Summary
Writing prompts for young authors to stretch the imagination and have fun
Enjoy these prompts. Here are a few tips:
- Don’t worry about being perfect
- Let your imagination run wild
- Write about things that excite you
- Read your story out loud to catch fun details
- Have fun with your writing!
Imagine…
- You wake up one morning and discover you can talk to animals. What conversations do you have, and what adventures unfold?
- You find a magical key that can open any lock in the world. What would you unlock, and what would you discover?
- Write a story about a day in the life of your favorite toy when no one is looking.
- You’ve been chosen to be the first kid to live on a space station. Describe your first week there.
- A mysterious package arrives at your doorstep with no return address. What’s inside, and how does it change your day?
About You…
- Describe your perfect day from start to finish. What makes it so special?
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be? How would you use it to help others?
- Write about a time when you felt proud of yourself and why.
- Imagine you could trade places with an adult for a day. Who would you choose, and what would you do?
- What is the most important lesson you’ve learned from a friend or family member?
Explore…
- ]You discover a hidden door in your school that leads to a completely different world. What does this world look like?
- Write a story about a friendship between two completely different creatures.
- If trees could talk, what stories would they tell about the world they’ve seen?
- Create a new invention that would make life easier for kids your age. How does it work?
- Describe a magical creature that no one has ever seen before. What are its special abilities?
Connect with Others…
- Write about a time when you helped someone and how it made you feel.
- Imagine you could solve one problem in your community. What would it be, and how would you fix it?
- Describe a moment when you acted brave, even though you were scared.
- If you could send a message to kids around the world, what would you say?
- Write about a time when you learned something new about yourself.
Have Fun…
- You’ve been chosen to design a new holiday. What would it celebrate, and how would people celebrate it?
- Write a story about what happens in your classroom after everyone goes home.
- Imagine you can shrink to the size of an ant for a day. What adventures would you have?
- If your favorite food could talk, what would it say about being eaten?
- Create a story about a day when everything goes wrong but turns out amazing in the end.
Hope you enjoyed stretching your imagination and coming up with new ideas. Why not share your stories with a favorite teacher or some of your friends?
Do you have any suggestions for story prompts? Feel free to share them in the comments below.
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Laurie J. Edwards planned to run away when she was nine. She didn’t get far before she realized she’d miss her pet parakeet, so she slept on the back patio. That started her on a life of travel that has led to many interesting adventures, including stepping on a lizard in Africa, climbing a Korean mountain in flip-flops, strolling the streets of Venice in a cat costume, and eating deep-fried water beetles (yum!) in China. You can find out more about her and her books at her website.