For writers staring at an empty screen, No Film School’s newest collection of 100 fantasy writing prompts offers a powerful antidote to creative block. Fantasy storytelling demands more than just a story — it often requires inventing entire worlds, magic systems, and mythologies from scratch — which can make getting started especially daunting. These prompts are designed to spark ideas and help writers launch compelling narratives in any subgenre of fantasy.
The prompts span every corner of fantastical imagination, from classic high fantasy to urban magic and whimsical portals. For example, one idea reframes a familiar trope by having a knight sent to slay a dragon discover it is protecting the last human child, immediately rethinking what “heroic quests” can mean. Another twist asks writers to imagine a world where magic is fueled by memories, requiring spellcasters to sacrifice their happiest moments in exchange for power.
Urban fantasy and modern magic prompts bring the extraordinary into everyday life. Writers might explore a secret subway that only appears at 3:33 a.m. to take riders to the underworld, or imagine a latte artist whose creations double as protection runes. These ideas bridge contemporary settings with the mystical, giving writers tools to craft stories that feel both grounded and magical.
The collection also includes dark and whimsical fantasy ideas — from vengeful moon gods and cursed kingdoms to enchanted items like glasses that reveal tiny spirits of luck, or bread baked with “Phoenix Flour” that won’t stop rising. These prompts encourage experimentation with tone, theme, and genre, making them useful not just for novelists but also screenwriters, game designers, or roleplayers seeking fresh inspiration.
By offering a broad range of scenarios — from subverting classic tropes to conjuring enchanted objects and strange realms — this list helps writers break through hesitation and explore new narrative territory. Whether you’re crafting your first fantasy tale or plotting an epic saga, these prompts invite you to dive into untold worlds and let your imagination run wild.
