Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein remains one of the most influential gothic novels ever written, exploring ambition, scientific discovery and the moral consequences of creating life. These creative writing prompts draw inspiration from the novel’s atmosphere, characters and philosophical questions, encouraging writers to explore themes such as responsibility, isolation, obsession and the dangers of pushing knowledge too far. This collection of 70 Frankenstein-inspired writing prompts includes plot hooks, opening lines, closing lines, character ideas, settings and visual prompts designed to spark original storytelling. Perfect for classroom use or independent writing practice, the prompts invite writers to experiment with perspective, voice and atmosphere while engaging with the gothic tension and moral complexity that make Frankenstein such a powerful literary work.