Writing Prompts Examples

   High School Creative Writing Story Starters

High School Creative Writing Story Starters


1. Story Writing Idea

Write a story that begins with the line "Claire stood stock-still in the office supply aisle at Wal-Mart, staring at the shelf in wonder."

2. Writing Exercise

Write a story that begins with the line "The mayor unfolded the piece of unsigned paper with shaking hands and read the words 'I know your dirty little secret.'"

3. Story To Write About

Write a story that begins with the line "Harriet had never believed in God and, funeral or no, she didn't see a reason to start now."

4. Writing Prompt For Stories

Write a story that begins with the line "The first time her hand brushed against his, the cup of loneliness that had balanced within him for so long was suddenly and violently overturned."

5. Creative Writing Story Idea

Write a story that begins with the line "When the waters finally receded from the city, my father was gone."

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