759+ ‘Storytelling’ Writing Prompts
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Time Travel Target
Imagine a detective with the ability to time travel who must solve the murder of their future self.
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Santa’s Day Off
Write a story about what happens when Santa takes a day off on Christmas Eve. Who steps in? How does…
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Santa’s Pen Pal
Imagine Santa Claus receiving a letter from a child that is not like any other he has ever received. What…
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Chinese Zodiac Storytelling
Draft a fantasy tale where you are the embodiment of your Chinese zodiac sign.
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Story Element Journey
Write a short narrative about a hero who embarks on a journey for a sought-after treasure.
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Elementary School Scoop
Imagine you’re a journalist reporting on the most exciting event at your school this week.
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Santa’s Screen Test
Santa Claus decides to reboot a popular Christmas movie but with a twist – he’s the lead character. What plot…
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Jingle All The Way Back to Past
You are sent back in time to the filming of a classic Christmas movie. What happens, and how does it…
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Eternal Shadows
Ponder on a disaster that has transformed the world’s population into shadowy undead figures.
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Story Behind the Scars
Talk about a physical scar you have and share the story behind it.
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The World Through My Window
Describe the view from your childhood window and the stories it told you.
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Fall Traditions
Recount your most cherished fall traditions and explain why they are significant to you.
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Lost and Found Lunacy
During a visit to the fair’s lost and found, you discover items that make absolutely no sense in the context…
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Cheesy Pickup Line
Write a comical story about a loaf of bread who falls in love with a block of cheese.
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Gourd Guide
Imagine if each pumpkin in a patch had a unique personality and story to tell. Choose a pumpkin and write…
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World in a Snap
Describe a photograph from your personal collection that holds a profound significance to you.
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Fantastic Faraway Land
Describe an imaginary world or kingdom and everything unique about its landscapes, creatures, and dwellers.
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The Time Traveler’s Memoir
Write a travelogue detailing your experiences when you travel back in time to a particular era.
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Discovering Lost Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist who has unearthed a completely unknown ancient civilization. Describe your explorations and findings.
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Lost Civilizations
Write about discovering an ancient, lost city.
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Day in the Life of a Superhero
Imagine you’re a superhero and write about a typical day in your life.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Describe a magical expedition through an enchanted forest, incorporating new vocabulary learned this week.
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The Perfect Snowflake
Create a detailed story about catching the perfect snowflake and the journey that follows.
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Crazy About Cartoons
Write about your favorite cartoon character and the adventures you imagine with them.
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Heart of the Inferno
Imagine that you are a forest fire, spreading through woodlands. What are your thoughts?
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Fairy Tale Retold
Select a favorite fairy tale and rewrite it as a poem, adding your own unique perspective or twist.
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Friends in a Fairytale
Create a poem about your best friend if both of you were characters in a fairytale.
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Terrific World Landmarks
Choose a photo of a world-renowned landmark and spin a fictitious narrative about an event that happened there.
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Cheerful Toyland Tune
Write a song from the perspective of a Christmas toy waiting to bring joy to a child.
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The Magic Cup
Narrate a tale about a hot drink that bestows magical qualities when consumed on a winter night.
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3. The Fairy Forest Adventure
Imagine you discover a secret path in the woods leading to a fairy kingdom, write about your adventure.
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A Haunted Night in the Neighborhood
Write about a spooky event happening on your street during October.
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Shadow Behind the Harvest Moon
Create a narrative about a mysterious event that takes place every October on the night of the Harvest Moon.
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Imaginary Friends and Fantastical Tales
Revisit your childhood imaginary friend or a character from a story you used to tell and log their adventures.
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Magical Mini Worlds
Create your own magical, miniature world and describe who lives in it, what the inhabitants do, and its landscape.
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Perks of a Polish November
Narrate a story based on a Polish tradition where Andrzejki (St. Andrew’s Day) is celebrated on the last night of…
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The Inspiring Feature
Craft a feature story about an inspiring individual in your school or local community.
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Atoning for Misdeeds
Create a narrative about a character who’s seeking ways to make amends for a past action that caused emotional pain…
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The Talking River
Write a tale about a river that can talk and shares stories with the creatures around it.
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The Umbrella Shop
Write about a magical umbrella shop where each umbrella gives the holder a unique power.
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Literary Expedition
Imagine having a chance to inhabit the universe of your favorite book. Which book would it be and why?
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Magical Pet
Imagine having a magical pet that can do incredible things, what would your pet be and what could it do?
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Twisted Time
Convey your story in a non-linear timeline. The events in your story must not happen in sequential order.
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Rapid Fire
Write a story where the pace is highly accelerated, essential events happening within mere moments.
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Point of View Challenge
Write your story from an unconventional viewpoint, like an inanimate object or an animal.
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The Ghost in the Library
Imagine your school’s old library is believed to be haunted. Write about a group of friends who decide to investigate…
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The Mysterious Letter
What would you do if you found an anonymous letter offering a cryptic clue to find a hidden treasure at…
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Musical Instrument Adventure
Imagine your favorite musical instrument was your best friend – write about a day spent together.
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Opera in the Ordinary
Send your imaginary opera character on a completely normal day – go to school, make dinner, clean the house. What…
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Easter Tale
Craft a creative fiction piece revolving around a unique Easter tradition or celebration.
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The Hero’s Journey
Draw parallels between your past year’s story and the popular literary structure known as “The Hero’s Journey”.
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Angel’s Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a Christmas Angel making miracles happen around the world on Christmas Eve.
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March Hare Mystique
Write a short piece where you are a March Hare engaged in an intriguing adventure.
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Pen of Peculiarities
A writer’s pen starts to foretell the future but only writes fictional stories. How will they handle this unique quirk?
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Ice Cream Conductor
Create a story where different flavours of ice cream have unique magical properties.