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70+ Fantasy Writing Prompts (+ Free Printable)

Every writer has moments when their mind goes blank . It can be frustrating and annoying when you really want to write something, but just don’t know where to start. That’s where writing prompts come in handy. Since it is J.K Rowling’s birthday in July, I figured what better way to celebrate her birthday than writing your own fantasy stories . These 70+ fantasy writing prompts for kids are an amazing source of inspiration! Most of these fantasy writing prompts relate to magic and wizardry.  Aparecium – turn that blank page into an unforgettable story!

You might also be interested in these 48 Harry Potter Writing Prompts or this list of 56 myth ideas and prompts .

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For more writing ideas, check out this list of 56 Dystopian writing prompts .

  • Download your free 25+ fantasy writing prompts printable.

Dark Fantasy Writing Prompts

Sci-fi fantasy prompts, fantasy prompts about dragons, epic fantasy prompts, urban fantasy prompts, modern fantasy prompts, medieval fantasy ideas, animal fantasy prompts, low fantasy prompts, fantasy story starters, how to use these fantasy writing prompts:.

70+ Fantasy Writing Prompts For Kids:

If you need inspiration for character names, see our list of fantasy characters (everything from humans to dragons and unicorns). Without further ado, here are our fantasy writing prompts:

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  • Your father is an evil sorcerer, you must stop him before he kills all humans.
  • As you walk through a dark forest, trees whisper warnings “turn away now!” (Check out this magical forest name generator for forest name ideas.)
  • You want to attend the best magic school in all of Macbury, but have no magical powers.
  • You have been cursed to never speak again by an evil witch. If you need a name for your evil witch, take a look at our awesome witch name generator .
  • You return from school one day to find a mysterious package in your room with an owl-shaped logo on it.
  • You are the only witch in a religious neighbourhood. Everyone blames you for their misfortunes.
  • The evil witch has stolen all your powers turning you into a human.

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  • A boy helps out an old lady, in return, he is given magical powers. Instead of using his powers for good, he uses it to destroy the world.
  • Your Grandad is the owner of an old antique shop. One day while helping your Grandad you discover a strange book called “The Guide to All Evil.”
  • For years you have been spending your Saturday evening in a library, every week you see the same old man sitting in the corner. One night you decide to speak to him

  • One night you are dragged into your favourite RPG computer game, where you play a knight trying to save the land Tribula from the evil powers of the dark king.

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  • You find a magical map in your attic. The map shows the location of a moving target. One day that target appears in your back yard.
  • You have the ability to raise the dead for a few minutes and have spent the past few years hunting for the monsters that killed your parents.
  • You were the personal assistant to a crazy, old wizard who has now passed away. Before his passing, he told you to hide a mysterious bag.
  • You find a spellbook which gives you specific instructions on how to cast a body-swapping spell.
  • You are a storyteller. One day you realise that the stories you’ve been telling are true and you have the ability to control the lives of others.
  • You work part-time as a vet. One dark night, while you are closing your shop, a crazy woman barges past the doors with a strange creature in her arms.

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  • A war has been raging between the witches of the West and the witches of the East for over 100 years.
  • You are preparing for the annual top magicians competition. For the past 5 years in a row, you were voted wizard of the year. However this year there’s a new wizard in town threatening your title.
  • You are a young wizard on a school trip learning about the different magical beings that inhabit the swamps. While there you notice one by one, your fellow students start disappearing.
  • You are troublesome child, everyone including your parents and teachers have had enough of your behaviour. You find that the witches are the only ones that will take you in and take care of you.
  • You have been marked with the scar of deceit. On your 18 th Birthday, you will be summoned to the underworld.

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Download your free 25+ fantasy writing prompts printable .

Dark fantasy is a combination of fantasy and horror. It’s filled with horrific creatures, nightmares and dark magic with deadly consequences. Here are some dark fantasy writing prompts to inspire you:

  • After reading a forbidden book, the most horrific and disgusting creatures from hell crossover to Earth. 

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  • After the death of her mother, Beth turns to dark magic to resurrect the dead.
  • The toys you broke and abandoned come alive and go on a killing spree.
  • Were you seeing ghosts or were you dead?
  • Crystal was one of the most powerful witches of all-time. She defeated many evil warlocks and villains. But now she’s locked up in a mental institution. Is she really a witch or is she just crazy?

Sci-fi fantasy or science fantasy is the combination of science and fantasy elements. It takes something logical and scientific and then adds in some fantasy elements like magic or mythical creatures. 

  • After a discovery of a new planet, scientists and astronauts have to battle a mysterious race of aliens in space. For more Outerspace inspiration, check out our space writing prompts .
  • Rumours of the loch ness monster, lead you and your team to discover a new island with mythical creatures. 
  • Scientists accidentally create a vaccine which gives humans super strength, along with other traits. 

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  • Is magic real or just an illusion? Tell the story of an amateur party magician that becomes the world’s greatest sorcerer. His simple party tricks soon grow into magical abilities set out to destroy the world.

For more science fiction ideas, check out our mega list of 110 sci-fi writing prompts and story ideas .

When you think of a traditional fantasy story, dragons are one the most common fantasy elements people include. Dragons can be the centre of a storyline or just some background characters causing havoc. Here are some Fantasy prompts about dragons. You might also want to check out our awesome dragon name generator :

  • There are so many dragons out there with their own powers. Fire dragons are the most popular breed, but there’s also ice, electricity, wind, earth and many others. Imagine that you’re a young dragon with no powers. Write a story of how you discovered your abilities.

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  • In a war between dragons and humans, one dragon chooses to side with the humans. Write a fantasy war story about this dragon. 
  • Not all dragons are huge fire breathers with wings. Some are the size of flies. They fly around whispering strange things into the ears of humans. And if they manage to get inside of you, you’ll slowly start turning into a huge, horrendous dragon based on your personality.
  • Dragons rule the world and humans are their slaves. You work as a slave for the oldest, most legendary dragon in the land. Write a story from the point of view of this slave and how you manage to escape the prison you’re locked up in.
  • You find a dragon egg in your backyard. After a while, it starts cracking and out comes a baby dragon. What will happen next?

See our post on 68+ dragon story ideas for some more inspiration.

Epic fantasy is also known as high-fantasy. This is when your story includes huge fantasy elements, such as a whole new world and new species of humans or creatures. The key to epic fantasy is that your storyline should impact the entire world with huge consequences. 

  • In the fantasy world of Gidor, giants treat humans like their pets. They teach humans to do tricks, sit, play and even enter them in competitions. It’s the annual top human competition, where giants from all over the kingdom compete in a series of events to prove their human is the best. 
  • Aqurilla is a world where 94% of the world is underwater. Merpeople or mermaids and mermen are the main race in this world. The 6% that is actual land is filled with a small population of trolls that hunt merpeople. 
  • Ants the size of buses. Elephants the size of marbles. The fastest creatures in the world are snails. And the slowest are cheetahs. The kingdom of Htrae is very twisted indeed, for any normal human anyway. Imagine life if everything was the opposite.
  • An evil sorcerer has found a way to drain the magical abilities of all the top witches and wizards in the world, turning them into mortals. Write from the perspective of this evil sorcerer. 
  • Someone has unlocked the eye of Maldor, the dragon of pure darkness. Opening the world up to darkness and demons. You have to find a way to destroy the eye of Maldor before it’s too late.

Urban fantasy are fantasy stories which are set in heavily populated areas or in the city. They combine old-school fantasy elements with a modern or urban twist. Here are some cool urban fantasy prompts to get you started:

  • An office worker learns that her boss is an evil sorcerer who has made his money by playing sneaking tricks on important people.
  • A homeless person finds a magical orb in a dumpster behind a Chinese restaurant. When he rubs the orb, he can see the future. 
  • Charlotte, a mortal girl with no magical abilities falls in love with a magical elve.
  • Humans and monsters work together in the city of Belcraz. It’s complete harmony. Both races accept each other for their differences. Until one day, a secret underground group stirs up trouble.
  • Struggling to find a job and to get her life back on track, Mildrid resorts to dark magic to cheat her way through life. 

