120 Best Magical Writing Prompts to Spark Your Imagination

120 incredibly magical journal prompts for fantasy and joy

Have you ever wanted to add a little magic to your day? Sometimes life feels so routine, and it’s fun to let our imagination run wild.

That’s where magical writing prompts come in. They can help you tap into your creativity, explore your dreams, and bring a bit of wonder into your writing.

In this blog post, you’ll see some magical writing prompts to get you started. Whether you’re imagining a new world, exploring your inner magic, or writing about a magical day, these prompts will inspire you.

These prompts are designed to spark your imagination and let you dream up enchanted places, mystical creatures, or even magical moments in your own life.

Writing like this can be so freeing—it’s all about letting your mind wander and seeing where the magic takes you.

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120 basic fantasy writing prompts

1. A wizard finds an old spell that makes inanimate objects come to life. What happens next?
2. In a secret forest, there is a tree that grows books with stories that only the reader can understand. What kind of stories does it tell?
3. Write about a world where dreams can change reality. How do people deal with their dreams?
4. An ordinary item in your home turns out to be a doorway to a magical world. What do you find on the other side?
5. In a town of shape-shifters, everyone can change into a special animal except for one person. How do they feel about it?
6. Describe a potion that lets you talk and understand any language. What would you do with this power?
7. A group of friends discovers a map that leads to a hidden treasure protected by a dragon. What adventures do they have along the way?
8. Write about a magical school where students are put into groups based on the elements they control, like fire, water, earth, or air. What is life like at this school?
9. An old prophecy is found, saying that a new, unexpected hero will rise. Who is this hero, and what will they do?
10. In a world where music has magical powers, tell the story of a bard with an amazing instrument. What adventures do they go on with their music?

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11. Describe a village that floats in the sky and can only be reached by magical airships. What is life like there?
12. Write about a talking animal that helps a lost traveler find their way through a magical forest. What adventures do they have together?
13. A painter finds out that their artwork can make the scenes come to life. What happens when they paint?
14. In a city of illusions, nothing is what it seems. What are the effects of this on the people living there?
15. Tell the story of a time traveler who accidentally brings back a magical object from the past. What challenges do they face?
16. Write about a character who can talk to plants and uses this gift to help solve mysteries. What cases do they take on?
17. In a land where it is always night, a strange source of light suddenly appears. How does this change everything?
18. A magical mirror shows the true nature of anyone who looks into it. What secrets does it reveal?
19. Create a world where wishes come true but have both good and bad effects. What kind of wishes do people make?
20. A group of friends finds a magical board game that takes them to different worlds. What adventures do they go on in each realm?

21. Describe a creature that can control shadows, both its own and those of others. What does it do with this power?
22. In a town where every person has a special and unpredictable magical ability, what kind of magic do they have?
23. In a world of floating islands, a young inventor makes wings that let people fly. What adventures do they have while flying?
24. Write about a librarian who finds a book that changes itself based on what the reader wants. What kind of stories does it tell?
25. An old scroll is discovered that can control time. What do the characters do with this powerful scroll?
26. In a land that is always winter, a group of rebels wants to wake up the magic of spring. How do they plan to do this?
27. A character can see small bits of the future but has trouble understanding what they mean. What challenges do they face?
28. Write about a magical market where items look different based on who owns them. What kind of items are sold there?
29. A strange fog covers a town, bringing back forgotten memories. What do the memories reveal to the townspeople?
30. A young witch gets a magical shop full of enchanted objects and ingredients. What adventures does she have in the shop?

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31. In a city where everyone has a magical tattoo, one person finds out that their tattoo is special and different. What makes it unique?
32. Describe a world where laughter is the strongest kind of magic. How do people use laughter to create magic?
33. A magical forest shows up only once every hundred years, and anyone who goes inside never gets older. What adventures happen in this forest?
34. Write about a guardian spirit that keeps a special place safe from people who want to harm it. What does the spirit do to protect it?
35. In a desert kingdom, a magical oasis gives people visions when they drink its water. What do the visions show them?
36. A group of friends finds a secret library full of books that can tell the future. What do they discover in the books?
37. Describe a magical carnival that appears only at midnight and vanishes at dawn. What kind of attractions are there?
38. A character learns they can talk to machines and discovers that a disaster is coming. How do they try to stop it?
39. In a city under the ocean, merfolk make friends with magical sea creatures. What adventures do they have together?
40. Write about a potion that lets people feel what others are feeling. How does this potion change their relationships?

