25+ ‘Youth’ Writing Prompts
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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A Diary of Victorian Youth
Write from the perspective of a young child in a Victorian family navigating the complexities of the era.
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Retelling the Classics
Rewrite a classic love story such as Romeo and Juliet or Lancelot and Guinevere from a modern, Gen Z perspective.
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The Blood Rebellion
Write a story about a group of teenage vampires that start a rebellion against the older, oppressive vampire society.
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Legends Turned Real
Write a story in which a well-known legend of your choice is revealed to be true in the present day.
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Forgotten Love Story
Tell the story of an elderly person recalling a tragic love story on Valentine’s Day from their youth.
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Lost Friendships
Write about a childhood friendship that was important to you, focusing on both shared memories and why it ended.
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Perspectives on Ageing
Write about your current perspective on aging, your fears or excitement, upcoming changes and your preparedness.
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Touching upon Childhood Memories
Compose a moment where your character reminisces about their childhood.
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Trail of Memories
Pen a narrative of a middle-aged individual reminiscing on their significant youth experiences that contributed to their personal development.
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Happily Never After
Write a story where Sleeping Beauty decides to sleep indefinitely to avoid dealing with responsibilities; portraying a comedic take on…
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Journey on the Oregon Trail
Picture being part of a family traveling on the Oregon Trail in the 19th century, narrate your experiences.
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Living Backwards
Write a story where the protagonist starts as a retiree and progressively gets younger every day.
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Echoes of a Forgotten Crime
Pen down a tale surrounding an old crime scene you stumble upon, reigniting memories of a cold case from your…
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Classroom Time Capsule
Imagine burying a time capsule at school. What items would you include and why?
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Time Skipping in Anime
Write a story that jumps between different age stages of the protagonist’s life.
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My Strange Obsession
Write about an obsession you had growing up; whether it was collecting stamps or studying bugs, delve into the why…
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Deconstruction of Belief
Challenge and deconstruct a deeply ingrained belief or ideology you had in your youth.
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The Veteran Chronicles
Interview an elderly person about their most significant life event, and recount it in a narrative form.