Modern or contemporary fantasy are fantasy stories set in the present time. Take some ancient elements or beliefs from hundreds or thousands of years ago and then apply them to the current timezone. Here are modern fantasy prompts to help you out:

  • Fairytale creatures start coming to life and wandering around your city. Not all of these fairytale characters have good intentions.
  • Different universes begin to collide when an evil sorcerer escapes his realm and appears in your home. 
  • A songwriter uses an ancient spellbook as inspiration for her next single. Her song, based on an old fear spell, becomes a number one hit. Soon enough, anyone listening to her song starts to lose their minds, as fear takes over. 
  • You get a mysterious email from the Dark Magicians League to join them this Saturday at a dinner party for new recruits. Excited by this invite, you take up the offer with deadly consequences,
  • Magixie is a new social media platform, where people show off their magical abilities and learn how to grow their powers. Jealous of the magical abilities of other witches and wizards on the platform, you plan to use the platform to steal their magical abilities.

Medieval fantasy is all about knights, wizards, dragons and princesses. Think of the knights of the round table, kings ruling kingdoms, assassins trying to steal the throne and fire-breathing dragons. Here are some medieval fantasy ideas:

  • Everyone made fun of Yagul the Jester until one day he summoned a fire-breathing dragon to attack the kingdom.
  • Rorik was the King’s top knight. He has fought for the kingdom in many battles and won. However, secretly he is working on a plan to kill the king and take his throne. 
  • Tired of being a poor maiden, Yvanna trains to be a secret assassin. In disguise, she manages to steal thousands in gold. For her final act, she will poison the king.
  • The king of Thahold has made a new rule: Anyone who practices witchcraft and wizardry will be beheaded. Unknowingly the king is being brainwashed by an evil sorcerer, who wants to be the only powerful magician left in the kingdom.

Animal stories are always heartfelt. Combine them with fantasy elements and you have yourself a heartfelt and exciting story to grip your readers. Here are some exciting animal fantasy prompts to get you started:

  • Some say that cats have nine lives, but it looks like your cat has a million lives! Nothing, not even old age can kill it. 
  • Isabella is a mute. While she can’t speak to humans, she can easily communicate with animals. Her magical ability means that she can have real conversations with animals and control them.
  • There’s rumour of a dark horse named Sybris appearing in the woods when the full moon is out. If you are able to tame this horse, you will gain its ability to curse people with their own fears.
  • A black cat befriends a hellhound and together they cause chaos around town. It’s all up to an old wizard’s wise old owl to save the town.
  • At birth, every human is given a special animal that will act as their guardian. At age 18, the animal is allowed to retire, while their human slowly morphs into a guardian animal to protect other humans.

Low fantasy is when fantasy events happen in a real or normal world. Normally the main characters will all be normal humans (with no powers or magical abilities) and then suddenly something magical happens to them. Here are some low fantasy prompts to inspire you:

  • Michael learns that his great grandfather was an ultimate wizard and that he has inherited some of his magical abilities. 
  • Your pet dog digs up a strange treasure chest in your backyard. Inside the treasure chest is the most beautiful necklace you’ve ever seen. When you wear this necklace you are able to control the earth with your mind.
  • On a deep-sea expedition, something goes terribly wrong and you are lost at sea. Thankfully a mermaid-like creature saves you from the deep waters.
  • For years there’s been a legend of a witch living deep in the forest. You and your friends decide to go and check if this legend is true.
  • After a near-death experience, you are able to communicate with the dead. 

Here are some exciting fantasy story starters to help you with your writing:

  • The door creaked open and out jumped…
  • I never thought I would end up here. In this strange place.
  • “Abra Kadabra, turn this stick into a flying broom! Oh, why won’t it work!”, shrieked Annabelle.
  • There was never a dull moment in Alecbra. Everyone was special in their own way.
  • A beastly shadow covered the floor, as Michael lay there paralyzed.
  • She felt the fire in her veins. It was all becoming too much. She could no longer tame the beast.

For more inspiration, check out this list of over 150 story starters .

Looking for more fantasy writing prompts? Check out our book 1,000+ Fantasy Writing Prompts + Free Plot Generator . This book is the ultimate collection of fantasy prompts organised by 20 sub-genres of fantasy. From epic tales to contemporary fantasy ideas, you’ll find it all in our book:

1,000+ Fantasy Writing Prompts + Free Plot Generator

Sit down and write for 10 or 20 minutes straight for a prompt of your choosing. You can even aim to write a short paragraph for all of these fantasy prompts. Pace yourself by doing one prompt a day. If you are struggling to write more about a prompt, then you can use the 5 W’s and 1 H technique (What, why, where, when, who and how). Ask yourself, when did this event happen or why did it happen? For example for prompt 1, you see a large opening in the tree. Think about who was present at the time you saw this, what day was it and how did you feel in this exact moment? Hopefully, the  5 W’s and 1 H technique will help you to expand your story and even motivate you to finish your story!

And if you need more inspiration, take a look at this awesome fantasy book title generator .

For more writing prompts, visit our writing prompts page. Have these fantasy writing prompts inspired you to write your own story? Join our website and write a story online to share with your friends!

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Monday, February 1, 2016

6 no-fail lessons to teach students how to write fantasy.

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Lesson One: Create a Magical World

Lesson two: describing the magical world, lesson three: the characters, lesson four: the hero's quest, lesson five: magic.

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Lesson Six: The Hook

Time to write, fantasy books for upper elementary:.

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Fantasy Story Starters

If you would like to read my other post that focuses on using magic in writing, check out:  .

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Fantasy Writing Unit of Study

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Help guide your students through the fantasy writing process with this fantasy writing unit of study.

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This is another free writing unit of study from The Curriculum Corner!

Add this fantasy writing unit of study to your writing studies during the school year.

So many students have a great imagination.  They are excited to attempt fantasy pieces of writing. What we find they often lack is a problem and a solution.

We have created this unit of study to help your students write a complete fantasy story. These free writing lessons are geared towards second and third grade students.

For this writing unit, we do not have children begin writing fantasy stories right away.  We first build a good foundation.

This unit is newly updated to include additional resources. Also, you will not find a PDF of the lessons as described in this post. This is great for those teachers who like to print out a copy for future years.

Help guide your students through the fantasy writing process with this fantasy writing unit of study.

How should I begin my unit of study?

As always we begin our writing unit of study with a day or two of noticings..

We pull together our favorite fantasy books in the classroom.  We introduce the idea of a fantasy book by reading aloud an example. 

One of our favorites is a book from The Magic Treehouse series.  Students enjoy these and they contain many elements of a fantasy.  As we read aloud, we bring up the idea of reality versus fantasy.

Within the download we have created you will find a Mentor Texts chart. Record the books you use as mentor texts for this unit on this page. Along with the title, write down the location of the book. This will make it easier to find the books you used next year!

What are noticings?

To begin noticings, we partner up students and give them each a book or two that is a good example of a fantasy book.  We hand students a few post it notes and give them a chance to search for features of a fantasy text. 

Remember, this is before we have created an anchor chart so some answers may be true and some may not be.  This is ok…both will give you more to discuss when you pull back together as a class. 

As students complete their noticings, make sure you filter around to talk with the kids about what they are noticing.  This activity may last 20 minutes or it may take an hour – it depends on your students.  When you feel like most groups are finished, pull back together as a class.

We have included a noticings page you may use if you would like your students to record their observations.

FREEBIE Fantasy Writing Unit of Study from The Curriculum Corner

Anchor Charts  

When you pull back together, create an anchor chart that includes the aspects of a fantasy story that you have found.  We have created printable and colorful samples you might choose to use.  We have also created a reality anchor chart if your students need a visual to help them compare.

There is a T-chart students can use to record the differences they find between fantasy and reality.

Within the resources, you will find graphic organizers designed for you to give to students along with a fantasy and a reality book.  

