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The best Thanksgiving writing prompts

Ah, Thanksgiving. The holiday of (burnt) turkeys, (dysfunctional) families, (awkward) dinners, (controversial) pilgrims, and (questionable) history. Of course, that's not all there is to Thanksgiving — there's also a lot of gratitude, traditions, emotional comings-together, and, of course, pie. 

And if you think that all of this would make the perfect storm for a story, you're right! We've even got all the Thanksgiving writing prompts you need to get started. Whether you're a teacher guiding kids through fun writing activities or a writer looking to practice some writing just in time for Thanksgiving, here's to giving thanks to all of the stories that get us through life. 

If you're looking to cut to the chase, here are our top ten Thanksgiving writing prompts:

If you’re interested in branching out beyond Thanksgiving and becoming an author of all seasons, check out our free resources on the topic:

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