41. A young enchantress accidentally switches the personalities of two strangers. How do they react to this mix-up?
42. In a town where shadows can move on their own, darkness becomes both a friend and an enemy. What happens when the shadows come to life?
43. A character finds a mirror that shows their true potential instead of what they look like. What do they see in the mirror?
44. Write about a creature that eats emotions and becomes stronger with each feeling it takes. What kind of emotions does it like the most?
45. An old prophecy says that a chosen one will bring balance to a world that is out of control because of the elements. Who is the chosen one?
46. In a world where magic comes from emotions, a character finds out the secret to getting the most power. What do they learn?
47. A young sorcerer gets a strange package with a magical item inside. What is the item, and what does it do?
48. Describe a land where each season is ruled by a different mythical creature. What are these creatures like?
49. Write about a village that is surrounded by a barrier that grants wishes but has a serious cost. What happens to those who wish?
50. An inventor builds a device that lets them talk to creatures from other dimensions. Who do they communicate with, and what do they learn?

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51. A character finds a mirror that shows the other lives they could have lived. What do they see, and how do they feel about it?
52. In a floating city, people travel on giant, magical balloons that run on their dreams. What adventures do they have while flying?
53. Write about a maze that changes and moves, making it hard for those who enter to face their fears. What challenges do they face?
54. A character has the power to bring things that aren’t alive, like toys or objects, to life for a short time. What do they do with this power?
55. A musician finds a special song that can open doors to different worlds. What do they discover in these new places?
56. In a world where memories are kept in crystals, a thief steals the most valuable one. What happens when they take it?
57. Describe a kingdom where animals can talk and have magical powers. What is life like in this kingdom?
58. A character discovers a magical paintbrush that makes their drawings come to life. What do they create, and what happens next?
59. In a land where the sun never sets, shadows are very important and traded like money. Why are shadows so valuable there?
60. Write about a potion that lets people see magical creatures that are normally invisible. What kind of creatures do they find?

61. A character finds a magical door that takes them inside their own mind. What do they see and learn about themselves?
62. A young alchemist mixes some ingredients and accidentally makes a potion that lets them move things with their mind. What do they do with this new power?
63. In a city where nighttime makes time move backward, a character learns how to navigate this strange world. What adventures do they have?
64. A character gets a letter from their future self telling them about a danger that is coming. How do they react, and what do they do to prepare?
65. Imagine a library where every book is a door to a different world, each with its own challenges. What worlds do you visit, and what do you face there?
66. Write about a creature that can change dreams, making them affect what happens in real life. How does this creature help or hurt the people it encounters?
67. In a world where every wish comes true, a character learns that wishes can have unexpected problems. What happens when their wish is granted?
68. A character can talk to and understand magical creatures. What kinds of creatures do they meet, and what do they learn from them?
69. A group of friends finds a cave with a special pool that can change them in surprising ways. What changes happen, and how do they feel about it?
70. In a kingdom where words are powerful, a poet becomes the most important person. How do they use their words to make a difference?

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71. Write about a character who can talk to the spirits of the elements. What do they learn from the spirits of earth, water, fire, and air? How do these spirits help them in their adventures?
72. A magical storm sweeps through a village, leaving behind unexpected changes. What happens after the storm? Do the villagers gain new powers, or do things in the village change in surprising ways?
73. Describe a city made entirely of crystal, where the buildings change based on how people feel. How do the colors and shapes of the crystal buildings reflect the emotions of the citizens? What happens when someone feels really strong emotions?
74. A character inherits a book that lets them change things they did in the past. What are some of the changes they make? Do those changes turn out to be good or bad for them?
75. In a world of floating islands, a character finds a secret island with special properties. What makes this island unique? What kinds of adventures do they have there?
76. Write about a potion that lets people feel the memories of others. What do people experience when they drink the potion? Does it help them understand each other better?
77. A group of explorers discovers a cave with walls that show possible futures. What do they see when they touch the walls? How do these visions change their plans or their lives?
78. In a society where everyone has a guardian spirit, one person’s spirit goes rogue. What does it mean when a spirit goes against its person? How does the character deal with this situation?
79. A character finds a spell that lets them enter the world of their favorite book. What book do they enter, and what adventures do they have? Do they meet the characters they love?
80. Describe a village where every person has a magical companion with a special ability. What kinds of companions do the villagers have, and how do these companions help them in their daily lives?

