Twisted Tales

Prompts & Exercises

If you’re lacking inspiration now that the days are growing shorter and darker, here are a few fairy-tale themed prompts to get you writing. These will work for poetry or prose.

And if you’re at a loss for how to dress up for Halloween, these prompts might inspire a costume too!

The Prompts

Take a favorite fairy tale or folk tale and turn it on its head. Or choose one from below.

  • Have the princess eat the pea.
  • Write about the three little wigs.
  • Dream up a boring giant for Jack.