Students look for the differences and fill out the graphic organizer in order to show their understanding.

Fantasy and Reality Sort For an easy literacy center, you will find a card sort for students to sort the events between fantasy and reality.

There is also a blank page so that students can create their own events as an extension. Simply print and laminate the blank page and students can use a vis-a-vis marker.

Introducing Fantasy Characters 

You can choose any favorite book with characters that are not real for this mini-lesson. 

One of our favorites is Click Clack Moo.  We like it because it is a familiar text with many examples of what characters can do that are not real. 

After reading aloud the story, talk about what makes the characters fantasy characters. Responses should refer to the human-like actions of the animals.

Introducing Fantasy Settings 

Again, this lesson can be completed with any fantasy book with a good example of an imaginary world. 

After reading the book, discuss the fantasy setting.  Have students share how they know the setting is imaginary.

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Problem & Solution

This is often the most difficult part for students to include in their fantasy writing. 

Students tend to have a problem, but forget to include a solution. 

Or, the story created is a list of events without a problem to solve. 

For this reason, this is a good topic to focus on for more than one day. 

After a read aloud, we like to have students complete a story map or a simple graphic organizer like this one:  Problem & Solution.  

We like to follow the whole group lesson up with an independent practice the following day.

Starting a Story

You will find pages with ten cards on each. One has labels for characters and the other for settings. These can be printed on card stock and laminated for future use. There is also an additional blank page.

Have students choose one of each card. You might place them in a basket and have students pick without looking. Or, you can allow children to choose the cards that interest them the most.

Children will then take their two cards and complete the Starting a Story page.

These pages can be completed in small groups or as a literacy center activity.

Have students save their pages in their writing folders. These can then be used as story starters later on.

Planning Your Writing

Model for students how to create a fantasy planner for their books. 

Use one of our Fantasy Writing Planners and have children plan their own stories. 

Remind students that it is ok to use a familiar character or setting from a favorite book. Their job is to create a new story using that character or setting.

Create a Magical World This graphic organizer can be used at any point in this unit to get your students thinking about their setting.

Fantastic Words This simple anchor chart of words might be used as a word wall or simply a tool to get your students thinking about possibilities.

Includes two graphic organizers for students who want to make a list of words they will use in their writing.

Working on Capitalization

In order to help students become better writers, we like to include a grammar focus in each unit.  

We have included an anchor chart and checklists for students to use when checking for correct capitalization.

Of course, it is always best to first talk about and practice this skill in a mini-lesson. Then review as needed.

If there are other grammar skills you find students need practice with, review in small groups or with a whole class mini-lesson if needed.

Celebration

Every publishing should end with a celebration to recognize your students’ writing growth!  We have included colorful certificates and dedication bookplates for books.

You can download this free writing unit here:

Writing Download

We have also pulled all of the lesson plans above into a PDF. You can download this here:

Lesson Plan Download

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How to Write a Credible Fantasy Story

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This article was co-authored by Grant Faulkner, MA . Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word Story, a literary magazine. Grant has published two books on writing and has been published in The New York Times and Writer’s Digest. He co-hosts Write-minded, a weekly podcast on writing and publishing, and has a M.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University.  There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 917,571 times.

Writing your own fantasy story is an incredibly rewarding process. To make the fantasy world seem realistic, describe the setting in detail, create some rules regarding magic and the supernatural, create interesting characters with realistic motives, and then write your story down. Have fun using your imagination to create a world that draws readers in!

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Establishing Your Setting

The elements of a fantasy story listed.

  • The setting of your story can be as broad or narrow as you like. For example, your story could be set in a town, city, planet, or universe.
  • If your story is set in an actual place, explain this to your readers. For example, the Harry Potter series starts in modern England and transitions to a hidden world.
  • Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings is a good example of a foreign universe being explained.
  • Incorporate all the senses into your description. What does it smell like, feel like, and look like?

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Julia Martins

"Remember that "fantasy" is as big or as small as you want it to be," adds creative writer, Julia Martins. "You could create a secret magical society within our regular world (like JK Rowling did in Harry Potter) or you could create a whole complicated world of countries, cultures, and magic (like George RR Martin did in Game of Thrones). Either way, what makes fantasy "credible" is that you give your story the detail and care it needs to shine!"

Step 2 Draw a map, if it's helpful.

  • Draw a series of trees to represent the looming, mysterious forest in your world. Draw a star to represent the capital of each city. Draw ripples of water to indicate rivers, streams, and oceans.
  • Even if you don’t include the map in the final copy of your story, it can help you to imagine the setting.

Struggling to come up with a map? Julia Martins, creative writer, tells us: "If you're struggling to draw a map, try taking a handful of uncooked macaroni pasta and tossing it onto a table. Trace around the pasta and you have a brand new coastline to use for your map!"

Step 3 Describe the culture and the political setting of your world.

  • If you are creating your story in an actual place, describe any aspects of the place or culture that deviate from real life.

Step 4 Decide what level of technology your society has.

  • Research the technologies to make them realistic. For example, If you want to incorporate a cure for aging, read some articles on the process of aging. Understand how and why aging occurs so you can depict how it could be paused or stopped altogether in a fashion that feels realistic.
  • If you want your story to take place in an ancient world, research how past cultures lived.

Technology impacts the entire world you're building. Julia Martins, creative writer, tells us: "Fantasy stories aren't restricted to worlds with no technology. However, once you've decided what level of technology your world has, spend some time thinking about how that impacts the rest of the world. For instance, if your world doesn't have cars or trains, transportation is going to be much harder!"

Making the Rules

Step 1 Create social conventions if your story is set in a fantasy land.

  • Many fantasy writers base social conventions on aspects from the real world. For example, most societies have rituals like birthdays, weddings, funerals, and holidays. Try to think of similar rituals for your own world. How do your characters celebrate growing older, for example? How do they mark death?
  • Researching other cultures can be a great way to come up with ideas. Many fantasy writers borrow their ideas from older cultures or different cultures. Research rituals from ancient cultures or isolated cultures to help you gain ideas.

Write more than you think you need. Julia Martins, creative writer, advises: "It's ok if you come up with conventions and details that don't make it into the final draft of your story. Simply writing with the knowledge that those details are there will make your world feel more developed."

Step 2 Decide how supernatural elements work in your story.

  • If a character’s powers are secret, make note of this. For example, if your character can talk to ghosts, is this known by other characters.

Step 3 Write specific rules for how weapons and supernatural objects work.

  • If your characters fight using a particular style of weaponry, do some research. For example, if your main character is an archer, learn about the basic skills and equipment used in archery.
  • The mechanics of the resurrection stone in Harry Potter is a good example of describing how a magical object works. In order for the resurrection stone to raise the dead. you have to turn it in your hand 3 times while thinking of the deceased relative.

Step 4 Follow your own rules consistently.

  • Write down any rules you establish as you write your story. This will prevent you from inadvertently breaking them later.

Defining Characters

Step 1 Create non-human creatures to add variation.

  • If you use traditional mythical creatures, such as vampires or mermaids, establish what these creatures are like in your story, as variations of mythical creatures vary. In Twilight , for examples, vampires can choose not to eat people and sparkle in the daylight. In Buffy, however, the majority of vampires cannot control their tendency towards evil and will die if exposed to sunlight.
  • This step isn’t essential to all fantasy stories. Use your best judgement to decide which characters will work best in your story.

Don't feel like you have to rely on the "norm," adds Julia Martins, creative writer, "Are your ogres wicked smart? Have your fairies learned to lie? Do your vampires go out freely in the sun?"

Step 2 Decide what motivates your characters.

  • For example, perhaps there has been a tsunami in your fantasy land and your main character is desperately trying to save their family.
  • Ask yourself what each character wants. For example, maybe a character named Ramona was abandoned by her mother. All she wants is a family of her own. She tends to be overly jealous and clingy with her friends, a flaw, but one that's understandable given her abandonment issues. [8] X Research source

Step 3 Create a hero character with pure motives to win over your readers.

