Teen and YA writing prompts, page 8

Set your story in Paris during the French Revolution. Your main character is a young poet who uses their writings to convey messages of freedom and justice, risking their life as they become entangled in the underground networks of revolutionaries.

Craft a tale about a group of teenagers in 1940s Paris who start a secret newspaper to resist the occupying forces during World War II. Delve into their daily lives, the risks they undertake, and the impact of their work on the liberation efforts.

Set in the backdrop of the American Civil War, write from the perspective of a teenage girl whose brother is fighting in the war. She finds a hidden diary belonging to a mysterious soldier and decides to return it, learning about the harsh realities of war and human nature along the way.

Craft a story about a teen who wins a contest to be the CEO of a major tech company for one week. During their week, they uncover corporate secrets and must decide whether to expose them or protect the company's image.

Imagine your character receives a mysterious letter that contains only a single clue to their missing sibling's whereabouts. As they follow the trail, each clue delves deeper not only into hidden places in their town but also the secrets their family has buried for years.

After a meteor shower, strange glowing stones are found all over your city. You and your friends collect them, only to realize these stones grant you each a unique superpower. However, a government agency is on a mission to retrieve all the stones. Now, you need to decide how to use your powers for good while evading capture.

In a future society, emotions are considered a disease and everyone must take daily injections to suppress them. You find an old diary written by your grandmother who lived in a time when people still felt freely. Moved by her words, you decide to stop taking your injections. As emotions flood in, you start a movement among other teens, aiming to bring real feelings back into the world.

Write a story about a teenager who wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school. They must navigate new social circles, rigorous academic expectations, and their own evolving identity, all while uncovering the reason why their usually unexpressive parent pushed them to accept this scholarship.

Develop a story about a high school where every year, the senior class performs a secret farewell ritual that no underclassman knows about. When a curious junior uncovers part of this secret, they’re torn between revealing it to the school or preserving the tradition.

Imagine a teen who starts receiving anonymous letters that contain advice to navigate difficult situations at school. As they try to uncover the sender, they learn that understanding others might be the key to understanding themselves.