Fairy Tales vs. Folktales What’s the Difference Plus Fairy Tale Writing Prompts

The line â€Å"Once upon a time, in a land far, far away†¦Ã¢â‚¬  conjures up images of beautiful princesses, wicked witches, magical worlds, elves, and beasts. It is the classic opening to almost every fairy tale ever told. Fairy tales have been passed down for thousands of years, and continue to be told at bedsides around the world. Fairy tales suspend our belief, create an escape from real life, and take us to lands of make-believe.