Teen and YA writing prompts, page 6

During the summer vacation, a group of friends decides to start a podcast about the everyday challenges teens face, like crushes, conflicts with parents, and school stress. Describe their journey as they navigate the technical aspects of podcasting, develop their personal and collective voices, and discover the impact they have on their listeners.

Write a story set in the bustling streets of ancient Rome. Your protagonist is a young apprentice to a famous sculptor, struggling to leave their mark in the world of art amidst political upheaval.

Every 300 years, the celestial dance of the planets grants extraordinary powers to a single, unsuspecting teenager on Earth. This time, it’s a seventeen-year-old girl who’s more concerned about her band’s next gig than the fate of the cosmos. But when creatures from another dimension start popping up in her town, she needs to master her new abilities quickly or see her world turned into chaos.

After a science experiment goes awry in class, the smartest kid in school suddenly gains the ability to read minds. Explore how this ability affects their relationships, their school life, and eventually leads them to uncover a deep-set conspiracy within their town.

In a kingdom cursed to be forever obscure beneath fog, a young adventurer stumbles upon a forgotten path that promises to lead them to the Sun Palace—rumored to hold the power to dispel the fog. Write about their adventures along the path and the strange creatures they meet along the way, each requiring a unique form of help.

Write a story about a teenager who finds an alien artifact in their backyard. The object grants them incredible knowledge and technology far beyond human comprehension, but it also makes them the target of various intergalactic factions vying for power.

Tell the story of three friends who, on the eve of high school graduation, decide to complete a list of challenges they made in freshman year. Each challenge pushes them further out of their comfort zones, leading to hilarious mishaps, deep revelations, and a summer that none of them will ever forget.

Envision a young Viking girl in the late 10th century, determined to become a revered explorer like her forebearers. As she embarks on her first voyage across the Atlantic, she faces not only the relentless ocean but also the challenge of proving herself in a male-dominated society.

Develop a story about a young aspiring musician who faces a devastating injury that jeopardizes their future career. Explore their path to recovery and the new passions they discover about themselves.

Two teenagers camping in the deep woods stumble upon an old, abandoned campsite with items scattered everywhere, but no signs of the former campers. When they decide to investigate further, they find a riddled diary that leads them on a mysterious treasure hunt—the stakes get higher as they realize they are not the only ones searching.