Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
70 Dragon Writing Prompts: Ancient Power, Fire & Forgotten Legends
Discover 70 dragon writing prompts filled with ancient creatures, dragon riders, hidden hoards, forgotten kingdoms, magical bonds, and legendary adventures. Inspired by fantasy literature, mythology, and folklore, this collection explores powerful dragons, ancient prophecies, lost civilisations, enchanted landscapes, and the complex relationship between humans and dragons. Featuring plot hooks, title ideas, opening lines, closing lines, character concepts, setting inspiration, and visual story prompts, these ideas are perfect for fantasy writers, students, and anyone who loves epic storytelling. Whether your dragons are wise guardians, fearsome conquerors, ancient survivors, or misunderstood allies, these prompts provide endless inspiration for creating unforgettable fantasy worlds.
70 Mermaid & Siren Writing Prompts for Teens: Mythic Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas
Explore 70 Mermaid & Siren Writing Prompts for Teens inspired by mermaid mythology, siren myths, and ocean fantasy. This atmospheric collection offers plot hooks, opening and closing lines, character and setting ideas, and visual writing prompts designed to support folklore-driven, mood-led storytelling in the classroom or at home. Ideal for fantasy writing prompts for teens, English lessons, writing clubs, or independent creative projects, these prompts draw on mermaidcore aesthetics, underwater worlds, sea witches, and siren lore to help young writers explore identity, transformation, and choice through mythic, character-focused narratives.