81. Write about a character who can change the weather with their feelings. How do their emotions affect the weather around them? What happens when they get really angry or super happy?
82. In a town surrounded by a magical barrier, time moves differently than outside. What is it like living in this town? How do the people experience time compared to those who live outside the barrier?
83. A character finds a key that opens doors to other dimensions. What adventures do they have when they unlock these doors? Do they meet any interesting characters along the way?
84. In a land where music can heal, a character has an instrument with special powers. How does this instrument help others? What challenges do they face while trying to use it?
85. A magical fog covers a city, showing hidden truths and illusions. What secrets does the fog reveal to the people living there? How do these truths change their lives?
86. Write about a potion that makes people invisible for a short time but has unexpected side effects. What happens to the person after they drink the potion? Do they get into trouble?
87. A character discovers a forgotten language that can control elements like fire, water, and air. What do they do with this newfound power? Do they help others, or do they use it for themselves?
88. In a world where mirrors lead to different realities, a character gets stuck. What does the alternate reality look like? How do they try to escape?
89. Describe a forest where every tree has a special magical ability. What kinds of powers do the trees have? How do the characters interact with them?
90. A character finds a magical door that opens to a library of forgotten dreams. What kind of dreams do they discover there? How do these dreams affect their reality?
91. Write about a character who can feel the emotions of others when they touch them. How does this ability help or hurt them in their relationships?
92. In a city where art comes to life, a street artist learns the power of their creations. What happens when their artwork becomes real? How do people react to it?
93. A group of friends finds a cave with walls that show moments from the past. What memories do they see? How do these memories change how they see each other?
94. In a world where thoughts take shape, a character struggles to control their mind. What happens when their thoughts become real? How do they learn to manage their thoughts?
95. A character inherits a magical heirloom that reveals their family’s secrets. What do they discover about their family’s history? How does this change their view of themselves?
96. Write about a potion that lets people talk to animals for a little while. What do they learn from the animals? How does it change their perspective on pets?
97. A character receives a mysterious map that leads to a hidden city in the clouds. What adventures do they have on their journey? What do they find in the city?
98. In a kingdom ruled by illusions, a character learns the truth about what is real. What do they discover? How does this knowledge help them?
99. A young sorceress finds a spell to enter paintings and meet the characters inside. What adventures do they have in the paintings? Do they change the story somehow?
100. Describe a land where the auroras are doorways to other dimensions. What kinds of worlds do people discover when they enter through the auroras? What challenges do they face?

101. Write about a creature that can change into anything, even inanimate objects. What fun or funny situations does this creature create? How does it use its shape-shifting ability to help or play tricks on others?
102. A character finds a mirror that shows what might happen because of their future choices. What choices do they see? How do they feel about the possible outcomes?
103. In a city where dreams can be bought and sold, a character learns the dark secrets of the dream market. What secrets do they uncover? How does this change how they see dreams?
104. A group of friends discovers a cave with walls that show the deepest wishes of those who enter. What wishes do they see? How do these wishes affect their friendship?
105. In a world where laughter can break curses, a character uses jokes to save someone in trouble. What jokes do they tell? How does laughter make a difference?
106. Write about a potion that helps people understand and speak old languages. What do they learn from using this potion? How does it help them communicate with others?
107. A character finds a magical garden where every plant has special powers. What kinds of plants are there? How do they use the plants’ powers for good?
108. In a town where time is used as money, a character tries to save their favorite moments. What moments do they want to keep? How do they manage their time?
109. A magical creature becomes friends with a lonely child, showing the power of friendship. How does their friendship change the child’s life? What adventures do they have together?
110. Describe a city where the buildings are alive and breathe. What do these living buildings look like? How do they interact with the people living there?
111. Write about a character who can control the elements but must keep it a secret. What elements can they control? Why do they have to keep it a secret, and what happens if they don’t?
112. In a world where colors have special powers, a character finds a new color with unique abilities. What is this new color, and what can it do? How do they use it?
113. A character inherits a mysterious book that tells secrets about a lost civilization. What secrets does the book reveal? How does this knowledge change their life?
114. In a land where mirrors show different realities, a character gets lost in a maze of illusions. What kinds of illusions do they encounter? How do they find their way out?
115. A young wizard discovers a spell that lets them talk to celestial beings. What do these celestial beings say? What wisdom do they share with the wizard?
116. Write about a potion that allows people to step into paintings and live in their worlds. What adventures do they have in the paintings? What do they learn?
117. A character finds an old language that can change how people feel when they hear it. What emotions does this language create? How do they use it to help others?
118. In a world where everyone has a magical friend, one character’s friend goes missing. How does this make them feel? What do they do to find their missing companion?
119. A group of explorers finds a cave with walls that show the true nature of those who enter. What truths do they discover about themselves? How do these truths affect their journey?
120. Describe a city where dreams turn into real objects that change the world. What kinds of objects come from dreams? How do they affect the people living there?

What are magical writing prompts, and why should I use them?

Magical writing prompts are fun ideas that help you think of exciting stories about fantasy worlds, magical creatures, and adventures. If you ever find it hard to start writing, these prompts can help you come up with great ideas!

Ignite your imagination

These prompts help you think creatively! They encourage you to imagine things that don’t exist in real life, like dragons or enchanted forests.

Escape reality for a while

Sometimes, life can be boring. Magical prompts let you take a break from reality and dive into a fun story where anything can happen!

Break writer’s block

If you’re stuck and don’t know what to write, magical prompts give you a starting point. They can help you get your thoughts flowing again.

Discover hidden talents

You might discover you’re good at writing! These prompts can help you try out new ideas and styles that you never knew you had.

Blend personal growth with fantasy

Writing about magical things can also teach you about your feelings and thoughts. You might find out something new about yourself through your stories.

Enhance writing skills

Using prompts is a fun way to practice writing. You can work on making your characters interesting or writing cool descriptions.

Will you use any of these magical writing prompts?