57+ ‘stories’ Writing Prompts
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‘Neighborhood Watch’
Write about a quiet suburban neighborhood suddenly plagued by a series of unsolved burglaries.
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Journey to Forever
Narrate a love story where the love interest helps the protagonist overcome a deeply ingrained fear or insecurity.
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A Woven Tale
Construct a dialogue between two aged friends reminiscing about a shared historical event, with alternating narratives.
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The Romantic Rival
Make two characters fall in love, but introduce a third character who complicates the romantic equation.
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Forbidden Love
In your novel, create a romantic relationship that’s prohibited due to social norms or personal circumstances.
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Hometown Reflections
Write about your hometown: its unique characteristics, people, and personal significance.
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Sky High Stories: Airship Pilot
Bring to life the experience of an airship pilot which includes the thrilling adventures, challenges and more.
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Ancestral Anecdotes
Share a family story that was frequently told during your childhood and its impact on you.
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Local Delights
Describe in vivid detail a local food market or festival that you experienced in your community.
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Gastronomic Journey
Write about your favorite cuisine, how you came to love it, and its cultural significance.
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The Silent Object
Describe a cultural object that has been passed down in your family, and tell its story.
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Local Landmark Lore
Explore a local landmark or historical sight and tell the story from its perspective, incorporating both facts and personal observations.
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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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Unraveling Inherited Recipes
Record a cherished family recipe and discuss the memories associated with it.
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Unexpected Encounters
Write about a surprising encounter you had with a local or tourist during a trip.
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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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Exploring Uncharted Historical Territories
Choose a historical period or event that you know little about, do your research and pen an explorative narrative about it, embodying the perspective of a person from that era.
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The Soundtrack of Your Life
Consider the different stages of your life as separate tracks on an album.
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Stories from the Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the life you’ve lead and how the experiences shaped you.
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Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Write a graphic novel script set in a dystopian world that has survived an unknown apocalypse.
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Underground Histories
Write about the history of your town or city from a perspective often overlooked or unheard.
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Feathered Whisperer
Take on the role of a bird whisperer. Describe a conversation between you and a bird.
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Kitchen Catastrophes
Write about a disastrous cooking endeavor that turned into a learning experience.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor character.
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World of Inanimate Commotion
Give voice to the unvoiced and write from the perspective of an inanimate object in your home.
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Cultural Tastes
Write about a traditional dish from your culture and the memories associated with it.
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Family Heirlooms
Write about a prized family heirloom and detail its historical or personal significance.
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Family Portraits of the Past
Consider and write about a cherished family photo that holds significant memories.
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Homecoming Stories
Recall a memorable moment when a family member returned home after a long absence.
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Connecting Generations Through Stories
Write about an event in your life which had a profound impact on you, and a potential lesson it carries for your future family.
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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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House of Memories
Write about your family home – the walls that witnessed the growth of your family.
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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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Ghost Stories
Write a creative fiction or non-fiction revolving around a family ghost story, myth or legend.
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Dinner Table Disaster
Write about an embarrassing family dinner incident that still makes you cringe when you recall it.
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Heroes in Disguise
Write about a family member who, unbeknownst to others, carried out acts of immense compassion or bravery.
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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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Survival Stories
Write a narrative detailing a situation when your family had to band together to overcome a challenge and emerge stronger.
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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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Courtyard Conversations
Write about a family ritual involving storytelling, anecdotes, or familial lore.
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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.
