Below, you’ll find a list of different story writing prompts, from a range of genres and styles. Use them as inspiration for your own writing pieces – remember to be creative, you can take a prompt and explore several different possible stories before deciding on the one that you like best.
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Be sure to plan your answers using the 5-point narrative structure (Freytag’s Pyramid). You can also use mind maps and notetaking to explore your worlds and characters before starting to write the full piece. 
Write a story that goes into a children’s book called ‘Stories of Adventure’. You can choose your own title, or pick one from the list below:
- The Spaceship to the Moon
- The Wild Hunt
- Into the Jungle
- Escape from the Island
Narrative Writing: Creating a Scene
Write a story that involves a seemingly impossible task.
Write a story entitled ‘A Big Surprise’.
Write a story about a character who overcomes their fears.
Write a story that involves a red umbrella.
Write a story entitled ‘My Worst Best Friend’.
Write a story that involves a mysterious figure in a long, black coat.
Write a story that involves haunting, chilling music.
Write a story that’s set in a nightmare world.
Write a story that’s set at a masked ball, where everybody is dressed in disguise.
Write a story about a character who wakes up somewhere completely unknown.
Write a story that involves an old photograph.
Write a story that is set in heavy rain and stormy weather.
Write a story entitled ‘Escape from the Island’.
Write a story that begins with the words ‘I never wanted it to be like this.’
GCSE Narrative Writing: High-Grade Answer + Teacher Feedback
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