Over 161 "Teen and YA Fiction" Writing Prompts
Describe a world where every teen is assigned a robot companion on their 16th birthday. The protagonist eagerly awaits their own robot but is shocked when the robot they receive appears to have its own agenda. Delve into how this unconventional pairing navigates life while uncovering the darker side of their utopian society.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Write a story about a teenager who discovers a hidden talent during a summer internship that changes their perspective on their future.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Coming of Age
Imagine a world where every teen gets a magical power on their sixteenth birthday. However, the main character gets a power they initially see as useless. Tell the story of how they turn this seemingly insignificant power into something extraordinary.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
During a summer job at a quirky antique shop, your character discovers a hidden drawer in an old desk filled with unsent letters addressing a serious crime. Intrigued, they decide to solve the mystery behind the letters, leading them into the dangerous orbit of a powerful family with dark secrets.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
The lead character is a high school athlete who suffers a career-ending injury. Explore their journey of self-discovery through different forms of art, ultimately leading to an unexpected new passion and identity beyond athletics.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Write about a group of friends who find a mysterious, old book in their school library that allows them to write things into existence. They start using it for fun, but things quickly get out of hand. How do they fix the chaos they've created?
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Every year, your school hosts a legendary scavenger hunt with clues leading all over town. This year, you and your team discover that each clue not only leads to hidden places but also reveals secrets about your ancestors, making the race a journey through your family histories.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships
Write a story about a teen who starts receiving anonymous, cryptic messages in their locker. As they try to figure out who is sending them and why, they begin to unpack the history of their school and a long-lost treasure that's supposed to be hidden somewhere within its walls.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Set your story in medieval Japan, where a young samurai-in-training must journey across dangerous lands to deliver a peace treaty. Along the way, they encounter rival clans, ancient spirits, and their own doubts about the path of the warrior.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Historical Fiction
You live in a world where dreams can be recorded, shared, and even edited. One day, you find a dream in your library that you don’t remember dreaming. It hints at a hidden aspect of your life and a secret that involves the very foundation of your society. Write a story uncovering the truth behind this mysterious dream.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
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