Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
70 Urban Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teens: Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas
Urban fantasy fuses magic with the modern world—think secret covens behind coffee shops, cursed metro lines, and enchanted city streets. In this post you’ll find 70 creative writing prompts for teens, including plot hooks, titles, opening lines, characters, settings, and picture prompts to spark fresh stories.
15 Best Fantasy Novels to Teach in the Classroom
Fantasy is one of the most powerful genres to teach — high-interest without being low-rigour. This post explores 15 of the best fantasy novels for the classroom, from classic texts to contemporary favourites, each chosen for their discussion potential, thematic depth, and ability to engage students in meaningful thinking and writing.