Humor writing prompt
Family Gathering Survival Guide
Pen a humorous guide on how to survive a family gathering when you have absolutely nothing in common with your relatives. Include anecdotes, survival tips, and how to dodge controversial topics.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- 1Open with a specific story, then widen out to the big idea.
- 2Write for a curious friend, not an expert.
- 3End with something the reader can do or think about today.
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