759+ ‘Storytelling’ Writing Prompts
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Toy’s Adventure
Imagine your favorite toy going on an epic adventure. Where would they go? What would they do?
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Create a story about a day in an enchanted forest filled with magical creatures.
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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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Veiled Love
Write a love story between a vampire and mortal, focusing on the dangerous yet intoxicating allure of the supernatural.
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The Lighter Side of Deadpool
Create a parody of a renowned superhero by exaggerating their personality traits or powers.
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Turning Frowns Upside Down
Write a story about a grumpy character who has their day turned around by acts of kindness.
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Flight of the Butterfly
Write an exciting story about a butterfly who is on a journey to find a specific flower.
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Adventures in the Backyard
Write about a day spent exploring the nature in your backyard or neighborhood.
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Attributes of Acceptance
Narrate a story about a new student in school who is from a very different cultural background.
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Moonlit Musings
Write a poem or song for your secret love, sharing your feelings under the guise of a common admirer.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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A Memorable Holiday Celebration
Recount a specific holiday that you remember vividly for a good or bad reason.
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Magical Animal Friend
Create a story about discovering a magical talking animal in your back garden.
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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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Summer Adventure
Narrate a thrilling summer adventure you had (or wish to have) with your best friend.
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Lost and Found
Your pet gets lost and embarks on an incredible journey, eventually returning home. Describe their adventure.
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The Day in the Life of My Pet
Write a tale from the perspective of your pet, detailing what they do in a regular day.
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.
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Adventures with My Best Friend
Create a short story about an adventure you and your best friend embarked on.
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Happy Hippo or Sad Seal
Write a story about a hippo who is always happy or a seal who is always sad.
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The Unseen Chapter
Create an extra chapter for your favorite book that doesn’t change the existing story.
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Easter Egg Mystery
Write a detective story where you find an unusually decorated Easter egg and follow the clues to find out its origins.
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Unwrapping the Unexpected
Narrate a tale of an unexpected event or surprising turn of circumstances that took place during a Yuletide celebration.
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The Vanishing Kingdom
Write a story based on a world where wildlife has to deal with the effects of climate change.
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The Rainy Day Adventure
It’s a rainy day and you can’t play outside. While watching the raindrops race down the window, let your imagination wander and write a story about where you imagine they are racing to.
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Leprechaun Traps and Tales
Create a narrative around designing a leprechaun trap. What would you do if you caught a leprechaun?
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Hidden Heir
Describe a character living in a royal kingdom who, unbeknownst to them, is the rightful heir to the throne.
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Life of a Butterfly
Write a story from the perspective of a butterfly from caterpillar to transformation.
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Quilting Bee Gathering
Write about a fictional or real-life quilting bee, for instance, in your community or family.
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Adventures of a Show
Write about an adventure from your favorite show that you wish you could be a part of.
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Lights Out Disaster
Write about a Christmas shopping spree which abruptly ends due to a massive power cut.
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Heart of Winter
Write a short narrative centered on a crucial event that takes place in the heart of a February snowstorm.
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Snowball Fight Championship
Imagine being a part of a professional snowball fight tournament, and narrate the journey to the championship.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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Snowfall Specters
Write a tale about supernatural experiences in a small town during a relentless winter.
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Ice Age Future
Imagine a new Ice Age is approaching in the near future, how would humans adapt to survive?
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Christmas Memories from Childhood
Write a detailed story about a specific Christmas from your past, allowing yourself to become immersed in the fond memories.
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Fireside Stories
Imagine you’re huddled by a roaring fire while a snowstorm rages outside; what story would you tell to keep spirits high?
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Holiday Travellers
Describe a scenario of late-night travelers as viewed from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Jungle Journey
Imagine that you are an explorer discovering a new jungle. What creatures do you encounter?
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Window Imprint
You see a child’s handprint on your frosty cottage window. Who is the child and what is their story?
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Toy Story Tales
Imagine your favorite toy came alive when you left the room. What would their day look like?
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Behind the Mask
Devise a villain who hides their malevolent nature under the guise of a helpful, caring persona.
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The Soldier’s Letter
Create a fictional letter from a soldier in World War II, writing to his beloved on Valentine’s Day.
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Show and Tell
Bring an object that is meaningful to you, create a drawing of it, and write a descriptive piece about the object.
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My Imaginary Friend
Write about the adventures with your imaginary friend beginning every paragraph with “My imaginary friend and I…”.
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Possession Pandemonium
Write a narrative where a paranormal investigator is called to a house where every member of the family is possessed by a different spirit.
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The Masterstroke of the Heavens
Imagine yourself as a lightning bolt and describe your journey from the clouds to the ground.
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Adventures of a Talking Animal
Select an animal and imagine that it can speak like a human. Write a story about a day in its life.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from now.
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Mastering the Craft
Write a story about a character who is a novice writer using a mysterious, magical writing prompt.
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Journey of the Easter Bunny
Write a story detailing the Easter Bunny’s delivery of Easter baskets to kids worldwide.
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Letter to the North
Write a story about a child who discovers a letter from Santa on Christmas morning.
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Non-human Monologue
Create a story narrated entirely from the perspective of an inanimate object, pet or landscape.
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Sinister Bedtime Stories
Describe a frightening bedtime story that gave you sleepless nights during your childhood.
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Whispers in the Wind
Write a story where the winds carry secret messages that only a chosen few can interpret.
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Backwards Trip
Your characters decide to have their entire trip backwards, starting with goodbye at the airport and ending with an excited planning session.
