your main character discovers a mystical ruin in their village, filled with truths about their family’s hidden history.
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Brother Against Brother
Write a story about two siblings who end up fighting on opposing sides in a war.
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The Suffragette’s Letter
Write a series of letters between a Victorian woman involved in the suffragette movement and her disapproving family.
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A Diary of Victorian Youth
Write from the perspective of a young child in a Victorian family navigating the complexities of the era.
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Bloodline Battles
Write a story where a vampire and a werewolf discover they’re from the same human lineage.
