21+ ‘Boy’ Writing Prompts
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Pitching Perfection
Write a fictional story about a middle school boy or girl who pitches a perfect game.
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The Popular One
Write a story about a student who falls in love with the most popular boy/girl in high school.
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Snow Boy and the Lost Sparrow
Craft a heartwarming story about a kind-hearted Snow Boy meeting a lost sparrow and helping it survive the winter.
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Enchanted Artifacts
Write about a mystical artifact that possesses significant power. Explore how an ordinary boy/girl comes into possession of it and…
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A Magical Transformation
Imagine you have a fairy godmother who can transform you into anything – explain what you would choose.
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Under-bed Universe
When Max, the not-so ordinary boy, finds out that there is an entire universe under his bed, his curiosity takes…
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Humbled Hercules
Craft a narrative where instead of a muscular demi-god, Hercules is a frail, geeky boy dealing with his twelve Herculean…
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Dream of America
Write a monologue from the perspective of a young girl/boy in Ireland, dreaming of immigrating to America.
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Modern Magical Morals
Select a classic fairy tale known for its moral lessons, and rewrite it with a relevant modern lesson.
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South American Spirit Animal
Describe the transformation of a young boy into his spirit animal in a South American indigenous tribe.
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Thrust into the Unknown
Write about an unassuming character who is thrust into a dangerous adventure under completely unfamiliar circumstances.
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Ironic Invasions
Develop a flash fiction tale in which aliens visit our world but their intention is not to conquer it, but…
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Ben the Bookworm’s Fantastical Adventure
Write a story that follows the character of Ben, a book-loving boy, who gets magically sucked into his favourite book.
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Eyes of the Velveteen Rabbit
Write a story from the perspective of your most cherished childhood toy, inspired by ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’.
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Surrogate Bonds
Compose a narrative about the deep connection formed between a captive African woman and a fellow enslaved boy on a…
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Harsh Voyage
Write about a courageous enslaved boy’s daring attempt to free his fellow captives during a treacherous Atlantic crossing.
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Futuristic Identity Crisis
Create a story about a robot struggling with finding their identity and purpose.
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Unlikely Magical Girl
Create a character who becomes a ‘magical girl’ or ‘magical boy’, despite not fitting the typical mold.