  • Usually, the hero does not realize he or she is special right away. Luke Skywalker does not realize he can use the force until meeting Obi Wan Kenobi. Harry Potter does not know he's a wizard until Hagrid informs him. Try to choose an otherwise ordinary character as your hero. Readers will more easily relate to a character who seems like a mostly normal person.
  • Try to find ways to foreshadow that the hero is important. The easiest way to do this is to tell the story from the hero’s perspective.

Step 4 Consider including a mentor to give the story depth.

  • Traditionally, the mentor is someone slightly older than your hero. The mentor generally knows the rules and conventions of the society your hero is navigating and has often known the whole time the hero is special or unique.
  • Introducing a mentor is a great way to explain the conventions of your world in a manner that does not feel clunky or overly expositional. Think of how awkward Star Wars would be if Luke simply explained the force to the audience. Having Obi-Wan explain it allows the force to be explained smoothly.

Step 5 Include a memorable villain to make the story compelling.

  • Audiences will be more moved by your villain's plight if they feel they understand him or her. For example, give your villain a tragic backstory. This can help explain why he or she has turned to evil in the present.

Writing the Story

Step 1 Outline your story to help you craft it accurately.

  • You can use headings and subheadings to help break up your outline. Headings are traditionally marked by Roman numerals and subheadings are marked by lower case letters or numbers. For example, "I. Introduce Ramona, a. Ramona is in the fields working, b. She is interrupted by the spirit of her Aunt Jean."

Step 2 Introduce the central problem.

  • In many fantasy stories, the character leaving home is the turning point. Maybe your character needs to go on a journey. For example, your character could receive news that their mother, who lives in another country, is ill. She has to travel across a desert, smuggling the medicine that's banned in their mother's home across the border.

Step 3 Develop the hero's story with mini-conflicts.

  • Pay attention to how this occurs in your favourite fantasy stories. What trials and tribulations does Harry Potter face that help him accept his destiny as the boy who lived? How does Katniss come to accept she has to lead the revolution?
  • Script multiple mini-conflicts in the lead up to the climax to test your character's strength and helping her use her skills and powers. For example, your character may have to deal with rival smugglers when she attempts to steal medicine.

"While these conflicts are usually related to the larger conflict, the protagonist may not be aware of the moving pieces behind the scenes."

Step 4 Choose an appropriate ending to finish your story.

  • A fantasy story can have a happy or sad ending. You can end with the hero winning or losing. You can also end with a partial victory where some evil has been defeated, but there are still unresolved conflicts. This can be particularly useful if you want to write a sequel, as there will still be challenges left for your hero to face.

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1. You wake up one morning and find that unicorns have taken residence in your backyard. What do you do?

2. You follow a rainbow to the end. What do you find?

3. Your cat speaks one morning and tells you that she is really a girl who had a spell put on her by an evil witch. What do you do? How do you help your cat?

4. On a trip to the beach, you meet a young mermaid named Coral. She invites you to visit her undersea home. Do you go with her? If you go, what do you see. If not, why not?

5. You’re given a magic paintbrush. Anything you paint will come to life! What do you paint? What happens?

6. On a hike with your two best friends, you decide to explore a cave. Inside the cave, you find a dragon! What do you do?

7. Your Great Aunt Matilda has a large collection of garden gnomes. You begin to suspect that they are actually alive when one throws a pebble at your little brother. What happens next?

8. A huge storm hits your town. Thunder and lighting rage for hours. A bolt of lightning hits your local library and inexplicably brings your favorite literary character to life. Who is it and what do you do together?

9. You think that your piano teacher is actually a wizard. Your suspicions are confirmed when he puts a spell on you for not practicing! He shrinks you to the size of an ant for two hours. What do you do?

10. One day, you wake up to find that you have wings! Where do you fly?

11. At a birthday party, the hired magician accidentally turns the birthday boy (your best friend!!) into a toad! What do you do?

12. You little sister tells you that she thinks your father is a ware wolf. What do you do?

13. You hear beautiful music coming from your garage every night at midnight. What do you find when you get brave enough to explore?

14. One day, the fish in your fish tank start talking to you. What do they tell you?

15. While playing in the forest behind your home, you find a village of fairies. Do you approach them? What do you learn about these tiny creatures?

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Writing fantasy comes with the privilege of being only limited by your own imagination: the worlds, characters, and plots you can develop are endless. And while that’s exciting, it can also come with the challenge of too many options; is your hero going to be a wizard or a warlock? A dwarf or a gnome? A halfling with a human father, and a with mother? Will they live in the heart of a secret ancient citadel, or a crumbling house in the shadowy forest? Do they have the power to fly, or to manipulate dreams? Is their nemesis an undead monster, or a giant beast? Is the story set on our earth, or on another world entirely? 

With so many possible fantasy story ideas, how do you pick just one to focus on? Hopefully, browsing through our fantasy writing prompts will give you that lightbulb moment and help you settle on that magic premise.

Here are our top ten fantasy writing prompts:

  • Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.
  • Write about a mischievous pixie or trickster god.
  • A day in the life of a genie who annoyingly keeps getting summoned by inept humans.
  • Write a short story about the star-crossed love between an orc and an elf.
  • Your garden is being infested by a particularly troublesome family of gnomes.
  • You stumble into a dragon-fighting ring. What happens next?
  • Contrary to popular belief, dragons are actually very kind and generous, and faeries are mean-spirited bullies.
  • You’ve been raised all your life to fulfill a prophecy, only for the seer to realize they were mistaken — you have no great destiny after all. What do you do now?
  • You're immortal and married to someone who is mortal. You've decided today is the day to come clean.
  • You brought a bag of salt with you on your wanderings, because salt was said to protect from what comes out at night.

We’re not just stopping at helping you find the right fantasy plot idea to write about. Here are some resources to help you craft a fantastic short story, or whatever type of fantasy writing you’re interested in :

  • 13 Kick-Ass Tips For Writing Fantasy From Professional Fantasy Editors (blog post)  — Whether you’re writing a novel or a shooter work, this post contains invaluable advice for creating a story your readers will love.
  • 14 Popular Fantasy Tropes — And How to Make Them Feel New Again (blog post)  — All genre fiction relies on tried-and-true tropes, and fantasy is no exception. But just because there are hundreds of stories about a knight’s quest to slay the dragon threatening their kingdom doesn’t mean you can’t write your own! From the Chosen One to the world that never progresses, we teach you what these tropes are and how to give them new life in your own writing.
  • Fantasy Story Title Generator  — Alongside our prompts, this can be a great way to bust through writer's block. Why not start with a name, and work backward?
  • The Ultimate Worldbuilding Guide (free resource)  — To plot every detail, from the geography of a country to the color of your new mythical race’s eyes, try out our worldbuilding guide. Its questions will prompt you to think deeply about the world you’re creating, and come up with the kind of textural detail you need to bring a setting to life.
  • Character profile template (free resource)  — Whether your story is about a princess or a troll, creating characters your readers will love requires serious planning. So try out our character profile template, to explore your character’s lives and backstories in detail.

Want more help learning how to write a fantasy short story? Check out  How to Write a Short Story That Gets Published  — a free, ten-day course guiding you through the process of short story writing by Laura Mae Isaacman, a full-time editor who runs a book editing company in Brooklyn.

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Need a good story idea quick? These fantasy writing prompts and plot ideas can be used as inspiration to write your next epic tale. You can use these story ideas and prompts for all types of creative works, whether it be a novel, screen play or other fictional short stories.

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The Magic World of Writing Fantastical, Epic Tales

I’ve always loved writing fantasy, simply because in fantasy you can leave all your worries about the real world behind. Fantasy writing is your chance to explore your imagination and discover all sorts of magical and mysterious things.

One of the biggest perks of fantasy writing is unlike realistic fiction, there needs to be no logical sequence for how things happen. You can finally use magic as a reasonable and acceptable explanation for everything.

Like all of our  writing prompts , these fantasy fiction prompts and plot ideas are varied on a number of different subjects that can fit into the fantasy genre. Many of these fiction writing prompts can be used for sub-genres of fantasy, such as paranormal romance, urban fantasy, magic realism and more.

