Young Adults Writing Prompts

Use this imagine as inspiration for a story or poem.

Write a story, poem, or short scene, that could be titled 'I am but a puzzle'.

The scene opens with your protagnoist paddling hard down the river, desperately trying to outrun their pursuers.

"I think I just met the happiest person in the world!"

Write a scene or story which begins with this piece of speech.

The year is 2050, and all children are bought up in a government institution.

Create a story that takes place in this setting.

Write a story where a misunderstanding leads to bad consequences.

It could be a small part of your story, or the whole plot could depend on it.