Over 161 "Teen and YA Fiction" Writing Prompts

Write from the perspective of a teen who has always been overshadowed by a sibling's achievements. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, the main character is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. How do they cope with the new-found attention and pressure, while dealing with their own grief and stepping out of their sibling’s shadow?

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama

Every student must undergo a test to determine their career path in a technologically advanced society. When a glitch during the test sends one teenager on a journey into uncharted territory, they uncover a hidden colony living outside the rigid rules of society’s tech-driven destiny.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi

A high school student discovers a handwritten letter tucked inside a library book. The letter details a scavenger hunt across their town leading to an unexpected secret. Write about their adventure and the relationships they form along the way.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships

Dive into a world where mythical beasts are not just legends but reality. A group of teenagers find a map leading to the Phoenix Nest, a place of renewal and great power. Write about their perilous journey and the alliances they must forge with creatures of legend.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure

When a notorious graffiti artist who targets only the most secure public buildings suddenly stops, the community breathes a sigh of relief. That is, until a teen discovers that each tagged location was a piece of a larger, sinister plan, and the final target might just be their own high school.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers

Imagine a world where your social status and wealth depend on how many books you've read. The protagonist, a fifteen-year-old girl, stumbles upon a forbidden book that is said to grant immense power and knowledge to whoever understands its secrets. Against the wishes of her family and the laws of her land, she embarks on a quest to unravel its mysteries, gaining dangerous foes and dubious allies along her journey.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure

In a world where everyone is assigned a robot companion at birth, you discover that your robot has memories of a past life - memories that could unravel the secrets of the world's government. Together, you embark on a quest to uncover the truth, taking on various challenges and discovering new alliances along the way.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi

In a realm where dreams can be woven into reality, a young dreamweaver discovers a nightmare trying to infiltrate and corrupt the dream realm. Follow their adventure as they team up with other weavers to battle the nightmare and uncover a dark conspiracy within their own ranks.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure

A group of teens starts a podcast to interview their grandparents and other elder relatives about their youth. Write about how hearing these stories transforms their understanding of their family members and impacts their own lives.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships

Write a story where the main character discovers they can communicate with animals, but there's a twist: they can only talk to them in their dreams. How does this change their everyday life and their relationships with the animals and people around them?

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

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