WAGS members and the public are invited to attend any of our Life Story Writers Group Meetings. These meetings create supportive spaces for members to share writing about their personal life stories, or those of their family members and ancestors. Attendees are welcome to share their writing or to listen to others for inspiration.
Writing prompts are offered each month to help inspire your writing. The writing prompts are meant to be suggestions only. Members are welcome to share their writing on any topic related to their own lives or the lives of their family members. The current writing prompts are listed below.
November 2026 Writing Suggestions
Elections, Veterans, Thanksgiving, or Your Elusive Ancestor
Write about the first time your were eligible to vote.
- What did it feel like to participate in this Amercan right?
- Have you ever been a poll worker?
- Have you fundraised or walked precincts for a candidate?
Write about a veteran in your family tree.
- Describe this individual's impact on your family.
- Are you a veteran? Write about one of your more memoriable experiences.
Write about a special Thanksgiving tradition in your family.
- Does it involve a special dish, location, prayer, or other family custom?
- Are these traditions still part of your Thanksgiving?
Choose one special ancestor whose official records are minimal and write a story using this limited genealogical data and bring this ancestor to life. Use historical data to infuse life into your narrative.
