24+ ‘tales’ 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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Food Tales from Far Away
Create a narrative revolving around unique food experiences during your travels.
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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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Decoding Superhero Tales
Analyze a popular superhero movie or comic series, detailing its cultural significance and impact.
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
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Performing Rain
Imagine being a slow, drizzling raindrop dancing through the sky and write about your journey from cloud to ground.
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Memoirs of an Antique
Write a story from the perspective of an antique piece of furniture kept in a family home for generations.
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Cafe Chronicles
Describe a detailed and fictitious account of people’s lives based on observations from a coffee shop or cafe.
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Dinner Table Tales
Capture an important family discussion or argument that happened around the dinner table.
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The Grandparent Chronicle
Document an epic tale often narrated by your grandparent(s), exploring the lessons it held for you.
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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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Letter to My Future Grandchild
Write a letter to your future grandchild on the day of their birth, what wishes and words of wisdom do you want to share with them?
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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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Ghost Stories
Write a creative fiction or non-fiction revolving around a family ghost story, myth or legend.
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Unsung Everyday Superheroes
Narrate a tribute to a family member whose mundane everyday actions make them a hero.
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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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A Tribute to Resilience
Write about a family member who exhibited extraordinary resilience in tough times.
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Tales of Triumph & Trial
Pen down a challenging situation your family has faced and how your family values played a role in overcoming it.
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Familial Fable
Choose a story or warning passed down in your family and discuss how it reflects your family values.
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Courtyard Conversations
Write about a family ritual involving storytelling, anecdotes, or familial lore.
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Heirloom Tales
Choose a family heirloom and narrate the story behind it from the perspective of the ancestor who first owned it.
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Backyard Adventures
Narrate a particularly adventurous day or make-believe game you played in your family’s backyard, or a local park during your childhood.