Not a fan of the subject? Prefer to stick to medieval times? Any of these epic story ideas can be adapted easily simply by substituting the suggested character with your mythological creature of choice.

Don’t forget, if you like some aspects of a prompt you can always change it for your own needs and what interests you most. The possibilities are endless, and I know there is a book idea here waiting for you to write and publish it .

Even if you don’t have any intentions of writing a fantasy novel, there are many benefits of practicing creative writing with these fantasy writing prompts. Set a timer for 5 minutes and let your imagination run wild with one of these prompts – you never know where it may take you.

Fantasy Writing Prompts for Creative Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Screenplays and More

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These writing prompts are open to your own interpretation and imagination. Many are purposely open-ended to give you a lot of flexibility for the way they are used. Ready? Let the writing begin!

1. The Snow Dragon: You are in the mountain forest when you come face to face with the snow dragon: an adorable, furry, and surprisingly tiny creature who breathes fire.

2. Street Signs: After a young man is killed as an innocent bystander in the cross-fires of gang violence, you notice a mysterious symbol appear on the side of a building.

3. Lilies of the Valley: As the new housekeeper for a prominent wealthy family, one of your tasks is to water all of the house plants. You are watering the lilies in the entry way when one of the plants starts talking to warn you of a dark family secret.

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4. The Coin Dealer:  You are at a Coin Show when you meet a coin dealer who specializes in collecting mythical currencies.

5. The Fairies Next Door: Being new in town, you decided to introduce yourself to the neighbors. When you knock on the door, you are greeted by a small army of fairies who take you captive.

6. Water Vs. Dirt: There are two major groups of people who live on the planet. The water people, who use water for everything, and the dirt people, who use dirt for everything. Can they learn to co-exist peacefully, or will their entire world become mud?

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7. Potions, Inc. : After centuries of a small occult family developing successful potions for love, fortune, and health, the oldest son decides to launch the family business of magic into the corporate world.

8. If Walls Could Talk:  After moving to a new town, the Smith Family thinks they found the perfect home. That is, until the walls begin to talk and they learn the house is cursed.

9. Empire of Misfits:  A secret society of misfits decides to take over the world, learning to use their greatest flaws as super powers to succeed.

10. The Invisible Castle: A group of friends decide to climb a tower near their home when they discover it leads to an invisible castle in the air that no one else knows exists.

11. Ghost  Pirates:  Legends claim a notorious pirate buried his treasure along the rocky shores of the cove. James and his girlfriend are at the beach one night when the ghost ship sails in.

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12. Photographic Travel: You stare at the man in the photo and wonder what his life might have been like. Next thing you know, you and the person in the photograph have swapped places.

13. The Benevolent Beast: On the edge of town is a giant and fierce looking beast but is actually quite friendly. When strange occurrences start happening in the town, the beast is a prime suspect. Can you protect the beast and clear its name?

14. Gilbert The Giant Goldfish: Life in the koi pond only appears to be peaceful…

15. The Magic Key: After failing in his career and marriage, Will discovers a magic key that unlocks doors that open into a new world.

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16. Island in the Clouds:  The Great War left the people of her kingdom stranded on a tethered island in the clouds…

17. Dancing Fever : As the townspeople are overcome with a feverish desire to dance, it’s up to you to find the cause and cure.

18. Paranormal Detective : He has a knack for solving mysteries with the help of a ghost who gives him clues.

19. Darkness Made Daily: The factory you work at is frequently rated “Top 10 Places to Work” across the country. Workers have wonderful health benefits, generous salaries, and plenty of paid vacation time. When your co-worker at the assembly line mysteriously vanishes, it’s up to you to uncover the evil truth of what the factory is manufacturing and put a stop to it.

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20. The Arctic Mermaid:  Living deep in the icy waters of the Northern Atlantic Ocean are the arctic mermaids, who rescue a child being held captive on a ship.

21. Ring of Storms : “It’s just one those silly mood rings…” or is it?

22. No Words: Mike makes a promise to a mysterious vagrant on the street that leaves his wife speechless.

23. The Psychic Hospital : After being involuntarily committed into the psych ward for being delusional, a patient must somehow convince the doctors all she experiences is real. She is not crazy – and neither are the other patients.

24. Forever Beautiful : You are a cosmetologist at a local gossip-filled beauty salon when you accidentally stumble across a map that outlines the path to the legendary fountain of youth.

25.  Out of Paradise: You just got kicked out of heaven. Now what?

26. The Crossing Guards:  The crossing guards at a busy intersection of the city do more than just help the living humans walk across the street.

27. Second Chance at Life: At a hospital on one stormy night, the souls of two patients agree to swap places when it becomes obvious neither one will ever be able to return to the life they once knew.

28. The Cowboy and The Witch : He is an outlaw from the wild, wild west and she’s a witch from the Old Country.

29. The False Light Gods: A group of evil entities attempt to trick people into believing they are the good guys by disguising themselves as saints, angels, gods, and goddesses.

30. Utopian Anarchist Society : Tired of the kingdom’s latest . It’s time to do something about it and so you begin your plans for creating the perfect utopian anarchist society.

31. Spirit Radio: After a few too many songs come on the radio at random coincidence, you realize you have a gift to communicate with spirits through music.

32.  Flying Cupcakes: A little girl is visiting a busy bakery with her nanny when she  enters the enchanted kitchen and is whisked away into the land of cupcakes.

33. Cosmic Address: You discover there’s a reason the address of your childhood home is 382 Orion Way.

34. The Perfect People: On the outside, they appear to be perfect. Of course, things are never as they actually appear…

35. Soul Fragments: When something tragic happens, it’s often said we lose a piece of ourselves. Your task is to travel through different lifetimes to find these lost parts of self to be whole again.

36. The VooDoo Queen:  The fraudulent fortune teller makes her living by conning the local superstitious government officials. When they start to become suspicious, she decides to make a run for it through the bayou where she encounters the ghost of the real VooDoo Queen.

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37. Ghost Train : Every night, you are awakened by the sound of a train, but the railroad closed down years ago.

38. Trash to Treasure: While exploring an abandoned trash dump location off the coast, a young boy discovers an ancient sword.

39. Planet of Sorrows : It is a place of suffering, brokenness and despair.

40. Reading the Heavens : Each person has a designated star in the sky above. When the stars align, they will be lifted to go home to their true planet.

41. Miners Cove: After a mining village is swallowed by a sinkhole, all traces on the surface disappear, but the civilization continues on in secret for centuries. When modern day explorers come to claim and develop the land, the underground colony must do what they can to protect themselves and their secret world.

42. The Mirror, Cup, and Candle : Legend has it, if you stand in front of a mirror holding a cup and a candle you can jump between dimensions.

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I hope these fantasy writing prompts helped spark your imagination. Whether you are looking for a different and unique style of creative writing exercises or are looking for the elusive perfect novel idea, this list will hopefully get your creativity flowing. And don’t forget – National Novel Writing Month is November!

Do you have any other ideas for fantasy writing prompts not included here? Share your fantasy story writing prompts or plot ideas in the comments section below – you never know who you might inspire to get writing.

And as always if you do write anything using these prompts, we would love to know about it! Tell us where we can find your stories in the comments below, link to this list from your own blog, or use the hashtag #thinkwritten on social media.

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I plan on writing about one of these ideas for one week every night, thank you for sharing these ideas!

You’re welcome! I’m glad it inspires you to write!

Keep writing! My life depends on it!

I’m not really what you would call a writer. But I plan on becoming an author one day, and I believe these ideas will help me along that path. Thank you so much.

That`s actually a good idea.

Thank you for these awesome ideas. They make me feel so enthusiastic.

Glad you enjoyed them!

