59+ ‘identity’ Writing Prompts
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Cultural Connection
Describe a tradition or custom from your culture which you feel profoundly connected to.
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Sanctuary Spaces
Think of a place that provided a sense of peace or escape during your childhood and pen down your memories of it.
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Becoming a Sports Enthusiast
Describe how your love for sports developed and write about the first sport you got passionate about.
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Hallow Ground
Narrate an experience, event, or ritual that significantly marks your cultural or family heritage.
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Recounting Culinary Adventures
Describe the most memorable meal you’ve ever had and how it shaped your relationship with food.
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Language Links
Discuss how learning or speaking a different language has impacted your connection with your own culture.
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Legacy of a Landmark
Detail the story behind a local landmark and how it contributes to the identity of your city or town.
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Family Folklore
Write a narrative based on a family legend or fascinating historical incident in your lineage.
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The Dissociative Dinner Party
Write a script where a character who suffers from dissociative identity disorder hosts a dinner party.
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The Chapters of My Life
Divide your life into chapters and give each a title based on the significant events, learnings, and transformations that occurred.
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Forgotten Identity
Waking up one day without remembering your past can be terrifying. Write a story where the main character experiences this.
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Rise of the Nymphs
Decide to defy the gods your fitted into and stage a rise among your Nymph sisters.
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Mirror Universe
Imagine waking up to find yourself in a world that is achingly familiar, yet subtly different.
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Biotech Revolution
In a future where biotechnology has allowed us to modify our bodies dramatically, what becomes of our sense of identity?
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Migration Blues
Write a tale about a teenager who relocates to a different city or country and the challenges that they encounter.
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High School Dynamics
Describe your high school experience through the lens of social structures and hierarchies.
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Parallel Universe Postcard
Imagine you’ve received a postcard from an alternate universe version of yourself. Write what’s on the postcard.
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Culinary Culture
Choose a dish from your culture and describe its significance, associated customs, and personal memories.
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Pop Culture Craze
Write about a popular culture trend that deeply influenced you during your formative years.
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Whispers in the Dark
Write a thriller narrative that involves discovering a terrifying secret about a character’s family history.
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Daily Routines Dissected
Paint a vivid picture of your everyday routine and explore its impact on your life.
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Family Fabrics
Explain how your family traditions have shaped your life and your understanding of culture and identity.
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Exploring Education
Detail a key learning or educational experience that significantly influenced your life or the person you have become.
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Inside the Mind of your Alter-ego
Write from the perspective of an alter-ego or different version of yourself.
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Rediscovering Your Voice
Write about a time you felt suppressed and how free writing allowed you to express yourself.
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Hidden Heritage
Write about a family secret that changed your perspective about your lineage or roots.
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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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Triumphs in the Family Tree
Describe a significant victory or accomplishment one of your family’s ancestors has lived.
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Letter To My Family
Write a hypothetical coming-out letter to your family capturing the feelings, thoughts, fears, hopes, and truths you want to convey.
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Revealing The Truth
Write about the moment you first knew your sexual orientation or gender identity, and how it felt to embrace this truth within yourself.
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Origins and Identity
Explore how the adopted child’s background or heritage integrates into the family’s identity.
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Family Secrets
Explore a secret or unknown aspect of your family history and how discovering it affected you.
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Legacy and Tradition
Describe a special tradition in your family and how it has shaped your cultural identity.
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Roots and Heritage
Reflect on the cultural or historical background of your family and how it has shaped you.
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Myth and Realities
Write about a family story, legend, or myth that has been passed along for generations.
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Tracing the Timeline
Write about the significant events in your family’s past that have shaped its collective identity.
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Name Transformation
Write about any changes made to your family name over time and events that might have caused these changes.
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A Name’s Journey
Write about how your family name has traveled through different cultures or countries.
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Penned Progress
Choose a period of significant growth within your family, detailing the struggles, the growth, and how this now features in your family’s identity.
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Roots of Resilience
Construct a timeline of your family’s history, emphasizing moments of resilience and strength that chart the course of your family saga.
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Cherished Family Traditions
Write about your family’s unique tradition that makes your celebrations unforgettable.
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Faces of the Past
Write a detailed description of an ancestor you never met, based on old photographs, stories, or documents.
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Ancestral Voyage
Write about the journey your ancestors made to come to the country you’re currently in.
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Culture and Traditions
Describe the customs, traditions, or cultural aspects that are significant in your family.
