Over 161 "Teen and YA Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine a world where every teen, upon turning 15, must embark on a quest as a rite of passage. Describe the journey of a young protagonist whose quest is to retrieve a rare flower from the highest peak of the treacherous Frostbite Mountains, guarded by a fierce dragon.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
A shy teenager finds an old film camera in their attic and starts making short films as a way to express themselves. As their confidence behind the camera grows, they begin using their films to tackle various social issues in their school, gaining unexpected popularity and sparking vital conversations among their peers.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Coming of Age
In a bustling high school filled with cliques and rivalries, an anonymous blogger starts posting secrets about the popular crowd. As tensions rise, a shy, observant student decides to uncover the blogger's identity, only to learn more about themselves and the true meaning of friendship.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships
A small-town high school is turned upside down when a new student arrives, claiming to be from the future. Write about their trials in fitting in, the truths they reveal about their classmates' futures, and how it changes the entire community's perspective on life.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Write about a group of friends who decide to complete a list of challenges the summer before they all go their separate ways. Describe how each challenge changes them and tests their friendship, ultimately revealing deeper truths about growing up.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Coming of Age
In a world where everyone receives a unique power on their 16th birthday, your character wakes up to find that they can manipulate time. Write about their first week with this power, including the unexpected challenges and the choice they face when offered a chance to give it up for something they might want more.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Craft a tale centered around a teenager who wins a prestigious competition, only to find out the victory was rigged. Explore their moral dilemma of enjoying the benefits of the win against the guilt of knowing they didn't actually earn it, and how they resolve this conflict.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Write a story where a group of high school friends discovers a mysterious old diary in their school's attic, revealing secrets about a decades-old local mystery. They decide to solve it, not realizing how it will challenge their friendships and reveal their family histories.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Imagine a futuristic society where emotions are considered a disease and teens are trained to suppress them. Your character, who feels emotions vividly, joins a rebellious underground group that seeks to bring color and feeling back to the world.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
A teen with the ability to glimpse people's most defining moments in life with a simple touch, struggles with the burden and blessing of their gift. Explore a pivotal week in their life when they accidentally uncover a friend's traumatic future and wrestle with the decision to intervene or respect fate.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships
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