Wow thanks now I can begin my own series and add more to the story

I have an Idea for a prompt… A girl named Summer is born on The Summer Solstice of 2003, the date that a hero from a prophecy is supposed to be born. When Summer turns 16, Mordred, King Arthur’s supposedly dead nephew, rises, and attempts to take over the world, Summer must team up with Iclyn, A girl born on the winter solstice, with winter powers (summer had summery powers) Lily, a girl with powers born on the spring equinox, and Autumn, a girl with powers born on the fall equinox. The girls train to be knights to defeat the mighty Mordred, before the alignment of the planets, when he will become too powerful to fight.

This one is really good for a fantasy novel

That’s sounds like an awesome story and i would love to read it when its finished😊

I would love to use this prompt of yours! It’s really inspiring.

Wow that’s so awesome ur idea is so cool, keep on writing ur gonna be really great author at this rateđŸ‘đŸ”„đŸ’ŻđŸ‘

I really like that story and if you just finished it and published it,i think that story would go viral!

That sound awesome!

This idea is amazing! You’re a great author and this will make a super cool fantasy book! (like you said, Shreya)

These Ideas are gold! I plan to use a few of them! You are awesome.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!

“Cliche” medieval settings? Ouch. 😔

I’ve been using these for my weekly 200’s at school and they’re really awesome!

I have written 7 books so far but, and yes, it’s a big BUT, none have managed to catch a big publishers eyes or be the word out there for it to reach the masses. Looking for a big publisher for my 8th manuscript. Shaida mehrban

Hi Shaida, have you considered working with an agent? Sometimes they can help you find a publisher and may be able to give you some feedback on what might make your books marketable. Hope that helps and hopefully you will be able to publish one of your books soon!

I think that some of these are very good, such as the patients that are thought of as crazy story, and the candle in front of the mirror, but others are a bit childish.

I’m glad you were able to find a couple that intrigued you!

“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” – Madeleine L’Engle

HI, I have a question? Can I get permission to use the ideas in my stories!

Hi Monica, you are welcome to use any of these ideas in your stories. If you publish anything online, we would love it if you could cite our website as inspiration and share this page so it can help inspire others! Thank you for asking and let us know if you write something, we’d love to check it out. 🙂

Hi just to double-check!!! I can have permission to use your story ideas If I later decide to publish books! And become an Author and get pay, IF I could get permission!!!

Ten years after being abandoned to the care of her alcoholic father, the eldest of a pair of identical twin sisters tries to track down her estranged mom. The problem is: the only person who has a clue to her whereabouts is a young boy she hasn’t seen in nearly twelve years. But, he’s not really a boy. He’s a centuries-old fairy who appears mostly human. Except for the fifteen feet raven wings sprouting from his back. What really happened on the night the girl’s mother disappeared, and why does it feel like she isn’t being told the entire truth about her.

Thanks for sharing your plot idea H.R.!

Novel ideas to rejuvenate our creativity

I have so many story ideas and I did wrote some out but threw them away (oops) I did write a story but lost interest in it cause so much stuff was happening and now, I’m trying to focus on 1 but don’t know where to begin or how to write it :< I really like fantasy and your ideas are cool ^^

Glad they inspired you!

Story Idea you meet Jesus Christ in person no one believes that’s him !! what would you do?

I need help writing a plot for my stories about mermaids and fairy in a school setting???/

Story Idea a beautiful women uses her charm and beauty to get out of poverty and uses people to get what she wants because she thinks she deserves the best, in the end everything comes back to her. Story Idea Two sisters exasperated a birth one rich one poor meet again and switched lives one goes to replaces the others life and lives a lavish lifestyles the bad sister while the other takes care of the other family the good sister!

this is a nice idea and i would really like to see what u have got.

I was thinking about an idea for a novel and I was wondering if you had any thoughts on it.

Eren Hawkings wakes up from a coma after a dangerous car crash. During his Coma, he has strange visions that show to him the future of the world. And Eren’s entire life layed out before his eyes. During these he finds out that he will find true love. However, his love will die at a very early age to a rare virus. He will not pass through college, becoming a victim of a school shooting. His friends leave him to survive on his own in the world. How will he handle these visions, and will he be able to stop these visions from becoming reality.

(I’m only 13 and still learning the steps to becoming an author)

There’s really no such thing as a bad idea for a book – it’s all in how the story is told and how it develops. I was 14 when I wrote my first novel – it’s simultaneously the worst and best thing I’ve ever written. The worst because I was a beginner and its badly written. The plot is a disaster, the characters are cliche, the grammar is painful.

And yet, it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever written. Writing something badly is what helped me become a good writer. {And writing things badly is actually the entire premise of the book I’m currently publishing!}

The best way to learn is by doing. Start writing! You can always edit/revise/write a different story later.

Story idea: There are four ancient tribes in a feud. Little do they know, a darker force than them all intends to get rid of them. Four girls from each tribe, intend to find out why the feud started in the first for the sake of saving there tribes.

It is somewhat like Hunger Games

Good ideas, guys!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Great Ideas, thinkwritten! They’re really inspiring!

i am doing a fantasy book for kids for school and i need ideas

Hi I just want to repost my idea. A girl wakes up and she has no idea where she is. Soon, she realizes that she is trapped in a laboratory/maze inhabited by a crazy alchemist or somewhat. The reason she’s captured is because in her past life, she had a terrible secret that he needs to know. But she refuses to tell him the secret after she communicates with the ghost of her past life. eventually, she escapes and defeats him and saves her past life and her present one. Except, she is unaware that since she doesn’t tell him the secret, there is a terrible cost about to destroy her utterly.

I kinda changed it.

I love that idea. Thank you!!

I’m planning a DnD campaign with a general, really loose idea, using these to fill in some gaps and make it more interesting.

Heyo! This was very useful, thanks yours so much 🙂

I’ve been trying to write a really good story for a while but I’m stuck. Can you give me any ideas including the following? Thanks in advance. (I will be checking my email every day for your reply 🙂

Fantasy Elements Jars Mystical Creatures

Hi. I have an ideas but I get writer’s block. I can’t write properly. My idea to develop is the Ghost Train or The Snow Dragon 🙂 can you please help me write a story and help get rid of my writer’s block 🙂

thanks a lot i’m behind lots of essays and you saved my life thanks a lot I will come here if i need any more ideas. – See you later

Story Idea: Nora Redford has grown up without a mother. When one magical Christmas Eve she is given a wish, she asks to see her mother. Nora is given a map to the Island of The Dead and she goes on an adventure through different worlds to find her mother.

This would be a good book

if anyone publish stories on these concepts will u remove that particular concept???

Possibly, maybe. Depends if you follow my original open source licencing model.

Oooh I really like it!Is it okay if I use it?

Every time i go over to our grandmas my cousins and i all play these games based on fantasy and Mid evil. Lately we have run out of ideas, so i am for sure book marking this also my parents tell me to write so this will make it a lot more fun!

Here’s my idea:

In Northern England, a gang of teenage girls discover a magical jewel that belonged to the Romans. The Romans used that Jewel to put a curse on their newly conquered land, a curse that would turn all teenage girls there into boys. When the Romans left Britain, the curse was revoked and they destroyed any evidence: expect for that one jewel. They buried it and made a sign reading “Non tangere” (do not touch) next to it. the teenage girls ,manged to get it and horribly pronounced the magic Latin spell next to it, awaking the curse.

This has been really helpful. Thank you so much.

Thank you very much!!! My english teacher assigned me a homework of writing a novel in a month.. These plot ideas are so cool and helpful!! By the way, isn’t the ‘soul fragment ” plot similar to Voldemort’s in the Harry Potter series? And, I have another problem..I just can’t think of a really rare female character name. Could someone please suggest me some names?

Perhaps, Rivera, Eve, or even Coral?

Well, one more thing that people could write at the end of the story is that it was all a dream!

Hi, there! I want to write a story of the Nutcracker but I am stuck tight! I’ve written several attempts on the story but every time, I bump into a wall. Something’s just not coming out the right way. Need some help here!

Hi Mary Ann, did you create an outline? That can help you identify a roadmap for the story so that when you hit a wall you know which direction to go. Keep trying, I know you can do it!

