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Best Middle School Writing Prompts

Join our ongoing contests and win up to $1,500. Flex those creative muscles with these writing prompts.

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This week's contest:
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104 stories

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Write about someone who has a superpower.

– 332 stories

Write about an animal who causes a huge problem.

– 99 stories

Write about an animal species that doesn't exist in real life — an alien, new discovery, imaginary creature — it's up to your interpretation!

– 144 stories

Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

– 57 stories

Write a story about an abandoned amusement park.

A long, long time ago, elves and dinosaurs co-existed...

Imagine a fantastical world in which you would want to live. Set it all down on paper.

"It was just here!" you shouted, frantically searching your pockets for the missing thing.

Write a story about someone who would be described, above all else, as: intelligent.

Write a story about someone who would be described, above all else, as: loyal.

Pick up the book that's nearest to you. Close your eyes, turn to a page, and point to a sentence. Let that inspire your story.

You go to the coffee shop to people watch. Write a story about someone you see there.

Write a story where the protagonist goes on the most mundane errand you can think of. Rely solely on the character to make it interesting.

Write a story using a radio as a symbol.

Write a story using a pair of shoes as a symbol.

Write a story using a mirror as a symbol.

Write a story using a journal as a symbol.

Write a story using a doorbell as a symbol.

Write a story that takes place only in one room.

Write a story about a plane crash. Your main character is the sole survivor. What happens next?

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