Kickstart your creativity and free your inner writer—writing prompts for teens

What story do you have inside? Is it a romance, a drama, a fantasy…or all three? Dare to Write is here to inspire you with a huge variety of writing prompts, plot beginnings, and thought-provoking ideas. Scribble directly in the book or use your own notebook—the right way is however you want to write.

You're invited to capture your thoughts and feelings using these writing prompts. Dare to dive into the character worksheets, topic brainstorms, or three-minute challenges and see what unfolds. You can crack open any chapter you like, or start with the first writing prompts in the book.

Dare to Write: Creative Writing Prompts for Young People and Word Rebels Everywhere includes:

• A genre buffet—Try a taste of any of the included genres: memoir, poetry, crime fiction, romance, or fantasy/science fiction.
• Refresher inside—A handy intro and strategic writing tips help you brush up on basics like characterization, setting the scene, and more.
• Something for everyone—This is YOUR story! No matter what type of writer you are, you'll find creative writing prompts to inspire your composition.

Pick up the writing prompts in Dare to Write—your imagination will take it from here.