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70 Dystopian Writing Prompts for Teen Writers

70 Dystopian Writing Prompts for Teen Writers

Dystopian writing prompts give teen writers a powerful way to explore control, resistance, survival, and imagined futures shaped by fear or authority. This collection of 70 dystopian story ideas includes picture prompts, opening lines, titles, and speculative scenarios designed to support creative writing lessons, independent writing, and classroom discussion. Ideal for students studying dystopian fiction or learning how to write a dystopian story, these prompts encourage critical thinking, worldbuilding, and meaningful storytelling.

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