Hailey West - 300 Creative Writing Prompts

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Story Starters

Grow a story from one of these story-starting first lines.

Realistic

Write a grounded story.

Fantasy

Craft a story that toys with the rules of nature.

Setting Starters

Choose a story setting that sparks your imagination.

How did they get there?

Think backward from these prompts to explain how your characters got into a certain situation.

Silly

Enjoy some light-hearted writing.

Adventure

Create an action-packed adventure.

From the Perspective Of

Pick a character that interests you and tell their story.

Story Starters

- Its ironic that he died eating a sandwich, bologna sandwiches were his favorite food.

- As I walked home amongst the autumn leaves, the chilly nip in the wind seemed to be foreshadowing the change that was coming.

- Um, its not what it looks like! I nervously exclaimed as I heard a gasp behind me.

4 - When I met her, I had no idea that she would take me on the adventure of my life.

- Hm. I said, Ive noticed that same black truck across the street from our house every night this week.

6 - Whatever that is, its not natural, she shrieked.

- Gripping the steering wheel, I considered my choices. Stay here and face possible death, or try to drive away even though the storm made it nearly impossible to see out the windshield?

8 - Why are we climbing up all of these steps again? I asked. My breaths short and labored.

- On my way home , I saw something that gave me goosebumps. And not the good kind.

- We all have the illusion of control. But really, we cant control anything that happens to us.

11 - Once I got everything I wanted, I realized that it was never what I wanted at all.

- When I heard my mom screaming, I ran to the front porch as soon as I could. When I saw what she was looking at, I started screaming too.

13 - Dont listen to what anyone says. Its tough to be a mermaid.

- I thought that nothing could ruin my wedding day. The universe, of course, proved me wrong.

- Trust me, I wouldnt come to you if I didnt have to, but I have no other option.

16 - I had the worst possible day, but with the best possible ending.

- The summer evenings were always my favorite because the sky glowed with fireflies.

- Some people blame their parents for the way they turned out. I blame my sister.

- I thought I had been in love before, but I was wrong. Now Im in love, and its definitely for the first time.

20 - After waiting in my car for an hour, I started to wonder if he would ever show up.

21 - When I looked up at the television and saw my husband on national news, I almost spit out my coffee.

22 - I dont usually enjoy business trips, but this is awesome!

- I thought it was over, but it had only just begun.

- Allan thought he knew exactly what he wanted, until the day that he got it.

- In a rage of fury , he threw it at the wall as hard as he could.

26 - When she looked in the mirror, she gasped.

- If they only knew what had happened right where they were standing just days before.

- She knew that she shouldnt, but she just couldnt help herself.

- And just like that , his life was changed forever.

- Sweat was pouring down Summers face. She couldnt believe how lucky she was to be alive.

31 - Immediately, Ryan was full of regret.

- Kaitlin couldnt imagine a better way to spend her day.

- I thought I knew everything about my husband. Boy, was I wrong.

- Everyone always expected so much out of me. One day, I just cracked.

- This isnt going to be easy.

36 - Well, that was one way of doing it.

- Youll never get in that way.

- Are you kidding me? Again?