Very well-written! Thanks for sharing this great article Chelle.. Writing Fantasy Fiction doesn’t have to be daunting and difficult. Thank you!

Dren kind of works; I’ve used it for a character who’s transfluid, but I don’t know what you’re swinging for :P.

There’s also Feven, which looks weird but it’s pronouned like Raven but with an F, so it’s pronouned Fay-ven, or Fae-ven. The spelling is also changeable, since it’s your character! Do what fits.

Farah, which I just think is pretty. :>

Nimah, which I also find pretty. (I find a lot of things pretty XD)

Leyra, which is also changeable, Laerah, Leira, do what you feel is right.

Kioni, (pronounced key-o’-knee; funny spelling huh?) I had a friend named Kioni, and I just thought the name was pretty unique.

Soriah; (pronounced as it is, so-rye-ah, and the spelling can be changed!) my older sister was going to be named this, but at the last minute she was called Christa instead. (Christa is just a variation of Krista, as my name, Jayda, is a variation of Jada.)

If you’re feeling fancy, you can even use my middle name, Zaharra. Or Zara if you want it shorter.

That’s all from me! Hope I could help!

So uhh this is my short story that I made for the first one. The Snow Dragon. It’s kind of long so if you don’t want to read it then it’s fine but I saw other people doing this so I thought why not? I trek up the mountain, putting one foot in front of the other, determined to finally get to the top this time, while the sky falls in tiny crystal balls around me. Soon the snow starts plummeting down in sheets, blocking my path and covering everything, the trees, the grass, and the ground in a sheet of white. Trying to escape the gloomy weather, I look for a cave. I remember finding it the last time I was exploring the woods and mountains near my house. The truth is, I live in the middle of nowhere and it gets quite lonely when you are the only person your age around. It’s just my mother and father, who are faithful farmers. My father goes to the village nearest here every other week in our only carriage to trade food for clothes and other necessities. If I remember correctly, the cave is somewhere around the clearing a few meters ahead. After searching more thoroughly, I find it carved inside the edge of a hill covered by the shade of trees and bushes. The gentle snow seems to have turned into a storm in the last few minutes. I step inside and take off my scarf that was covering my face and finally breathe freely. I rub my hands together to create some heat. After I have made myself comfortable, I finally take in my surroundings. The cave is dark and covered with jagged rocks everywhere I look. Every nook and cranny is sharp and the shadows dance in the changing weather, taunting me to come to them. There are a few insects scuttling around on the floors. I see a spider web on the rocks. A flea is stuck on it. I walk in deeper, ready to investigate the strange cave further. As I trudge along, I see something that makes me freeze. Something big and alive. There is some sort of creature in the furthest corners of the cave. And it seems to be sleeping. As I walk closer to it, I make sure to keep my footsteps light. Now I am standing right on top of it. I think that it is an animal. It’s skin is white, it’s head is tucked into itself and it is curled into a ball. Definitely sleeping. The creature’s white tail is flipping back and forth as if it is having a pleasant dream. No, wait, that’s not skin. That’s scales. The entire animal is covered in scales. Strange. I have never seen something like this before. Only small animals like snakes and reptiles have scales. I reach my hand down to touch it, now only centimeters away. The tip of my finger brushes what I’m assuming is the head. The tiny creature whips it’s head around and a growl arouses from its throat. I stumble back in surprise and fall back on my behind. The animal stands up on all fours and shakes its head, letting out a small blast of fire in the process. You see, the white scaled creature isn’t an animal at all. It’s a dragon.

These are the best writing prompts I have ever seen! I love this site and your writing! Thank You! #Never Stop Writing!

Hi, I am having trouble with writing a book. I have writer’s block and I need ideas for a story about people from a different planet looking for people with the same birthstone to tell their secrets but I have no clue where to start. I been wanting to write stories but I am 14 and have no clue where to start.

I meant people from a different planet going to Earth in a disguise looking for a person that believes in fantasy place. Then the people from the different planets will reveal their true identity only to them if they tell any one the people from the different planet fade in color and turn gray. I need names for these creatures and a way how to do it. I don’t know if I want to do a comic book, chapter book,or picture book.

I need help writing this story. I would be happy if help me with a story starter for this story.

I need title ideas. Something fantasy-wise. Thanks -Book Worm

IÂŽm writing something with the four basic elements and how these four teenagers have powers. So far, I have Flare, Aura, Wade, and Sten. Flare has fire, Wade has water, Aura has air, and Sten has earth abilities. They live in different realms. I would like to hear your ideas.(If you guys have any)

These are amazing ideas can i use one

Of course, that is why they are here!

They are great.

what a good idea i love the second one

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Fantasy Books For 4th Graders (Age 9)

30 Outstanding Fantasy Books For 4th Graders (Age 9)

Fantasy books fascinate young readers with magical stories. For 4th graders, aged around 9 years old, these books can be a great start to discover new worlds filled with magic and adventure.

In this post, we will explore the 30 Outstanding Fantasy Books For 4th Graders.

The fantasy books mentioned in this post are based on comprehensive research and reviews and are considered some of the Fantasy Books For 4th Graders.

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If you’re in a hurry, your search is over! We have selected three highly recommended fantasy books.

  • Harry Potter
  • The City of Ember

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling follows Harry Potter, raised by his relatives. His life takes a turn when he’s invited to a magical school, as he embarks on this magical journey, he begins to solve the mysteries of his past. Join him on his magical journey as he discovers his powers and faces dangers.

Don’t forget to check out Harry Potter Box Set.

The Magician’s Nephew

In “The Magician’s Nephew” by C.S. Lewis, two brave friends begin on a dangerous journey to save a life. Their adventure transports them to another world where an evil witch rules. In Narnia, anything can happen, and there are endless adventures waiting to be explored. Join them on this journey to discover the wonders and dangers of Narnia.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

In “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter wants to return to Hogwarts School. However, a warning from a creature predicts disaster if Harry goes back. Ignoring the warning, Harry returns for his second year, encountering new challenges and dangers along the way.

“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman, follows a curious girl named Coraline. When she steps through a mysterious door, she discovers a house like her own. Inside, Coraline meets another mother and father who want to keep her with them forever. To escape this mysterious situation, Coraline must gather her bravery and escape from this house before it’s too late.

Winterhouse

In “Winterhouse” by Ben Guterson, a girl named Elizabeth, who doesn’t have parents is sent to the mysterious Hotel. When Elizabeth arrives there, she discovers that the hotel is quite charming, especially its huge library full of books. Elizabeth finds a special book filled with mysteries that lead her to uncover a mystery involving Norbridge and his family.

The Fairy Tale Detectives

In “The Fairy Tale Detectives” by Michael Buckley, Sabrina and Daphne, are two orphaned sisters sent to live with their grandmother, Grimm. Their grandmother resides in a town known for its crimes. Upon arrival, the sisters discover their family’s magical heritage. Now, it’s their responsibility to keep the magical beings in check. This book blends magic, adventure, and imagination in a delightful way.

The Brightest Night

In “The Brightest Night” by Tui T. Sutherland, Sunny is a unique dragon from a special clan. They have a big task to stop a war among dragons. Sunny wants to do this job well. She goes on an adventure into the desert and finds some hidden secrets. Join her in this thrilling journey as she faces challenges and decides the future of her world alongside her friends.

Traps and Specters

In “Traps and Specters” by Bryan Chick, something scary happens one night. Noah and his friends have to deal with big, scary creatures called sasquatches at their school. And their enemy captures Noah’s friends. To save them and the whole zoo, the kids have to work together. Join them on this adventure as they face sasquatches, rescue their friends, and beat their enemies.

The City of Ember 

“The City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau is about a peaceful city. But now, after some years, Lina finds a message that might destroy the city. She and her friend Doon must quickly solve the clues and convince everyone to follow them on this journey. If they can’t, the city will be in darkness forever. Join Lina and Doon in their exciting adventure to save their home.

Be sure to check out The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set.

