1231+ ‘Family’ Writing Prompts
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Lessons from Loved Ones
Write about a lesson one of your family members taught you and why you are thankful for it.
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The Gift of Giving
Describe a memorable experience where your family demonstrated kindness or generosity.
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Close-Knit Memories
Record your favorite family memory and explain why you are grateful for that moment.
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Grateful for Family Traditions
Write about a cherished family tradition and why you are thankful for it.
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Cherished Relationships
Write about the person who has been your rock through thick and thin, expressing your thankfulness.
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Haunted Bloodline
Craft a story about a family cursed by an aggrieved spirit seeking revenge for a grave injustice perpetrated by one of their ancestors.
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Beach Hurdles
Write a humorous account of a family who has never gone to the beach before trying to set up an elaborate beach camp on a busy day.
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When Powers Awaken
Write about a day in the life of a teenager who has just discovered their superhuman abilities.
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Emotional Payload
Write a fight scene between a superhero and villain who share a deep emotional connection.
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Behind the Mask
Write about the day-to-day life of a superhero when they are not saving the world.
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Curse of the Cursed Object
Describe the horrible occurrences that follow after a family inherits an ancient relic bearing a curse.
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Prompt Name: My Family Book
Create a book about your own family and explain why each person is so special.
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Indelible Taste Memories
Narrate the story of a meal or a food item from your childhood that still resonates with you.
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Life in a Space Station
Picture yourself living in the International Space Station for a year. Describe your daily routines and activities.
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Tapestry of Influences
Reflect on the people who have significantly influenced your life in any capacity.
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Bloodline Bargain
Imagine a vampire creating a pact with a family, offering them protection in exchange for regular, consensual feedings.
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Home for Christmas
Write a story about an individual who, against all odds, manages to get home just in time for Christmas.
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My Alternate Reality
Seen through a magical mirror, describe how your life is different in an alternate reality.
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Holiday Spirit
Tell a story featuring a forgotten holiday tradition brought back to life.
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Autumn Harvest Festival
Imagine and describe in detail a new harvest festival tradition that your family could start.
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Spring Awakening
Write about your feelings and activities as the winter fades away and spring comes alive.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine that you suddenly obtained a unique superpower. What is it and how does it affect your daily life?
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Feasting on the New Year
Create a narrative around preparing a Chinese New Year feast for your family.
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Secrets of the Medici
Write a story about an unrecorded secret pact among the Medici family during the Renaissance.
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Cultural Diversity Analysis
Compare and contrast two different cultures and analyze the importance of diversity in society.
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Harvest Festival Traditions
Write about a community or family tradition associated with the late-summer harvest.
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Garden’s Plentiful Bounty
Write about the sensory experience of a late-summer harvest in a family garden.
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The Comfort Bubble
Write about a place or situation that makes you feel most secure and comfortable.
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Autumn Traditions
Write about the unique traditions or rituals you or your family have during the month of October.
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Tales of Conflict & Resolution
Narrate an incident of disagreement within your family and focus on how it was resolved.
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Roles in Relations
Discuss the different roles within your family and how these have evolved or remained constant over time.
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Ancestral Threads
Draft a narrative on the traditions in your family that have been passed down through the generations.
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New Normal
Write about how quarantine has altered your everyday routine and how you have adapted to these changes.
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Holiday Heirlooms
Write about a recipe passed down in your family that is traditionally made in December.
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Warping Time
Imagine a world where time flows backwards and create a day in the life of a character living in it.
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Realistic Relationships
Explore a personal relationship with all its complexities, realistically detailing its progress over time.
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The Unexpected Guest
Imagine an unusual or unexpected character (be it an animal, a fantastical creature, or an alien) joining your family’s Easter celebrations.
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Mystery of the Lost Egg
Spin a humorous or intriguing tale about a lost Easter egg that turned up in an unexpected place years later.
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Family Ties
Reflect on a quote about family and use it as a basis to evaluate your familial relationships.
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Pumpkin Carving Chronicles
Write a shared family tradition about pumpkin carving, where the pumpkin patch visit sets the stage for the upcoming family event.
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Invisible Inheritance
Write about the traits, quirks, or habits that you’ve inherited from your family.
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Grateful Gatherings
Write about a particular family or friend gathering that fills you with a sense of gratitude.
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Spice of Life
Share a story about a food experience that changed your perspective towards a certain cuisine or dish.
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The Spoken Word
Discuss a conversation you’ll never forget. Who was it with, what did you talk about, why did it become unforgotten?
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Perspective from Afar
Write a letter from the point of view of an immigrant or refugee to their family in their home country.
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Memorable Family Traditions
Describe a significant family tradition from your childhood.
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Pioneer’s Best Friend
Write a story from the perspective of a pioneer family’s dog during their journey westward.
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Granny’s Kitchen Diaries
Compose a biographical sketch of your grandmother through the lens of her kitchen.
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Whiskered Companions
Create a biographical sketch of a family pet or animal you have known.
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Islands of Adventure
If you were stranded on a deserted island like the kids in The Swiss Family Robinson, what items would you want with you and how would you survive?
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Estranged Family Mystery
Your character inherits a house from a long-lost relative and while exploring it, they come across another unknown family member.
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Emotional Equilibrium
Reflect on the range and intensity of emotions you experienced over the holidays and draft a plan to regain emotional stability.