17+ ‘uncover’ Writing Prompts
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Shrouded in Shadows
Describe the main antagonist as an unidentified mystery, with elusive actions affecting the protagonist indirectly.
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Chefs behind the Scenes
Interview a local chef or restaurant owner and narrate their journey, signature recipes, and the challenges they overcame.
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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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Oratory Hall of Fame
Write a speech for an imaginary event where you are inducting your favorite speaker into the ‘Oratory Hall of Fame’.
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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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Whispers in the Dark
Write a thriller narrative that involves discovering a terrifying secret about a character’s family history.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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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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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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Unforeseen Twists
Recall a family celebration where something unexpected happened, and how it made the celebration memorable.
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Sensational Celebrations
Talk about a family tradition that is tied to a specific celebration or holiday in your family.
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Heritage and Traditions
Describe a family tradition that’s been passed on for generations and give a backstory as to how it originated.
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Lessons Learnt
Compile the life lessons your parents picked up from experiences during their upbringing.
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Parental Past
Describe the world your parents grew up in and how it’s different from the one you are growing up in.
