92+ ‘Reading’ Writing Prompts
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Valentines Voyager
Compose an imaginative piece where you are a love letter written by a secret admirer, journeying to your recipient.
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Magical Hobby Transformation
Imagine if your favorite hobby was a magical power: what would this power look like and how would you use it?
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A Secret Love
Explore a story where two characters are in love but can’t or won’t admit it to anyone, including themselves.
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Recipe of Relaxation
Write about an activity or hobby in your childhood that made you feel most relaxed and why.
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Stoke the Curiosity Fire
Delve into areas of interest or obsessions and explore how they can provide substantial writing prompts.
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The Ghostly Library
Weave a tale about a local library that turns into a thrilling gateway to different worlds after sundown.
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Letter to a Book Character
Choose a character from a book you are reading and write a letter to them.
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Imagination Land
Imagine you could create your own country. Write about what it might look like and what kind of things make your country unique.
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Personal Book Review
Choose your favorite book and write a review explaining what you liked about it, and who else might enjoy it.
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Flash Fiction Future
Pen a prediction about the role and form of flash fiction in the literature of the future.
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The Warm Hearth
Describe your ideal winter, cozy nook at home and write about the activities you enjoy doing there.
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Life in Letters
Imagine finding a string of letters written by an estranged loved one. Write about the emotional journey the character takes upon reading these letters.
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Superhero High School
Imagine a high school where every student has a secret superpower. How is the high school experience altered?
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Secrets in the Attic
While rummaging through the attic, your character stumbles across a series of letters exchanged between their grandparents during World War II.
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Forbidden Incantation
Write about a character who accidentally summons a possessing demon by reading an old, forgotten text.
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Book Recommendation
Write a persuasive book review to convince your classmates to read your favorite book.
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Library Discovery
Write about your first memory inside a library. Describe what it looked like, smelled like, and how it made you feel.
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Magic in the Métro
Imagine a magical world hidden within the hustle and bustle of a modern city subway system.
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Lost in Pages
Recount your experience reading a specific book that very deeply influenced you in the past.
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The Librarian’s Labyrinth
A librarian is found dead in a locked private reading room within an enormous library.
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Interrupted Story Arcs
Choose a narrative that deviates from the traditional plot structure, analyzing how it changes the impact on the reader.
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Reflecting on Narrative Voice
Write about a book you read this year that had a unique narrative voice. How did the voice enhance the storytelling, and what impression did it leave on you?
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Mind-Reading Moments
Imagine you suddenly have the ability to read minds. Write about how an average school day would go.
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Letter to a Fairytale Character
Compose a letter to your favorite fairytale character, asking them questions about their magical lives.
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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By Chance, A Psychic Dog
Write a story from the perspective of a dog that has suddenly gained psychic abilities.
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The ‘What If?’ Method
What if you woke up one morning and everyone could read minds? Write about how your day would be different.
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“The Day’s Retreat”
Reflect on activities or moments during your day where you found peace and solace.
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Behind the Cover Art
Choose a book based on its cover and write a review centered on how the cover design connects to the themes of the book.
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Book vs Expectations
Pen a book review based on how well the book met your pre-reading expectations.
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Thankful Landscapes
Choose a location or space that fills you with gratitude, and describe it in detail.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine waking up one day with a superpower of your choice, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Missing Letter
Envision receiving a letter in the mail that wasn’t meant for you but is so intriguing you can’t resist reading it.
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Book of Life
Write about a character who has a book which unfolds their entire life whenever they start reading it.
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Historical Fact Hunt
Read about a significant historical event and write down five factual facts you have learned.
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Constructive Criticism
After reading a storybook, write about something that you would change or improve about the story.
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Fantasy Meeting
Describe a meeting with a celebrated figure from history or a favorite character from a book or film.
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Silent Society
Craft a tale in which people are physically incapable of speaking to each other and communication is only through mind reading.
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The Art of Hygge
Write a story about what Hygge – the Danish concept of comfort and well-being, means to you.
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Stuck in a Book
You wake up one day to find yourself in the world of your favorite book. Describe your journey.
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Hidden in the Library
Describe a child’s adventure when they find a hidden door in their local library leading to a world where characters from books come alive.
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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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Unexpected Love Letters
Write a story where a character stumbles upon a love letter that was never meant for them.
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When Books Come Alive
Choose your favorite book and write a story imagining that you visited its world.
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Character Analysis
Write a character analysis of your favorite character from the book you just finished reading.
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The Last Letter
Write a story featuring a character reading a life-changing letter from someone who is now deceased.
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Note in a Phantom Bottle
Write about a message found in a bottle, written by a woman who has been trapped on an ancient ghost ship for centuries. What pleas or confessions would the note contain?
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Customizing a Personal Pokemon Partner
If you could have your ideal, personally customized Pokemon as a companion, what would it look like and what abilities would it have?
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Time Warp Library
Craft a story about a haunted library full of nothing but ghost-written books, which, when read, allow one to experience the story firsthand.
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A Different Dimension
Pick a favorite character from literature and write a spin-off in an alternate universe.
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Unseen Tales
Create a short story set in your favorite teen novel universe that fills a gap in the official timeline.
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Manga Misinterpretation
Write about a group of anime characters who’ve misinterpreted the events in a manga they’re reading, leading to a blend of comedic and dramatic fallout.
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Doctrine of Self-Compassion
Write a letter to a loved one who’s struggling with self-doubt, offering them encouragement and support. Then, read the letter to yourself.
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Bedtime Rituals
Discuss what bedtime rituals you have and detail how each component contributes to your sleep quality.
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Letters to Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, one year from now, brimming with self-love and optimism.
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Personal Truths and Traditions
Detail your top three personal traditions or rituals that reflect your philosophy on life.
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Self-Care Inventory
Write a list of self-care activities, both physical and emotional, that make you feel good.
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Exploring Therapeutic Activities
Write about five activities that can facilitate emotional healing and suggest how to introduce them to a depressed friend.
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Exploring Calming Rituals
Write about a calming ritual or routine that helps you especially during anxious moments.
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Soothing Practices
Write about a self-care routine or relaxation technique that you’re grateful for.
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Digging Deeper into Writing Styles
Choose a favorite author and analyze their specific writing style.
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Stolen Glances in a Bookstore
Construct a tale about burgeoning love between two avid readers who frequent the same bookstore.
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Medieval Scribe
As a medieval scribe, your work is both a lifeline and luxury. What are you responsible for recording, and how does it shape your perspective of the world around you?
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A Letter to your Future Self
Write a letter to future you, detailing your current struggles, hopes, fears, dreams, or goals.
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Letters to an Author
Choose a deceased author and write a letter to them, discussing your feelings about one of their books and any questions you have about their work.
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A New Perspective
Take a notable event from literature and retell it from an unusual perspective, perhaps an inanimate object or a minor character.
