Quotes can make great writing prompts. This list is about using quotes for great creative writing. There are quotes you know, quotes you don’t, and prompts that challenge a writer to think in a different way and embrace changes in style. How to Use Prompts These prompts are a bit different. They are a list of quotes …
Irony is a rhetorical and literary device that occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from what is expected, or when something is said that is different from what is actually happening. Learning the difference between what people think is irony and what irony actually is, is an important step in the writing process. We’ve …
Sometimes in literature, even though we’re really rooting for the good guy, it can be the antagonist whose story stands out the most. A good villain can elevate a story and make it something dynamic and dramatic—and this type of storytelling is a wonderful skill for children to learn as they perfect their writing skills. …
When practicing creative writing, adding conflict to a story captivates the reader and drives the plot. As students improve their storytelling skills, their conflict and conflict resolution within those stories will become stronger and more believable. To help students exercise this skill, we’ve put together a list of conflict writing prompts. With this set of prompts, …
Mythology has been around quite literally since the dawn of time – to tell stories, to teach valuable lessons, or to explain the otherwise unexplainable. Although the mythology belonging to each culture is a little different, there are also many similarities for students to explore and ultimately learn from. Some of the lessons are just …
Getting middle schoolers to write creatively can often be a struggle. These fiction writing prompts are aimed at 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to be creative and use words to paint a picture of their own creation. Fiction doesn’t just have to be a whole new story either, it could be an alternate history or …
The ability to write persuasively can come in handy in all sorts of situations, academic or not. Even elementary school students can use this skill in story writing and school projects. There is always a need to be able to argue your point of view, so these prompts for persuasive writing are intended to assist …
While it’s fine to assign essays and longer stories to elementary students, sometimes it’s a good idea to give them an assignment that lets them express their creativity without feeling like a daunting chore. Short stories can be fiction or nonfiction, which is great for encouraging students to think outside the box. We’ve put together …
Narrative writing helps students develop storytelling skills by reflecting on their own experiences, or using their imagination, and writing about a series of events. These assignments encourage students to think about the order of events, practice some of the most important aspects of writing, and use logic to learn from their experiences. Below, you’ll find a …
Writing is difficult for some. Unforeseen obstacles and challenges may be no trouble for a more experienced writer, yet they may seem daunting to a beginner. These prompts are for a beginning creative writer. They are meant to inspire and not create fear instead of words. Let new writers, whatever their age, explore and practice their skills …