“Matilda” by Roald Dahl, follows a young girl. However, her parents consider her a problem. Matilda hopes for a better experience at school, but she’s faced with a terrifying headmistress who hates children. When Matilda is targeted by the headmistress, she discovers a power that empowers her to fight back.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis tells the story of four siblings: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. They stumble upon a magical closet that whisks them away to Narnia, a land trapped in eternal winter and ruled by the White Witch. Join them on this thrilling journey filled with magic and bravery.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” by J.K. Rowling, a very bad man named Sirius Black escaped from a place called Azkaban. He was charged with doing something really terrible with his magic. Harry Potter and his friends are worried because Black might come to their school, Hogwarts.

The People of Sparks

In “The People of Sparks” by Jeanne DuPrau, Lina and Doon take people from Ember to a new place called Sparks. It’s a good place for all, but trouble starts arising. The Ember residents and the villagers don’t know how to fight. Lina and Doon need to work together to stop a big problem that could hurt both groups.

Tuck Everlasting

In “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt, young Winnie Foster finds a magical spring on her family’s land that can grant eternal life. She learns from the Tuck family, about the challenges and consequences of living forever while never growing old. Now, Winnie must make a decision, whether to keep this secret or join them on their endless journey.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

In “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” by Robert C. O’Brien, a mouse named Mrs. Frisby faces a situation. She must migrate her family to their summer home immediately to avoid a deadly danger. However, her youngest son, Timothy, is too sick to be moved. Fortunately, Mrs. Frisby meets some intelligent rats. Together, they create a clever plan. This story explores the power of kindness and teaches problem-solving skills.

A Dangerous Path 

In “A Dangerous Path” by Erin Hunter, there’s a group of cats facing trouble. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw as their leader, which upsets Fireheart. He thinks Tigerclaw might want revenge. Also, there’s a danger in the forest that puts all the cats in danger. It’s an exciting story full of danger in the world of warrior cats.

The Secrets of Winterhouse

In “The Secrets of Winterhouse” by Ben Guterson, Elizabeth and Freddy return to the Winterhouse Hotel for another holiday season. This time, they dive deeper into the mystery surrounding Riley, a guest who left behind his magical book. As they follow the clues, the matter becomes more complicated. This book blends mystery, magic, and the power of friendship.

“Flunked” by Jen Calonita introduces Gilly, a clever girl, who is good at stealing but gets caught one day. As a result, she’s sent to Fairy Tale School, where the teachers are villains. One day Gilly, along with new friends Jax and Kayla, discovers a hidden conflict. Join Gilly in this magical story full of surprises and discoveries.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by J.K. Rowling, takes you on a magical journey into the world of unique creatures. This book is filled with detailed information about various magical beasts. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves the magical world and wants to learn about the creatures that occupy it.

Descendants

“Descendants 3 Junior Novel” by Carin Davis, Join Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, and their friends as they begin on another epic adventure to save their kingdom and face new challenges. It’s a delightful journey that shows the power of friendship, magic, and courage.

The Winterhouse Mysteries

In “The Winterhouse Mysteries” by Ben Guterson, it’s springtime at Winterhouse, and Elizabeth is settling into her new home. But strange things start happening among the hotel guests and Elizabeth hears cries for help. When Elizabeth finds an old book with secrets, she realizes that someone at the hotel is trying to bring Villian back. Elizabeth and Freddy must work together to stop this danger and save Winterhouse before it’s too late.

Skeleton Creek

In “Skeleton Creek” by Patrick Carman, strange events are appearing in Skeleton Creek, and two friends, Ryan and Sarah, are determined to find the truth. However, when a spooky incident leaves Ryan restricted to his house and unable to meet Sarah, they create a unique approach to their investigation. Join them as they solve the mysteries of Skeleton Creek.

Kingdom Keepers

In “Kingdom Keepers” by Ridley Pearson, five teenagers become protectors at the theme park. They also face villains and dangers who want to harm the park. But something goes wrong, and Finn, one of the teens, is moved to the Magic Kingdom at night. He meets Wayne, who warns him about a group that wants to harm them. This story is filled with magic and the power of teamwork.

Journey to Zentobia

In “Journey to Zentobia” by Stacy D’Alessandro, Maggie loves playing detective in her town. Suddenly her detective skills would lead her and her older brother into a world of dark magic. While spying on a mysterious neighbor, they stumble upon a secret portal that transports them to Zentobia, a magical land. However, in Zentobia, dark forces threaten to bring back evil magic. Maggie and her brother must face their greatest challenge and stop the evil rulers.

Poseidon’s Academy and the Deadly Disease

In “Poseidon’s Academy and the Deadly Disease” by Sarah A. Vogler, Hailey returns to Poseidon’s Academy for her second year, hoping for a more peaceful time. However, her hopes are dashed when an evil group enters the school, taking everyone hostage. Now, Hailey must face the challenge with bravery and save her academy from destruction.

The Unusual Suspects

In “The Unusual Suspects” by Michael Buckley, orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne find a mystery that traces back to their ancestors, the Brothers Grimm, who were detectives. The Grimms are tasked with maintaining peace among the magical beings and now, Sabrina and Daphne are the heirs.

Return to Zentobia

In “Return to Zentobia” by Stacy D’Alessandro, Maggie and Peter face a new adventure. They stopped dark magic earlier, but now the villain’s daughter needs their help to find the Book of Magic and save her mom. To secure the book, they must travel through dangers, facing beasts and threats along the way. Join them in this exciting adventure filled with magic and bravery.

The Strangers

In “The Strangers” by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Chess, Emma, and Finn Greystone have a normal life until they discover reports of three kidnapped children who are similar to them. As they solve clues, they find a dangerous secret that will change their world forever. Join them in this mystery filled with secrets and dangers.

Willa of the Wood

In “Willa of the Wood” by Robert Beatty, Willa is a young girl who believes humans are the destroyers of trees, and she’s been taught to steal from them. However, when her curiosity leads her into the world of humans and leaves her left and injured, she relies on her grandmother’s old powers. Along the way, she discovers that not all humans are the same. Join her in this gripping tale of self-discovery.

Magic and Other Misdemeanors

In “Magic and Other Misdemeanors” by Michael Buckley, Sabrina, and Daphne, the detectives, face magical thefts that make life very tough for their family. Their grandma, Granny, is struggling to pay huge taxes. The sisters, along with some help from others, tackle this case on their own. As they investigate, they hope to find the truth behind these crimes and make life better for their family.

We hope that our list of  fantasy  books  for  4th graders  has given you some great options to choose from and you and your  9 year old  will have fun while exploring these  fantasy  books  together.

The  fantasy  books  recommended in this list have been thoroughly researched and reviewed, and are considered some of the best  Fantasy  Books  For  4th Graders . While I may not have personally  read  all of these  books , they have been highly recommended by other readers.

We would love to hear from you about which  Fantasy  book  your  4th grader  enjoyed the most, or if there is a favorite  book  that we missed. Please leave your comments and feedback below.

Best wishes and happy  reading !

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    Where are you? Create a fantasy world of your own using three of the following elements: elves, a captured prince, a wand, magic, a dungeon, a bag of gold that replenishes, or a castle. Somehow, you're able to see what other people are thinking and you know what the town mayor is planning.

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    Every writer has moments when their mind goes blank. It can be frustrating and annoying when you really want to write something, but just don't know where to start. That's where writing prompts come in handy. Since it is J.K Rowling's birthday in July, I figured what better way to celebrate her birthday than writing your own fantasy stories.

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    1. As a group, list all of the fantasy books/stories/movies the class can brainstorm on the board. 2. Under each write what the hero was required to do. (Lord of the Rings, destroy the ring, Harry Potter, defeat Voldemort, Alice in Wonderland, get back to her own land etc.) 3.

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    We have created this unit of study to help your students write a complete fantasy story. These free writing lessons are geared towards second and third grade students. For this writing unit, we do not have children begin writing fantasy stories right away. We first build a good foundation. This unit is newly updated to include additional resources.

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