It's time for more Magic Pen Story Starters! I hope these prompts inspire you to put pen (or pencil) to paper or tap words onto your screen.
Remember, there are no rules. Find a Magic Pen Story Starter that grabs you, and write away!
1) Write a story about:
- a couch that breaks out of the furniture store
- a lost dog that moves into your classroom
- a brother and sister who find magical leaves in their backyard
2) Write these folktales:
- "Cinderella Goes to Broadway"
- "Hansel and Gretel: The Prequel"
- "Little Red Riding Hood Opens a Wolf Shelter
3) Write a story with this first line:
- The ice broke under my feet, plunging me into the cold water.
- The penguin waddled over the snow and searched for her mother.
- I went to the store and bought a shovel, a map, and a banana.
- "Stop!" he yelled, but the thief sprouted wings and flew away.
4) More writing ideas:
- Write a story about a family that takes a vacation in their backyard.
- Write a story or poem about the new crayon in the crayon box.
- Write a story with the title, "Me Big Caveman."
- Close your eyes and think about five things you can find in your backpack. Then write a story about a space alien who steals your backpack and eats those five things.
Use your imagination and let your magic pen soar!