60+ ‘Generation’ Writing Prompts
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Between the Pages
Choose a favorite book character and rewrite one of their pivotal moments from your perspective.
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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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Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Write a story from the perspective of a child undergoing the journey on the Trail of Tears.
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Latkes for the Soul
Use the preparation of traditional Hanukkah food, Latkes, as a backdrop for a heartwarming story.
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Ancestral Reflections
Imagine you are a 4th generation Irish-American, tracing your roots back to Ireland.
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Legacy of The Superhero
Explore the legacy that an aging superhero wants to leave behind after a life of battling villains and saving lives.
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Letters To The Future
Imagine you’re writing a letter to a future generation, describing the sustainable lifestyle changes you have made.
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The Super Therapist
Pen down a story about a retired superhero-turned-therapist who counsels young superheroes dealing with the pressure of their responsibilities.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to a future generation, sharing your hopes, fears, and advice for preserving the earth.
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The Mental Health Crisis
Investigate the rising mental health issues among the younger generation and examine the existing support systems.
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Passing the Green Baton
Imagine yourself grown up with kids, what environmental lessons would you wish to pass on to your kids that you…
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Invisible Inheritance
Write about the traits, quirks, or habits that you’ve inherited from your family.
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Life on the Cosmic Ark
You’re part of a generation ship, a cosmic ark carrying the last of humanity to a new home planet. Explore…
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The Time Capsule
Imagine opening a time capsule 50 years from now. What do you hope to tell future generation about the steps…
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Radiation’s Children
Set your story in a world where radiation has triggered unpredictable mutations in the next human generation.
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Education Evolution
Share your opinion about the evolution of education systems and how it’s preparing or failing the next generation.
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Devolution
Describe a fully advanced society that starts to devolve inexplicably with each new generation.
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Red Riding Hood: Protecting the Planet
Rewrite the tale of Little Red Riding Hood with an environmental conservation twist.
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Heroine in Shadows
Craft a narrative centered around Leia’s ability to blend into the background and influence events from the shadows.
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Echoes From the Future
Write a letter from a future generation thanking us for the environmental actions we took in 2022.
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Bloodline Hex
Write a story about a family curse that returns every third generation and the struggle to break it.
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Of Dragons and Dragon Slayers
Imagine a world where, every hundred years, a dragon awakens and picks a ‘Dragon Slayer’ to defeat it.
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Gratitude Generation
Reflect on the things you and your family members expressed gratitude for during last year’s Thanksgiving.
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Rituals and Traditions
Write about one family tradition that is unique to your family and why it is essential.
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Bridging Generational Gap
Discuss a societal issue that has differing viewpoints between your generation and the older generation.
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A Branded Heirloom
Choose an object that has been passed down through generations in your family. Write a story based on the history…
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Urban Jungle
Describe your city or town in the future, focusing on its environmental sustainability.
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Upcycling Adventure
Describe a community project that involves turning waste materials into something beneficial for the Earth.
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Climate Change Confessions
Compose a letter apologizing to the future generation for our part in climate change.
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The Tech-Savvy Grandparent
Create a story about a grandparent who understands and masters technology better than their grandchild.
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Troublesome Tech Tutor
An older person gets tasked with creating and programming a robot, but things take a humorous turn.
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Remembering the Old World
Writing from the perspective of the last living individual who remembers the pre-apocalyptic world. Their responsibility is to pass on…
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The Joyful Hunt
Recount your experience organizing an Easter egg hunt or Easter activity for the younger generation.
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The Legacy of the Elite Four
Write about a retired member of the Elite Four, reflecting on their glory days and sharing wisdom with an upcoming…
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The Train Through the Years
Write a narrative following the Hogwarts Express through different generations of Hogwarts students.
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Ancestor’s Apparition
Write about a family ghost story where a much-loved ancestor appears to the younger generation with a hidden revelation.
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Curation vs Generation
Examine the difference between a fanfiction prompt generator and a curated collection of fanfiction prompts.
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The Immigrant Journey
Pen down a family’s complex journey moving from their native land to a foreign country.
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Pathway to the Stars
Describe a journey into the heart of the universe using metaphors related to sea exploration.
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The Watcher
Your protagonist realizes they’re being followed, but the person always disappears before they get a good look.
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Combat Climate Change
Use the power of poetry to voice your opinion on climate change and the role the young generation can play…
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Behind the Scenes of Nonfiction
Write a step-by-step account of your process of writing a piece of nonfiction.
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Generation Gap
Write about a story where a grandparent and a grandchild try to bridge their generational gap.
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Cultural Gaps
Write about an intergenerational cultural gap you have experienced within your own family.
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Cultural Tapestry
Write about a unique cultural tradition your family has and how it has shaped your identity.
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Ancestral Navigators
Write about a family member of a previous generation whose experiences have significantly shaped your family’s story.
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Passing the Baton
Write about the inherited wisdom, skills, or traditions that hold a special significance in your family.
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The Storytellers
Write about a myth, legend, or tale that exists in your family about the origin of your surname.
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Passing on Wisdom
Record a key piece of advice of life lesson that was passed down to you from a family member.
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Building Family Fortitude
Write a letter to a younger family member, providing advice on how to build and sustain resilience pulled from your…
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Preserved Traditions
Dive deep into your family’s customs, focusing on ones that have been preserved and handed down by your parents.
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Passing the Baton
Write about a skill or knowledge that has been passed down generations in your family.
